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• However, you all as part of the program.
• a former literary literacy intervention a former literary literacy intervention specialist.<00:05
• program.
• program.
• intervention in the primary grades. intervention in the primary grades.

Bills: SF0014, SF0053

Keywords: literacy, education, reading assessment, intervention program, public school funding, department of education, amateur status, high school athletics, student eligibility, sports regulation, monetary compensation, 916, all

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• Program. And I've asked uh members of Program.
• reading assessment and intervention reading assessment and intervention statute.<00:02:37.599>
• <00:03:19.840> statute assessment and intervention statute assessment and intervention statute
• intervention um literacy program. intervention um literacy program.
• program.

Bills: SF0014, SF0018

Keywords: literacy, education, reading assessment, intervention program, public school funding, department of education, K-12 education, part-time attendance, public schools, student enrollment, education funding, 916, all

Bills: SF0014, SF0018

Keywords: literacy, education, reading assessment, intervention program, public school funding, department of education, K-12 education, part-time attendance, public schools, student enrollment, education funding, 916, all

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• We can go by the programs in Northern.
• Do we want to be known for our programs here?
• Do they all have these programs that will...
• program, whether or not that funding can be used for that program, that very important program that
• of that program that worked their way up through master's and Ph.D. programs.

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• Programs.
• training program.
• So we started, and we developed the program; we're administering the program.
• We're also working very closely with the ECECD programs for early intervention, home visiting, FIT providers
• So really important programs.

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• Teachers, whether they're in a dual language or bilingual program, or a straight English program, can
• Early literacy programs have been proven to be so successful.
• So the intervention we're talking about in this bill is to ensure that we have intervention based on
• the science of reading, structured literacy, as part of that intervention.
• So those interventions need to obviously be structured literacy aligned.

Bills: SB29, SB37

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

Bills: SB1192, SB1264, SB1284, SB1810, SB1921

Keywords: substance abuse, counseling, assessment fees, mental health, alcohol and drug programs, domestic violence, domestic abuse, assault and battery, assault, battery, strangulation, dangerous weapon, family or household member, intimate partner, pregnant woman, great bodily injury, batterers intervention program, batterers' intervention, anger management, victim safety

Bills: HB 7, HB 100, HB 121, HB 124, HB 1175, HB 1458, HB 2249

Keywords: instructional materials, education code, public schools, rejected materials, open education resources, local funds, school safety, emergency response, mental health, peace officers, educational security, crisis intervention, threat assessment, training programs, restorative justice, student transcript, school district, education, electronic records, accessibility

Bills: HB 7, HB 100, HB 121, HB 124, HB 1175, HB 1458, HB 2249

Keywords: instructional materials, education code, public schools, rejected materials, open education resources, local funds, school safety, emergency response, mental health, peace officers, educational security, crisis intervention, threat assessment, training programs, restorative justice, student transcript, school district, education, electronic records, accessibility

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• So that will be a direct benefit from this program. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• So that will be a direct benefit from this program. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• It also sets up a framework within the department on how to administer those programs.
• There are traditional bachelor's programs, which take four years.
• teachers, whether in traditional or alternative licensure programs.
• Early intervention is key to student success.
• their program, and I think it's a friendly amendment.

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• This is a bill for youth intervention program grants, and there's a slight modification.
• This is a bill for youth intervention program grants, and there's a slight modification.
• c><00:10:39.600> program uh for youth intervention program uh for youth intervention program grants
• But as we know, the youth intervention programs under the Department of Children, Youth, and Families
• The programs are non-residential, excuse me, community-based programs that provide advocacy, education

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• These programs save lives.
• <00:09:44.680> to These funds have allowed programs to These funds have allowed programs to
• programs in Dakota County. programs in Dakota County.
• programs do. programs do.
• Chair Navickas, this program does not exist yet. This would be a new program.

Bills: HF1082, HF2099, HF4177, HF2742

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability

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• alternative certification program.
• Sunset language for a now successful alternative certification program offered to qualified providers
• who meet the program requirements for a two-year path to teacher certification.
• The idea of this program was that we are using these folks who are not traditionally trained, and how
• I think it's a clear... ...to select those programs and those specific vendors.

Bills: SB1432, SB1338, SB1437, SB1812

Keywords: teacher certification, pilot program, education, state board, alternative pathways, education grants, competitive grants, revolving fund, State Department of Education, State Board of Education, Strong Readers Act, literacy instruction, reading intervention, dyslexia, science of reading, structured literacy, multisensory instruction, school districts, public education funding, education innovation

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• Please take up tab 3, SB 624, on batterer's intervention programs by Senator Yarborough.
• Senate Bill 624 adds a new subsection to Chapter 741 authorizing batterer's intervention programs, or
• Chapter 741 authorizing batterer's intervention programs, or BIPs, to offer supplemental faith-based
• Faith-based batterers intervention programs really are vital to our communities in Florida.
• For decades, faith-based intervention programs have delivered some of the lowest recidivism rates in

Bills: S0042, S0578, S0624, S7018

Keywords: child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimers, dementia, related dementias, brain health, early detection, caregiver support, elderly affairs, Department of Elderly Affairs, Department of Health, public health outreach, memory loss

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first heard SB 624, which would codify DCF’s current practice of allowing batterers intervention programs to offer supplemental faith-based activities so long as participation is voluntary. The bill drew support from faith-based and family organizations, which argued it would restore access to effective rehabilitation options and remove discriminatory barriers. SB 624 was reported favorably after a roll call vote. The committee then heard SB 42, which would require child protective investigators and child protection teams to rely on qualified medical professionals when a child has a documented pre-existing diagnosis or when a parent requests an exam, and would require clearer notice to parents and custodians at the start of an investigation. Testimony overwhelmingly came from parents, advocates, and disability rights representatives describing cases in which medically complex children were allegedly misdiagnosed as abuse victims and families were separated unnecessarily. Members expressed sympathy and support, and SB 42 was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 578, creating an Alzheimer’s disease awareness initiative within the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection, brain health education, research updates, and clinical trial awareness, with outreach focused on older adults and at-risk populations. An amendment was adopted to place the campaign within the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative. A caregiver testified about the need for public education and early diagnosis, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also took up SPB 7018, a committee bill on child welfare that would extend the definition of “visitor” for foster homes to reduce repeated background checks, make the Step Into Success foster youth workforce pilot permanent and statewide, and create a program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare to catalog best practices among community-based care lead agencies. The bill was approved as a committee bill and reported favorably. Finally, the Department of Children and Families presented its 2025-26 final funding methodology and rates report for community-based care. Members questioned the proposed tiered model, including insurance costs, risk corridors, prevention funding, performance measures, and regional funding disparities. No vote was taken on the presentation, but members discussed the possible need for follow-up legislation and additional stakeholder input.

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• The Texas Forensic Science Commission, along with OCA, will administer the program.
• Well, I'm pretty confident that we have the right people working together to administer the program.
• But they also do mass casualty workshop events, the BMAP program with DHS, the Bomb Making Materials
• Awareness Program.
• We want to run that as one program, rather than a bunch of individual units under.

Bills: HB 1065, HB2929, HB2956, HB3009, HB3420, HB3626, HB3649, HB4956, HB4993, HB5293, HB5308, HB5528, HCR118, SB36, HB4023, SB 36

Keywords: employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense, registration, public safety, violent offenses, criminal database, Department of Public Safety

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• A comprehensive wellness support program will be created.
• Well, again, there are programs and standards already published.
• Or are they put on a program? What's the process? Your last point, sir.
• It's a governor-appointed program.
• These are cost-effective programs.

Bills: SB 36, HB 1065, HB2929, HB2956, HB3009, HB3420, HB3626, HB3649, HB4956, HB4993, HB5293, HB5308, HB5528, HCR118, SB36, HB4023

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax, employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense

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• <00:18:28.720> and 10,000 mental health interventions and 10,000 mental health interventions
• of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
• of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
• of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
• has to to go to an afterchool program has to to go to an afterchool program all<01:12:55.600>

Bills: HF751, HF3550, HF3764, HF1490

Keywords: parental notification, school safety, bullying, harassment, violence, prohibited conduct, student discipline, charter school, school district, data practices, student privacy, parent rights, guardian notification, school incident reporting, cyberbullying, restraint, reasonable force, anti-bullying policy, school administration, student conduct

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• The body of the bill to ensure that we were also looking at biliteracy programs.
• House Bill 200 creates the new homes program within MFA.
• President, Senator, through a program from the Mortgage Fund.
• How will people know that the program exists? Mr.
• No, but MFA would promulgate any necessary rules around the loan program. So Mr.

Bills: SB273, SB37, SB100

Keywords: SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services

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• A description of the school program and specific academic and non-academic outcomes that pupils must
• <00:14:00.639> and description of the school program and description of the school program
• , breakfast, lunch, preschool meals, community nutrition programs, federal Title programs, special education
• :01.360> assistance,<00:24:02.000> program including technical assistance, program including
• So, thank you. design the special education program for design the special education program for each

Bills: HF3487, HF3421

Keywords: anonymous reporting, school safety, education, crisis intervention, threat reporting, early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers