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• the barriers to completion and allowing core curricula to be more responsive to the needs of the workforce
• Moreover, this aligns Texas' education system with the evolving demands of the global economy, ensuring

Bills: SB2847, SB3039

Keywords: higher education, bachelor's degree, core curriculum, general education, semester credit hours, credit hours, degree acceleration, time to degree, workforce-aligned credentials, workforce readiness, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, public universities, community colleges, transferability, curriculum reform, academic requirements, degree completion, transfer students, education transparency, academic credit

Bills: HB624, HB1022, HB1203, SB82, SB206, SB305, SB376, SB441

Keywords: school safety, emergency operations plan, crisis management, active shooter, drills, training, classroom security, primary health services, behavioral health, school health providers, medical necessity, student health care, education, school week, instructional time, public schools, performance score, student athletes, cardiovascular health, sudden cardiac arrest

Bills: SB 49, SB 60, SB 365, SB 685, SB 895, SB 1191, SB 1400, SB 1401, SB 1786

Keywords: junior college funding, performance tier, credentials, education, workforce development, Texas education law, performance tier funding, junior college, Texas education, student success, performance funding, education policy, state finance program, public junior colleges, educational outcomes, academic fresh start, higher education, student admissions, Texas Education Code, public university

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• So ladies and gentlemen, it's very important As this bill does, it aligns state law with the two anticipated

Bills: HJR5, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB1330, HB2110, HB2143, HCR64, HCR101

Keywords: education funding, Texas State Technical College System, constitutional amendment, capital projects, workforce education, military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education

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• for clarity and that we make the same amendments with the Senate version to have it to be a micro-credential
• for clarity and that we make the same amendments with the Senate version to have it to be a micro-credential
• Yeah,<00:02:11.520> micro-credential. Yeah, micro-credential. Yeah, micro-credential.

Bills: HCR122

Keywords: Olelo Hawaii, micro-credentials, Hawaiian language, Niihau dialect, language revitalization, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate Committee on Education and Committee on Hawaiian Affairs first took up HCR 122, which requests the University of Hawaii to allow an ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi E Pathway under the Niʻihau dialect. Testimony was generally supportive, and the chair noted agreement with the House author to mirror amendments already made in the Senate version, including technical, non-substantive changes and a micro-credential reference. Both committees voted to pass HCR 122 with amendments. The committee then heard HCR 181, affirming the legislative intent of HRS 302A-1116 regarding the Department of Education’s authority to create temporary positions. DOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi testified that the department follows statutory requirements and consults with the Attorney General, while several members expressed concern that the department’s interpretation could allow repeated annual renewals and undermine the budget process. Members discussed the need to make the bill more explicit that temporary positions may not exceed one year. The committee ultimately adopted the proposed SD1 and passed HCR 181 with amendments. The committee also considered HCR 42 on recognizing cheerleading as a title sport, HCR 53 on a UH associate degree completion audit, HCR 110 on refining campus roles within the UH system, HCR 111 on clarifying UH system and campus responsibilities, and HCR 118 HD1 on strengthening menstrual health education and adopting a comprehensive menstrual cycle curriculum. HCR 42 and HCR 53 were passed with technical/non-substantive amendments, HCR 110 and HCR 111 were passed unamended, and HCR 118 HD1 was passed with amendments reflecting the Senate version. Testimony on HCR 118 strongly supported standardized menstrual health education, with speakers emphasizing student demand and existing school infrastructure.

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• You also have to have some various appropriate federal credentials to be a fund manager when you apply
• HB 4443 establishes a pilot program through the Texas Workforce Commission to train students and recent
• We have a resource witness from the Texas Workforce Commission for any questions. Any questions?
• CSHB 446 directs the Texas Workforce Commission to create a Heat Illness Prevention Advisory Board.
• Hearing none, the Subcommittee on Workforce stands adjourned, subject to the call of the Chair.

Bills: HB446, HB1609, HB4443, HB4464, HB4735, HB5476

Keywords: heat illness prevention, workplace safety, Texas Workforce Commission, advisory board, employee rights, administrative penalties, training requirements, employee training, occupational health, employer penalties, worker rights, heat illness, volunteer firefighter, volunteer emergency responder, emergency medical services volunteer, EMS volunteer, firefighter, fire department, emergency services, declared disaster

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• Thank you. ...fulfill the whole spectrum of workforce needs that they have.
• and developing the workforce.
• And I'm all for making sure that we have a workable workforce that is...
• I'm all for making, ensuring that Louisiana's workforce is a workforce for the future and a workforce
• I'm all for making, ensuring that Louisiana's workforce is a workforce for the future and a workforce

Bills: HB12, HB145, HB222, HB291, HB430, HB821, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB979, HB1193

Keywords: survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, firefighters, medical expenses, dental expenses, disability benefits, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, health insurance, provider agreements, contracting actions, participating facilities, network status, survivors benefits

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• We have been working on READ Act-aligned work.
• We have been working on READ Act-aligned work.
• We have been working on READ Act-aligned work.
• <00:14:02.320> broken picture of our teacher workforce broken picture of our teacher workforce
• And wanting to see aligned in our state.

Bills: HF3635, HF3638

Keywords: teacher mobility, interstate compact, licensure, military spouses, education, teacher regulation, teacher qualifications, state sovereignty, educator licensing, paraprofessional credentials, mental health, professional development, data sharing, 1183, house

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• This aligns with our support for post-secondary and workforce success by improving transparency.
• This includes designating credentials of value aligned with regional labor market demand.
• in tandem to strengthen educational and workforce alignment.
• To fully realize the return on Texas' investment in education and workforce alignment, we need robust
• The lines connecting them represent the workforce pipeline alignment that will occur in each of our respective

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• education and workforce outcomes.
• with Texas workforce needs.
• , incentivizing a skilled workforce to drive economic growth.
• That gives us a smarter workforce, a more intelligent workforce, and people who are able to adapt to
• This bill provides a uniform standard to ensure fairness and alignment across the state.

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

Bills: SB49, SB60, SB365, SB685, SB895, SB1191, SB1400, SB1401, SB1786

Keywords: junior college funding, performance tier, credentials, education, workforce development, Texas education law, performance tier funding, junior college, Texas education, student success, performance funding, education policy, state finance program, public junior colleges, educational outcomes, SB 60, public junior college library, community college, library materials, book donation

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• Whether they're continuing toward a degree or entering the workforce, these credentials make students
• required to enter our workforce.
• that are aligned to their interests, and...
• So learn about credentials and careers that you can access with those credentials.
• aligned with workforce needs.

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• additional capacity. learning space so we support the strategic growth required for a strong Texas workforce
• Texas workforce, so we give our taxpayers what they deserve.

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

Bills: HB 44, HB 2200, HB 1612, HB 2747, HB 2038, HB 3717, HB 1431, HB 3800, HB 3801, HB 3560, HB 3246

Keywords: cremation, natural organic reduction, health and safety, environmental concerns, funeral services, medical licensing, physician graduates, healthcare access, occupational licensing, foreign medical graduates, cell-cultured protein, food safety, human consumption, agriculture, food labeling, healthcare workforce, advisory board, Texas Workforce Commission, resource guide, education collaboration

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• <00:02:47.120> Standards home Workforce Standards home Workforce Standards Board<00:02:49.120
• rights under the nursing home Workforce rights under the nursing home Workforce Standards<00:03:
• <00:04:12.760> so the the industry in that Workforce so the the industry in that Workforce
• under the purview of the workforce under the purview of the workforce Standards<00:26:36.039>
• ensuring that we have a strong Workforce ensuring that we have a strong Workforce coming<00:40:09.480

Bills: HF339, HF1272, HF2121, HF2122, HF1216, HF1003, HF2319

Keywords: HF339, Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, nursing homes, long-term care, elder care, workforce standards, certified worker organizations, labor funding, general fund appropriation, worker grants, Minnesota labor law, nursing home staffing, caregiver workforce, section 181.214, HF1272, nursing home, boarding care home, nursing home workers, labor standards, Medicaid-certified facility

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• <00:02:37.440> task law that uh created the workforce task law that uh created the workforce
• years with um in the the workforce years with um in the the workforce development<00:14:28.959><
• with uh an group of workforce with uh an group of workforce organizations<00:19:24.799> as
• true, I think, on the workforce true, I think, on the workforce development<00:31:05.600> side
• <00:34:04.320> They're governor's workforce board. They're governor's workforce board.

Bills: HF4072, HF3691, HF4613

Keywords: workforce development, journalism, local news, internships, media training, emergency management, essential employees, public safety, law enforcement, workforce, economic development, appropriation, Twin Cities Marathon, Explore Minnesota, grants, 1183, house

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• The Committee on Workforce will come to order. We'll call the roll. Chairman Longoria. Present.
• By collaborating with community colleges and industry partners, they have created a workforce that meets
• Members, we have a resource witness from the Texas Workforce Commission here available for any of the
• questions you may have regarding workforce development and training initiatives.
• Thank you. ...be registered as Odette Flores-Rivera, Parent Service Director for Workforce Solutions

Bills: HB1654, HB1691, HB2545, HB2652, HB3799, HB4144, HB5008

Keywords: peace officers, firefighters, employment protection, worker's compensation, job security, maximum medical improvement, government employment, firefighter cancer benefits, emergency medical technicians, compensation claims, cancer exposures, firefighting hazards, workforce training, rural development, grant program, job-specific training, Texas Workforce Commission, child care, single-parent, subsidized

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• That was while the baby boom generation was entering the workforce, while they were in the workforce,
• generation was entering the workforce generation was entering the workforce while<00:02:50.239><
• <00:02:51.280> and while they were in the workforce and while they were in the workforce and
• young people aging into the workforce. young people aging into the workforce.
• and in the workforce in the workforce and in the workforce in the workforce and allow<00:36:03.839

Bills: HF3004, HF3663

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, internships, mentoring, job opportunities, digital platform, online portal, career pathways, youth workforce, employment and economic development, DEED, general fund appropriation, nonprofit grant, social media outreach, digital outreach, workforce opportunities, teen jobs, young adults, career exploration, Minnesota youth

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• Joy Jones, the workforce director at Urban League Twin Cities, testified that this bill is for the workforce
• Now she is the workforce director and supports all of their causes.
• I'm the workforce director at Urban League Twin Cities, so this bill is for the workforce appropriation
• Now I am the workforce director. I support all of their causes.
• League um now I am the workforce League um now I am the workforce director<00:43:26.359> I

Bills: HF1439, HF1004, HF498, HF1326

Keywords: HF1439, Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation, Carts to Careers, workforce development fund, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, grocery industry, food industry, food retail, retail workforce, job training, career pathways, scholarships, certifications, workforce pipeline, one-time appropriation, industry training, labor shortage, youth employment, apprenticeship

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• For example, the Texas Workforce Committee.
• development board to the Texas Workforce Commission.
• , which in turn stabilizes our entire workforce.
• First, it requires the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce boards to report on spending for
• Members, we have a resource witness from the Director of Workforce Development with Texas Workforce Commission

Bills: HB669, HB 1306, HB3173, HB3807

Keywords: healthcare, Medicare, insurance, financial assistance, families, wage theft, employers, penalties, Texas Workforce Commission, employee rights, employer database, worker rights, death investigation, emergency services, medical benefits, exposure claims, public safety, workforce development, TWC, youth workforce