Amanda Bledsoe — The member asks for a definition of 'ready to learn' for kindergarteners.
Reed Maynard — Identified as a student at Dennis University shadowing with Senator Bledsoe this summer.
David Kosart — Introduced as a longtime friend who is talking about fatherhood and the fatherhood initiative.
Matthew Deneen — Called as present during roll call.
Matthew Deneen — Matthew Deneen questions the panel about a THC-exposed three-year-old case, asking whether DCBS investigated and whether a dependency/neglect or abuse case was initiated.
Shelley Frommeyer — Called during roll call.
Rick Girdler — Called during roll call.
Keturah Herron — Called during roll call.
Amanda Bledsoe — Senator Amanda Bledsoe was called on, welcomed the chair, and introduced two guests, Reed Maynard and David Kosart; she was then later noted during roll call.
Amanda Bledsoe — Was echoed and thanked by the speaker.
Gex Williams — Introduces a question about the difference between a DCBS history and a DCBS issue.
Gex Williams — Representative Callaway was recognized as the next speaker and then offered thanks and brief comments on the discussion.
Dr. Melissa Curry — Introduced herself as a child abuse pediatrician and a member of the panel.
Alicia Mahoney — Identified as executive staff adviser for the Justice Cabinet.
Steve Shannon — Identified himself as with Karp Association and described long service on the panel.
Mother — The mother reported that the child ingested the wax piece of a THC dab pen.
Danny Carroll — As Chair, he thanks the panel and says he will add comments and ask questions.
Danny Carroll — As Chair, he thanks the panel, emphasizes the seriousness of cannabinoid exposure, and praises legislative collaboration on child welfare.
Danny Carroll — Mentions working with Senator Carol on a child welfare bill and praises Representative Wilson's continued work.
Danny Carroll — Mentions working with Senator Carol on a child welfare bill and praises Representative Wilson's continued work.
Danny Carroll — Mentions working with Senator Carol on a child welfare bill and praises Representative Wilson's continued work.
Danny Carroll — Mentions working with Senator Carol on a child welfare bill and praises Representative Wilson's continued work.
Danny Carroll — Chair emphasizes legislative commitment to child welfare, especially children ages zero to four, and then opens questions.
Danny Carroll — Addressed as Madam Chairman in the exchange.
Danny Carroll — Representative Wilson is mentioned in a discussion about children suddenly being homeschooled after a school or DCBS call, highlighting concern that such involvement may prompt families to withdraw children from school.
Danny Carroll — The chair makes a joking correction by 'upgrading' Representative Mayo to Senator Mayo, then continues the exchange with a quick correction on the response count and a brief comment about improved responsiveness and relationships with the cabinet/agencies. The interaction remains a short, continuous conversational moment centered on the chair’s remarks.
Danny Carroll — During the discussion of House Bill 6 and kindergarten readiness, Senator Carroll is addressed by name and then continues the exchange by thanking the chair and seeking clarification on definitions related to secure employment and food insecurity.
Unidentified witness — Explained that medication storage is a mixed bag, described common unsafe storage scenarios, and recommended medication lock boxes and secure storage.
Alicia — Alicia is referenced as the person who can speak to what data could potentially be gathered and released.
Alicia — Named as one of the presenters for the next agenda item.
Alicia — The speaker turns the presentation over to Alicia.
Karina — Named as one of the presenters for the next agenda item.
Karina — The speaker thanks Karina before moving into recommendations.
Dr. Terry Brooks — A citation was prepared for him in recognition of his work with Kentucky Youth Advocates and children in the Commonwealth.
Dr. Shannon Moody — Identified as the new executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates and unable to attend.
Karina Cash — Karina Cash is introduced and identifies herself as the data and research director at Kentucky Youth Advocates, where she leads the data and research team, including the Kentucky Kids Count Project.
Alicia Watley — Alicia Watley is introduced and then identifies herself as the Senior Policy and Advocacy Director for Kentucky Youth Advocates.
HB686 — House Bill 686 is referenced as prior legislation that already included the recommendation to direct social media settlement dollars toward positive youth development programs, with the bill mentioned again as last session’s source for that language.
HB6 — House Bill 6 is cited as the vehicle for UK to study kindergarten readiness assessment tools.
Keturah Herron — Senator Harren was called on and asked the presenters about financial issues related to the report, including root causes and whether research has examined education or job barriers in affected communities. He then followed up with a question about whether SIDS/SUDI cases are all considered neglectful. Later, the discussion returned to his question as a speaker responded about financial hardship, income, and possible policy responses.
Stephen Meredith — Stephen Meredith was called during roll call and then seconded the motion to approve the minutes.
Robby Mills — Called during roll call.
Robby Mills — Representative Stalker is addressed directly in the discussion about confidentiality and case review.
Reginald Thomas — Called during roll call.
Reginald Thomas — The speaker referred to 'Senator Carol' as a fellow panel member; this appears to be a transcription error and may refer to Senator Thomas or another member, but it is unclear.
Reginald Thomas — The speaker addresses the chair as 'Chairman' and asks about cabinet cooperation and possible legislative action.
Reginald Thomas — Was thanked directly and referenced in the discussion about committee recommendations and getting answers.
Reginald Thomas — Was referenced again as the speaker continued discussing committee processes and unanswered questions.
Reginald Thomas — Was named as the next member recognized before Representative Callaway was introduced.
Reginald Thomas — Referenced in the discussion about committee recommendations and behind-the-scenes issues.