Department says facilitator model will guide states; implementation could take months
Sep 14, 2026
Sep 14, 2026
The Department says a facilitator will "act as a quarterback" to convene state agencies and help implement the playbook; officials estimate some states may complete initial work in three to six months while others will take longer.
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Kirsten said the playbook includes a facilitator role meant to coordinate state work and provide ongoing support. "This facilitator will kind of act as a quarterback to pull these agencies together," she said, describing how the facilitator will help operationalize plans and sustain data use.
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