Commission tracks several bills including HB1098 and SB482 as session nears close
Executive staff updated commissioners on pending legislation: HB1098 (youth/family engagement) has an appropriations hearing, SB482 on absenteeism cleared committee that morning, and HB1403 and other juvenile‑justice items are in late stages; staff noted amendments and funding language shifts.
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Mark Verichheld, executive director, reviewed legislation the commission is monitoring and supporting. He said House Bill 1098 (the youth, family and caregiver engagement initiative) remains active with an appropriations hearing scheduled and an amendment added to solicit direct feedback from youth and families. He also noted Senate Bill 482 on chronic absenteeism passed education committee that morning.
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