Senate Committee on Health and Welfare (Room 17)

Thursday, September 3, 2020

9:00 AM

Governor's Recommended Restatement of the FY21 State Budget

Department for Children and Families Update

• Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
• Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Child Care Financial Assistance for Providers Overview

• Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:15 AM

COVID-19 Response

School Public Health Precaution Update

• Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education

10:50 AM

H.607 - An act relating to increasing the supply of nurses and primary care providers in Vermont

Testimony, committee discussion

• Elizabeth Cote, Director, Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program, University of Vermont

11:15 AM

H.611 - An act relating to the Older Vermonters Act

Testimony, committee discussion

• Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
• Deanna Jones, Benefits Program Analyst, Vermont Association of Senior Centers and Meal Sites
• Jamie Renner, Assistant Attorney General, Chair, Elder Protection Initiative,Office of the Vermont Attorney General