8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Tradewinds Foyer, North Convention Center

Registration

 

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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Mariners Room A and B, North Convention Center

Breakfast

 

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9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

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Welcome Remarks

• Mr. Arturo Vargas, Chief Executive Officer, NALEO Educational Fund
• Hon. Ricardo Lara, California State Insurance Commissioner; NALEO President

 

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9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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General Session

Building a Strong Foundation: The State of Latino Families and Children

With Latinos driving demographic shifts across the nation, it is critical that policymakers understand the role of the Latino community in shaping our country’s future economic prosperity and civic strength.  This opening session set the context for the Summit and provided legislators with an overview of demographic shifts and trends nationally, major policy challenges and opportunities facing the Latino community, and strategies to support the success of Latino children and their families in communities across the country.

Chair: Mr. Arturo Vargas, Chief Executive Officer, NALEO Educational Fund

• Dr. Mark Hugo Lopez, Director, Global Migration and Demography Research, Pew Research Center
• Mr. Scot Spencer, Associate Director, Community Change Influence, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

 

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10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

 

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Session I

Supporting the Youngest Families

Research demonstrates that stable and nurturing home environments support the social, emotional, and physical development of young children.  Young parents face particular challenges in providing this environment as they are more likely to encounter housing instability, interruptions in education, and limited employment opportunities.  This session highlighted the unique challenges faced by young parents and successful policy models that support these parents in building pathways to success for themselves and their families.

Chair: Hon. Martín Quezada, Arizona State Senator; Treasurer, Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs

• Ms. Quanic Fullard, Program Associate, Center for Economic Opportunity, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
• Ms. Adaku Onyeka-Crawford, Director of Educational Equity and Senior Counsel, National Women’s Law Center

 

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Session II

Pros and Cons: Legalized Sports Betting and State Regulation

In May 2018, the Supreme Court legalized sports betting across the country.  Some states have moved forward with allowing sports betting to get access to an additional revenue stream, while others have opted not to move in this direction.  This session provided best practices related to the state regulation of sports betting, including online betting, as well as the policy implications of social and behavioral consequences related to betting.

Chair: Hon. Nellie Pou, New Jersey State Senator; Chair, New Jersey Legislative Latino Caucus

• Ms. LaVonne R. Withey, Director of State Affairs, American Gaming Association

Presentation

• Mr. Chris Grove, Managing Director, Sports and Emerging Verticals, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC

Presentation

• Mr. Karl Bennison, Chief, Enforcement Division, Nevada Gaming Control Board, Retired

Presentation

• Hon. Becky Harris, Distinguished Fellow, International Center for Gaming Regulation, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Former Chair, Nevada Gaming Control Board; Former Nevada State Senator

Presentation

 

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12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

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Luncheon Program

Census 2020 and the Undercount of Young Children

• Mr. Arturo Vargas, Chief Executive Officer, NALEO Educational Fund

 

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2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

 

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Session III

Bolstering the Success of Working Families

Federal and state tax credits targeted for families are levers that are meant to move families toward economic security, promote work opportunities, and help address costs associated in raising young children.  States like Louisiana and Nebraska have utilized their tax provisions to increase access to quality early childhood education and care, and to invest in the early learning workforce.  This session equipped participants with knowledge of tax credit solutions to boost incomes of families with young children, and provided strategies to meet the needs of the early childhood education workforce.

Chair: Hon. Lorena Gonzalez, California State Assemblymember; Chair, California Latino Legislative Caucus

• Mr. Rich Williams, Program Manager, Children and Families Program,  National Conference of State Legislatures

Presentation

• Ms. Jennifer Palmer, Policy Associate, Children and Families Program, National Conference of State Legislatures

Presentation | Resource: 1

 

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Session IV

2019 and Beyond: Health Policy Trends to Watch

As state legislators prepare for their next legislative sessions, issues in the ever-changing landscape of health policy will arise.  To help legislators prepare to navigate these issues, health industry representatives and advocates provided insights into the top trends in health care policy at the federal and state level of which policymakers need to be aware, how their constituents will be affected, and what tools or legislation may prove effective in ensuring that their constituents can access quality and affordable care.

Chair: Hon. Jeffrey Sánchez, Principal, Sánchez Strategies; Former Massachusetts State Representative; Board Member, NALEO

• Ms. Sara van Geertruyden, Executive Director, Partnership to Improve Patient Care

Presentation

• Ms. Sara Orrange, Regional Director, State Affairs, America’s Health Insurance Plans

Presentation

• Ms. Pam Traxel, Senior Vice President, Alliance Development and Philanthropy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

Presentation

• Mr. John Garcia, Vice President, Government Relations, Kaiser Permanente

Presentation

 

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3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

 

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Session V

New Dimensions of Health in Young Latinos

Medical providers are seeing increased rates of a number of medical and mental health conditions in Latino youth.  This session provided an overview of these conditions and trends, information on the top contributing factors, and ways policymakers can address these issues at the state level.

Chair:  Hon. Gustavo Rivera, New York State Senator; Chairman, Committee on Health; Board Member, NALEO

• Dr. Edward D. Vargas, Assistant Professor, School of Transborder Studies, Arizona State University

Presentation

• Dr. Lisa Cacari Stone, Associate Professor of Health & Social Policy, College of Population Health; Director, Transdisciplinary Research, Equity and Engagement Center for Advancing Behavioral Health, University of New Mexico

Presentation

• Dr. Glenn Flores, Chief Research Officer, Director, Health Services Research Institute, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

Presentation | Resources: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

 

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Session VI

The Future of 5G Mobile Technology: Challenges and Implications

The rollout of fifth generation (5G) mobile technology has tremendous potential for the U.S. economy and will impact the Internet of Things (IoT), education, autonomous vehicles, and a number of other areas.  This session provided an overview of 5G, including its importance and its implications, as well as the regulatory challenges around this technology.

Chair: Hon. Armando “Mando” Martinez, Texas State Representative; Member, Transportation Committee; Board Member, NALEO

• Mr. David E. Young, Vice President, Public Policy, Verizon
• Ms. Maurita Coley, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council

 

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5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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Opening Reception

Title Sponsors: Alliance for Early Success and The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Investor Sponsors: American Express, Bank of America, Biogen, Google, Kaiser Permanente, Toyota, and Verizon

Opening Reception Patrons: Boehringer Ingelheim and Novartis

Opening Reception Supporters: Abbott Nutrition, AbbVie, McLane Company, Inc., Microsoft, Reynolds American Inc., Sanofi US, UFC and Endeavor

Opening Reception Donor: Walmart

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Tradewinds Foyer, North Convention Center

Registration

 

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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Mariners Room A and B, North Convention Center

Breakfast

 

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9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

 

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Session VII

Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities

Children’s access to health care from an early age is vital for their well-being and can promote positive short and long-term health and educational outcomes.  New research also demonstrates that expanded health coverage for women of child-bearing age has positive two-generation effects for mothers and their infants.  State legislators can serve as leaders in improving health care access by leveraging federal programs, adopting innovative practices to coordinate coverage and care, and connecting parents to the supports they need for themselves and their children.  This session provided policymakers with data on health care coverage, updates on federal policy changes that affect access for immigrant families, and strategies for states to develop and ensure all children have the opportunity to grow up healthy.

Chair:  Hon. Omar Aquino, Illinois State Senator; Co-Chair, Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus

• Mr. Steven T. Lopez, Director, Health Policy, UnidosUS
• Ms.Kelly Whitener, Associate Professor,Center for Children and Families, Georgetown University

 

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Session VIII

Artificial Intelligence and Our Future

We are just beginning to understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will affect our daily lives.  Recent innovations and their quick adoption, such as the use of face-recognition programs, have policymakers concerned about the potential for algorithmic bias and the moral and ethical uses of AI that we may not yet fully understand.  This session will provide an overview of the rapid development and implications of AI, as well as the regulatory needs and challenges around this technology.

Chair: Hon. Dominick Moreno, State Senator, Colorado General Assembly

• Dr. Peter Eckersley, Director of Research, Partnerships on AI
• Mr. Jeremy Greenberg, Policy Fellow, Future of Privacy Forum

 

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10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

 

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Session IX

The Key to School Readiness: Strategies to Support Quality Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education (ECE) prepares students to enter schools with a strong foundation for optimal achievement in the classroom.  The benefits of ECE are maximized and have a longer lasting positive effect when programs are high-quality.  Developmentally and culturally-appropriate curricula, meaningful family engagement, and educators who have positive and language-rich interactions with their students are some of the crucial components of high-quality programs.  In this session, policymakers developed a greater understanding of the elements critical to quality early learning and funding streams to consider in making these opportunities a reality for families in their states.

Chair: Hon. Tony Thurmond, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education

• Mr. Bruce Atchison, Principal, Education Commission of the States
• Ms. Abbie Lieberman, Senior Policy Analyst, Education Policy Program, New America

 

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Session X

AI Algorithms in the Criminal Justice System

As our nation continues to debate criminal justice reform policies at all levels of government, policymakers have the opportunity to play a key role.  Reforms introduced at the state and local level not only affect the outcomes of individuals who have come into contact with the criminal justice system, but ultimately influence the social and economic prosperity of the families and individuals found within those communities.  This session will highlight AI’s role in the system, as well as that of judicial entities, and strategies policymakers can undertake to better understand these systems and engage in their ongoing development and adoption.

Chair:   Hon. Wendy Carrillo, California State Assemblymember

• Dr. Peter Eckersley, Director of Research, Partnerships on AI

 

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12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

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Networking Lunch

• Tony Thurmond, State Superintendent of Public Instruction,  California Department of Education

 

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1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

 

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Session XI

The Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline

With 90 percent of brain formation occurring in the first five years of life, exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the early years can result in poor school performance, challenging behavior, and learning disabilities, if left unaddressed.  Studies show a strong correlation between those who have experienced ACEs with higher rates of suspension, expulsion, and interactions with the criminal justice system, particularly among students of color.  This session provided participants with an overview of how challenges facing young Latino children today can have long-term impacts for them in the future, as well as provide the opportunity to discuss strategies to build resilience to disrupt the trauma-to-prison pipeline.

Chair:  Hon. Christopher Rosario, Deputy Speaker, Connecticut House of Representatives

• Mr. Joseph Antonelli, Vice Principal, Orange Grove High School, Corona-Norco Unified School District, California
• Mr. Daniel Losen, Director, Center for Civil Rights Remedies, University of California, Los Angeles

 

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Session XII

Rebuilding America: The Future of Mobility and the States

With the lack of federal funding for long-term and comprehensive infrastructure improvements, along with the challenges of emerging and disruptive technologies, states have begun to think “out of the box” to address their future mobility needs.  This session provided an overview of the critical transportation and infrastructure needs around the country and highlight innovative state policies and programs to address mobility and connectivity, promote economic development, and adapt to changes in technology.

Chair: Hon. Armando “Mando” Martinez, Texas State Representative; Member, Transportation Committee; Board Member, NALEO

• Ms. Emiko Atherton, Vice President, Thriving Communities, Smart Growth America; Director, National Complete Streets Coalition
• Ms. Danielle Elkins, Fuse Executive Advisor – Urban Transportation, Department of Public Works, City of Minneapolis, Minnesota

 

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3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Legislative Caucus Leaders Roundtable and Summit Wrap Up

This final plenary session provided Legislative Caucus Leadership from various states with an opportunity to engage and learn from each other and delve deeper into particular policy issues equipped with insights taken from topics covered during the Legislative Summit.

Chair: Hon. Martín Quezada, Arizona State Senator; Treasurer, Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs

• Omar Aquino, State Senator; Co-Chair, Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus
• Catalina Cruz, State Assemblymember; Executive Committee, New York State Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force
• Alex Garza, State Representative; Chair, Michigan Latino Legislative Caucus
• Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, State Representative; Co-Chair, Colorado Democratic Latino Caucus
• Carlos Gonzalez, State Representative; Chair, Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus
• Lorena Gonzalez, State Assemblymember; Chair, California Latino Legislative Caucus
• Armando “Mando” Martinez, State Representative; Secretary, Mexican American Legislative Caucus of the Texas House of Representatives
• José Menéndez, State Senator; Chair, Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus
• Nellie Pou, State Senator; Chair, New Jersey Legislative Latino Caucus
• Geraldo Reyes, State Representative; Vice Chair, Connecticut Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus
• Louis Ruiz, State Representative; Kansas Latino Legislative Caucus
• Lorenzo Sierra, State Representative; Treasurer, Arizona Latino Legislative Caucus
• Selena Torres, State Assemblymember; Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus