SJ125: Autism spectrum disorders; Board of Education, et al. to study education and treatment thereof.

Chief Patron

Sen. Stephen Martin (R-11)

Stephen Martin (R-11)
Served: 1994–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate

Status

Bill Passed

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Summary

Resolution; education and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.  Encourages the Board and Department of Education and Board and Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to take certain actions to improve the education and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.  During the regulatory review and public comment periods for the proposed revisions to the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia and the Virginia Licensure Regulations for School Personnel, the Board and Department of Education are urged to continue to implement initiatives designed to strengthen teacher qualifications, to include preservice and inservice professional development opportunities relating to the effective treatment of autism spectrum disorders, and to consider the treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Further, the Board and Department of Education are urged to examine appropriate educational placements considering the individualized educational plans of autistic students, the effects of mainstreaming, and the feasibility of alternative placements in public and private schools having qualified staff and adequate facilities. Finally, the Board and Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services and other relevant entities are urged to continue to expand training opportunities that include approaches specifically addressing the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders. This resolution is similar to HJR 96 (Hamilton).   View Full Text »