Autism spectrum disorders; Board of Education, et al. to study education and treatment thereof. (HJ96)

Introduced By

Del. Phil Hamilton (R-Newport News) with support from co-patrons Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington), and Del. Harvey Morgan (R-Gloucester)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Education and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Encourages the Board and Department of Education and the Board and the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services and other relevant entities to take certain actions to improve the education and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The Board and Department of Education are urged to continue to implement regulatory initiatives designed to strengthen teacher qualifications, to include preservice and inservice professional development opportunities relating to the effective treatment of autism spectrum disorders. The Board and Department of Education are also 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 are urged to continue to expand training opportunities that include approaches specifically addressing the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders. Read the Bill »

Status

04/12/2006: Passed the House

History

DateAction
01/10/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 062033136
01/10/2006Referred to Committee on Rules
02/08/2006Reported from Rules (15-Y 0-N)
02/10/2006Taken up
02/10/2006Engrossed by House
02/10/2006Agreed to by House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
02/10/2006VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (98-Y 0-N)
02/10/2006Communicated to Senate
02/13/2006Reading waived
02/13/2006Referred to Committee on Rules
02/24/2006Reported from Rules with amendment
02/27/2006Reading waived (39-Y 0-N)
02/27/2006VOTE: (39-Y 0-N)
02/28/2006Read third time
02/28/2006Reading of amendment waived
02/28/2006Committee amendment agreed to
02/28/2006Engrossed by Senate as amended
02/28/2006Agreed to by Senate with amendment by voice vote
03/01/2006Placed on Calendar
03/02/2006Senate amendment agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N)
03/02/2006VOTE: ADOPTION (99-Y 0-N)
04/12/2006Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ96ER)