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