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

Introduced By

Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield) 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

Resolution; education and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Encouragesthe 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). Read the Bill »

Status

03/09/2006: Passed the Senate

History

DateAction
01/11/2006Presented and ordered printed 062037136
01/11/2006Referred to Committee on Rules
02/03/2006Reported from Rules with substitute
02/06/2006Committee substitute printed 064458760-S1
02/06/2006Reading waived (40-Y 0-N)
02/06/2006VOTE: (40-Y 0-N)
02/07/2006Read second time
02/07/2006Reading of substitute waived
02/07/2006Committee substitute agreed to 064458760-S1
02/07/2006Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SJ125S1
02/08/2006Read third time and agreed to by Senate by voice vote
02/08/2006Communicated to House
02/14/2006Placed on Calendar
02/14/2006Referred to Committee on Rules
03/02/2006Reported from Rules (15-Y 0-N)
03/06/2006Taken up
03/06/2006Agreed to by House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
03/06/2006VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (98-Y 0-N)
03/09/2006Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ125ER)