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