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H.R. 1509

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act of 2013

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to carry out a demonstration program to award 5-year grants to eligible local education agencies for the following purposes in schools for children in grades pre-kindergarten through 12:

  • providing training to teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff on effective ways to teach, communicate, recognize, support, and interact with children with autism spectrum disorders in the classroom;
  • providing technical assistance consisting of consultation on the type of training needed, hands-on opportunities to practice and perform newly acquired skills and methodologies, and post-training support to ensure accuracy of implementation in the classroom;
  • executing strategies for recruiting and retaining skilled personnel participating in the education of children with such disorders; and
  • implementing a program of parental support and involvement in the education of students with such disorders.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8](D-VA)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseApr 11, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act of 2013 — Informed