Bill113th CongressFiled Apr 11, 2013Education
H.R. 1509
Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act of 2013
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 11, 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.
What just happenedJul 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8](D-VA)Sponsor
12 cosponsors9 D3 R
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- Introduced in HouseApr 11, 2013
- Jul 8, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
- Apr 11, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- Apr 11, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House