US – 2009-2010 – S2860 – Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act

isolationDirects the Secretary of Education (Secretary) to establish minimum standards that: (1) prohibit elementary and secondary school personnel from managing any student by using any mechanical or chemical restraint, physical restraint or escort that restricts breathing, or aversive behavioral intervention that compromises student health and safety;
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Hawaii – 2010 – SB 2217 – DOE Technical Assistance and Training; Dyslexia

awarenessThe purpose of this Act is to support students with dyslexia by:
(1) Making technical assistance and training available by the 2010-2011 school year to educators, education officials, and employees providing instruction or special services for the education, therapy, and training of exceptional children; and
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US – 2009-2010 – HR4247 – Keeping All Students Safe in School Act

isolation Formerly called “Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act”. Directs the Secretary of Education (Secretary) to establish minimum standards that: (1) prohibit elementary and secondary school personnel from managing any student by using any mechanical or chemical restraint, physical restraint or escort that restricts breathing, or aversive behavioral intervention that compromises student health and safety;
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Kentucky 2010 HB109 Early Education Assessment and Intervention

identificationCreate a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define “aphasia,” dyscalculia,” “dysgraphia,” “dyslexia,” “phonemic awareness,” and “scientifically based research”; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations to implement district-wide use of K-3 response-to-intervention system in reading by August 1, 2011, in mathematics by August 1, 2012, and behavior by August 1, 2013;
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Virginia 2010 SJR 87 Dyslexia Screening

early identificationStudy; dyslexia screening in kindergarten; report. Requests the Department of Education to study dyslexia screening for kindergarteners.
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New Jersey 2010-2011 AB 811 Dyslexia Awareness Instruction

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Provides for instruction in dyslexia awareness and methods of teaching students with dyslexia for candidates for teaching certificates and current teachers and paraprofessionals.
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New Mexico – 2009 – SB93 – Neuroscience-driven pilot program

Language center of brainRelating to public education; providing for an intensive neuroscience-driven language development and reading proficiency intervention pilot research program; making an appropriation.

US – 2009-2010 – HR4037 – LEARN Act (Literacy Education for All)

image from US Dept. of EducationLiteracy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act or the LEARN Act – Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to states for comprehensive planning to improve the literacy of children from birth through grade 12.
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US – 2009-2010 – S2740 – LEARN Act (Literacy Education for All)

children in a classroomLiteracy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act (LEARN Act) – Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to states for comprehensive planning to improve the literacy of children from birth through grade 12.
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Iowa 2009-2010 HF 129 – Grade promotion and proficiency

An Act relating to requirements for the promotion of student from kindergarten through grade twelve based on grade-level proficiency in reading and mathematics.retention1001
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