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Georgia - 2010 - HR1480 - Lottery funds for learning disabilities

March 9, 2010October 23, 2015 by admin

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to provide that lottery funds may be used for programs within the public schools to assist children with diagnosed learning disabilities.

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Georgia - 2010 - SB361 - Georgia Early HOPE Scholarship

March 9, 2010October 23, 2015 by admin

Amends Georgia Code relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to expand eligibility for the program; to rename the scholarship the “Georgia Early HOPE Scholarship”; to revise definitions; to provide for additional notification of the program; to provide for additional state funds to be included in the scholarship payment;

Hawaii - 2010 - SCR 110 - HCR 129 - Students with Dyslexia; Working Group

February 26, 2010October 23, 2015 by admin

Resolution requesting the establishment of a working group to develop a comprehensive plan to improve awareness of and strengthen support for persons with dyslexia.

Illinois - 2009-2010 - HB 5344 - School Recordings for blind and dyslexic studentsI

February 7, 2010October 23, 2015 by admin

audiobooks Subject to funding by the State Board of Education, provides that a school board shall require a school to provide recordings for its blind and dyslexic students. Effective immediately.

New Mexico - 2010 - HB 230 - Dyslexic Student Intervention

January 31, 2010October 23, 2015 by admin

early identification An act relating to special education; requiring interventions for students displaying characteristics of dyslexia. Defines dyslexia and requires schools to provide research-based interventions for all students showing characteristics of dyslexia and experiencing difficulty in learning to read or write.

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

January 23, 2010October 23, 2015 by admin

isolation 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;