Introduced
by
To authorize Intermediate School Districts to create “early intervening model programs” for children in kindergarten through third grade who might otherwise enter special education programs. The model programs would use academic and behavioral support staff, reading teachers, school psychologists, etc., and would provide extra support in areas including reading, writing, math, visual memory, motor skill development, behavior, or language development based on an individual child's learning needs.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
Consideration postponed
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Education
Passed in the House 88 to 0 (details)
To authorize Intermediate School Districts to create “early intervening model programs” for children in kindergarten through third grade who might otherwise enter special education programs. The model programs would use academic and behavioral support staff, reading teachers, school psychologists, etc., and would provide extra support in areas including reading, writing, math, visual memory, motor skill development, behavior, or language development based on an individual child's learning needs.