The legislative session is underway as of Jan. 13th. We're tracking several bills that are important to the individuals and families we work with:
- HB 1051 - Permitting the recording of individualized education program team meetings.
- HB 1241 - Improving access to and provision of a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities.
- HB 1257, SB 5253 - Extending special education services to students with disabilities until the end of the school year in which the student turns 22.
- HB 1296 - Promoting a safe and supportive public education system.[Jan 23 at 8:00 AM, Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Education]
- HB 1310, SB 5307 - Fully Funding Equitable, High-Quality Services for All Students with Disabilities [Jan 22 at 1:30 PM, Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education]
- HB1200, SB5211 - Authorizing payment for parental caregivers of minor children with developmental disabilities.
If any of the above are important to you and your family, please consider lending us your voices and a few minutes of your time each week. Below are ways you can get involved.
In gratitude,
Arzu Forough - President and CEO, Washington Autism Alliance
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Testify remotely in every committee and from any location that has internet access-Instructions are below
We can help prepare you with easy guides and 1:1 coaching
- Watch — TVW.org broadcasts all debates and votes that happen in the House or Senate, as well as all committee meetings in both chambers.
- Testify — Go here for an overview of the process, instructions on how to testify remotely, and if you would like to submit testimony, you can do so here.
- Research —Look up any bill by number, lawmaker, or topic here.
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- Get in Touch — Email our office and request a meeting to discuss bills that matter to you.