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During regular sessions of the Texas Legislature, we profile noteworthy bills as they move through the legislative process. Each Bill of the Week relates to our Public Policy Priorities or to other disability issues. To get this information first, subscribe to our newsletter.
House Bill 2310 would require the development of a four-year strategic plan to improve access to child care and early childhood education for children with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Claudia Ordaz.
House Bill 3834 strengthens support for the reentry and reintegration of offenders with intellectual disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Joe Moody.
SB 769 would require the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue a report on the enrollment and success of students with disabilities in higher education. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.
HB 1936 would strengthen the enforcement of accessible parking violations. It was authored by Rep. David Cook.
HB 1041 would prohibit paid caregivers from serving as beneficiaries of life insurance policies for individuals under their care. It was authored by Rep. Chris Turner.
SB 1447 directs TEA to adopt standards relating to the use of assistive technology as needed for individualized special education programs and 504 plans. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.
Senate Bill 568 would restructure funding for special education programs in public schools. The bill was authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt.
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Austin, TX 78741-7509
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This work is supported by a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Washington, D.C. 20201 with a 100% federal funding award totaling $6,175,796. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor are endorsed by ACL, HHS, or the U.S. government.
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