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MO HB2569

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Hummel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes Braille instruction from optional ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for blind students as part of their individualized education plan (IEP)
  • Braille instruction can only be withheld if a research-based assessment determines it is not appropriate for the student
  • Adds a formal definition of "assessment" as the National Reading Media Assessment or other research-based assessments authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  • Requires documentation in the IEP explaining why Braille is not being provided if a blind child will not receive instruction
  • Students with some remaining vision cannot be denied Braille instruction solely because of that residual vision

Legislative Description

Requires a student to receive instruction in Braille reading and writing if an assessment demonstrates the need for the instruction

Last Action

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

4/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Education4/11/2016
Emerging Issues in Education3/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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