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NY A04949
Bill
Status
2/9/2011
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Arroyo
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AI Summary
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Requires all persons applying on or after September 2, 2011 for a teaching certificate or license to complete enhanced coursework or training in the area of children with autism as a certification requirement
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Mandates that certified school administrators or supervisors assigned on or after September 2, 2009 to serve as special education administrators complete enhanced training in the needs of autistic children prior to or as soon as practicable following assignment
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Requires teacher preparation institutions to include instruction in the needs of autistic children in all programs leading to teacher certification beginning in the 2010-2011 academic year
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Specifies that enhanced training must be obtained from institutions or providers approved by the Department of Education, with flexibility for school districts to provide commissioner-approved professional development to administrators
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Takes effect on September 1 of the year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires all teachers to complete training in area of autism and directs the commissioner of education to assure that such training is included in all teacher certification programs.
Last Action
referred to education
2/9/2011