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Senate Bill 451 |
Senate Author: Van de Putte et al. |
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Effective: 6-19-09 |
House Sponsor: Patrick, Diane |
Senate Bill 451 amends the Education Code to require, rather than authorize, staff development provided by a school district to include training relating to instruction of students with disabilities that is designed for educators who work primarily outside the area of special education and to require that this training be based on scientifically based research as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The bill requires a school district to provide this training to such an educator only if the educator does not possess the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the individualized education program developed for a student receiving instruction from the educator.
The bill requires a school district, in developing or maintaining such training, to consult with persons with expertise in research-based practices for students with disabilities, including colleges, universities, private and nonprofit organizations, regional education service centers, qualified district personnel, and any other persons identified as qualified by the district, regardless of whether the training is provided at the campus or district level. The bill makes its provisions applicable beginning with the 2009-2010 school year.