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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the availability of online information relating to |
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research-based programs and best practices regarding the |
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instruction of students with autism and autism-related disorders in |
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public schools. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 7.009, Education Code, is amended by |
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adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: |
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(e) The online clearinghouse established under this section |
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must include information relating to research-based programs and |
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best practices of campuses and school districts regarding the |
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instruction of students with autism and autism-related disorders. |
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The agency shall facilitate any necessary technical assistance to a |
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school district in implementing a research-based program described |
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by this subsection. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2007. |