SENATE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMITTEE:
Education
TIME & DATE:
9:00 AM, Monday, August 18, 2008
PLACE:
E1.028 (Hearing Room)
CHAIR:
Senator Florence Shapiro
The committee will hear invited and public testimony on the following
charge:
 
Senate Interim Charge:
Study the effectiveness of public school programs serving special
education students, including autistic students. Specifically, consider
whether special education services are adequately preparing students for
post-secondary opportunities. The review should also include the  
availability and quality of the supports and services provided by adult
services agencies for individuals with disabilities. Make recommendations
for improving public school special education programs and the coordination
of adult education services among state agencies.
 
Public testimony will be limited to 3 minutes per person.