2008 Senate Bill 1039 / Public Act 582

Authorize ISD “early intervening model programs”

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 22, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Nancy Cassis (R-15)

To authorize Intermediate School Districts to create “early intervening model programs” for children in kindergarten through third grade who might otherwise enter special education programs. The model programs would use academic and behavioral support staff, reading teachers, school psychologists, etc., and would provide extra support in areas including reading, writing, math, visual memory, motor skill development, behavior, or language development based on an individual child's learning needs.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Feb. 26, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 27, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

Consideration postponed

Feb. 28, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 28, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 19, 2008

Passed in the House 88 to 0 (details)

To authorize Intermediate School Districts to create “early intervening model programs” for children in kindergarten through third grade who might otherwise enter special education programs. The model programs would use academic and behavioral support staff, reading teachers, school psychologists, etc., and would provide extra support in areas including reading, writing, math, visual memory, motor skill development, behavior, or language development based on an individual child's learning needs.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008