Public Act 582 of 2008
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- Introduced by Sen. Nancy Cassis (R) on January 22, 2008, 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 Senate Education Committee on January 22, 2008.
- Reported in the Senate on February 26, 2008, with the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
- Substitute offered in the Senate on February 27, 2008, 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.
- Referred to the Senate Education Committee on January 22, 2008.
- Passed 37 to 0 in the Senate on February 28, 2008.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Received in the House on February 28, 2008.
- Referred to the House Education Committee on February 28, 2008.
- Passed 88 to 0 in the House on December 19, 2008, 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.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on January 15, 2009.
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1) Re: SB1039 by MichL1 on March 10, 2009[quote user="uber-liberal"]
how soon can you tell that a child is going to need special education? and why aren't teachers (paid professionals who make their living teaching students) spotting this at that time?
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You can spot children who are headed toward special education as early as kindergarten. See the research of Bennett and Sally Shaywitz and C. Reid Lyon for the signs if you are interested. Teachers can and do spot the signs and intervene. It is important to intervene as early as possible in order to "close the gap". Early intervention is very effective in preventing kids from ever needing special education. Additionally, intervention is much less expensive than remediation.
how soon can you tell that a child is going to need special education? and why aren't teachers (paid professionals who make their living teaching students) spotting this at that time?
Not all parents...and you should know about the program before you speak. Try to have a better day...
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