79R2362 SLO-D

By:  Shapiro                                                      S.B. No. 124


A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a review of the rule concerning the content of individualized education programs for students with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 29, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 29.0051 to read as follows: Sec. 29.0051. STUDY OF RULE CONCERNING CONTENT OF INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR STUDENT WITH PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER. (a) The agency shall establish a committee composed of the parents of students with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders, teachers, school administrators, and other interested persons to study the rule concerning the content of an individualized education program for a student with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder (19 T.A.C. Section 89.1055(e)). (b) In studying the rule, the committee shall consider: (1) the relevancy of the rule; and (2) whether any other considerations, such as applied behavior analysis, communication training, or the use of inclusive settings, should be included in the rule. (c) Not later than July 1, 2006, the committee shall recommend to the commissioner any necessary changes to the rule. (d) This section expires August 1, 2006. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2005.