H.R. 1509
Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act of 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Sponsor
Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 1,509
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Apr 11, 2013
- Policy Area
- Education
- Is Law
- No
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to carry out a demonstration program to award 5-year grants to eligible local education agencies for the following purposes in schools for children in grades pre-kindergarten through 12:
- providing training to teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff on effective ways to teach, communicate, recognize, support, and interact with children with autism spectrum disorders in the classroom;
- providing technical assistance consisting of consultation on the type of training needed, hands-on opportunities to practice and perform newly acquired skills and methodologies, and post-training support to ensure accuracy of implementation in the classroom;
- executing strategies for recruiting and retaining skilled personnel participating in the education of children with such disorders; and
- implementing a program of parental support and involvement in the education of students with such disorders.
Education and the Workforce Committee
Introduced in House
Apr 11, 2013