GA HB662 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 9 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-10 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 9 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-10 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs, so as to enact the "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired child to determine such child's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide requirements for textbook publishers relating to Braille instructional materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Title
Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2012-01-10 | House Second Readers | |
2012-01-09 | House First Readers |
Georgia State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34590 |
Text | http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/versions/hb662_LC_33_4039_a_2.htm |