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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6743

SB 6743: Students with autism

Regarding training and guidelines for teachers of students with autism. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Regarding educational guidelines for parents and educators of students with autism. )

Summary

  • Requires the development of recommendations regarding autism awareness instruction and methods of teaching children with autism. The recommendations must be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature and, if approved, requires the adoption of corresponding school district policy.
  • Identifies guidelines regarding students with autism that must be included in the autism guidebook and requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to print, distribute, and make the autism guidebook available.
  • Requires the distribution of information and posters regarding autism, the identification and diagnosis of autism, and available services.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6743), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 220, Laws of 2008
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2008
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2008
  4. Passed HouseMar 6, 2008
  5. Partly vetoedMar 28, 2008
  6. LawMar 28, 2008
Prime sponsor
Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2)
Introduced
January 22, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
March 28, 2008
Session law
Chapter 220, Laws of 2008
Companion bill
HB 3152
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6743, SSB 6743

AN ACT Relating to autism awareness instruction for teachers of students with autism;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Rodney Tom D-48Paull Shin D-21

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2008
Version voted on: SSB 6743
48 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31010
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Absent (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 6, 2008
Version voted on: SSB 6743
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican32003
How each member voted

Yea (94)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 10, 2008
Version voted on: SSB 6743
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30002
Republican16001
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/12/2008. (SSB 6743)
  2. Chapter 220, 2008 Laws PV. (SSB 6743)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (SSB 6743)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6743)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 6743)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6743)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 6743)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 6743)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 6743)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6743)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SSB 6743)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (SSB 6743)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 6743)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6743)
  15. APPE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Education. (SSB 6743)
  16. APPE - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6743)
  17. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education. (SSB 6743)
  18. ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 6743)
  19. ED - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6743)
  20. First reading, referred to Education. (SSB 6743)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 0. (SSB 6743)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6743)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6743)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6743)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6743)
  28. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6743)
  29. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  31. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

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