HB 704 Talking Points and Action Steps

By On June 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment

THE TOP PRIORITY REMAINS MAKING CALLS TO YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE.  SEE BELOW.

The whole State House of Representatives continues to move closer to a vote on House Bill 704. This is our legislation for reform of the state systems for special education funding and accountability.

Prior to this historic vote, a few extra days [...]

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EDITORIAL: Flat rate funding not fair

By On June 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment

A clear and concise York Dispatch editorial about House Bill 704 and the need for special education funding and accountability reform:

Flat rate funding not fair

EDITORIAL The York Dispatch

Updated: 06/10/2010 10:46:06 AM EDT

Basic education funding is shaping up to be a major sticking point in [...]

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Video: Help Special Education in Pennsylvania

By On June 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Show your support. Sign our petition to help special education in Pennsylvania.

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Educators Support HB 704

By On June 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment

I welcome discussion with legislators regarding the need for special ed funding reform in PA. I was a Director of Special Education in a large western PA school district for 13 years. I have experience trying to balance the immediate mandated needs of educating special needs children and the impact of my proposed budgets on [...]

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Grandparents Support HB 704

By On June 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Meeting the unique needs of students with special needs is critical not only for them but also for other students in our public schools.  As a grandmother of three — one of whom ahs developmental disabilities, one of whom is gifted but with some unique issues, and one who functions well in a regular classroom [...]

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Parents Support HB 704

By On June 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Please support the bill. I have a daughter with Special Needs in the public school system in Pennsylvania.

– Robert J. Rossi, parent

Show your support.  Sign our petition to help special education in Pennsylvania.

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Parents Support HB 704

By On June 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment

My son has autism and he is not doing well in school, not because he is not capable, but because he does not have the resources needed for him to be successful.  With enough money, the resources can be secured so my son can get access to his education so he can compete in this [...]

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Parents Support HB 704

By On June 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment

I have a child who has special needs.  She was helped by some awesome and patient teachers.  The problem now is that many of these teachers are BURNT out.  They need you to pass this bill.  By passing this bill, all special needs students will get the help that they need.  Also all school districts [...]

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Sign Petition for Special Education in PA

By On June 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment

JUNE 1 UPDATE
More than ever, we need you and your friends to contact your state representatives this week and tell them to vote for House Bill 704.  With your help, we can win this vote and have some good news for a change!  See the details below, including action steps and talking points.

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HB 704 Update – May 28, 2010

By On May 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Hurry up and wait.  An unfortunate but sometimes necessary part of human existence, supermarket lines, and political reality in Harrisburg.

HB 704, the bill on special education funding and accountability reforms, was scheduled for a vote in the whole State House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 26.  The vote has been rescheduled for Tuesday [...]

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