HB 998 -- Family Training Program for Special Education

Co-Sponsors:  Merideth, Carnahan, Boucher, Graham

This bill creates a program for families who have children
receiving special education services.  The program provides
information on, among other topics, special education policies,
school and family responsibilities (especially concerning the
individualized education plan process), effective communication
and conflict resolution, and transition planning.  The program
will be implemented through state grants to recipients of the
federal parent training and information centers grant.  The
Division of Special Education must ensure accountability and
monitor all organizations receiving state grants.  The bill
provides criteria for evaluating the organizations.  The
organizations must use the most efficient technology available
and work with community partners in the delivery of an
informational product and services.  It is the responsibility of
school districts to deliver the information, which must contain
an overview of the special education process, clarification of
parental rights and responsibilities concerning procedural
safeguards, and resources for more in-depth information and
training on special education issues.  This information must be
distributed when a student is referred for evaluation or
re-evaluation for eligibility for special education or when
notice of a meeting on an individualized education program is
given.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated September 13, 2001 at 2:04 pm