Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
HB 513 Protection of Parental Rights
Why isn't the champion of those with disabilities doing something like this?
HB 513 -- Protection of Parental Rights
Sponsor: Bahr
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES BAHR (Sponsor), KOENIG, CURTMAN, PARKINSON, MORRIS, HAAHR, ANDERSON, WALKER, HOUGHTON, SHUMAKE, SPENCER, FITZPATRICK, GATSCHENBERGER, PHILLIPS, BRATTIN, MOLENDORP, WILSON, ROWLAND, POGUE AND MARSHALL (Co-sponsors).
This bill specifies that the liberty of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, and care of his or her child is a fundamental right. The State of Missouri and any political subdivision of the state is prohibited from infringing on this right without demonstrating that the governmental interest is of the highest order and not otherwise served. These provisions apply to all laws of the state, whether adopted before or after the
enactment of these provisions. Any law adopted after the enactment of these provisions is exempt only if the law explicitly excludes the application by reference to these provisions.
www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills131/sumpdf/HB0513I.pdf
www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills131/sumpdf/HB0513I.pdf
I don't see Representative Grisamore signing off on this.
I don't see Representative Grisamore signing off on this.
Monday, February 25, 2013
In these days, it is doubtful that any child may
reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an
education."
-Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954)
"It is often easier to become outraged by injustice half a world
away than by oppression and discrimination half a block from home."― Carl T. Rowan
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Federal Anti-Bullying Legislation to Be Reintroduced—Again - Rules for Engagement - Education Week
Federal Anti-Bullying Legislation to Be Reintroduced—Again - Rules for Engagement - Education Week
Federal Anti-Bullying Legislation to Be Reintroduced—Again
Will the current Congress be any more accepting of federal anti-bullying legislation?
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania is once again pushing for a federal law that would, among other things:
- Require schools and districts that receive federal funding to adopt codes of conduct banning bullying and harassment—specifically prohibiting harassment on the basis of a student's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion;
- Require states to collect information on bullying and harassment and report it to the U.S.Department of Education;and,
- Require states to make this information readily available to the public.
This week, Casey visited schools in his home state to tout the legislation, including Harding Middle School in Philadelphia, where he was joined by representatives of the Cartoon Network. The network encourages kids to take a pledge that says they'll speak up if they see something that seems like it's bullying. And the network is sending out flags like the one Casey helped hoist over Harding Middle that carry the campaign logo. (Get one for your school here.)
Top 10 snappy answers to annoying comments about autism | Autism Support Network
Top 10 snappy answers to annoying comments about autism | Autism Support Network
Read more: http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/top-10-snappy-answers-annoying-comments-about-autism-29003923#ixzz2Lph4wdgV
Top 10 snappy answers to annoying comments about autism
Lisa Jo Rudy
If you're a parent with a child on the spectrum, you've probably responded to the same annoying remarks and questions a thousand times. Here's a handy list of responses that...you'll probably never use out loud (but are fun to imagine using)!
1. He can’t be autistic -- he can talk! (or make eye contact, smile, engage)
And yet, amazingly, he’s still autistic! Y’see, autism is a spectrum disorder, and that means …
And yet, amazingly, he’s still autistic! Y’see, autism is a spectrum disorder, and that means …
2. Oh, she must be SO good at math! (or science or music)
Actually, her great talent is in memorizing and reciting lines from Sponge Bob videos! (Or those annoying Thomas the Tank Engine songs!)
Actually, her great talent is in memorizing and reciting lines from Sponge Bob videos! (Or those annoying Thomas the Tank Engine songs!)
3. All he needs is more discipline, and he’ll get the message.
Yup, it’s true -- if you give a child enough time outs, he’ll just stop being autistic. And if I speak French to you loudly enough, you’ll become fluent!
Yup, it’s true -- if you give a child enough time outs, he’ll just stop being autistic. And if I speak French to you loudly enough, you’ll become fluent!
4. You poor thing, it must be so upsetting to have a child with a disability.
Yes, it can be hard. And pity really helps me to get through the day and feel better about myself and my child. So…thanks so much!
Yes, it can be hard. And pity really helps me to get through the day and feel better about myself and my child. So…thanks so much!
5. Will he be able to go to college (or get married or hold down a job)?
Hm. Good question. By the way, has your daughter’s divorce been finalized yet? And I’m so sorry to hear that your son was recently laid off from his job…
Hm. Good question. By the way, has your daughter’s divorce been finalized yet? And I’m so sorry to hear that your son was recently laid off from his job…
6. I have a friend whose child was autistic, and she cured him!
Wow! So I guess she’s enjoying the millions she made after figuring out how to cure autism? I bet her second home is a yacht!
Wow! So I guess she’s enjoying the millions she made after figuring out how to cure autism? I bet her second home is a yacht!
7. If she can’t behave properly, you shouldn’t BRING her to the grocery store!
Wow -- that would be great. Should I fax you my grocery list, or send it by email? I’ll really enjoy the delivery service!
Wow -- that would be great. Should I fax you my grocery list, or send it by email? I’ll really enjoy the delivery service!
8. We can’t include him in typical classes, it wouldn’t be fair to the other kids.
Hm, that’s an interesting perspective. So I guess you have a pretty big endowment to pay for all the law suits? That must be great!
Hm, that’s an interesting perspective. So I guess you have a pretty big endowment to pay for all the law suits? That must be great!
9. We can’t accept her at our school because she doesn’t have a learning disability
Ohhhh… what a shame! Oh, wait, look, she’s suddenly developed dyslexia! Can she come to your school now?
Ohhhh… what a shame! Oh, wait, look, she’s suddenly developed dyslexia! Can she come to your school now?
10. You should make more time for yourself!
You’re so right! So will you be babysitting tonight or tomorrow night?
You’re so right! So will you be babysitting tonight or tomorrow night?
Courtesy Lisa Jo Rudy's About.com blog. About.com is a part of the New York Times Company.
Read more: http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/top-10-snappy-answers-annoying-comments-about-autism-29003923#ixzz2Lph4wdgV
Saturday, February 23, 2013
After Four Decades, Disability Champion Leaving Congress - Disability Scoop
After Four Decades, Disability Champion Leaving Congress - Disability Scoop
This man is a real champion for those with disabilities. He has worked to make changes that are really needed.
This man is a real champion for those with disabilities. He has worked to make changes that are really needed.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills131/sumpdf/HJR0022I.pdf
house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills131/sumpdf/HJR0022I.pdf
Lee's Summit must want to raise their debt.
HJR 22 -- Debt Limitations for School Districts
Sponsor: Neth
Upon voter approval, this proposed constitutional amendment allows a school district to become indebted in an amount exceeding 15% but not more than 25% of the value of the taxable tangible property in the district if the voters also approve a separate question at the same election authorizing the district to become indebted in an
amount specified in the separate question.
Lee's Summit must want to raise their debt.
HJR 22 -- Debt Limitations for School Districts
Sponsor: Neth
Upon voter approval, this proposed constitutional amendment allows a school district to become indebted in an amount exceeding 15% but not more than 25% of the value of the taxable tangible property in the district if the voters also approve a separate question at the same election authorizing the district to become indebted in an
amount specified in the separate question.
house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills131/sumpdf/HB0343I.pdf
house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills131/sumpdf/HB0343I.pdf
Representative Grisamore is a cosponsor on this bill. He will force your child to go to public school if you get assistance.
Requires all recipients of temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits to provide proof that all dependent children who are eligible for enrollment in a public school are enrolled and attending school regularly;
Requires the Division of Family Services within the Department of Social Services, when determining eligibility and the amount of public assistance benefits to be granted pursuant to federal aided programs, to take into account the income and resources of all relatives, members of the household, and any other individuals who
are 18 years of age or older and living in the home;
Representative Grisamore is a cosponsor on this bill. He will force your child to go to public school if you get assistance.
Requires all recipients of temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits to provide proof that all dependent children who are eligible for enrollment in a public school are enrolled and attending school regularly;
Requires the Division of Family Services within the Department of Social Services, when determining eligibility and the amount of public assistance benefits to be granted pursuant to federal aided programs, to take into account the income and resources of all relatives, members of the household, and any other individuals who
are 18 years of age or older and living in the home;
Saturday, February 9, 2013
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