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legislative session; however, efforts are underway to find sponsors for the
bill in the House or Senate. Ms. Raimando and her colleagues are still hard
at work reviewing and revising the language to make sure all stakeholders
are represented and have a voice in the legislation.
I would encourage you to look up the laws and bills listed above,
particularly if one of the sponsoring legislators is from your state. The
Council for Exceptional Children Legislative Action Center,
(http://cqrcengage.com/cek/?0), has information on all of the laws and bills
above as well as helpful tips for writing and/or contacting your
representatives. It is powerful when you can contact, meet, or even share
with your senator or congressperson the work you do with children and
families. It is just as powerful to contact your local state legislator, often
times, educational changes begin at the local state level. As a democracy,
this is the way we make our voices heard and ultimately change education
for the better. It truly makes a difference.
