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HF 1212

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:45am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to education; modifying deaf or hard of hearing resource center
provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 125A.63, subdivisions
2, 4.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 125A.63, subdivision 2, is amended to
read:


Subd. 2.

Programs.

The resource centers must offer summer institutes and deleted text begin like
programsdeleted text end new text begin or other training programs new text end throughout the state for deaf or hard of hearing, blind
or visually impaired, and multiply disabled pupils. The resource centers must also offer
workshops for teachers, and leadership development for teachers.

A program offered through the resource centers must promote and develop education
programs offered by school districts or other organizations. The program must assist
school districts or other organizations to develop innovative programs.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 125A.63, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Advisory committees.

The commissioner shall establish an
advisory committee for each resource center. The advisory committees shall develop
recommendations regarding the resource centers and submit an annual report to the
commissioner on the form and in the manner prescribed by the commissioner.new text begin The
advisory committee for the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall meet
at least four times a year and submit an annual report to the commissioner, the legislature,
and the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans.
new text end

new text begin The recommendations must include:
 new text end

new text begin (1) aggregate date regarding outcomes of deaf and hard of hearing children who
receive services within the state in accordance with the state performance plan; and
 new text end

new text begin (2) recommendations and a plan based on the data and evidence-based practices
that would improve educational outcomes.
 new text end