Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 24, 2017, through April 28, 2017, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week.

Summary

Expresses support for the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week. Recognizes that such personnel implement evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes. Commends the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel for its efforts to promote and improve the availability of specialized instructional support services. Encourages: (1) policymakers to work together to raise awareness of the importance of such personnel in education reform efforts, and (2) experts to share best practices. Urges: (1) the Department of Education to provide states and local educational agencies with guidance on effectively using such personnel to improve schools; and (2) the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to promote the involvement of such personnel in efforts to improve mental health, reduce drug use, and improve overall community safety.

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Timeline

1. 6 April 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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2. 6 April 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 April 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 April 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 7 April 2017

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 6 April 2017 · Official file

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Sponsors

• David Loebsack · D · Sponsor
• Raúl Grijalva · D · Sponsor
• Henry Johnson · D · Cosponsor
• Katherine Clark · D · Cosponsor
• Zoe Lofgren · D · Cosponsor
• Joyce Beatty · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

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