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1		-	Assembly Bill No. ~~3223 CHAPTER 85~~ An act to amend Section 56350 of the Education Code, relating to special education. ~~[ Approved by Governor July 09, 2018. Filed with Secretary of State July 09, 2018. ]~~ LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3223, Grayson. Special education: visually impaired pupils: braille: Unified English Braille.Existing law requires local educational agencies to identify, locate, and assess individuals with exceptional needs and to provide those pupils with a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment, with special education and related services as reflected in an individualized education program. Existing law requires local educational agencies to provide opportunities for braille instruction for pupils who, due to a prognosis of visual deterioration, may be expected to have a need for braille as a reading medium. Existing law defines braille for these purposes as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Standard English Braille, American Edition.This bill would instead define braille as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 56350 of the Education Code is amended to read:56350. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article.(a) A functionally blind pupil means a pupil who relies basically on senses other than vision as major channels for learning.(b) A pupil with low vision means a pupil who uses vision as a channel for learning, but who may also benefit from instruction in braille.(c) A visually impaired pupil means a pupil who is functionally blind or a pupil with low vision. For purposes of this article, a visually impaired pupil does not include a pupil who is eligible for special education and related services based on a specific learning disability identified pursuant to Section 56338.(d) (1) Braille means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to prohibit the use of Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science Notation in the teaching of mathematics and science, the use of Music Braille Code, or the use of International Phonetic Alphabet Braille Code.
	1	+	Enrolled June 27, 2018 Passed IN Senate June 25, 2018 Passed IN Assembly May 25, 2018 Amended IN Assembly May 16, 2018 Amended IN Assembly May 01, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 3223Introduced by Assembly Member GraysonFebruary 16, 2018 An act to amend Section 56350 of the Education Code, relating to special education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3223, Grayson. Special education: visually impaired pupils: braille: Unified English Braille.Existing law requires local educational agencies to identify, locate, and assess individuals with exceptional needs and to provide those pupils with a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment, with special education and related services as reflected in an individualized education program. Existing law requires local educational agencies to provide opportunities for braille instruction for pupils who, due to a prognosis of visual deterioration, may be expected to have a need for braille as a reading medium. Existing law defines braille for these purposes as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Standard English Braille, American Edition.This bill would instead define braille as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 56350 of the Education Code is amended to read:56350. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article.(a) A functionally blind pupil means a pupil who relies basically on senses other than vision as major channels for learning.(b) A pupil with low vision means a pupil who uses vision as a channel for learning, but who may also benefit from instruction in braille.(c) A visually impaired pupil means a pupil who is functionally blind or a pupil with low vision. For purposes of this article, a visually impaired pupil does not include a pupil who is eligible for special education and related services based on a specific learning disability identified pursuant to Section 56338.(d) (1) Braille means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to prohibit the use of Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science Notation in the teaching of mathematics and science, the use of Music Braille Code, or the use of International Phonetic Alphabet Braille Code.
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3		-	Assembly Bill No. 3223 CHAPTER 85 An act to amend Section 56350 of the Education Code, relating to special education. [ Approved by Governor July 09, 2018. Filed with Secretary of State July 09, 2018. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3223, Grayson. Special education: visually impaired pupils: braille: Unified English Braille.Existing law requires local educational agencies to identify, locate, and assess individuals with exceptional needs and to provide those pupils with a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment, with special education and related services as reflected in an individualized education program. Existing law requires local educational agencies to provide opportunities for braille instruction for pupils who, due to a prognosis of visual deterioration, may be expected to have a need for braille as a reading medium. Existing law defines braille for these purposes as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Standard English Braille, American Edition.This bill would instead define braille as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
	3	+	Enrolled June 27, 2018 Passed IN Senate June 25, 2018 Passed IN Assembly May 25, 2018 Amended IN Assembly May 16, 2018 Amended IN Assembly May 01, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 3223Introduced by Assembly Member GraysonFebruary 16, 2018 An act to amend Section 56350 of the Education Code, relating to special education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3223, Grayson. Special education: visually impaired pupils: braille: Unified English Braille.Existing law requires local educational agencies to identify, locate, and assess individuals with exceptional needs and to provide those pupils with a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment, with special education and related services as reflected in an individualized education program. Existing law requires local educational agencies to provide opportunities for braille instruction for pupils who, due to a prognosis of visual deterioration, may be expected to have a need for braille as a reading medium. Existing law defines braille for these purposes as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Standard English Braille, American Edition.This bill would instead define braille as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
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	5	+	Enrolled June 27, 2018 Passed IN Senate June 25, 2018 Passed IN Assembly May 25, 2018 Amended IN Assembly May 16, 2018 Amended IN Assembly May 01, 2018
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	7	+	Enrolled June 27, 2018
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	13	+	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
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	17	+	Introduced by Assembly Member GraysonFebruary 16, 2018
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8	22		An act to amend Section 56350 of the Education Code, relating to special education.
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10		-	[ Approved by Governor July 09, 2018. Filed with Secretary of State July 09, 2018. ]
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16	28		AB 3223, Grayson. Special education: visually impaired pupils: braille: Unified English Braille.
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18	30		Existing law requires local educational agencies to identify, locate, and assess individuals with exceptional needs and to provide those pupils with a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment, with special education and related services as reflected in an individualized education program. Existing law requires local educational agencies to provide opportunities for braille instruction for pupils who, due to a prognosis of visual deterioration, may be expected to have a need for braille as a reading medium. Existing law defines braille for these purposes as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Standard English Braille, American Edition.This bill would instead define braille as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.
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20	32		Existing law requires local educational agencies to identify, locate, and assess individuals with exceptional needs and to provide those pupils with a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment, with special education and related services as reflected in an individualized education program. Existing law requires local educational agencies to provide opportunities for braille instruction for pupils who, due to a prognosis of visual deterioration, may be expected to have a need for braille as a reading medium. Existing law defines braille for these purposes as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Standard English Braille, American Edition.
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22	34		This bill would instead define braille as the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.
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28	40		The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 56350 of the Education Code is amended to read:56350. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article.(a) A functionally blind pupil means a pupil who relies basically on senses other than vision as major channels for learning.(b) A pupil with low vision means a pupil who uses vision as a channel for learning, but who may also benefit from instruction in braille.(c) A visually impaired pupil means a pupil who is functionally blind or a pupil with low vision. For purposes of this article, a visually impaired pupil does not include a pupil who is eligible for special education and related services based on a specific learning disability identified pursuant to Section 56338.(d) (1) Braille means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to prohibit the use of Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science Notation in the teaching of mathematics and science, the use of Music Braille Code, or the use of International Phonetic Alphabet Braille Code.
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30	42		The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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32	44		## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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34	46		SECTION 1. Section 56350 of the Education Code is amended to read:56350. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article.(a) A functionally blind pupil means a pupil who relies basically on senses other than vision as major channels for learning.(b) A pupil with low vision means a pupil who uses vision as a channel for learning, but who may also benefit from instruction in braille.(c) A visually impaired pupil means a pupil who is functionally blind or a pupil with low vision. For purposes of this article, a visually impaired pupil does not include a pupil who is eligible for special education and related services based on a specific learning disability identified pursuant to Section 56338.(d) (1) Braille means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to prohibit the use of Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science Notation in the teaching of mathematics and science, the use of Music Braille Code, or the use of International Phonetic Alphabet Braille Code.
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36	48		SECTION 1. Section 56350 of the Education Code is amended to read:
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40	52		56350. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article.(a) A functionally blind pupil means a pupil who relies basically on senses other than vision as major channels for learning.(b) A pupil with low vision means a pupil who uses vision as a channel for learning, but who may also benefit from instruction in braille.(c) A visually impaired pupil means a pupil who is functionally blind or a pupil with low vision. For purposes of this article, a visually impaired pupil does not include a pupil who is eligible for special education and related services based on a specific learning disability identified pursuant to Section 56338.(d) (1) Braille means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to prohibit the use of Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science Notation in the teaching of mathematics and science, the use of Music Braille Code, or the use of International Phonetic Alphabet Braille Code.
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42	54		56350. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article.(a) A functionally blind pupil means a pupil who relies basically on senses other than vision as major channels for learning.(b) A pupil with low vision means a pupil who uses vision as a channel for learning, but who may also benefit from instruction in braille.(c) A visually impaired pupil means a pupil who is functionally blind or a pupil with low vision. For purposes of this article, a visually impaired pupil does not include a pupil who is eligible for special education and related services based on a specific learning disability identified pursuant to Section 56338.(d) (1) Braille means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to prohibit the use of Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science Notation in the teaching of mathematics and science, the use of Music Braille Code, or the use of International Phonetic Alphabet Braille Code.
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44	56		56350. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article.(a) A functionally blind pupil means a pupil who relies basically on senses other than vision as major channels for learning.(b) A pupil with low vision means a pupil who uses vision as a channel for learning, but who may also benefit from instruction in braille.(c) A visually impaired pupil means a pupil who is functionally blind or a pupil with low vision. For purposes of this article, a visually impaired pupil does not include a pupil who is eligible for special education and related services based on a specific learning disability identified pursuant to Section 56338.(d) (1) Braille means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to prohibit the use of Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science Notation in the teaching of mathematics and science, the use of Music Braille Code, or the use of International Phonetic Alphabet Braille Code.
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48	60		56350. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article.
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50	62		(a) A functionally blind pupil means a pupil who relies basically on senses other than vision as major channels for learning.
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52	64		(b) A pupil with low vision means a pupil who uses vision as a channel for learning, but who may also benefit from instruction in braille.
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54	66		(c) A visually impaired pupil means a pupil who is functionally blind or a pupil with low vision. For purposes of this article, a visually impaired pupil does not include a pupil who is eligible for special education and related services based on a specific learning disability identified pursuant to Section 56338.
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56	68		(d) (1) Braille means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.
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58	70		(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to prohibit the use of Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science Notation in the teaching of mathematics and science, the use of Music Braille Code, or the use of International Phonetic Alphabet Braille Code.