Introduced Version SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___ DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOL UTION A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. QADDOURA , read first time and referred to Committee on 2024 DR 3831/DI LF Introduced Second Regular Session 123rd General Assembly (2024) SENATE RESOLUTION ____ MADAM PRESIDENT: I offer the following resolution and move its adoption: 1 A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the Indiana School 2 for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 3 Whereas, The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually 4 Impaired (ISBVI) was established in 1847, and is a residential 5 school for Indiana youth who are blind or have low vision; 6 Whereas, Students of the ISBVI can attend from pre-school 7 through high school, starting at age 3 up to the age of 22; 8 Whereas, ISBVI educates approximately 150 students on 9 their campus and 300 students in their homes; 10 Whereas, ISBVI has been recognized at the national level 11 by peer schools for its practices, and has a strong education 12 and administrative staff; and 13 Whereas, Over the past 175 years, the ISBVI has developed 14 unique and effective educational tools and techniques that are 15 unparalleled in the state of Indiana, resulting in students that 16 are more aptly prepared for thriving in their personal 17 environments: Therefore, 2024 DR 3831/DI LF 2 1 Be it resolved by the Senate of the 2 General Assembly of the State of Indiana: 3 SECTION 1. That the Indiana Senate recognizes the 4 accomplishments of the students, faculty and staff of the 5 Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 6 SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed 7 to transmit copies of this resolution to the Indiana School for 8 the Blind and Visually Impaired. 2024 DR 3831/DI LF