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| 3 | 3 | | SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 352 |
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| 4 | 4 | | Whereas, April is National Autism Acceptance Month, a |
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| 5 | 5 | | time to recognize and support children and families aff ected |
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| 6 | 6 | | by autism and other learning differences; and |
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| 7 | 7 | | Whereas, thousands of Missouri students are on |
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| 8 | 8 | | Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including many |
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| 9 | 9 | | with autism, and they bring unique strengths and challenges |
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| 10 | 10 | | into our classrooms; and |
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| 11 | 11 | | Whereas, these students are often required to take |
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| 12 | 12 | | standardized tests such as the Missouri Assessment Program |
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| 13 | 13 | | assessments, even when those tests may not reflect their |
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| 14 | 14 | | true learning or progress; and |
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| 15 | 15 | | Whereas, Missouri's public schools continue to open |
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| 16 | 16 | | their doors to every child, regardless of ability, when no |
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| 17 | 17 | | one else will, providing care, support, and education with |
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| 18 | 18 | | compassion and commitment; and |
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| 19 | 19 | | Whereas, teachers, aides, therapists, and school staff |
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| 20 | 20 | | work tirelessly to help students with IEPs succeed, often |
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| 21 | 21 | | going above and beyond to meet individual needs: |
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| 22 | 22 | | Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the members of the |
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| 23 | 23 | | Missouri Senate, One Hundred and Third General Assembly, |
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| 24 | 24 | | First Regular Session, hereby celebrate the month of April |
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| 25 | 25 | | as Autism Acceptance Month, honor the students who face |
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| 26 | 26 | | learning challenges with courage, and give special thanks to |
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| 27 | 27 | | our public education system for embracing and supporting |
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| 28 | 28 | | these children every day. |
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