WITNESS LISTSB 1125Senate Committee ReportEducationApril 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 1125Senate Committee Report SB 1125 Senate Committee Report Education Education April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 1125Senate Committee Report SB 1125 Senate Committee Report SB 1125 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 1125Senate Committee Report SB 1125 Senate Committee Report SB 1125 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST SB 1125 Senate Committee Report Education April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Buckner, Laura Parent (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (myself), Laredo, TX Lee, Tommie Director of Special Ed (TCASE), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Inc.), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah retired Spec. Ed. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX