WITNESS LISTSB 1577Senate Committee ReportEducationApril 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX ON: Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), 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 (Self), Plano, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), 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 Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South TEXAS Association OF SCHOOLS), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 1577Senate Committee Report SB 1577 Senate Committee Report Education Education April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX ON: Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), 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 (Self), Plano, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), 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 Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South TEXAS Association OF SCHOOLS), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX ON: ON: Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), 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 (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay (Self), Plano, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), 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 Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), 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 Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST
WITNESS LIST
SB 1577Senate Committee Report SB 1577 Senate Committee Report
SB 1577
Senate Committee Report
Education Education
Education
April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX ON: Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), 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 (Self), Plano, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), 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 Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South TEXAS Association OF SCHOOLS), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX ON: ON: Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), 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 (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay (Self), Plano, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), 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 Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), 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 Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM
April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX
ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX
Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX
Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX
Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX
Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX
McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX
McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX
Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX
Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), 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 (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay (Self), Plano, TX
Boatright, Clay (Self), Plano, TX
Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX
Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX
Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX
Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, 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
Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX
Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX
Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX
Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), 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
Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX
Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), 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
Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX
Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX
Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX
Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX
Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST
WITNESS LIST
SB 1577Senate Committee Report SB 1577 Senate Committee Report
SB 1577
Senate Committee Report
Education Education
Education
April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX ON: Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), 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 (Self), Plano, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), 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 Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Pena, Martin Executive Director (South TEXAS Association OF SCHOOLS), Laguna Vista, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX ON: ON: Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), 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 (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay (Self), Plano, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), 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 Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), 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 Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM
April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX
ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX
Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX
Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX
Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX
Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX
McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX
McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX
Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX
Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), 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 (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay (Self), Plano, TX
Boatright, Clay (Self), Plano, TX
Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX
Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX
Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX
Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, 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
Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX
Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX
Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX
Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), 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
Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX
Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), 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
Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX
Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX
Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX
Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX
Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
SB 1577
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:
ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX
ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX
Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX
Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX
Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX
Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX
McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX
McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX
Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX
Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), Austin, TX Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), 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 (Self), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay (Self), Plano, TX
Boatright, Clay (Self), Plano, TX
Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX
Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX
Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX
Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, 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
Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX
Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX
Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX
Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), Austin, TX Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), 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
Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX
Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), 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
Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX
Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX
Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX
Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX
Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM
FOR:
ENZINNA, CHRISTIE Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (children with autism), Richmond, TX
Hayes, Steve (Self), Corsicana, TX
Mauk, MD, Joyce Elizabeth CEO (also providing written testimony) (Child Study Center), Fort Worth, TX
McDaniel, Emily parent of child with autism (self), Arlington, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Yeaman, Karen Parent Advocate (Children w/ Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Long, Paula Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX
Parrish, Deborah L. retired spec. ed teacher (self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Allen, Michael S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen (TXPTA), 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 (Self), Plano, TX
Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Bradford, Mika R. Mom (Son), NRH, TX
Cage, Elizabeth W.M. Therapist, M.Ed and BCBA student (Center for Autism and Related Disorders), Seguin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Canfield, Irma Parent /Advocate (Texas Adults w/Au and Intellectual Disabilities), SA, TX
Craft, Rene mom of Jackson (self), Austin, TX
Duty, David Consultant (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), 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
Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX
Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South TEXAS Association OF SCHOOLS), Laguna Vista, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX
Worcester, Erica Managing Supervisor (Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)), Austin, TX
Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX