WITNESS LISTSB 2083Senate Committee ReportEducationApril 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX AGAINST: Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX ON: Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Against: Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 2083Senate Committee Report SB 2083 Senate Committee Report Education Education April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX AGAINST: Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX ON: Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Against: Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, 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 AGAINST: AGAINST: Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX ON: ON: Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, 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 Against: Against: Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 2083Senate Committee Report SB 2083 Senate Committee Report SB 2083 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX AGAINST: Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX ON: Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Against: Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, 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 AGAINST: AGAINST: Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX ON: ON: Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, 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 Against: Against: Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), 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 Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, 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 AGAINST: AGAINST: AGAINST: Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, 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 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 Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, 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 Against: Against: Against: Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 2083Senate Committee Report SB 2083 Senate Committee Report SB 2083 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX AGAINST: Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX ON: Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Against: Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, 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 AGAINST: AGAINST: Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX ON: ON: Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, 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 Against: Against: Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), 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 Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, 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 AGAINST: AGAINST: AGAINST: Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, 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 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 Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, 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 Against: Against: Against: Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX WITNESS LIST SB 2083 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: Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), 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 Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, 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 AGAINST: AGAINST: AGAINST: Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, 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 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 Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, 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 Against: Against: Against: Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX April 7, 2009 - 8:00 AM FOR: Bernoski, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Autism Advocacy), Austin, TX Boatright, Clay Parent (Self and The Arc of Texas), Plano, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Cruz, Rose Parent / Sp Ed Advocate (Self), Laredo, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX AGAINST: Long, Paula Director of SpEd (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX ON: Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Bradford, Mika R. Mother (Son), NRH, TX Canaday, Jennifer M. Senior Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX Hill, Emily (self), Plano, TX Miller, Jeff (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Sadowski, Connie (Self and 12.ay.o. SPED Son in AISD) Scillian, Liz parent (Self), Allen, TX Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Supp. (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX Against: Borreca, Chris Legislative Consultant (Tex Council of Admin of Sp. Ed (TCASE)), Houston, TX