WITNESS LISTSB 382Senate Committee ReportEducationMarch 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX ON: Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 382Senate Committee Report SB 382 Senate Committee Report Education Education March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX ON: Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX ON: ON: Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), 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 Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), 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 382Senate Committee Report SB 382 Senate Committee Report SB 382 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX ON: Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX ON: ON: Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), 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 Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: 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 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 Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), 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 Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), 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 382Senate Committee Report SB 382 Senate Committee Report SB 382 Senate Committee Report Education Education Education March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX ON: Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX ON: ON: Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), 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 Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: 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 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 Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), 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 Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), 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 382 Senate Committee Report Education March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: 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 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 Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), 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 Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), 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 March 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM FOR: Ply, Melissa Early Childhood Trainer (Child, Inc.), Austin, TX Price, M.D., Clift member, Texas Pediatric Society (also providing written testimony) (self and, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX ON: Anderson, Kim Director Reach Out and Read Tx (Reach Out and Read Texas), Houston, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX Gladden, Linda Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) (Self), Austin, TX Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX Rockowitz, Leora (Reach Out and Read - Austin Area 501C3 "Bookspring"), Austin, TX Rogoff, Regina CEO (People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX Sabo, Jason Sr. Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX Sally, Laura Practice Education Manager (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of SCHOOL BOARDS), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX