Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, June 8, at 7 pm
Sponsored by The Seattle Special Ed PTSA and NWECA (Northwest Exceptional Children’s Association)
On New Civil Rights Legislation (HB 3026)
With the Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction, OSPI Equity and Civil Rights Office
HB 3026 prohibits discrimination in public schools based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Families, students, advocates and organizations who work with students who have disabilities are invited to provide input in developing state regulations for HB 3026, which goes into effect on June 10th, 2010.
Town Hall Date: Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Time: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Hamilton International Middle School Library, 4400 Interlake Ave N, Seattle 98103
Input may be provided via public testimony and/or written input Guidelines for public testimony:(Confidentiality is assured.) Participants testifying need to sign-in and testimony can be no longer than two (2) minutes. Written handout of your public testimony can be included. (3 copies suggested. Those not providing public testimony, can provide written input. (Forms are provided.)
Guiding questions have been provided to assist in developing your testimony/input:
1. In your experience, how has discrimination been present/not present in your school or district?
2. What are your experiences with your school’s process to address complaints of discrimination?
3. What are recommendations for schools to eliminate discrimination based on protected classes?
4. What concerns do you have regarding the implementation of HB 30226?
For questions, please contact: seattlespedptsa@gmail.com
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Watch out for the next Advocacy Day coming in February, 2011
Advocacy Day is a program of the Advocacy Partnership Project through the Arc of Washington State.
It offers a way for you to learn about the legislative process in person. It’s a tool kit for learning how to make a difference!
Advocacy Day begins at 10:00 am on Wednesdays during the legislative session and takes place at:
The United Churches
110 Eleventh Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501
We start the day with an hour and a half briefing on current issues and end with an afternoon of advocacy (about 3:00 p.m.). While we feature a highlighted topic each week, the morning briefing will also cover late breaking news on budget items and bills of interest relating to individuals with developmental disabilities.
If this is your first visit and you need a guide for the day, please let us know when you register. To register, please call: 1-888-754-8798, ext. 105., or email: bean@arcwa.org For more information and a schedule of Advocacy Day topics go to http://www.arcwa.org/advocacy_day.htm Limited reimbursements for travel and interpreter service are available on a one time, first-come first-served basis.