Brief Description: Recognizing disability history in the public education system.

Sponsors: Senators McAuliffe, Rasmussen, Tom, Delvin, Shin, Kohl-Welles, Fairley and Fraser.

Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education
House Committee on Education
House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education

Background: A number of famous people in history and in modern times have had or have some form of disability. Despite their disabilities, these individuals were successful in many different walks of life.

Summary: Each October, public schools, colleges, and universities must conduct and promote educational activities that provide instruction, awareness, and understanding of disability history and people with disabilities. The activities may include school assemblies or guest speakers.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate      49   0
House      94   0   (House amended)
Senate      45   0   (Senate concurred)

Effective: June 12, 2008