Expressing support for designation of the week of April 18, 2016, through April 22, 2016, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Expresses support for the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week. Recognizes that such personnel implement evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes.

Commends the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel for its efforts to promote and improve the availability of specialized instructional support services.

Urges government agencies and policymakers to work together to incorporate such personnel and services in education reform efforts. Encourages experts to share best practices.

Urges the Department of Education to provide states and local educational agencies with guidance on effectively using such personnel to improve schools.

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Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2] · D–IA

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Education and Workforce Committee

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Apr 19, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Apr 19, 2016
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2016
Introduced in House

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HRES 183 · Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 13, 2015, through April 17, 2015, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week.

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/691

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/691

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