I received this from the UCP mailing list and felt it might be helpful to distribute.Sara Gelser is a wonderful advocate for student with disabilities.If you are receiving less than a full time post high school transition program please contact her.
Rep. Sara Gelser (from Corvallis) is gathering stories about experiences in post-high school transition programs. The law changed last year and schools are now required to provide full-time transition programs, though many still do not. Please share your stories with Rep. Gelser – see her message below.
Sent by Rep. Gelser.....
Did you know that HB 2283 which went into effect on July 1, 2011 requires all school districts to make full time transition services available to students with disabilities between the ages of 18-21? We are looking for families-- particularly those in Portland Public Schools- - who have been denied access to full time transition services. Under the law, students must be able to access the same number of transition and education service hours that are required to be provided to high school students. The bill also ensures that students are allowed to continue working on academics through age 21, including the right to continue working towards an extended, modified or standard diploma. Please spread the word that current law makes part time transition services the exception--- and full time services the rule. If you have experience in this area, please email me atrep.saragelser@state.or.us . Thanks
Did you know that HB 2283 which went into effect on July 1, 2011 requires all school districts to make full time transition services available to students with disabilities between the ages of 18-21? We are looking for families-- particularly those in Portland Public Schools- - who have been denied access to full time transition services. Under the law, students must be able to access the same number of transition and education service hours that are required to be provided to high school students. The bill also ensures that students are allowed to continue working on academics through age 21, including the right to continue working towards an extended, modified or standard diploma. Please spread the word that current law makes part time transition services the exception--- and full time services the rule. If you have experience in this area, please email me atrep.saragelser@state.or.us . Thanks
