Special+Education+Hearing

Interested individuals wanting continued communication on this issue, please contact the following individuals listed below: Janet Stotland (JStotland@elc-pa.org) or Baruch Kintisch (bkintisch@elc-pa.org) Education Law Center, 215-238-6970 Sallie Lynagh (slynagh@drnpa.org) Disability Rights Network, 1-800-390-1279 Pam Klipa (pklipa@thearcpa.org), The Arc of PA, 717-234-2621 Also, please pass this notice to anyone involved with a child with special needs, from your teachers, principals, after school programs, community organizations, family members, friends, etc. This initiative needs everyone's support.

Thank you for your support in this important effort of funding for children receiving special education services. Cecelia Thompson Chairperson, Philadelphia Right to Education Local Task Force

The House Education Sub-Committee on Special Education will hold an informational hearing on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 9AM- 10:30AM, in 205 Ryan Office Building.

The hearing will address the history of special education in the Commonwealth, as well as the current status and challenges of funding special education in Pennsylvania. The topic of how special education is funded in other states will also be addressed.

An agenda will be sent under separate cover.

If you have any questions regarding this hearing, please contact Christina Sappey, Office Director for Sub- Committee Chairman of the Special Education Committee at: 610-696-4990