Week 8 Bill Alert: HB 233

 
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Bill Alert: HB 233

HB 233 provides for students with significant disabilities to learn important skills for living independently, working, and supporting themselves as adults. The bill does this by reimbursing school districts who provide educational services to these students after 18, through the age of 20.

This bill passed the House on 2nd reading and is now going to the House Appropriations Committee. It will be heard Friday, February 26th, at 9 am in room 102.

Please contact the following legislators in regard to HB 233:

Llew Jones - Llew.Jones@mtleg.gov

Kenneth Holmlund - Ken.holmlund@mtleg.gov

Matt Regier - matt.regier@mtleg.gov

Brad Tschida - brad.tschida@mtleg.gov

Dan Bartel - danbartel2@gmail.com

John Fuller - John.Fuller@mtleg.gov

Mike Hopkins - John.Fuller@mtleg.gov

Bill Mercer - wwmercer406@gmail.com

Fiona Nave - Fiona.nave@mtleg.gov

Jimmy Patelis - jimmyformontana@gmail.com

Joe Read - joeread2019mt@gmail.com

Vince Ricci - ricthriftway@montana.com

Jerry Schillinger - jerry.schillinger@mtleg.gov

 

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Do You Have the Assistive Technology You Need to Participate in the 2021 Legislative Session?

Do you have what you need to share your story or voice support of bills that impact the lives of Montanans with disabilities? Borrow equipment from MonTECH for 30-60 days so you'll be prepared to write, call, or testify.

MonTECH houses a wide range of equipment to help you get connected. Borrow iPads, adapted keyboards, hands-free mice, laptops, wearable speakers, headphones, webcams, voice amplifiers, or devices that allow hands-free video calls with motion tracking. Spotty or nonexistent internet? If you’re in range of a cellular tower, borrow a Jetpack Mobile Hotspot and connect up to 15 devices! MonTECH provides free shipping and return shipping anywhere in Montana, and serves any Montanan who has a disability (including learning disabilities). The program is easy to use and does not require medical verification of a disability to borrow this type of equipment. Call or write if you have questions or need help accessing our program: montech@mso.umt.edu, 1-877-243-5511. We look forward to helping ensure you are heard during the 2021 legislative session!

 
 

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"Advocating for justice is our individual and collective responsibility."

Executive Director,
Disability Rights Montana
Bernie Franks-Ongoy
406-449-2344

Advocate@DisabilityRightsMT.org

 

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