Missouri Legislative Academy Jan 5, 2010

Capitol Legislative Academy

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Jefferson City, Missouri Capitol
House Hearing Room 7

-Find your way through the Legislative maze and PROMOTE YOUR ISSUE.

-Learn the most effective way to approach your legislator.

-Gain knowledge from a mock hearing.

-Become skilled on how to present your subject matter.

-NETWORK with other like-minded Missourians.


Citizen lobbyist training
for the novice and the experienced!



Lunch and materials included.

RSVP by January 2nd 314-983-0680 or moeagleforum@gmail.com
Money must be received in advance to be assured of lunch.
$12 per person, children under 12 - $5

Checks: MO Eagle Forum, 229 Chesterfield, Business Pkwy, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Presented by: Missouri Eagle Forum
Concerned Women for America of Missouri
Families for Home Education
Missouri Family Network

Free classes for Missouri homeschoolers

The following is a list of FREE homeschooling classes being offered by FHE Board members in upcoming weeks. If you know of a new homeschooling family, please pass this information along so they can get a good understanding of Missouri homeschooling laws, what FHE does for home educators in Missouri and an opportunity to meet other homeschool parents to build support.

Tuesday, August 18, 7-9pm: Trails Regional Library, Warrensburg Branch - Homeschooling 101, Kim Bowlin
Register by calling Kim Bowlin @ 850-3992 or e-mailing akbowlin88@yahoo.com

The Good Shepherd Academy is pleased to sponser free August workshops. Space is limited. Please call 816-295-1481 to register.
Saturday, August 22, 2:30-3:30: Homeschooling Through High School Deana Haines
Monday, August 24, 4:30-5:30pm: Teaching Children With Special Needs Kim Bowlin

Mid-Continent Public Library:
Homeschooling 101
Are you thinking about homeschooling, but don't know how to get started? This session is for you! An experienced home educator examines the benefits of teaching children and teens at home, explains Missouri Law and discusses curriculum options. Information about local support groups and opportunities will be shared. Please come and learn more about this exciting education option. You can do it! Even if you're already homeschooling, this program can be helpful to you, too!
Registration is required. Register online at http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/programs/title.cfm?id=1849 or call the branch where you plan to attend.

September 1, 2009, Tuesday at 2:00 PM Oak Grove
September 1, 2009, Tuesday at 7:00 PM Kearney
September 3, 2009, Thursday at 7:00 PM Riverside
September 10, 2009, Thursday at 7:00 PM Grandview
September 15, 2009, Tuesday at 7:00 PM Antioch
September 17, 2009, Thursday at 2:00 PM Dearborn
September 17, 2009, Thursday at 7:00 PM Parkville
September 22, 2009, Tuesday at 7:00 PM Liberty
September 24, 2009, Thursday at 7:00 PM Buckner

Support this bill please!!

Legislative Update

May 8, 2009: Jefferson City

Autism Insurance Bill STILL alive in House !!!

This week at the capitol, the state budget bills took priority over most everything, and most the the legislative attention was focused on finishing the state budget by the required deadline of May 8. Now, the budget is behind them, and all the appropriations bills have been agreed on and are headed to the Governor's desk. We now expect the legislators to turn to the other issues not yet addressed this session, such as health care, and many of us are advocating for autism insurance reform to be addressed this session as well!


SB 167 has only a narrow chance, but is still hanging in there! SB 167 was discussed in the House Rules committee on Thursday, and will be brought back up on Monday. That will leave only a few days for the bill to be put on calendar, debated, and voted on, and then make a quick pass through the Senate to approve changes.

THE BUZZ: SB 167 has a lot of hurdles still left with time running out, but it appears that support from legislators is growing, as they realize the good potential fiscal impact of the bill for the state of Missouri and for families!

Click here is an online petition you can sign to support autism insurance reform!

OTHER NEWS ...


Autism Project bill is "Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed" and will be heading to Governor for approval !!!

Missouri Autism Commission members appointed and confirmed by Senate this session - Parent members appointed are David Crowe of Cape Girardeau and Lee Bascom of St. Louis.
Click here for more info!


***If you are contacting your legislators, the best advice is to stay positive in any of your messages
(whether calling, emailing, faxing, or writing)
and thank everyone for their time and attention to our issues!

(written by G.K. Luetkemeyer, an "autism mom" at the Capitol)



Watch for email updates this week
regarding ACTIVITY on bills!


MORE ...
Autism Updates from around the Show-Me State


UPCOMING EVENTS


May 20, 2009
Meeting of the Missouri Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders, Jefferson City

June 10, 2009
MOFEAT Heart & Sol Fundraiser in St. Louis






For ongoing updates and links, visit
Missouri Autism Coalition "AUTISM BUZZ"