By Luzerne Times |
Apr 30, 2024
HARRISBURG – Companion legislation to a bill sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) that would allow delayed school enrollment in Pennsylvania for young children with autism was unanimously approved by the Senate Education Committee today. Senate Bill 1157, sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), now goes to the full Senate for consideration. Watro and Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) are the prime co-sponsors of the House version of the bill, also known as Roman’s Law.The legislation, as explained by Watro, would allow parents or guardians of children diagnosed...