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Senate bill would carve out assistive‑technology use for IEP/504 students from SCOPE Act restrictions
Summary
Senate Bill 1447, introduced by Senator Menendez, would create an exception to the SCOPE Act standards so that students with IEPs or Section 504 accommodations can continue to use assistive‑technology software and devices even when those products collect data. Disability Rights Texas supported the measure in committee.
Senate Bill 1447 would create a limited exception to the SCOPE Act standards for students with individualized education programs and Section 504 plans, ensuring that required assistive‑technology tools remain available to students who need them.
Sponsor Senator Jose Menendez told the committee the SCOPE Act (passed earlier as HB 18) required TEA to adopt standards for…
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