Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

JRH 9: Joint resolution urging the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to reconsider its opposition to the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) of communication instruction for students with apraxia of speech (AOS) or autism

Introduced Last action March 19, 2026: Read first time, treated as a bill, and referred to the Committee on Human Services

Plain-language summary

JRH 9 is a joint resolution introduced in the Vermont House on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Joint resolution urging the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to reconsider its opposition to the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) of communication instruction for students with apraxia of speech (AOS) or autism. Primary sponsor: Greg Burtt (Republican), Mark Higley (Republican), Christopher Howland (Republican), Larry Labor (Republican), Jed Lipsky (Independent), Jim Masland (Democratic), Tony Micklus (Republican), Mary Morrissey (Republican), Richard Nelson (Republican), Rob North (Republican), John O'Brien (Democratic), Woody Page (Republican), Sandy Pinsonault (Republican), Chris Pritchard (Republican), Mike Tagliavia (Republican), Theresa Wood (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Read first time, treated as a bill, and referred to the Committee on Human Services.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Greg Burtt (Republican); Mark Higley (Republican); Christopher Howland (Republican); Larry Labor (Republican); and 12 more.