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
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Burtt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-Washington |
| Mark Higley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-Lamoille |
| Christopher Howland | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-4 |
| Larry Labor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Essex-Orleans |
| Jed Lipsky | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Lamoille-1 |
| Jim Masland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Tony Micklus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Chittenden-Franklin |
| Mary Morrissey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Bennington-5 |
| Richard Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-1 |
| Rob North | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Addison-3 |
| John O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-1 |
| Woody Page | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-2 |
| Sandy Pinsonault | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Bennington-Rutland |
| Chris Pritchard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-Bennington |
| Mike Tagliavia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-1 |
| Theresa Wood | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-Chittenden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read first time, treated as a bill, and referred to the Committee on Human Services