Legislative
The Chairperson for this committee is:
Briley E. Proctor, Ph.D.
Coordinator, School Psychology Program, and Co-Director of Adult Learning & Evaluation Center (ALEC)
307 Stone Building
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4453
Work: 850.644.3742
Fax: 850.644.8776
Email: proctor@coe.fsu.edu
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FASP has compiled summaries, talking points, and position papers for its 2008 legislative priorities. Please download, modify, and use the attached documents in your advocacy efforts.
Anti-Bullying
FASP Position Paper on Bullying
Bullying Talking Points
Sample Legislative Letter HB 669
Sample Legislative Letter SB 790Corporal Punishment
Corporal Punishment Talking Points
Fact SheetFCAT/Retention
Fact Sheet
Effect of High Stakes Testing on Minorities
Ineffectiveness of Retention
Social-Emotional Impact of High Stakes Testing
Sample Letter to PrincipalFunding for Critical Shortage Programs
Loan Forgiveness Document
Talking Points
Fact Sheet
Narrative
Generic Letter to Legislator
First organized in 1957, FASP is one of the largest state school psychology associations in the nation. Although the vast majority of members live, work, or attend school in Florida, FASP also has members in sixteen states and four foreign countries.
The mission of the Florida Association of School Psychologists (FASP) is to promote and to advocate for the health, safety, and educational development of Florida's children, youth, and families, and to advance the profession of school psychology.
FASP Outstanding Legislators Awardees
1999 Senator Lisa Carlton
2000 Representative Gustavo Barriero
2001 Senator Anna Cowin
2002 Senator Walter “Skip” Campbell
2003 Representative Loranne Ausley
2003 Representative Suzanne Kozmas
2004 Representative Rafael Arza
2005 Senator Evelyn Lynn
2005 Representative Eleanor Sobel
2006 Representative Joe Pickens
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