A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 8 through April 12, 2019, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

S. Res. 181/H. Res 298: Support a non-binding resolution to designate the week of April 8 - April 12 as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. No bill number. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 - support passage. Met with Laurie VanderPloeg, Director of Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP )and Ruth Ryder, Deputy Assistant Secretary at Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at Department of Education to advocate for Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) to be included in any policy changes to special education under the Department of Education's initiative "Rethinking Special Education," and to include members of the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel and SISP in discussions and development. Highlighted the role of Occupational Therapy in school-wide initiatives and support of students in both general education and special education. HR 3637 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage.