J.R.H.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

Sponsors: Rep. Gregory Burtt, , Rep. Mark Higley, Rep. Christopher Howland, Rep. Larry Labor, Rep. Jed Lipsky, Rep. James Masland, Rep. Anthony Micklus, Rep. Mary Morrissey, Rep. Richard Nelson, Rep. Rob North, Rep. John O'Brien, Rep. Woodman Page, Rep. Sandra Pinsonault, Rep. Christopher Pritchard, Rep. Michael Tagliavia, Rep. Theresa Wood,

Location: House Committee on Human Services

Last Recorded Action: 3/19/2026 - Read first time, treated as a bill, and referred to the Committee on Human Services

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

9:00 AM

JRH9 - 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

Kristopher Medina, Person with Lived Experience
Sharon Koeppl-Medina, Parent Advocate
Shasta Fowler, Direct Support Professional

10:35 AM

JRH9 - 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

Diane Paul, Senior Director of Clinical Services in SLP, American Speech-Language Hearing Association

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

2:30 PM

JRH9 - 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

Committee discussion and testimony

Pascal Cheng, Member, Vermont Communication Task Force
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 1, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

2:30 PM

JRH9 - 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

Mark-up of new resolution

Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel