Special Education Correspondence

Not every letter to constituents is digitized, because they are typically the same form letter response to each constituent. Changes in the form letter are digitized. Not every letter from constituents is digitized due to privacy concerns.

May 1989, constituents mailed small postcards to Rep. Scrimenti regarding the budget being reduced for Special Education. Rep. Scrimenti responded, May 9, 1989, that the debate has not begun, but will do what he can to help.

April 7, 1989, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to John McCracken, Superintendent Corry Area School District. Regarding funding deficit in the Special Education Budget.

June 6, 1989, from Mark Davis, President Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association, to Rep. Thomas Scrimenti. Asking for appropriations funding to open new consumer-run programs.

Form letter, February 20, 1990, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti to constituents. Regarding the progress of Special Education Regulations and Standards. He is sending his observations.

Form letter, February 15, 1990, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti to constituents. Regarding the passage of the 1990-91 budget. It is unlikely the appropriations amount will increase this year.

May 15, 1991, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to a teacher. Discussing computer funds to hopefully be restored to the PHEAA budget. Attached is the teacher's letter, May 2, 1991.

April 25, 1994, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to Susan R. Smith, Director Erie Irlen Clinic. Regarding the treatment of Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome and bringing the Special Education Advisor with the Department of Education into the discussion. Attached is Susan R. Smith's letter, March 17, 1994.

June 14, 1995, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to Dr. Maryann Anderson, Millcreek Township School District. Regarding proposed amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Attached is Dr. Maryanne Anderson's letter, May 22, 1995, and a memo from Legislative Research Office, June 14, 1995.

September 24, 1996, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to a constituent. Regarding computers for children with learning disabilities and programs to contact for help.