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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Phoenix, Arizona

 

FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1534

 

appropriations; UA neurogenic disorders

Purpose

 

Appropriates $1 million in each of FY 2001-2002 and FY 2002-2003 from the state general fund to the University of Arizona for the Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders.

 

Background

 

            Neurogenic communication disorders are speech and language disorders caused by diseases of the nervous system, such as: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and developmental brain disorders. The University of Arizona’s Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders (Center) is headed by the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and utilizes faculty from nine other university departments. Center provides research training, continuing education, and information for parents, patients, and caregivers.

 

Center has been funded by various grants, primarily by a National Multipurpose Research and Training Center grant from the National Institutes of Health.  S.B. 1534 appropriates $1 million in both FY 2001-2002 and FY 2002-2003 from the state general fund to the University of Arizona for the Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders.

 

Provisions

 

1.      Appropriates $1 million in each of FY 2001-2002 and FY 2002-2003 from the state general fund to the University of Arizona for the Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders. Exempts the appropriations from lapsing.

 

2.      Provides for a general effective date.

 

 

 

Prepared by Senate Staff

February 13, 2001