Autism Spectrum Disorder
Summary
Autism Spectrum Disorder; Revises definition of term "autism"; requires, rather than authorizing, State Board of Education to adopt certain rules; requires that such rules include requirement related to autism spectrum disorder for certain K-12 teachers.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 10, 2025
Last action Jan 9, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Dec 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Human Services Subcommittee
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Human Services Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Randy Maggard
RRepublican
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