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AL SJR52
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Alabama Legislature urges Congress to reauthorize the Autism CARES Act by enacting the Autism CARES Act of 2019 (S. 427/H.R. 1058).
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The original Combating Autism Act of 2006 was last authorized in 2014 and expires in September 2019 without reauthorization.
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The Autism CARES Act serves as the primary source of federal funding for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research, services, training, and monitoring.
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The law has expanded the number of health professionals trained to screen and diagnose ASD and has supported development of evidence-based interventions for individuals with ASD.
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A copy of the resolution shall be provided to each member of the Alabama Congressional Delegation.
Legislative Description
Autism CARES Act, Congress urged to support
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Assigned Act No. 2019-136.
5/7/2019