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MI SR0141

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/14/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark Jansen

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Recognizes April 2010 as Autism Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Notes that autism spectrum disorder affects up to 1 in 110 children born today and occurs four times more frequently in boys than girls
  • Identifies that Michigan public schools saw autism cases increase over 100 percent from 5,680 to 11,366 students between 2001 and 2006
  • States the annual cost of autism in the United States exceeds $90 billion, with potential for two-thirds cost reduction through early diagnosis and intervention
  • Urges Michigan residents to educate themselves about autism and support community members with autism spectrum disorder

Legislative Description

A resolution recognizing April 2010 as Autism Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Autism Awaremess Month

Last Action

Adopted

4/14/2010

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