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MI HR0266
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/13/2022
Primary Sponsor
Julie Calley
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AI Summary
- Declares April 2022 as Autism Awareness Month in Michigan
- Recognizes autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a neurological condition affecting social skills, communication, and behavior, resulting from genetic and environmental factors
- Acknowledges that autism affects approximately 1 in 59 children under age 8 and is four times more prevalent in boys than girls
- Notes that families with autism face unique challenges including significant financial costs for specialized education and support services throughout the individual's lifetime
- Affirms that autism crosses all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational boundaries
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare April 2022 as Autism Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Last Action
Adopted
4/13/2022
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