Bill Summary

HB 717 Autism Spectrum Disorder (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Maggard
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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. Effective Date: July 1, 2026
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committees of reference
» H Human Services Subcommittee
   H Education & Employment Committee
   H Health Care Budget Subcommittee
   H Health & Human Services Committee
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Actions
12/10/25
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Filed
12/16/25
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Referred to Human Services Subcommittee; Education & Employment Committee; Health Care Budget Subcommittee; Health & Human Services Committee
12/16/25
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Now in Human Services Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
0717
Filed on 12/10/25
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Statute Citations
1012.582
393.063
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