(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Designates April 2007 as National Autism Awareness Month. Expresses support for increasing federal funding for autism research.
Stresses the need to begin early intervention services soon after an individual has been diagnosed with autism.
Expresses support for the federal government funding 40% of the costs needed to educate children with disabilities.
Recognizes the shortage of appropriately trained teachers and the importance of worker training programs that meet the needs of developmentally disabled individuals.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163)
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1922-1923)
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 62.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3723; text as passed Senate: CR S3723)
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3723; text as passed Senate: CR S3723)
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