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Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 15, 2005 See on congress.gov

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Became law

Apr 18, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Mar 22, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 15, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Mar 15, 2005

Introduced in House

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Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a National Autism Awareness Month (April); and (2) increasing Federal funding for autism research.

Commends the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the implementation of the Children's Health Act of 2000.

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 percent 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.

What's happening now April 18, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

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