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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 26, 2005
Expresses support for: (1) establishing April as National Autism Awareness Month; 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.
People & committees
Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R–NE
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4262-4265)
Introduced in Senate
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