Senate approves bill to expand autism screening, services and workforce training

Mar 12, 2025

The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill to expand autism screening, extend early intervention options, designate a University of Florida hub for research and create workforce micro‑credentials; the measure now moves to the House.

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The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 112, a package of measures intended to expand screening, early intervention and year‑round services for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

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