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Puerto Rico House holds special session for Autism Awareness; lawmakers call for law implementation and services
Summary
On April 3, 2025, the Puerto Rico House of Representatives held a special session to mark Autism Awareness Month, issued a ceremonial recognition for a young Special Olympics participant and several legislators urged fuller implementation of recent autism law reforms and accommodations for people with autism.
SAN JUAN — The Puerto Rico House of Representatives convened a special session on April 3, 2025, to mark Autism Awareness Month, issue a ceremonial recognition for a young constituent and press for better enforcement and funding of services for people with autism.
In a reading of a ceremonial motion, the chamber "se honra en felicitar y reconocer" a a young man from the district who plays for a local team and who participated in the Special Olympics; the motion was read by Jean Dávila Fornier and was presented on behalf of Representative Félix Pacheco Burgos.
Lawmakers used the session for public remarks and policy-oriented appeals. Nelly Lebrón, speaking for the independence-party delegation, cited a recent study presented by the…
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