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Senate adopts SCR 44 recognizing World Autism Awareness Day and urges action on services
Summary
The Senate unanimously adopted SCR 44, designating April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day in California. Sponsors and supporters used the floor to urge expanded services and protections for people with autism, raising concerns about federal program cuts and uneven regional services.
Senator Valadares introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 44 on April 1, 2025, asking colleagues to commemorate April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day and to recognize the needs of Californians with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). "ASD continues to be one of the most common developmental disabilities affecting people in California," Valadares said, noting personal experience: "For me, it's also personal. My niece was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2."
Nut graf: The resolution passed on the Senate floor and was presented as both a day of recognition and a call to legislative attention for…
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