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Introduced
09/13/2021
09/13/2021
In Committee
09/22/2021
09/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders; amending s. 393.063, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "developmental disability" to include fetal alcohol spectrum disorders; defining the term "fetal alcohol spectrum disorders"; amending s. 393.065, F.S.; requiring the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to allow certain individuals diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders to receive home and community-based services; amending s. 1002.394, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's laws to include fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) within the definition of "developmental disability". This means individuals diagnosed with FASD will be eligible to receive home and community-based services from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. The bill also adds FASD to the list of disabilities that qualify a student for the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program. The bill aims to provide support and access to services for those affected by the range of adverse effects associated with prenatal alcohol exposure.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/93 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/93/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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