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FL S0306

FL S0306
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders


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Introduced
09/22/2021
In Committee
10/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revising the definition of the term "developmental disability" to include fetal alcohol spectrum disorders; defining the term "fetal alcohol spectrum disorders"; requiring the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to allow certain individuals diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders to receive home and community-based services, etc.

AI Summary

This bill revises the definition of "developmental disability" to include fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), which are a range of adverse effects that can occur when an individual is prenatally exposed to alcohol. It also requires the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to allow individuals diagnosed with FASD to receive home and community-based services. Additionally, the bill amends the definition of "disability" in the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program to include FASD.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Other Sponsors (1)

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Senate)

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services (on 03/14/2022)

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