Bill > H218

This bill aims to improve education and interactions for individuals on the autism spectrum. It requires the Municipal Police Training Committee to establish in-service training for law enforcement and corrections officers on appropriate interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum. The bill also mandates that the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education provide endorsements in autism for special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and teacher assistants to ensure they have the necessary competencies to meet the needs of students with autism. Additionally, the bill requires specialized autism programs for students with autism spectrum disorders and the installation of video cameras in classrooms and quiet rooms where these students are taught. Finally, the bill allows for the voluntary indication of a "communication impediment" on driver's licenses, learner's permits, and identification cards for individuals with conditions like autism that may affect communication with law enforcement.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H218