BILL ANALYSIS
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SENATE THIRD READING
SCR 91 (Steinberg)
As Amended May 17, 2010
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE : 34-0
RULES 6-0
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|Ayes:|Skinner, Hall, Lieu, | | |
| |Mendoza, Saldana, | | |
| |Torlakson | | |
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SUMMARY : Designates April 2010 as Autism Awareness Month;
recognizes and commends the parents and relatives of individuals
with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) for their sacrifice and
dedication in providing for the special needs of individuals
with ASDs; expresses support for all of the nonprofit
organizations that contribute to the well-being of individuals
with autism and their families; stresses the need to identify,
begin early intervention services, and provide integrated,
seamless, comprehensive and competent supports for individuals
with ASDs and their families. Specifically, this resolution
makes the following findings:
1)ASDs are abnormalities of brain development and function that
are typically diagnosed during the first three years of life,
are four times more likely to occur in males than females, and
impact all segments of California's population regardless of
race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or other factors; and
ASDs now impact one out of every 100 children in the United
States.
2)Many Californians are not adequately informed about ASDs and
the value and importance of early identification, assessment,
and treatment of these disorders; and parents and family
members have made invaluable contributions through their
commitment, care, and advocacy to important advances in
research, education, and treatment for individuals with ASDs.
3)California's leadership in providing services and treatment of
individuals with ASDs began with the passage of the Lanterman
Developmental Disabilities Services Act of 1969 and Assembly
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Bill 3854 (Chapter 1527, Statutes of 1974), relating to autism
and public education; and numerous other legislation has been
passed in previous years that provided funding, recognition,
awareness and support of individuals with ASDs and the
numerous organizations that serve these individuals.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
FN: 0004377