Ben Albritton says Florida is in the fight to help autistic kids as bill clears Senate

Ben Albritton says Florida is in the fight to help autistic kids as bill clears Senate

The Senate cleared a bill with bipartisan support Wednesday to give more services to children with autism. “What we’re doing today is we’re sending a message to those parents,” said Senate President Ben Albritton Wednesday after he called the initiative a priority when the Legislative Session started this month. “We hear you, and we see you and we’re running to your fight.” The legislation could provide new resources to more than 20,000 Florida …

Senate OKs sweeping autism bill as Capitol focuses on developmental disabilities

Sen. Gayle Harrell (L) and Senate President Ben Alblritton (Photo by Christine Sexton/Florida Phoenix.)Sweeping autism legislation — a top priority for Senate President Ben Albritton — passed the Florida Senate Wednesday on the heels of Developmental Disabilities Day at the Florida Capitol. SB 112 is the first bill to clear the Senate and passed unanimously. In an unusual move, Albritton spoke ahead of closing remarks by bill sponsor Sen. Gayle …

Florida Senate Passes Sweeping Autism Support Measures

The Florida Senate fully passed a bill 38-0 on Wednesday that would bolster early detection, intervention, and support for children with autism and their families. Sen. Gayle Harrell (R-Stuart) sponsored the bill (SB 112) in the Senate. Rep. Randy Maggard (R-Zephyrhills) filed a House version with several more committee stops. "This bill is the next step. An amazing big step in where we go," Gayle Harrel said on the Senate floor. Autism spectrum…

“…we are running to your fight,” FL Senate unanimously OKs sweeping autism bill

Sweeping autism legislation — a top priority for Senate President Ben Albritton — passed the Florida Senate Wednesday on the heels of Developmental Disabilities Day at the Florida Capitol.

Senate Passes Autism Services Plan

The Florida Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a proposal to expand services for children with autism.

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