Workforce training bill to help students with autism ready for Senate floor

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Workforce training bill to help students with autism ready for Senate floor

The Senate Fiscal Policy Committee unanimously advanced a measure that seeks to implement workforce training for high school students with autism spectrum disorder. Pensacola Republican Sen. Don Gaetz introduced the bill (SB 102) to the committee and detailed how the legislation was designed in hopes of closing learning gaps. After moving through three committees, it’s ready for the Senate floor. “It’s encouraging to see the emphasis that our Pr…