Autism Spectrum Disorder

Summary

The bill would change Florida’s legal definition of autism and direct the State Board of Education to adopt rules that require teachers who teach classes where at least half the students have autism to obtain an Autism Spectrum Disorder endorsement. An exception is allowed for teachers who already hold a Severe or Profound Disabilities endorsement, have three years of experience teaching autistic students, and have been rated highly effective. The measure was withdrawn before it was introduced.

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