| 1 | | - | Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 40 CHAPTER 65 Relative to Autism Awareness Month. [ Filed with Secretary of State May 22, 2019. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 40, Hueso. Autism Awareness Month.This measure would designate April 2019 as Autism Awareness Month and encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that manifests during the first few years of a childs life and results from a neurological disorder that affects brain function; andWHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individuals social, communication, and behavioral skills; andWHEREAS, Autism affects children from all countries, regardless of gender, race, or socio-economic status; andWHEREAS, It is estimated that as many as 2.41 percent of children in the United States suffer from ASD; andWHEREAS, Young adults with autism are less likely to continue their education past secondary school, and 35 percent do not have a job or receive postgraduate education after leaving high school; andWHEREAS, Autism affects people from all backgrounds, but disproportionately affects minority and economically disadvantaged communities due to the cost and inaccessibility of autism care; andWHEREAS, Medical expenses for children with ASD are shown to be four to six times greater than those without ASD; andWHEREAS, While there is no cure for autism, it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; andWHEREAS, While there is no diagnostic test for ASD, the increased awareness of autism and the detection services available today make it possible for more people to be properly diagnosed with ASD; andWHEREAS, ASD is not becoming more pervasive, but rather, the increased accessibility to services and professionals is assisting individuals in the diagnosis process; andWHEREAS, Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, as well as the resilience of their families as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of April 2019 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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| 1 | + | Enrolled May 20, 2019 Passed IN Senate April 25, 2019 Passed IN Assembly May 16, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 40Introduced by Senator Hueso(Principal coauthor: Assembly Member Salas)April 22, 2019 Relative to Autism Awareness Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 40, Hueso. Autism Awareness Month.This measure would designate April 2019 as Autism Awareness Month and encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that manifests during the first few years of a childs life and results from a neurological disorder that affects brain function; andWHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individuals social, communication, and behavioral skills; andWHEREAS, Autism affects children from all countries, regardless of gender, race, or socio-economic status; andWHEREAS, It is estimated that as many as 2.41 percent of children in the United States suffer from ASD; andWHEREAS, Young adults with autism are less likely to continue their education past secondary school, and 35 percent do not have a job or receive postgraduate education after leaving high school; andWHEREAS, Autism affects people from all backgrounds, but disproportionately affects minority and economically disadvantaged communities due to the cost and inaccessibility of autism care; andWHEREAS, Medical expenses for children with ASD are shown to be four to six times greater than those without ASD; andWHEREAS, While there is no cure for autism, it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; andWHEREAS, While there is no diagnostic test for ASD, the increased awareness of autism and the detection services available today make it possible for more people to be properly diagnosed with ASD; andWHEREAS, ASD is not becoming more pervasive, but rather, the increased accessibility to services and professionals is assisting individuals in the diagnosis process; andWHEREAS, Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, as well as the resilience of their families as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of April 2019 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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| 3 | | - | Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 40 CHAPTER 65 Relative to Autism Awareness Month. [ Filed with Secretary of State May 22, 2019. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 40, Hueso. Autism Awareness Month.This measure would designate April 2019 as Autism Awareness Month and encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO |
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| 3 | + | Enrolled May 20, 2019 Passed IN Senate April 25, 2019 Passed IN Assembly May 16, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 40Introduced by Senator Hueso(Principal coauthor: Assembly Member Salas)April 22, 2019 Relative to Autism Awareness Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 40, Hueso. Autism Awareness Month.This measure would designate April 2019 as Autism Awareness Month and encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO |
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| 5 | + | Enrolled May 20, 2019 Passed IN Senate April 25, 2019 Passed IN Assembly May 16, 2019 |
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| 7 | + | Enrolled May 20, 2019 |
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| 8 | + | Passed IN Senate April 25, 2019 |
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| 9 | + | Passed IN Assembly May 16, 2019 |
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| 11 | + | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION |
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| 12 | 22 | | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 14 | 24 | | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 16 | 26 | | SCR 40, Hueso. Autism Awareness Month. |
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| 18 | 28 | | This measure would designate April 2019 as Autism Awareness Month and encourage residents to show support for autism awareness. |
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| 20 | 30 | | This measure would designate April 2019 as Autism Awareness Month and encourage residents to show support for autism awareness. |
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| 22 | 32 | | ## Digest Key |
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| 24 | 34 | | ## Bill Text |
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| 26 | 36 | | WHEREAS, Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that manifests during the first few years of a childs life and results from a neurological disorder that affects brain function; and |
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| 28 | 38 | | WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individuals social, communication, and behavioral skills; and |
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| 30 | 40 | | WHEREAS, Autism affects children from all countries, regardless of gender, race, or socio-economic status; and |
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| 32 | 42 | | WHEREAS, It is estimated that as many as 2.41 percent of children in the United States suffer from ASD; and |
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| 34 | 44 | | WHEREAS, Young adults with autism are less likely to continue their education past secondary school, and 35 percent do not have a job or receive postgraduate education after leaving high school; and |
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| 36 | 46 | | WHEREAS, Autism affects people from all backgrounds, but disproportionately affects minority and economically disadvantaged communities due to the cost and inaccessibility of autism care; and |
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| 38 | 48 | | WHEREAS, Medical expenses for children with ASD are shown to be four to six times greater than those without ASD; and |
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| 40 | 50 | | WHEREAS, While there is no cure for autism, it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; and |
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| 42 | 52 | | WHEREAS, While there is no diagnostic test for ASD, the increased awareness of autism and the detection services available today make it possible for more people to be properly diagnosed with ASD; and |
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| 44 | 54 | | WHEREAS, ASD is not becoming more pervasive, but rather, the increased accessibility to services and professionals is assisting individuals in the diagnosis process; and |
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| 46 | 56 | | WHEREAS, Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, as well as the resilience of their families as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; now, therefore, be it |
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| 48 | 58 | | Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of April 2019 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness; and be it further |
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| 50 | 60 | | Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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