Addressing the Inequitable Impact of the Pandemic on Black and Latinx Individuals with Autism (H 477, S 1472)
Lead sponsors: Rep. Barber, Sen. Lovely
This bill directs the Autism Commission to investigate available data regarding services provided to individuals with autism by racial and ethnic group, primary language, economic status, and gender. The legislation also requires the Autism Commission’s annual report to include recommendations to improve services and address the inequitable impact of the pandemic and recovery process on Black and Latinx individuals who have autism.