Georgia CommonsSR 514: Autism Acceptance Month; recognize April 2025
Última acción: 2 de abril de 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2025 as World Autism Awareness Day, honoring people with autism and those who support them.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It formally recognizes April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2025 as World Autism Awareness Day, echoing national observances tied to autism spectrum disorder. The text describes autism as a lifelong developmental condition affecting communication, social interaction, and behavior, and highlights the value of early screening, interventions like applied behavior analysis and speech therapy, and complementary approaches such as art and music therapy. The Senate commends organizations, advocates, and families working toward inclusion. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press, but it creates no new programs, funding, or legal requirements.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month in Georgia.
- Formally recognizes April 2, 2025 as World Autism Awareness Day in Georgia.
- Commends organizations, advocates, and families working to support individuals with autism.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
A quién afecta
The resolution speaks to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, their families, advocacy organizations, and service providers such as therapists, but it does not impose any new legal obligations on any group.
Por qué importa
While the resolution does not change Georgia law or fund any programs, it publicly signals the Senate's recognition of autism-related awareness efforts and may draw attention to the importance of early diagnosis and support services for families and advocates.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolving clause recognizes April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2025 as World Autism Awareness Day.
- The resolution commends organizations, advocates, and families working toward inclusion for people with autism.
- A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body recognize April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
Temas
- autism awareness
- disability advocacy
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- health awareness