HB 717: Autism Spectrum Disorder

GENERAL BILL by Maggard

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Revises definition of term "autism"; requires, rather than authorizing, State Board of Education to adopt certain rules; requires that such rules include requirement related to autism spectrum disorder for certain K-12 teachers.

Current Bill Version Posted: 12/10/2025 08:38 AM

• Related Bills (1)

  Bill Number Subject Filed By Last Action and Location	Relationship Learn more about bill relationships
  S 1652 by Burgess Terminology Associated with Autism Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs	Compare

• Citations - Statute (2)

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  393.063	Definitions.	Page 1 (pdf)
  1012.582	Continuing education and inservice training for teaching students with developmental and emotional or behavioral disabilities.	Page 2 (pdf)

• Bill History

  S = Senate, H = House

  12/10/2025	H	• Filed
  12/16/2025	H	• Referred to Human Services Subcommittee • Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Human Services Subcommittee
  1/9/2026	H	• Withdrawn prior to introduction