GeorgiaChildren and Youth; pilot program provision for screenings, clinical evaluations, training for autism spectrum disorder to children in foster care; establish
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to establish a pilot program relating to the provision of screenings, clinical evaluations, training, services, and resources for autism spectrum disorder to children in foster care; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services to develop and implement such pilot program; to provide for a final report and recommendations; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 11Effective DateLatest
- May 11Act 491Major
- May 11Senate Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 10Senate Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Apr 2Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #943 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 31House Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #795 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 31House Third ReadersMinor
- Mar 12House Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Feb 10House Second ReadersMinor
- Feb 9House First ReadersMinor
- Feb 6Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #524 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 6Senate Third ReadMinor
- Jan 29Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Jan 28Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Jan 16Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Jan 15Senate HopperIntroduced