Florida Senate Bill 112: Children With Developmental Disabilities

On May 28, 2025, the Florida Legislature published Senate Bill (SB) 112, the "Autism Bill," regarding children with developmental disabilities. The bill expands and coordinates state efforts to support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) and other developmental disabilities through early intervention, school readiness services, specialized educational options, and professional training. Bill 112 (the “Autism Bill”) also codifies and assigns new responsibilities to the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF CAN), establishes new grant programs, and extends eligibility for Florida’s Early Steps Program . . .