Florida: New law calls for "autism-specific training" for certain teachers/administrators
New Florida education laws require elementary students to demonstrate proficiency in cursive writing and school districts to provide annual autism-specific training for certain teachers and administrators. . . .
As Florida students settle back into their desks, a few new laws are on the books, including required cursive testing and more training for teachers to work with students with autism.
Take a look at which Florida education laws the Legislature and governor approved this spring to go into effect over the summer:
HB 851: This law requires school districts to develop training for “autism-specific professional learning” annually for instructional personnel and administrators working in schools. The training must include academic instruction, behavioral support, communication strategies, and inclusive practices for students with autism. . . .
That same piece of legislation made it law for families of students who receive individualized education plans to be notified within 10 days if a school does not provide services required by the plan. . . .
Autism training: HB 851 requires school districts to provide annual autism-specific professional learning for instructional personnel and administrators working in schools, including training in academics, behavioral support, communication and inclusive practices. . . .
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