S0206Introduced in the Senate
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Introduced by Education Pre-K - 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring certain program participants at educator preparation institutes to complete the autism micro-credential; requiring each educator preparation institute to offer training on teaching students with certain disabilities; creating the Autism Educator Loan Forgiveness Program; providing requirements for teachers to receive an annual payment; revising core curricula for teacher preparation programs, etc.
Where it stands
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 851
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Appropriations · March 2, 2026
17
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
18 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Trumbull | 2 | Yes |
| Tommy Wright | 8 | Yes |
| Stan McClain | 9 | Yes |
| Jason Brodeur | 10 | Yes |
| Ralph Massullo | 11 | Yes |
| Darryl Rouson | 16 | Yes |
| Carlos Smith | 17 | Yes |
| Nick DiCeglie | 18 | Yes |
| Ed Hooper | 21 | Yes |
| Daniel Burgess | 23 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Appropriations
On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/13/26, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
CS by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
Introduced
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Now in Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education, 01/28/26, 1:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; YEAS 10 NAYS 0
Now in Appropriations
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
Favorable by- Appropriations; YEAS 17 NAYS 0
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/05/26
Read 2nd time
Substituted CS/HB 851
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 851
Verify the information
- Official page on the Florida Legislature website
- Senate Committee Amendment #651894 (amendment)
- Senate Committee Amendment #478802 to Amendment (651894) (amendment)
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