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.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/9/2026 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/9/2026 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 12/10/2025 House • Filed
12/16/2025 House • 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1/9/2026 House • Withdrawn prior to introduction
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HB 717, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 12/10/2025 at 8:38 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (4)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 411 Terminology Associated with Autism Maggard Compare Last Action: 11/18/2025 H Now in Human Services Subcommittee 
H 851 Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Long Compare Last Action: 1/5/2026 H Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
S 206 Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Harrell Compare Last Action: 1/8/2026 S On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/13/26, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
S 1652 Terminology Associated with Autism Burgess Compare Last Action: 1/9/2026 S Filed
Citations - Statutes (2)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 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)