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President Biden Signs Autism CARES Act of 2024 into Law
On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed the bipartisan Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2024 into law. This landmark legislation continues to address the critical needs of children, adolescents, and adults with autism and related neurodevelopmental disabilities.
The Autism CARES Act reauthorizes essential programs, including AUCD’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Programs, which train health professionals to improve screening, referral, and services for individuals with autism. The Act also supports federal investments and coordinated efforts across the Department of Health and Human Services to improve research, training, and support systems.
AUCD’s Director of Public Policy, Cindy Smith, expressed gratitude for the bipartisan leadership that made this legislation possible, stating, “We look forward to continuing to engage in work that makes a positive impact in the lives of people with autism and other disabilities.”
Read the full AUCD press release here.
