Maryland HB901 mandates schools to recognize external autism diagnoses from qualified professionals until an internal evaluation is completed.

Maryland HB901 requires public schools to recognize a student's external diagnosis of autism from specified medical, mental health, or educational professionals until the school completes its own evaluation. The bill mandates schools to initiate an evaluation within days of receiving the external diagnosis and written parental consent. During the evaluation period, schools must provide necessary supports to the student. Schools must continue to offer these supports until the evaluation is finished and a decision is made on whether the student should continue to receive support.

Maryland HB901 mandates schools to recognize external autism diagnoses from qualified professionals until an internal evaluation is completed.

Maryland HB901 requires public schools to recognize a student's external diagnosis of autism from specified medical, mental health, or educational professionals until the school completes its own evaluation. The bill mandates schools to initiate an evaluation within days of receiving the external diagnosis and written parental consent. During the evaluation period, schools must provide necessary supports to the student. Schools must continue to offer these supports until the evaluation is finished and a decision is made on whether the student should continue to receive support.