Rio's Law mandates autism and neurodiversity training for emergency medical services personnel in North Carolina.

Rio's Law requires all emergency medical services personnel to complete certified autism and neurodiversity training to be credentialed. The North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services and the Medical Care Commission must implement this training by October 1, 2027, for new personnel and by October 1, 2028, for credential renewal. The law also mandates the State Fire and Rescue Commission to incorporate this training into the State Fire Education and Rescue Training Plan. The law authorizes the issuance of special registration plates for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Rio's Law mandates autism and neurodiversity training for emergency medical services personnel in North Carolina.

Rio's Law requires all emergency medical services personnel to complete certified autism and neurodiversity training to be credentialed. The North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services and the Medical Care Commission must implement this training by October 1, 2027, for new personnel and by October 1, 2028, for credential renewal. The law also mandates the State Fire and Rescue Commission to incorporate this training into the State Fire Education and Rescue Training Plan. The law authorizes the issuance of special registration plates for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.