H55

Funds for the IGNITE Program

Introduced·2/4/25

Funds the IGNITE Program for young adults with autism in North Carolina.

The bill allocates $250,000 annually for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to the Autism Society of North Carolina for its IGNITE Program. This program provides activities and education groups to help young adults with autism develop independence and social interaction skills as they transition into adulthood. The funds are appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services.

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History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Feb 5, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Feb 4, 2025

House

Filed