Ohio HB359 amends the statewide emergency alert system to specifically aid in locating missing autistic or developmentally disabled children, naming.
Ohio HB359 amends the statewide emergency alert system to clarify its use in cases of missing autistic or developmentally disabled children. The bill names this alert the Joshua Alert. It mandates that local law enforcement agencies notify the statewide emergency alert program immediately if a missing individual under 18 years old has autism spectrum disorder or another developmental disability. The program is a coordinated effort among various state agencies and broadcasters. The bill also ensures that the alert system does not conflict with federal alert code standards.
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