Pennsylvania HB74 mandates the development of an autism screening tool for licensed child care providers to use on children aged 18, 24, and 36.
Pennsylvania HB74 amends the state's Public Welfare code to include a new chapter on autism screening. The bill requires the development of a screening tool for licensed child care providers to use on children aged 18, 24, and 36 months. The Department of Public Welfare must also create and distribute instructions for using the screening tool, including a notice that it is not a medical diagnosis and a list of resources for autism diagnosis and services. The instructions must be provided annually to licensed child care providers.
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