Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 206: Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 206 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on October 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Primary sponsor: Gayle Harrell (Republican), Education Pre-K - 12. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2026-109).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Requiring certain program participants at educator preparation institutes to complete the autism micro-credential; requiring each educator preparation institute to offer training on teaching students with certain disabilities; creating the Autism Educator Loan Forgiveness Program; providing requirements for teachers to receive an annual payment; revising core curricula for teacher preparation programs, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Harrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Education Pre-K - 12 | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ralph Massullo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2026-109)
- Substituted CS/HB 851
- Read 2nd time
- Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/05/26
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Favorable by- Appropriations; YEAS 17 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
- Now in Appropriations
- Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; YEAS 10 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education, 01/28/26, 1:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
- CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time
- Now in Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
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