An Act creating a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism

This bill establishes a scholarship fund in Massachusetts to support students who plan to work with individuals with autism. It directly affects students enrolled in the University of Massachusetts medical school, as well as state-run public nursing and dentistry schools. Each year, the fund will award three scholarships: one to a medical student, one to a nursing student, and one to a dental student. The legislation aims to increase the number of healthcare providers trained in autism-related care by providing financial assistance to eligible candidates.