AJR 154 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Designates April of each year as "Autism Acceptance Month" in NJ.

AJR 154 designates April of each year as "Autism Acceptance Month" in New Jersey. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with awareness activities. It specifically recognizes New Jersey's status as having the highest autism rate in the nation, citing statistics on challenges like bullying, safety risks, and lifetime care costs. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new programs or funding, solely aimed at raising public awareness about autism spectrum disorders.
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Introduced Feb 27, 2024 Last action Feb 27, 2024
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Feb 27, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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