H.R. 1878 would establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders.
Detailed Summary
Global Autism Assistance Act of 2009 - Directs the Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish and administer a health and education grant program (Global Autism Assistance Program) to: (1) support activities by nongovernmental organizations and other service providers, including advocacy groups, focused on autism in developing countries; and (2) establish a "teach the teachers" program to train health and education professionals working with autistic children in developing countries.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/2/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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