Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 1386	House Author:  Thompson, Senfronia
Effective:  9-1-19	Senate Sponsor:  Zaffirini et al.

            House Bill 1386 amends the Human Resources Code to require the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to conduct training and development activities for Department of Family and Protective Services personnel who may interact with an individual with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder in the course of their employment. The bill requires HHSC to ensure that the training and development activities are evidenced‑based, applicable to the professional role of each type of personnel to be trained, and instructive regarding means of effectively communicating and engaging with individuals with limited social or verbal abilities.