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AR 37: Relative to childhood apraxia of speech.
What AR 37 does, verified September 28, 2025
<p>This bill aims to provide support and resources for children with childhood apraxia of speech, a neurological disorder that affects an individual's ability to form words and speak clearly. The bill would require the state to develop a comprehensive plan to address the needs of these children, including early intervention services, speech therapy, and educational support. Additionally, the bill would establish a task force to study the effectiveness of current services and identify areas for improvement.</p>
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Last action: Read. Adopted. (Page 1513.). (2025-05-12)Alert me
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| May. 12, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Page 1513.). |
| May. 12, 2025 | Coauthors revised. |
| May. 12, 2025 | Read. Adopted. |
| May. 05, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May. 05, 2025 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 5). |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, April 30, 2025 · 272 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 37
| Introduced by Assembly Member Soria |
April 30, 2025 |
Relative to childhood apraxia of speech.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 37, as introduced, Soria.
WHEREAS, Childhood apraxia of speech, a neurological speech disorder, affects a child’s ability to correctly produce the sounds and syllables that are necessary to form words; and
WHEREAS, Children with childhood apraxia of speech understand language and know what they want to say, but have trouble putting thoughts into words that others can consistently understand; and
WHEREAS, Without appropriate and timely speech intervention, children are at risk for literacy delays and other educational-related delays; and
WHEREAS, Children with childhood apraxia of speech can learn to use their own voices, but only with early intervention and intensive and frequent speech therapy; and
WHEREAS, We encourage insurance providers and schools to recognize the critical need to provide adequate speech therapy so that the impact of this disorder can be minimized, and so these children can grow into productive, contributing adults; and
WHEREAS, Increasing public awareness about childhood apraxia of speech is imperative, and will serve as a safeguard against educational bias and social stigma and contribute to each affected individual’s overall well-being; and
WHEREAS, Apraxia Kids, the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children with apraxia and their families, has commemorated May 14 as Apraxia Awareness Day; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby recognizes May 14, 2025, as Apraxia Awareness Day in California to enhance public awareness; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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