The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 311, seeks to allocate a sum of five million dollars to the Department of Social Services from the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. This funding is specifically designated for the autism spectrum disorder services program, aiming to enhance the resources available for individuals with autism.

The primary purpose of this bill is to increase funding for the autism spectrum disorder services waiver program, which is intended to address and reduce the lengthy waiting list for services that individuals with autism currently face. The bill does not include any deletions from existing law but introduces new funding provisions to support this critical area of need.