Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016

Bill 114 s 2614, also known as Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to provide funding for programs that help locate individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities who have wandered away from caregivers.

The bill is named after two individuals, Kevin and Avonte, who both had autism and tragically went missing. The bill seeks to address the issue of wandering among individuals with developmental disabilities by providing grants to law enforcement agencies, non-profit organizations, and other entities to implement programs that assist in locating missing individuals.

The legislation also includes provisions for training law enforcement officers on how to interact with individuals with developmental disabilities and how to effectively respond to missing person cases involving these individuals. Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a program to provide resources and support to families of individuals with developmental disabilities who are at risk of wandering. Overall, Bill 114 s 2614, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016, aims to improve the safety and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities who are at risk of wandering, and to provide support to their families and caregivers.