# Puerto Rico Senate introduces ADHD Rights Charter legislative bill

Senator Luis Hernández presented Senate Bill 1593 establishing an ADHD Rights Charter in Puerto Rico.

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Luis Javier Hernández Ortiz, PPD Senate spokesperson, presented Puerto Rico Senate Bill 1593 on October 20 establishing a Charter of Rights for persons with ADHD. [^1]

Senate Bill 1593 would require Puerto Rico's Department of Education to train school staff, create ADHD identification protocols, and ban humiliating punishment for students with the condition. [^2] Senate Bill 1593 would establish an official epidemiological surveillance system for ADHD in Puerto Rico with public demographic data reporting. [^3][^6] Senator Hernández Ortiz stated existing disability legal frameworks have failed to consistently deliver required support for people with ADHD in Puerto Rico. [^4][^7]

Senate Bill 1593 was referred to the Puerto Rico Senate Health Committee following introduction. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. Luis Javier Hernández Ortiz, PPD Senate spokesperson, presented Puerto Rico Senate Bill 1593 on October 20 establishing a Charter of Rights for persons with ADHD. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
2. Senate Bill 1593 would require Puerto Rico's Department of Education to train school staff, create ADHD identification protocols, and ban humiliating punishment for students with the condition. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
3. Senate Bill 1593 would establish an official epidemiological surveillance system for ADHD in Puerto Rico with public demographic data reporting. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
4. Senator Hernández Ortiz stated that existing legal protections for people with disabilities have proven insufficient for consistent ADHD support in Puerto Rico. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
5. Senate Bill 1593 was referred to the Puerto Rico Senate Health Committee following introduction. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
6. Senator González Huertas stated Puerto Rico does not operate an official epidemiological surveillance system for ADHD. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
7. Senator Hernández Ortiz stated existing disability legal frameworks have failed to consistently deliver required support for people with ADHD in Puerto Rico. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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