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A former Miami Dolphins football star is pushing legislation to help kids with developmental disabilities further their education.

Dan Marino was at the state capitol today asking lawmakers to pass a bill to help fund the Dan Marino Foundation Vocational College. The school would be located in Broward County and open to students with developmental challenges from ages 19 to 26. Marino has a son with Autism and has been working with lawmakers for years to improve the quality of life for Floridians like his son.

“This is just really our next step. It’s the next step for the state. It’s the next step for our foundation and helping kids with developmental disabilities in the transition period,” said Marino.

The foundation has already purchased a three story building for the school; it’s unclear how much state funding would be needed.