Section 22-57-20 – Establishment of Regional Autism Centers; Constituency Board; Rules and Regulations.
Section 22-57-20 Establishment of regional autism centers; constituency board; rules and regulations. (a)(1) There is established in determined geographic regions of the state one or more autism centers whose purpose is to provide nonresidential resource and training services for persons of all ages and of all levels of intellectual functioning who have any of the […]
Section 22-57-3 – Definitions.
Section 22-57-3 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) AUTISM SERVICES. Any developmental services that include all of the following: a. Are designed to meet developmental needs of an individual with ASD across the lifespan, including transitions from early intervention to preschool, childhood to adolescence, and adolescence […]
Section 22-57-4 – Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council – Composition.
Section 22-57-4 Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council – Composition. (a) The composition of the council shall reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban and rural, and economic diversity of the state and shall include all of the following: (1) Three adult individuals with ASD, appointed by the Governor. (2) Three individuals who are the parent or […]
Section 22-57-5 – Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council – Powers and Duties.
Section 22-57-5 Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council – Powers and duties. The council shall have the following duties and authority: (1) To make recommendations to the Governor regarding the designation of the lead agency. (2) To define the roles and responsibilities of all participating agencies. (3) To adopt rules for the internal operation of the […]
Section 22-57-6 – Monitoring of Council Activities.
Section 22-57-6 Monitoring of council activities. The lead agency shall be responsible for the general administration, supervision, and monitoring of all council activities. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §6.)
Section 22-57-7 – Implementation of Article.
Section 22-57-7 Implementation of article. The implementation of this article shall be subject to the availability of appropriations to expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of the council and members of the council. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §7.)
Section 22-57-8 – Construction of Article.
Section 22-57-8 Construction of article. Nothing in this article shall be construed as authorizing or allowing the establishment of any medical rule, regulation, policy, protocol, regimen, practice, or medical standard of care. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §8.)
Section 22-57-1 – Short Title.
Section 22-57-1 Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Riley Ward Alabama Autism Support Act. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §1.)
Section 22-57-2 – Legislative Findings.
Section 22-57-2 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds and declares the following: (1) The Centers for Disease Control estimates that nationally 1 in 150 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). (2) Current studies indicate that ASD can often be detected by the age of three years and in some cases as early as 18 months. (3) […]