Bill > A03322

This bill creates the New York Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Treatment, Training and Research Council, a comprehensive initiative to address the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families. The council will be composed of 28 members, including state agency commissioners, gubernatorial appointees, and legislative recommendations, tasked with developing a coordinated state policy and plan for ASD services. The council's key responsibilities include conducting community forums, producing annual reports, and focusing on six main areas: coordinating services, promoting early identification and intervention, ensuring lifelong service delivery, supporting families, improving information dissemination, and coordinating research efforts. The bill also establishes regional New York Centers on Autism and Related Disabilities (NYCARD) facilities to identify, implement, and support evidence-based practices for patients and families. These centers will provide training, referral services, technical assistance, and potentially clinical services across various regions of New York. The legislation recognizes autism as a critical public health concern, with approximately one in 110 children affected, and aims to improve access to and efficacy of services, support, and treatment for individuals with ASD.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3322