S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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S. 2934 A. 6488
2009-2010 Regular Sessions
S E N A T E - A S S E M B L Y
March 6, 2009
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IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. FLANAGAN -- read twice and ordered
printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Mental
Health and Developmental Disabilities
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. CONTE, DUPREY, HOYT, KOLB, MOLINA-
RO, RAIA, RABBITT, SALADINO -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A.
BACALLES, BARCLAY, BURLING, BUTLER, CAHILL, CALHOUN, CROUCH, ERRIGO,
FINCH, GABRYSZAK, GALEF, GIGLIO, HAWLEY, HAYES, JAFFEE, JORDAN,
LAVINE, P. LOPEZ, V. LOPEZ, McDONOUGH, McKEVITT, MILLER, OAKS, QUINN,
SAYWARD, SCOZZAFAVA, SPANO, STIRPE, THIELE, TOBACCO, TOWNSEND, WEISEN-
BERG -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health
AN ACT directing a study to evaluate the incidence of autism spectrum
disorders in New York; and providing for the repeal of such provisions
upon expiration thereof
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The department of health, in conjunction with the office of
mental health, the office of mental retardation and developmental disa-
bilities, the commission on quality care and advocacy for persons with
disabilities and the state education department shall collaboratively
with local entities engage in a study of the incidences of autism spec-
trum disorders in New York state. Such study shall include recent clin-
ical observations in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders,
environmental factors associated with autism spectrum disorders, the
number of children currently receiving services, educational records of
affected students and any other topic related to autism spectrum disor-
ders which are deemed relevant.
S 2. Not later than one year after the effective date of this act, the
department of health shall prepare a report setting forth and evaluating
the findings of the study. Such report shall include, but need not be
limited to:
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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1. an assessment of the extent of the rising incidence of autism spec-
trum disorders;
2. an assessment and suggestion for improving available options for
persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders; and
3. an assessment of the success of any local or statewide programs
which are engaged in the study and/or treatment of autism spectrum
disorders.
S 3. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall
have become a law, and shall expire and be deemed repealed one year
after such effective date.