§ 10-3-2603 - Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Autism -- Duties. - Arkansas Statutes

10-3-2603. Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Autism -- Duties.

(a) The Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Autism shall:

(1) Examine how the State of Arkansas responds to autism and autism spectrum disorders;

(2) Determine the best practices to treat autism and autism spectrum disorders;

(3) Recommend more efficient methods for treating autism and autism spectrum disorders;

(4) Recommend how to obtain more federal funds for treating autism and autism spectrum disorders and provide special education to children with autism and autism spectrum disorders; and

(5) Recommend to the General Assembly specific changes to the law that will improve treatment of autism and autism spectrum disorders and improve the provision of special education to children with autism and autism spectrum disorders.

(b) On or before August 31 of each year, the task force shall provide the General Assembly with a written explanation of the recommended legislative changes.