84R10401 LEH-D
By: Alonzo H.B. No. 3574
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study on early detection and early intervention in
cases of children with autism spectrum disorders.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. (a) The Department of Aging and Disability
Services shall conduct a study on:
(1) early detection and early intervention in cases of
children with autism spectrum disorders, including the accurate
diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorders at birth;
(2) the educational and developmental benefits of
early diagnosis and the prompt provision of therapy to children
diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders; and
(3) potential legislative solutions to promote early
diagnosis and early intervention in cases of children with autism
spectrum disorders.
(b) Not later than December 1, 2016, the commissioner of
aging and disability services shall provide a report on the results
of the study to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the
legislature.
(c) This section expires September 1, 2017.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.