It is the purpose of this section-
The Secretary shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, establish and evaluate activities to-
In carrying out subsection (b)(1), the Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, provide culturally competent information regarding autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, risk factors, characteristics, identification, diagnosis or rule out, and evidence-based interventions to meet the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities across their lifespan and the needs of their families through-
As a condition on the provision of assistance or the conduct of activities under this section with respect to a State, the Secretary may require the Governor of the State-
In designating the lead agency under subparagraph (A)(i), the Governor shall-
Information under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be provided through-
To promote the use of valid and reliable screening tools for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, the Secretary shall develop a curriculum for continuing education to assist individuals in recognizing the need for valid and reliable screening tools and the use of such tools.
The Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of Education, shall provide for the collection, storage, coordination, and public availability of tools described in paragraph (1), educational materials and other products that are used by the Federal programs referred to in subsection (c)(1)(A), as well as-
In establishing mechanisms and entities under this subsection, the Secretary, and the Secretary of Education, shall ensure the sharing of tools, materials, and products developed under this subsection among entities receiving funding under this section.
The Secretary, in coordination with activities conducted under title V of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 701 et seq.], shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, expand existing interdisciplinary training opportunities or opportunities to increase the number of sites able to diagnose or rule out individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities across their lifespan and ensure that-
In making awards under this subsection, the Secretary may prioritize awards to applicants that are developmental-behavioral pediatrician training programs located in rural or underserved areas.
In this paragraph, the term "underserved area" means-
The Secretary may award one or more grants under this section to provide technical assistance to the network of interdisciplinary training programs.
The Secretary shall promote research into additional valid and reliable tools for shortening the time required to confirm or rule out a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities and detecting individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities at an earlier age.
The Secretary shall promote research, through grants or contracts, which may include grants or contracts to research centers or networks, to determine the evidence-based practices for interventions to improve the physical and behavioral health of individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities across the lifespan of such individuals, develop guidelines for those interventions, and disseminate information related to such research and guidelines.
This section shall not apply after December 20, 2024.
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EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTThe Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(A)(iv), is subchapter C (§658A et seq.) of chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35 as added by Pub. L. 101-508, title V, §5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-236, which is classified generally to subchapter II-B (§9857 et seq.) of chapter 105 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 9857(a) of this title and Tables.The Social Security Act, referred to in subsecs. (c)(1)(A)(v)-(vii), (d)(2)(C), and (e)(1), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Titles V, XIX, and XXI of the Act are classified generally to subchapters V (§701 et seq.), XIX (§1396 et seq.), and XXI (§1397aa et seq.), respectively, of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of this title and Tables.The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in subsecs. (c)(1)(A)(viii) and (d)(2)(B), is title VI of Pub. L. 91-230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175. Parts B and C of the Act are classified generally to subchapters II (§1411 et seq.) and III (§1431 et seq.), respectively, of chapter 33 of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of Title 20 and Tables. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(A)(x), is Pub. L. 93-112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 355, which is classified principally to chapter 16 (§701 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 701 of Title 29 and Tables.The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (d)(2)(A), is Pub. L. 106-402, 114 Stat. 1677, which is classified principally to chapter 144 (§15001 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15001 of this title and Tables.
AMENDMENTS2024-Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 118-83 substituted "December 20, 2024" for "September 30, 2024".2019-Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(1), substituted "individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities" for "individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities" and "individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities across their lifespan;" for "children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities;".Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(2)(A), inserted "individuals with" before "autism spectrum disorder". Subsec. (b)(4) to (7). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(2)(B), (C), added par. (4) and redesignated former pars. (4) to (6) as (5) to (7), respectively.Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(3)(A), substituted "the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities across their lifespan and the needs of their families" for "the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities and their families" in introductory provisions.Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(3)(B)(i), substituted "caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities" for "caregivers of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder".Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(i)(II). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(3)(B)(ii), inserted "autism spectrum disorder and" after "individuals with".Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(3)(B)(iii), inserted "autism spectrum disorder and" after "individuals with".Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(4)(A)(i), inserted "across their lifespan" before "and ensure" in introductory provisions.Subsec. (e)(1)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(4)(A)(ii), inserted "across their lifespan" after "other developmental disabilities".Subsec. (e)(2) to (4). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(4)(B), (C), added par. (2) and redesignated former pars. (2) and (3) as (3) and (4), respectively.Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(5), inserted "across the lifespan of such individuals" after "other developmental disabilities". Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 116-60, §3(b)(6), substituted "2024" for "2019". 2014-Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 113-157, §4(1), inserted "culturally competent" after "provide". Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 113-157, §4(2), inserted "(which may include respite care for caregivers of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder)" after "services and supports".Subsec. (e)(1)(B)(v). Pub. L. 113-157, §4(3), inserted before semicolon ",which may include collaborating with research centers or networks to provide training for providers of respite care (as defined in section 300ii of this title)".Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113-157, §4(4), substituted "grants or contracts, which may include grants or contracts to research centers or networks, to determine the evidence-based practices for interventions to improve the physical and behavioral health of individuals with" for "grants or contracts, to determine the evidence-based practices for interventions for individuals with". Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 113-157, §4(5), substituted "2019" for "2014". 2011-Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 112-32 substituted "2014" for "2011".
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- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.1See References in Text note below.
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- The term "practices" means design, financing, permitting, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance, and other practices that contribute to achieving zero-net-energy buildings or facilities.