94 chapters · 1,562 sections in this title.
Ala. Code § 22-57-1 Short Title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the Riley Ward Alabama Autism Support Act. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §1.)
Ala. Code § 22-57-2 Legislative Findings
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The Legislature finds and declares the following: (1) The Centers for Disease Control estimates that nationally 1 in 150 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). (2) Current studies indicate that ASD can often be detected by the age of three years and in some cases as early …
Ala. Code § 22-57-3 Definitions
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For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) AUTISM SERVICES. Any developmental services that include all of the following: a. Are designed to meet developmental needs of an individual with ASD across the lifespan, including transitions…
Ala. Code § 22-57-4 Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council - Composition
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(a) The composition of the council shall reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity of the state and shall include all of the following: (1) Three adult individuals with ASD, appointed by the Governor. (2) Three individuals who are the parent or …