PUBLIC LAW 109–416—DEC. 19, 2006
120 STAT. 2825
‘‘(viii) the program under parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; ‘‘(ix) the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established under section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786); and ‘‘(x) the State grant program under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. ‘‘(B) State licensed child care facilities; and ‘‘(C) other community-based organizations or points of entry for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities to receive services. ‘‘(2) LEAD AGENCY.— ‘‘(A) DESIGNATION.—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— ‘‘(i) to designate a public agency as a lead agency to coordinate the activities provided for under paragraph (1) in the State at the State level; and ‘‘(ii) acting through such lead agency, to make available to individuals and their family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives; providers; and other appropriate individuals in the State, comprehensive culturally competent information about State and local resources regarding autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, risk factors, characteristics, identification, diagnosis or rule out, available services and supports, and evidencebased interventions. ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENTS OF AGENCY.—In designating the lead agency under subparagraph (A)(i), the Governor shall— ‘‘(i) select an agency that has demonstrated experience and expertise in— ‘‘(I) autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disability issues; and ‘‘(II) developing, implementing, conducting, and administering programs and delivering education, information, and referral services (including technology-based curriculum-development services) to individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates or authorized representatives, providers, and other appropriate individuals locally and across the State; and ‘‘(ii) consider input from individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates or authorized representatives, providers, and other appropriate individuals. ‘‘(C) INFORMATION.—Information under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be provided through— ‘‘(i) toll-free telephone numbers; ‘‘(ii) Internet websites; ‘‘(iii) mailings; or ‘‘(iv) such other means as the Governor may require.
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