NY S01698

Establishes the autism detection, education and mapping program within the board to promote screening, detection, and public education about autism while mapping locations of autism occurrence throughout the state.

Requires a statewide public education and outreach campaign including community education, autism screening services, and information on insurance coverage and available public and private programs.

Authorizes board grants to approved organizations including hospitals, health maintenance organizations, autism-focused nonprofits, and county/city health departments to provide autism screening, detection, counseling, referral services, and data mapping.

Requires the board to develop implementation recommendations ensuring integration with existing health care providers, maximization of third-party reimbursement, and data collection for autism occurrence mapping.

Mandates annual reports to the governor and legislature detailing program operations, autism detection and mapping results, and recommendations for responding to high autism incidence in the state.