NY A01953

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

Requires a statewide public education campaign covering autism detection and education services, insurance coverage information, and available medical assistance programs.

Authorizes grants to approved organizations including hospitals, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and autism-focused organizations to provide autism screening, detection, counseling, and referral services.

Mandates the board develop recommendations ensuring approved organizations integrate with existing healthcare providers, maximize third-party reimbursement, and collect data for mapping autism occurrence across the state.

Requires the advisory board to submit annual reports to the governor and legislature detailing program operations, autism detection and mapping outcomes, and recommendations for addressing high autism incidence in the state.