1. Facilitate the coordination of services and resources among agencies involved in the delivery of services to Virginians with autism spectrum disorders;
2. Monitor the implementation of action plans developed by agencies in response to the report of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission entitled “Assessment of Services for Virginians with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ” House Document No. 8 (2009);
3. Recommend policies, legislation, and funding needed to implement the action plans developed in response to the report of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission entitled “Assessment of Services for Virginians with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ” House Document No. 8 (2009) and address other emerging issues; and
4. Determine services, resources, and policies that may further address the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
B. By December 1 of each year, the Council shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly and to the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for publication as a House or Senate document an annual report containing progress updates and recommended next steps to be taken by agencies in the following year.
History
2011, c. 752.
