Indiana § 12-11-8-3 - Duties; statewide needs assessment; report of assessment results
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§ 12-11-8-3. Duties; statewide needs assessment; report of assessment results
Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana resource center for autism in cooperation with the appropriate state agencies shall do the following:
(1) Provide informational services about autism.
(2) Provide an information system for services provided to individuals with autism and their families by federal, state, local, and private agencies.
(3) Develop a data base from information received by the division, the division of mental health and addiction, the department of education, and the Indiana department of health relative to the services provided to individuals with autism and their families.
(4) Offer training and technical assistance to providers of services and families of individuals with autism.
(5) Research methods for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for individuals with autism and their families.
(6) Develop model curricula and resource materials for providers of services and families of individuals with autism.
(7) Conduct one (1) time every three (3) years a statewide needs assessment study designed to determine the following:
(A) The status of services provided to individuals with autism and their families.
(B) The need for additional or alternative services for individuals with autism and their families.
(b) The Indiana resource center for autism shall deliver to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 the results of the needs assessment study required by subsection (a)(7) before December 1 of each year in which the study is conducted.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-24-3.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.128; P.L.215-2001, SEC.42; P.L.28-2004, SEC.94; P.L.99-2007, SEC.85; P.L.210-2015, SEC.24; P.L.56-2023, SEC.95.
IC 12-11-10Chapter 10. RepealedRepealed by P.L.272-1999, SEC.66.
IC 12-11-11.1Chapter 11.1. RepealedRepealed by P.L.272-1999, SEC.66.
IC 12-11-12Chapter 12. RepealedRepealed by P.L.272-1999, SEC.66.
IC 12-11-13Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman
12-11-13-1Applicability 12-11-13-2"Ombudsman" 12-11-13-3Position established 12-11-13-4Appointment of acting ombudsman 12-11-13-5Consultation with experts regarding duties 12-11-13-6Investigation and resolution of complaints 12-11-13-7Access to records required 12-11-13-8Immunity of provider of services 12-11-13-9Agency providing access to relevant records 12-11-13-10Ombudsman providing coordination and confidentiality 12-11-13-11Rules 12-11-13-12Immunity from civil liability 12-11-13-13Annual report on operations of program 12-11-13-14Duty to report to legislative committee 12-11-13-15Receipt of complaints 12-11-13-16Offenses regarding ombudsman
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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