Kentucky SB69 establishes an autism spectrum disorder trust fund and an advisory council to oversee its use.

Kentucky SB69 creates an autism spectrum disorder trust fund to support research and services for individuals with autism in Kentucky. The fund will receive contributions from income tax refunds and other sources. An Advisory Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders is established to manage the fund, develop a plan for its use, and submit annual reports. The council will also oversee a competitive grant program for autism research and services. The bill declares an emergency, emphasizing the urgency of providing access to research and services for autism spectrum disorders.

Kentucky SB69 establishes an autism spectrum disorder trust fund and an advisory council to oversee its use.

Kentucky SB69 creates an autism spectrum disorder trust fund to support research and services for individuals with autism in Kentucky. The fund will receive contributions from income tax refunds and other sources. An Advisory Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders is established to manage the fund, develop a plan for its use, and submit annual reports. The council will also oversee a competitive grant program for autism research and services. The bill declares an emergency, emphasizing the urgency of providing access to research and services for autism spectrum disorders.