16 Del. C. § 5542: Interagency Committee on Autism.

The Interagency Committee on Autism is established. The ICA’s duties are all of the following:

(1) Utilize evidence-based practices and programs to improve outcomes for individuals living with ASD and related developmental disabilities in Delaware by sharing information, initiatives, data, and communications among agencies providing services and supports for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders in this State.

(2) Implement the recommendations outlined in the 2013 Delaware Strategic Plan entitled “Blueprint for Collective Action: Final Report of the Delaware Strategic Plan to Improve Services and Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.” Implementation may include assisting agencies to develop more detailed or updated implementation strategies and timelines, and to track progress towards specific goals.

(3) Monitor services that agencies provide to individuals living with ASD, with the goal of identifying gaps and avoiding duplication of services.

(4) Provide oversight for and development of goals and priorities for the DNEA, created to assist in the implementation of the ICA’s recommendations.

(5) Advise the General Assembly on legislation that is needed to implement these recommendations. The ICA may develop and recommend legislation to the General Assembly or comment on pending legislation that affects individuals living with ASD.

(6) Collaborate with the DNEA to submit a report annually to the Governor, General Assembly, and the Director and the Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services. The report must summarize all of the following:

a. The progress toward each recommendation that the ICA adopts.

b. The progress toward the ICA’s and the DNEA’s activities.

c. Major categories of expenses, including all public, private, and in-kind support.