SB 6122 - DIGEST

Requires the department to establish the regional centers for Washington individuals with autism program. In establishing the program, the department shall: (1) Establish regional centers in targeted areas of the state to: (a) provide diagnostic services and therapies; (b) train parents and professionals; (c) coordinate with currently available services; (d) address gaps in services; and (e) promote a medical home to assure culturally effective, comprehensive health care;

(2) Confer with the caring for Washington individuals with autism task force, established in chapter 259, Laws of 2005, on the implementation of the regional centers for Washington individuals with autism program; and

(3) Expand one existing regional center and locate at least one new regional center in western Washington and expand one existing regional center and locate at least two new regional centers in eastern Washington.