2015 Utah Code
Title 53A - State System of Public Education
Chapter 1 - Administration of Public Education at the State Level
Part 3 - State Superintendent
Section 304 - Autism Awareness Restricted Account.

53A-1-304. Autism Awareness Restricted Account.

• (1) There is created in the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Autism Awareness Restricted Account."

• (2) The account shall be funded by:
  • (a) contributions deposited into the account in accordance with Section 41-1a-422;
  • (b) private contributions; and
  • (c) donations or grants from public or private entities.

• (3) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the superintendent shall distribute funds in the account to one or more charitable organizations that:
  • (a) qualify as being tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
  • (b) promote access to resources and responsible information for individuals of all ages who have, or are affected by, autism or related conditions;
  • (c) is an independent organization that has representation from state agencies and private providers serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families in the state;
  • (d) includes representation of:
    • (i) national and local autism advocacy groups, as available; and
    • (ii) interested parents and professionals; and
  • (e) does not endorse any specific treatment, therapy, or intervention used for autism.

• (4)
  • (a) An organization described in Subsection (3) may apply to the superintendent to receive a distribution in accordance with Subsection (3).
  • (b) An organization that receives a distribution from the superintendent in accordance with Subsection (3) shall expend the distribution only to:
    • (i) pay for autism education and public awareness of programs and related services in the state;
    • (ii) enhance programs designed to serve individuals with autism;
    • (iii) provide support to caregivers providing services for individuals with autism;
    • (iv) pay for academic scholarships and research efforts in the area of autism spectrum disorder; and
    • (v) pay the costs of issuing or reordering Autism Awareness Support special group license plate decals.
  • (c) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the State Board of Education may make rules providing procedures for an organization to apply to the superintendent to receive a distribution under Subsection (3).

Amended by Chapter 303, 2011 General Session