The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(A)(iv), is subchapter C (§ 658A et seq.) of chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97–35, as added by Pub. L. 101–508, title V, § 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–236, which is classified generally to subchapter II–B (§ 9857 et seq.) of chapter 105 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 9857(a) of this title and Tables.

The Social Security Act, referred to in subsecs. (c)(1)(A)(v)–(vii), (d)(2)(C), and (e)(1), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Titles V, XIX, and XXI of the Act are classified generally to subchapters V (§ 701 et seq.), XIX (§ 1396 et seq.), and XXI (§ 1397aa et seq.), respectively, of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of this title and Tables.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in subsecs. (c)(1)(A)(viii) and (d)(2)(B), is title VI of Pub. L. 91–230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175. Parts B and C of the Act are classified generally to subchapters II (§ 1411 et seq.) and III (§ 1431 et seq.), respectively, of chapter 33 of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of Title 20 and Tables.

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(A)(x), is Pub. L. 93–112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 355, which is classified principally to chapter 16 (§ 701 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 701 of Title 29 and Tables.

The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (d)(2)(A), is Pub. L. 106–402, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1677, which is classified principally to chapter 144 (§ 15001 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15001 of this title and Tables.

2024—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(1), substituted “culturally and linguistically appropriate information” for “culturally competent information”.

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(2), substituted “promote research, which may include research that takes a community-based approach,” for “promote research” and, in two places, “screening and diagnostic tools” for “screening tools”.

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(3), substituted “at increased likelihood” for “at higher risk”.

Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(4), inserted “, which may give consideration to the perspectives of parents and guardians” before semicolon at end.

Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(5), substituted “at increased likelihood” for “at higher risk”.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(6), substituted “culturally and linguistically appropriate information” for “culturally competent information” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(7), substituted “culturally and linguistically appropriate information” for “culturally competent information”.

Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(9)(A), inserted “, and strengthen the capacity of,” after “expand” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(8), which directed the amendment of subsec. (e)(1) “to read as follows” but was not followed by any text, was not given effect, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (e)(1)(A). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(9)(B), substituted “expand and strengthen the capacity of existing, or, in States that do not have such a program, develop new,” for “expand existing or develop new” and struck out “in States that do not have such a program” before semicolon at end.

Subsec. (e)(1)(B)(v). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(9)(C), inserted “or other providers, as applicable” before “; and”.

Subsec. (e)(1)(C). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(9)(D), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) read as follows: “program sites provide culturally competent services.”

Subsec. (e)(2)(C). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(10), added subpar. (C).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(11), amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall promote research, through grants or contracts, which may include grants or contracts to research centers or networks, to determine the evidence-based practices for interventions to improve the physical and behavioral health of individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities across the lifespan of such individuals, develop guidelines for those interventions, and disseminate information related to such research and guidelines.”

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(b)(12), substituted “September 30, 2029” for “December 20, 2024”.

Pub. L. 118–83 substituted “December 20, 2024” for “September 30, 2024”.

2019—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(1), substituted “individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities” for “individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities” and “individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities across their lifespan;” for “children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities;”.

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(2)(A), inserted “individuals with” before “autism spectrum disorder”.

Subsec. (b)(4) to (7). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(2)(B), (C), added par. (4) and redesignated former pars. (4) to (6) as (5) to (7), respectively.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(3)(A), substituted “the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities across their lifespan and the needs of their families” for “the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities and their families” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(3)(B)(i), substituted “caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities” for “caregivers of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder”.

Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(i)(II). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(3)(B)(ii), inserted “autism spectrum disorder and” after “individuals with”.

Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(3)(B)(iii), inserted “autism spectrum disorder and” after “individuals with”.

Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(4)(A)(i), inserted “across their lifespan” before “and ensure” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (e)(1)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(4)(A)(ii), inserted “across their lifespan” after “other developmental disabilities”.

Subsec. (e)(2) to (4). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(4)(B), (C), added par. (2) and redesignated former pars. (2) and (3) as (3) and (4), respectively.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(5), inserted “across the lifespan of such individuals” after “other developmental disabilities”.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(b)(6), substituted “2024” for “2019”.

2014—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 113–157, § 4(1), inserted “culturally competent” after “provide”.

Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 113–157, § 4(2), inserted “(which may include respite care for caregivers of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder)” after “services and supports”.

Subsec. (e)(1)(B)(v). Pub. L. 113–157, § 4(3), inserted before semicolon “, which may include collaborating with research centers or networks to provide training for providers of respite care (as defined in section 300ii of this title)”.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–157, § 4(4), substituted “grants or contracts, which may include grants or contracts to research centers or networks, to determine the evidence-based practices for interventions to improve the physical and behavioral health of individuals with” for “grants or contracts, to determine the evidence-based practices for interventions for individuals with”.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 113–157, § 4(5), substituted “2019” for “2014”.

2011—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 112–32 substituted “2014” for “2011”.