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NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-54 - Imposition of health care related fee, assessment, tax prohibited.

30:6D-54 Imposition of health care related fee, assessment, tax prohibited.  12. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, there shall be no health care related fee, assessment or tax as defined in 42 CFR s.433.55 imposed on any ICF-MR by any State board, bureau or agency without prior notice to and approval by the State Treasurer and the commissioner. Any fee or assessment imposed on an ICF-MR without express approval of the State Treasurer and the commissioner shall be void. L.1998,c.40,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-55 - Rules, regulations.

30:6D-55 Rules, regulations.  13. The State Treasurer, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act and to comply with the requirements of Pub.L.104-193; except that, notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the State Treasurer may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such regulations as the State Treasurer deems necessary to implement the provisions of this act, which shall be effective for a period not to exceed six months and may thereafter be amended, adopted or re-adopted in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.1998,c.40,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-56 - Short title.

30:6D-56 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Autism Biomedical Research Act." L.1999, c.105, s.1; amended L.2007, c.168, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-58 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-58 - Definitions relative to autism.

30:6D-58 Definitions relative to autism.  3. As used in this act: "Autism" includes autism spectrum disorders to the extent determined by the council to be appropriate. "Center" means the Center of Excellence for Autism established pursuant to this act. "Council" means the "Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism" established pursuant to this act. L.1999, c.105, s.3; amended L.2007, c.168, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-58.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-58.1 - References to Council.

30:6D-58.1 References to Council.  7. Whenever the term "Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Infantile Autism" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the "Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism." L.2007, c.168, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-59 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-59 - "Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism.

30:6D-59 "Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism.  4. a. There is established in the Department of Health and Senior Services, the "Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism." The council shall be composed of 14 members as follows: seven persons to be appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be members of the public who do not occupy a leadership position in any of the organizations represented on the council, of which two members one shall be a person with a diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorder or the family member of such a person, four of whom shall be appointed in consultation with the presidents of academic institutions in this State that are engaged in autism research, and one of whom shall be a representative of a health care organization with demonstrated clinical expertise in the evaluation and treatment of autism spectrum disorders; one person to be appointed by the President of the Senate and one person to be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly; one person to be appointed by the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services; and four persons, also to be appointed by the Governor, who represent autism organizations in New Jersey, each of whom shall represent no more than one such organization. b. At its first meeting of each calendar year, the council shall select, by a simple majority of the members present, a chairperson from among its members, who shall serve as the chairperson until the first meeting held in the next calendar year, at which time the same person may be selected as chairperson or a new chairperson may be selected in the same manner. The members of the council shall serve for three-year terms. Each member shall hold office for the term of appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified. All vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Members appointed to fill a vacancy occurring for any reason other than the expiration of the term shall serve for the unexpired term only. The members of the council shall be eligible for reappointment.  c. The members of the council shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. d. A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings. e. The council shall meet periodically at the call of the chairperson, but not less than four times in each calendar year. f. The Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, in consultation with the council, shall appoint a director of the council. The director shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of that position. The director at the direction of the council, may call upon the commissioner for additional staff assistance and resources as appropriate. L.1999, c.105, s.4; amended L.2007, c.168, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-60 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-60 - Center of Excellence for Autism.

30:6D-60 Center of Excellence for Autism.  5. a. The council shall make awards of grants and contracts to public and nonprofit private entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, improving and providing basic operating support for a Center of Excellence for Autism in the State where basic and applied biomedical research, diagnosis and treatment for autism shall take place. b. The council shall define the scope of the programs to be undertaken at the center with the understanding that the center shall conduct: (1) basic and clinical research into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control and treatment of autism, including research in the fields of developmental neurobiology, genetics, psychopharmacology, neuroimaging, immunology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology and endocrinology; (2) training programs on biomedical treatments, diagnosis and prevention for autism for physicians, scientists and other health care and allied health care professionals in the State; and (3) information and continuing educational programs on the latest advances in biomedical research on autism for physicians and other health care and allied health care professionals who provide care for patients with autism in the State. c. The center may carry out programs to make individuals in the State aware of opportunities to participate as subjects in research conducted by the center. The program may provide fees to these subjects. The program may, in accordance with guidelines established by the council, provide to these subjects health care, referrals for health and other services and such incidental services as will facilitate the participation of individuals as subjects. d. The center may provide stipends for health care professionals enrolled in training programs established under paragraph (2) of subsection b. of this section. e. The council may require the periodic preparation of reports on the activities of the center and the submission of the reports to the council. f. The center shall use the facilities of a single medical facility or higher education medical institution, or be formed from a consortium of cooperating facilities or institutions, and shall meet any requirements as may be prescribed by the council, with the understanding that the work carried out at the center shall be comprehensive and fully collaborative. L.1999, c.105, s.5; amended L.2007, c.168, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-61 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-61 - Duties of council, director.

30:6D-61 Duties of council, director.  6. The council shall provide guidance and direction to the director of the council, who shall be responsible for the following duties: a. Carry out a program to provide information and education on advances in the diagnosis and biomedical treatment of autism to families in the State with autistic members and to the general public; b. Establish a five-member Scientific Advisory Committee whose members shall serve at the pleasure of the council. The members of the committee shall include: three biomedical research scientists with demonstrated achievements in biomedical research relating to autism; and two medical clinicians whose practice is primarily devoted to the treatment of individuals with autism. The committee shall identify and make recommendations to the council regarding grants for the most promising pilot studies for biomedical research, diagnosis and treatment for autism and autism spectrum disorders; c. Present the recommendations of the Scientific Advisory Committee to the council, which shall select the final grants for pilot studies; d. Establish mechanisms to use the results of biomedical research on autism and autism spectrum disorders, conducted at the center and through the pilot studies in the development of policies and programs to improve the outcomes of individuals in the State with these disorders; e. Establish a mechanism for the sharing of information among researchers and clinicians in the State conducting biomedical research on autism and autism spectrum disorders; f. Provide for a mechanism that would permit the public to obtain information on the existing and planned programs and activities being conducted through the center and the pilot studies, and the council to receive comments from the public regarding these programs and activities; g. Continually seek and apply for funding to supplement and eventually replace the moneys provided pursuant to subsection f. of R.S.39:5-41; and h. Report not later than March 1 of each year to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature on the status of the Center of Excellence for Autism and other activities of the council. L.1999, c.105, s.6; amended L.2007, c.168, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-62 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-62 - Authorizations for appropriations for purposes of the act.

30:6D-62 Authorizations for appropriations for purposes of the act.  8. Authorizations for appropriations under this act are in addition to any other authorization of appropriations that is available for the purposes of this act, and shall not supplant any existing or future funding from the State for the provision of housing, training, education and general support of individuals with autism and autism spectrum disorders. L.1999,c.105,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-62.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-62.1 - Annual appropriation to Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism.

30:6D-62.1 Annual appropriation to Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism.  1. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2001 and in each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall recommend and the Legislature shall appropriate $1,500,000 from the General Fund to the Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism established pursuant to P.L.1999, c.105 (C.30:6D-56 et seq.). L.2001, c.338, s.1; amended L.2007, c.168, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-62.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-62.2 - "Autism Medical Research and Treatment Fund" established.

30:6D-62.2 "Autism Medical Research and Treatment Fund" established.  1. a. There is established in the Department of the Treasury a nonlapsing fund to be known as the "Autism Medical Research and Treatment Fund." This fund shall be the repository for moneys provided pursuant to subsection f. of R.S.39:5-41. Moneys deposited in the fund, and any interest earned thereon, shall be allocated to the Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism established pursuant to P.L.1999, c.105 (C.30:6D-56 et seq.), to support grants and contracts awarded under subsection a. of section 5 of P.L.1999, c.105 (C.30:6D-60), and any grants for pilot studies selected under subsection c. of section 6 of P.L.1999, c.105 (C.30:6D-61), provided that, if federal funds are available for the purpose, the grantee or contractor shall, as a condition of receiving any such grant or contract from the fund, apply for an amount of federal funds in support of that grant or contract. b. Any costs incurred by the department in the collection or administration of the fund may be deducted from the funds deposited therein, as determined by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. L.2003, c.144, s.1; amended L.2007, c.168, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-62.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-62.3 - Findings, declarations relative to Asperger's Syndrome.

30:6D-62.3 Findings, declarations relative to Asperger's Syndrome.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Asperger's Syndrome is a Pervasive Developmental Disorder often characterized by autistic-like behaviors and marked by deficiencies in social and communication skills; b. Children with Asperger's Syndrome tend to be self-absorbed, have difficulty making friends, are often preoccupied with their own interests and easily become the victims of teasing or bullying; c. The best studies conducted to date indicate that Asperger's Syndrome is five to six times more common than classic autism; d. Those with the disorder are often misdiagnosed with other neurological disorders such as Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; e. Although those with Asperger's Syndrome have a better prognosis than those with other Pervasive Developmental Disorders, people with Asperger's Syndrome often continue to demonstrate difficulties in social interactions well into their adult lives and face an increased risk of developing psychosis, depression and anxiety; f. Persons with Asperger's Syndrome who are diagnosed and treated early have an increased chance of living independently and leading healthy, productive lives; g. Because individuals evidencing this syndrome may have normal to superior intelligence, and do not always evidence significant functional impairments across a range of life skills, they may not be eligible for services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services; h. The range of support needs for persons with Asperger's Syndrome typically includes: social skills training; social supports, including supported employment; housing supports; and psychiatric and psychological services for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other neurological disorders; and i. The public policy of this State should seek to provide a vehicle to address the needs of those who suffer from Asperger's Syndrome through the establishment of a demonstration program that provides vocational, educational and social training services to individuals with this disorder. L.2007, c.169, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-62.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-62.4 - Asperger's Syndrome Pilot Initiative established in DHS.

30:6D-62.4 Asperger's Syndrome Pilot Initiative established in DHS.  2. The Commissioner of Human Services shall establish the Asperger's Syndrome Pilot Initiative in the Department of Human Services. a. The purpose of the initiative shall be to provide vocational, educational and social training services to persons with Asperger's Syndrome, through community-based service sites, which offer these individuals appropriate support, guidance and education to enable them to: further their education, achieve gainful employment, develop meaningful friendships, and become broadly competent adults who are able to lead fulfilling lives. b. The commissioner shall contract with one or more entities to make services available Statewide under the initiative. c. The initiative shall provide services, through an individualized approach to instruction and support for persons with Asperger's Syndrome, which address a comprehensive range of support needs for these individuals, including, at a minimum: social skills training; social supports, including supported employment; housing supports; and psychiatric and psychological services for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other neurological disorders. d. The commissioner shall report to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), on the initiative no later than two years after the date that it commences operations, and shall include in that report a detailed summary of its activities, an assessment of its cost-effectiveness, and any recommendations that the commissioner desires to make for the extension, expansion, modification or termination of the initiative. L.2007, c.169, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-63 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-63 - Definitions relative to criminal history background checks for community agency employees.

30:6D-63 Definitions relative to criminal history background checks for community agency employees.  1. As used in this act: a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services. b. "Community agency employee" means any individual 18 years of age or older who is employed by a public or private agency under contract with or licensed by the department to provide services to department clients who have developmental disabilities or brain injuries and includes all personnel working or residing at an agency who may come into direct contact with clients. c. "Community agency head" means the person responsible for the overall operation of the agency under contract with or licensed by the department. d. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. e. "Community agency" means a public or private agency under contract with or licensed by the department to provide services to department clients who have developmental disabilities or brain injuries. f. "Community agency board" means the board of directors of a community agency. g. "Community care residence" means a private house or apartment in which a person 18 years or older is under contract with or licensed by the department to provide individuals with developmental disabilities or persons with brain injury with care and a level of training and supervision that is based upon the documented needs of the individuals. h. "Community care residence applicant" means a person age 18 or older who satisfactorily initiates and completes the application process in order to obtain a license to operate a community care residence. i. "Community care residence alternate" means a person 18 years of age or older who has been selected by the applicant to provide care and supervision for individuals who require supervision at the community care residence. j. "Community care residence household member" means a person 18 years of age or older who resides in a community care residence, but does not include the individual who is receiving services from the department. k. "Under contract" means a provider under a written agreement with the department or a provider approved by the department to provide disability services to individuals that are eligible to receive services from the department. L.1999, c.358, s.1; amended 2000, c.97, s.1; 2017, c.328, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-65 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-65 - Authorization to exchange data.

30:6D-65 Authorization to exchange data.  3. An individual who is a current, or prospective, community agency head, community agency employee, community care residence applicant, community care residence alternate, or community care residence household member shall submit to the Commissioner of Human Services his or her name, address, and fingerprints taken in accordance with procedures established by the commissioner. The commissioner is authorized to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of State Police for use in making the determinations required by this act. The Division of State Police shall also promptly notify the department in the event an individual who was the subject of a criminal history record background check conducted pursuant to sections 2 through 7 of P.L.1999, c.358 (C.30:6D-64 through C.30:6D-69), is convicted of a crime or offense in this State after the date that the criminal history record background check was performed. No later than 14 days from receipt of such notification, the department shall make a determination regarding the employment or qualification of the individual , and shall notify the individual and the community agency or the community care residence in writing of the determination. The written notice may be transmitted electronically if the individual authorizes the department to transmit the information electronically. No criminal history record check shall be performed pursuant to this act unless the individual shall have furnished his written consent to the check. All individuals shall have their fingerprints taken on standard fingerprint cards by a State or municipal law enforcement agency, a personnel unit of the department , or a community agency designated by the department.  L.1999, c.358, s.3; amended 2000, c.97, s.3; 2017, c.328, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-66 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-66 - Written notice to applicant, employer of record information.

30:6D-66 Written notice to applicant, employer of record information.  4. No longer than 14 days from receipt of the criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of State Police, the department shall notify the individual and the community agency or the community care residence in writing of qualification or disqualification. If the individual is disqualified, the State conviction or convictions which constitute the basis for the disqualification shall be identified in the written notice. The written notice may be transmitted electronically if the individual authorizes the department to transmit the information electronically.  L.1999, c.358, s.4; amended 2000, c.97, s.4; 2017, c.328, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-67 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-67 - Petition for hearing.

30:6D-67 Petition for hearing.  5. The individual may petition for a hearing on the accuracy of the criminal history record information with the appropriate State or federal agency or court.  L.1999, c.358, s.5; amended 2000, c.97, s.5; 2017, c.328, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-68 - Maintenance of information.

30:6D-68 Maintenance of information.  6. The department shall maintain all criminal history record information submitted under this act in accordance with rules and regulations which the commissioner shall adopt to implement the provisions of this act. L.1999, c.358, s.6; amended 2000, c.97, s.6; 2017, c.328, s.6.