SB380

Existing law requires a peace officer, as a condition of certification, to complete training concerning identifying and interacting with persons with developmental disabilities, including, without limitation, autism. (NRS 289.605) Section 3 of this bill authorizes such training to include instruction in certain specific topics relating to autism spectrum disorders. Section 2 of this bill requires continuing education for peace officers to include training in interactions with persons with developmental disabilities, which may include training on recognizing and responding to persons with an autism spectrum disorder. Section 1 of this bill defines the term “autism spectrum disorder” for the purposes of sections 2 and 3. Existing law provides for the registration of registered behavior technicians who provide applied behavior analysis services under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst to persons with autism spectrum disorder in this State. (NRS 641D.300, 641D.310, 641D.600, 641D.610) Section 4.5 of this bill requires the Legislative Auditor to conduct an audit of the process of the Board of Applied Behavior Analysis for licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts and registration of registered behavior technicians, including, without limitation, the effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of the Board in processing applications. Section 4.5 requires the Legislative Auditor to present a final written report of the audi