Section 2500-J. Autism spectrum disorders; screening of children

1. The
  commissioner  shall  establish,  for  use  by  pediatric  primary   care
  providers,  best  practice protocols for early screening of children for
  autism spectrum disorders. Such protocols  shall  incorporate  standards
  and  guidelines established by the American Academy of Pediatricians and
  shall include, but not be limited to:
    (a) the routine  employment  of  objective  autism  spectrum  disorder
  screening   tools   at   regular  intervals  during  critical  childhood
  developmental stages;
    (b) a provider/parental dialogue, utilizing the modified checklist for
  autism in toddlers as a reference, intended to educate parents in regard
  to autism spectrum disorders; and
    (c) an appropriate referral mechanism for  children  who,  based  upon
  results   of  the  aforementioned  screening  process,  require  further
  evaluation.
    2. The modified checklist  for  autism  in  toddlers  referred  to  in
  subdivision one of this section shall be accessible by the public on the
  department's internet website.
    3.  The  commissioner  shall  promulgate  any  rules  and  regulations
  necessary to implement the provisions of this section.