Amend Senate File 2128 as follows:
   1.  Page 1, after line 24 by inserting: 
   <0b.  “Autism service provider” means a person, group, or entity that provides treatment for autism spectrum disorders.>
   2.  Page 2, by striking lines 4 and 5 and inserting: 
   <(2)  Are provided by an applied behavior analysis direct service provider under the supervision of an assistant behavior analyst certified by a nationally recognized board, with overall clinical direction by a behavior analyst certified by a nationally recognized board, or by a licensed>
   3.  Page 2, line 10, after <tests> by inserting <performed by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist>
   4.  Page 2, after line 19 by inserting: 
   <0h.  “Rehabilitative care” means professional services and treatment programs, including applied behavior analysis, that are provided by an autism service provider to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior or to prevent loss of attained skills or functions.>
   5.  Page 2, by striking lines 23 through 33 and inserting: 
   <i.  “Treatment for autism spectrum disorder” means treatment that is identified in a treatment plan as prescribed by a licensed physician or a licensed psychologist and includes medically necessary pharmacy care, psychiatric care, psychological care, rehabilitative care, and therapeutic care that is provided by one of the following:
   (1)  A mental health professional as defined in section 228.1.
   (2)  An autism service provider.>
   6.  Page 3, line 4, after <pediatrics> by inserting <or the American academy of child and adolescent psychiatry>
   7.  Page 4, by striking lines 4 through 7 and inserting: 
   <8.  This section shall not be construed to require coverage by a group policy, contract, or plan of any service solely based on inclusion of the service in an individualized education program. Consistent with federal or state law and upon consent of the parent or guardian of a covered individual, the treatment of autism spectrum disorders may be coordinated with any services included in an individualized education program. However, coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders shall not be contingent upon coordination of services with an individualized education program.>
   8.  By renumbering, redesignating, and correcting internal references as necessary.

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DARYL BEALL