Pop News Brief: Rhode Island researchers hope to capture data from all Rhode Island individuals with autism in a single statewide registry, organized by the Rhode Island Consortium for Autism Research and Treatment (RI-CART). In 2009, a group of scientists formed the consortium with an aim to improve the efficiency of data sharing within the state. Given Rhode Island’s small size, the group is hopeful that all people with autism within the state’s borders will be entered into the registry.

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Pop News Brief: In May 2011, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell signed into law the requirement for insurers to cover autistic children in Virginia. The current version of the law was set to begin in January; however, implementation of the law will be delayed until lawmakers can craft legislation that regulates the licensing of professionals who are trained to work with autistic children. How long the new law will be put on hold is unclear.

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Pop News Brief: On November 8, 2011, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat spoke to over 50 philanthropists who gathered at the Wallstreet investment bank DH Blair to learn about the new Global Autism Center. The state-of-the-art campus will host research, academic studies, and a foundation geared at advancing autism education and treatment worldwide. Organized by The International Center for Autism Research and Education, the center is slated to open in 2014 on Mount Scopus in the city of Jerusalem, Israel.

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Pop News Brief: On November 1, 2011, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill requiring insurers to provide coverage for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. The law is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2012 for insurance policies started or renewed after that date. New York is the 29th state to require coverage for autism related health expenses.

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Pop News Brief: On October 9, 2011, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the requirement for health insurance providers to offer coverage to children with autism and other developmental disorders. The signed bill makes California the 28^th state to mandate health insurance coverage for those with autism.

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