Maryland Code, Human Services § 7-112

(1) one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2) two members of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(3) the State Superintendent of Schools, or the State Superintendent's designee;

(4) the Secretary of Disabilities, or the Secretary's designee;

(5) the Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary's designee;

(6) the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary's designee;

(7) the State Coordinator for Autism Strategy;

(8) one representative of the Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association;

(9) one representative of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council;

(10) one representative of the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association;

(11) one representative of The ARC Maryland;

(12) one representative of Pathfinders for Autism;

(13) one representative of Itineris;

(14) the following members, appointed by the Governor:

(15) any additional members with expertise or experience in autism-related needs as considered necessary, appointed by the State Coordinator for Autism Strategy.

(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(1) identify and evaluate existing services for individuals with autism and their families;

(2) develop a strategic plan for addressing autism-related needs in the State;

(3) promote, monitor, and evaluate implementation of the strategic plan; and

(4) recommend and implement changes to the strategic plan.

(h)(1) The Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs shall hold its initial meeting on or before December 31, 2020.

(2) Beginning in 2021, the Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs shall meet quarterly each calendar year.