New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 1AA-14

a. Developing a long-range comprehensive plan for the prevention of developmental disabilities in accordance with the priorities established by the Governor's Council on the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities;

b. Encouraging cooperative programs of research among State governmental departments and agencies, universities and private agencies;

c. Developing public information campaigns about the causes of developmental disabilities and the means for preventing developmental disabilities;

d. Coordinating public education programs about the causes and prevention of developmental disabilities and determining professional in-service training needs in these areas;

e. Stimulating expanded and new services for the prevention of developmental disabilities; and

f. Making recommendations to the Commissioner of Human Services regarding any needed executive or legislative action.