(a) In accordance with applicable legal provisions, the HHSC Children's Autism Program does not, directly, or through contractual or other arrangements, exclude, deny benefits to, limit the participation of, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For purposes of this program, the child must have an autism spectrum disorder, and that requirement is not considered discrimination against any person on the basis of disability.(b) During the enrollment process, the contractor is required to provide the children and parents written notification of their rights included in subsection (a) of this section; §105.509 of this subchapter (relating to Complaint Process); §105.511 of this subchapter (relating to Confidentiality of Information); and §105.605(b) of this chapter (relating to Cost Share).