; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) Reducing disparities In awarding grants to applicants which meet the scientific criteria for funding under this section, the Director may consider, as appropriate, the extent to which a center can demonstrate availability and access to clinical services for youth and adults from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, or linguistic backgrounds. . 3. Developmental disabilities surveillance and research program Section 399AA(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280i(e) ) is amended by striking 2019 and inserting 2024 . 4. Autism education, early detection, and intervention Section 399BB of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280i–1 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking for children and inserting for individuals ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (6) as paragraphs (5) through (7), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) promote evidence-based screening techniques and interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder across their lifespans; ; (3) in subsection (c)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting after needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities the following: across the lifespan of such individuals ; (4) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Prioritization (A) In general In awarding grants and agreements under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary may prioritize awards to training programs described in paragraph (1) that are developmental-behavioral pediatrician training programs located in rural areas or underserved areas. (B) Underserved area defined In this paragraph, the term underserved area means— (i) an area described in section 332(a)(1)(A); and (ii) a medically underserved population (as defined in section 330(b)(3)(A)).