A. The council shall conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of the extent to which services, supports and other assistance are available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families and the extent of unmet need for services, supports and all other assistance for those individuals and their families in the state. The results of the comprehensive review and analysis shall include:

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(1)     the number of individuals with developmental disabilities residing in New Mexico;

(2)     the range and degree of severity of the disabilities of individuals with developmental disabilities in New Mexico; and

(3)     such other information and analysis required under federal law.

B. The findings of the comprehensive review and analysis shall be utilized in the development of the council’s five-year plan.

C. The council shall:

(1)     repeat the comprehensive review and analysis at least every five years, with a summary of the findings; and

(2)     distribute the comprehensive review and analysis and the summary of findings to relevant organizations, programs and agencies in the state.