(1) There is an autism facilities account in the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102 to the credit of the department of public health and human services.
(2) The purpose of the account is to provide funding for autism facilities grants awarded in accordance with 53-20-173.
(3) The account consists of
(a) money appropriated to or transferred into the account by the legislature;
(b) any funds available through and identified by the department for the autism facilities grant program; and
(c) gifts, grants, or donations made for the purposes of 53-20-173.