Bill > A5815

Introduced Session

This bill establishes the Division of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (division) in the Department of Children and Families. Under the bill, the director of the division is to: 1) provide services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities by identifying appropriate programs to meet their needs and by facilitating the establishment of community-based services for these persons; 2) establish procedures for the determination of eligibility for services pursuant to the bill's provisions; 3) establish liaison and cooperative agreements with other governmental departments and agencies which provide programs and services to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities to prevent duplication of services and encourage a continuum of care that is required by persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities; 4) establish standards for services that are provided for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities, which include the scope and quality of these services and which give full recognition to the unique problems and special needs associated with intellectual or developmental disabilities; 5) advise, consult, and provide professional assistance to organized efforts by organizations, groups, associations, and committees which work toward improving services and opportunities for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities; and 6) select and retain the services of consultants whose advice is considered necessary to assist the division in obtaining information or developing plans and programs required for the performance of its duties and responsibilities.

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Lisa Swain (D)*,  Chris Tully (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee (on 06/01/2021)

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