Bill Summary for H 85 (2011-2012)

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Feb 10 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 85 (Public) Filed Thursday, February 10, 2011
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO EVALUATE AND REPORT ON RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT OPTIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES.
Intro. by Insko.

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Directs the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services (Division) to review the current congregate residential placements for children from birth to six years old who have a developmental delay, intellectual disability, or developmental disability, including beds transferred from state developmental centers to private intermediate care facilities for individuals with mental retardation. Requires the Division to report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services by September 1, 2011, and to include an overview of all services available for the relevant population of children through age six and after age six.