(1) Determine the current and projected needs of each geographic area of Indiana for residential services for individuals with a developmental disability and, beginning July 1, 2012, annually report the findings to the division of disability and rehabilitative services advisory council established by IC 12-9-4-2.

(2) Determine how the provision of developmental or vocational services for residents in these geographic areas affects the availability of developmental or vocational services to individuals with a developmental disability living in their own homes and, beginning July 1, 2012, report the findings to the division of disability and rehabilitative services advisory council established by IC 12-9-4-2.

(3) Develop standards for licensure of supervised group living facilities regarding the following:

(A) A sanitary and safe environment for residents and employees.

(B) Classification of supervised group living facilities.

(C) Any other matters that will ensure that the residents will receive a residential environment.

(4) Develop standards for the approval of entities providing supported living services.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-21-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.23-1992, SEC.9; P.L.2-1993, SEC.116; P.L.4-1993, SEC.215; P.L.5-1993, SEC.228; P.L.6-1995, SEC.29; P.L.255-1996, SEC.8; P.L.263-2001, SEC.4; P.L.141-2006, SEC.75; P.L.99-2007, SEC.147; P.L.197-2011, SEC.45; P.L.229-2011, SEC.149; P.L.6-2012, SEC.99; P.L.210-2015, SEC.62.