Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.5 – Provision of additional living options and developmental disabilities services and supports
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.5
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
- Developmental disabilities services: means programs, services, and supports for persons with developmental disabilities that include but are not limited to information and referral services, support coordination services, system entry services, development of the support profiles and plans, individual and family support services, living options, habilitation services, and vocational services. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
- Person: means a person with a developmental disability. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
- Services: means developmental disability services. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
A. The office may provide developmental disabilities services directly pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 28:451.3 or through written agreements with public or private providers meeting state and federal regulations. Such written agreements may be with any person, organization, agency, or corporation that complies with the requirements of this Chapter, including but not limited to licensure regulations promulgated pursuant to this Chapter, and such other applicable regulations promulgated by the department.
B. Developmental disabilities services shall be consistent with the principles in this Chapter in order to receive state or federal funds or both.
Acts 2005, No. 128, §1, eff. June 22, 2005.