Chapter 319b. Department of Developmental Services
Section
17a-210(Formerly Sec. 19a-460). Department and Commissioner of Developmental Services. Duties. Patient programs and placement.17a-210aOffice of the Developmental Services Ombudsperson.17a-210bFinding of intellectual disability not precluded by absence of diagnosis in school or medical records.17a-210cTerms “Commissioner of Developmental Services” and “Department of Developmental Services” substituted for former terms. Administrative changes related to renaming of department. Eligibility determinations not affected.17a-210dTerms “intellectual disability”, “persons with intellectual disability” and “individuals with intellectual disability” substituted for former terms.17a-210eResident transfers. Notice. Right to object and hearing. Temporary transfers during public health emergencies.17a-211Five-year plan. Public hearings. Submission to legislature.17a-211aAnnual spending and placement plan.17a-211bAffirmative action plan.17a-211cPilot programs for client services.17a-211dWorkers' Compensation and private providers. Report to General Assembly.17a-211eIntellectual Disability Partnership.17a-211fLevel of need assessment system advisory committee.17a-211gEmployment of transition advisors.17a-212Regulations. Uniform standards and procedures. Protocol.17a-212aRegulations re placement and care of individuals posing a serious threat to others.17a-213Comparison of regions. Report to legislature.17a-214(Formerly Sec. 19a-461). Acceptance of gift or devise by Department of Developmental Services.17a-215(Formerly Sec. 19a-462). Department of Social Services designated as lead agency for autism spectrum disorder services.17a-215aAdvisory Commission on Services and Supports for Persons With Developmental Disabilities.17a-215bPilot autism spectrum disorders program. Eligibility. Report.17a-215cDivision of Autism Spectrum Disorder Services within Department of Social Services. Services and programs for state residents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.17a-215dAutism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council.17a-215eAnnual report on Division of Autism Spectrum Disorder Services and Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council.17a-215fAutism spectrum disorder definitions.17a-215gMedicaid waiver program for persons with autism spectrum disorder. Reduction of waiting list. Required reporting.17a-215hCompensation of family caregivers in Medicaid waiver programs for clients of the Department of Developmental Services.17a-215iOffice of Policy and Management lead agency for autism spectrum disorder services.17a-215jAutism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council. Establishment. Membership. Duties.17a-215kHuman rights committees. Membership. Duties. Regulations.17a-215lProgram review committees. Membership. Duties. Regulations.17a-216(Formerly Sec. 19a-463). Purchase of wheelchairs, placement equipment and clothing.17a-217(Formerly Sec. 19a-464). Programs for children and adults with intellectual disability. Funding.17a-217aCamp Harkness Advisory Committee.17a-218(Formerly Sec. 19a-464a). Programs of community-based residential facilities, respite care and emergency placement for persons with intellectual disability. Requirement re enrollment in federal programs.17a-218aContinuing operation of Southbury Training School. Evaluation criteria.17a-219(Formerly Sec. 19a-464b). Regulation of community-based residential facilities and respite care services for persons with intellectual disability.17a-219a to 17a-219cFamily support services: Definitions. Family support services: Department responsible for coordination. Family Support Council.17a-220(Formerly Sec. 19a-464c). Definitions.17a-221(Formerly Sec. 19a-464d). Community Residential Facility Revolving Loan Fund.17a-222(Formerly Sec. 19a-464e). Loans.17a-223(Formerly Sec. 19a-464f). Requirements of borrowers. Capital loan agreement.17a-224(Formerly Sec. 19a-464g). Administration of program through purchase-of-service contract or memorandum of understanding.17a-225(Formerly Sec. 19a-464h). Bond authorization.17a-226(Formerly Sec. 19a-466). Employment opportunities and day services for adults with intellectual disability. Funding.17a-227(Formerly Sec. 19a-467). Licensing and regulation of residential facilities for persons with intellectual disability, Prader-Willi syndrome or autism spectrum disorder. Disclosures re abuse or neglect.17a-227aState and national criminal history records checks for applicants made an offer of conditional employment.17a-227bEmployment applicants required to submit to state child abuse and neglect registry check.17a-227cEnergy efficiency and environementally friendly construction of residential facilities. Energy assessment programs and reports.17a-227dFacility director salaries.17a-228(Formerly Sec. 19a-483). Payments for room and board and other services for persons with intellectual disability in residential facilities. Authorization for admission to residential facilities; annual review.17a-229(Formerly Sec. 19a-483a). Commissioner of Developmental Services to make payments for operating costs incurred prior to admission of residents.17a-230(Formerly Sec. 19a-483b). Regulations. Exemptions.17a-231(Formerly Sec. 19a-467a). Receivership of residential facilities for persons with intellectual disability: Definitions.17a-232(Formerly Sec. 19a-467b). Application for receivership. Hearing. Emergency order.17a-233(Formerly Sec. 19a-467c). Imposition of receivership: Grounds; defenses.17a-234(Formerly Sec. 19a-467d). Duties of receiver.17a-235(Formerly Sec. 19a-467e). Authority of receiver concerning leases, mortgages and secured transactions.17a-236(Formerly Sec. 19a-467f). Appointment of receiver. Accounting by receiver.17a-237(Formerly Sec. 19a-467g). Termination of receivership.17a-238(Formerly Sec. 19a-469). Rights of persons under supervision of Commissioner of Developmental Services.17a-238aInformation available to individuals eligible for funding or services from Department of Developmental Services. Report. State-wide comprehensive residential waiting list. Assessment of need for future residential funding or services. Review.17a-238bMedicaid waiver programs. Waiting list reduction. Required reporting.17a-239 to 17a-241(Formerly Secs. 19a-470 to 19a-472). Definitions. Establishment of Unified School District #3 in the Department of Developmental Services. Appointment and duties of school superintendent.17a-242(Formerly Sec. 19a-473). Annual evaluation reports.17a-243(Formerly Sec. 19a-474). Placement of child. Costs.17a-244(Formerly Sec. 19a-475). Regulations.17a-245(Formerly Sec. 19a-483c). Work incentive grant for certain fully employed residents of private community-based residential facilities. Regulations.17a-246Rates of payment to organizations providing employment opportunities and day services. Regulations.17a-247(Formerly Sec. 19a-484). Conduct of employee of Department of Developmental Services appointed as plenary guardian or limited guardian of a person with intellectual disability.17a-247aDefinitions.17a-247bEstablishment and maintenance of registry.17a-247cProhibition on hiring persons on registry. Notice to employers.17a-247dRegistry confidentiality.17a-247eRegulations.17a-247fReports of abuse or neglect of individual receiving services from Department of Social Services' Division of Autism Spectrum Disorder Services. Investigations.17a-247gSuccessor department for purposes of abuse and neglect allegations.17a-247hReporting of concerns regarding abuse, neglect investigations. Prohibition on actions against person who contacts nonprofit entity with concerns.17a-248Birth-to-three program. Definitions.17a-248aBirth-to-three program not deemed humane institution.17a-248bState Interagency Birth-to-Three Coordinating Council.17a-248cLocal interagency birth-to-three coordinating councils.17a-248dBirth-to-three early intervention services. Data collection. Regulations. Notification to school boards.17a-248eScreening of children ineligible for participation in preschool programs. Individualized family service plans. Duties of the lead agency.17a-248fBirth-to-three procedural safeguards.17a-248gBirth-to-three funding. Fees for services prohibited. Insurance coverage. General administrative payments.17a-248hBirth-to-three program to provide mental health services.17a-248iNotification of availability of hearing tests for children receiving birth-to-three program services.17a-248jCertificarion to teach within birth-to-three program.17a-248kDesignation of school readiness liaison.17a-248lExpansion of birth-to-three program.17a-248mReceipt of early intervention services by Spanish-speaking qualified personnel and service coordinators. Spanish-speaking interpreting or translator services.17a-248nReceipt of early intervention services at child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes.17a-249Oral Health and Dental Services Unit. Duties.17a-250 to 17a-26917a-250 to 17a-269