Ind. Code ch. 16-32-1

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Ind. Code § 16-32-1-1 Legislative intent; purpose

Sec. 1. (a) It is the intent of the state to develop, within the limits of the state's capabilities and resources, a program that gives the greatest assurance of enabling a person with a disability to achieve the individual's maximum potential and achieve the highest degree of independence possible. (b) The purpose of this chapter is to develop a plan for a system of diagnostic and evaluative services for persons with disabilities in Indiana. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-2-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.59.

Ind. Code § 16-32-1-2 Development of plan for diagnostic and evaluative services

Sec. 2. The state health commissioner shall, in cooperation with appropriate state departments and institutions, as well as professional organizations and voluntary agencies, develop a plan by which diagnostic and evaluative services for persons with disabilities will be available so that the individual may be referred to a rehabilitation service or services that will assure the maximum development of the individual's potential and the highest degree of independence possible. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-2-3.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.60.

Ind. Code § 16-32-1-3 Scope of plan

Sec. 3. The recommended plan must give attention to the following: (1) The nature of the diagnostic and evaluative procedures. (2) Procedures for referral of individuals to such services. (3) Geographical availability of the services. (4) Staffing pattern or patterns of services. (5) Financing of the services. (6) The manner and procedures of referring individuals diagnosed and evaluated to rehabilitation. (7) The location within state government for the administration of the program. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-2-4.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 16-32-1-4 Effect of plan on departmental and agency procedures

Sec. 4. It is not the intent of any system or procedures developed to void the intake procedures of a state department or agency providing rehabilitation services directly to individuals. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-2-5.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15.

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