Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 18, § 8721
Purpose
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Current — June 1, 2022
As of July 1, 2021
It is the policy of the State of Vermont that each citizen with a developmental disability shall have the following opportunities:
It is the policy of the State of Vermont that each citizen with a developmental disability shall have the following opportunities:
(1) To live in a safe environment with respect and dignity.
(1) To live in a safe environment with respect and dignity.
(2) To live with family or in a home of his or her choice.
(2) To live with family or in a home of his or her choice.
(3) To make choices which affect his or her life.
(3) To make choices which affect his or her life.
(4) To attend neighborhood schools, be employed, and participate in activities, to the extent that this purpose is not construed to alter or extend rights or responsibilities of federal laws relating to special education.
(4) To attend neighborhood schools, be employed, and participate in activities, to the extent that this purpose is not construed to alter or extend rights or responsibilities of federal laws relating to special education.
(5) To have access to the community support and services that are available to other citizens. Added 1995, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.
(5) To have access to the community support and services that are available to other citizens.
Official source: Vermont General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Vermont statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.