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RCW 71A.12.020

Objectives of program.

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 124 Wash. 2d 766 - Matter of Detention of Rs (1994)

Most recently applied in 124 Wash. 2d 766 - Matter of Detention of Rs (September 1994)

2020 c 274 s 53; 1988 c 176 s 202.

(1) To the extent that state, federal, or other funds designated for services to persons with developmental disabilities are available, the secretary shall provide every eligible person with habilitative services suited to the person's needs, regardless of age or degree of developmental disability.

(2) The secretary shall provide persons who receive services with the opportunity for integration with persons without disabilities and persons with less acute disabilities to the greatest extent possible.

(3) The secretary shall establish minimum standards for habilitative services. Consumers, advocates, service providers, appropriate professionals, and local government agencies shall be involved in the development of the standards.

Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.