2013 Indiana Code TITLE 16. HEALTH ARTICLE 32. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CHAPTER 1. PLAN FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND EVALUATIVE SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
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IC 16-32
ARTICLE 32. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
IC 16-32-1
Chapter 1. Plan for Diagnostic and Evaluative Services for
Persons With Disabilities
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.59.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.60.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15.
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