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Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) It is the intention of the legislature in this chapter to establish a single point of referral for persons with developmental disabilities and their families so that they may have a place of entry and continuing contact for services authorized under this title to persons with developmental disabilities. Eligible persons with developmental disabilities, whether they live in the community or residential habilitation centers, should have the opportunity to choose where they live.
(2) Until June 30, 2003, and subject to subsection (3) of this section, if there is a vacancy in a residential habilitation center, the department shall offer admittance to the center to any eligible adult, or eligible adolescent on an exceptional case-by-case basis, with developmental disabilities if his or her assessed needs require the funded level of resources that are provided by the center.
(3) The department shall not offer a person admittance to a residential habilitation center under subsection (2) of this section unless the department also offers the person appropriate community support services listed in RCW 71A.12.040.
(4) Community support services offered under subsection (3) of this section may only be offered using funds specifically designated for this purpose in the state operating budget. When these funds are exhausted, the department may not offer admittance to a residential habilitation center, or community support services under this section.
(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed to create an entitlement to state services for persons with developmental disabilities.
(6) Subsections (2) through (6) of this section expire June 30, 2003.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 71A. Developmental Disabilities § 71A.16.010. Referral for services--Admittance to residential habilitation centers--Expiration of subsections - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-71a-developmental-disabilities/wa-rev-code-71a-16-010/
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