39-1801 Citation of act.

39-1801. Citation of act. The provisions of K.S.A. 39-1801 through 39-1810 shall be known and may be cited as the developmental disabilities reform act. History: L. 1995, ch. 234, § 1; Jan. 1, 1996.

39-1802 Policy of state.

39-1802. Policy of state. It is the policy of this state to assist persons who have a developmental disability to have: (a) Services and supports which allow persons opportunities of choice to increase their independence and productivity and integration and inclusion into the community; (b) access to a range of services and supports appropriate to […]

39-1803 Definitions.

39-1803. Definitions. As used in the developmental disabilities reform act: (a) “Adaptive behavior” means the effectiveness or degree with which an individual meets the standards of personal independence and social responsibility expected of that person’s age, cultural group and community. (b) “Affiliate” means an entity or person that meets standards set out in rules and […]

39-1804 Implementation of act; powers and duties of secretary for aging and disability services; reports.

39-1804. Implementation of act; powers and duties of secretary for aging and disability services; reports. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this act and subject to appropriations of federal and state funds, the secretary, after consultation with representatives of community developmental disability organizations, community service providers, families and consumer advocates, shall implement and administer […]

39-1805 Powers and duties of community developmental disability organization.

39-1805. Powers and duties of community developmental disability organization. In addition to any other power and duty prescribed by law, and subject to appropriations, a community developmental disability organization shall have the power and duty to: (a) Directly or by subcontract, serve as a single point of application or referral for services, and assist all […]

39-1806 Establishment of system of funding, quality assurance and contracting.

39-1806. Establishment of system of funding, quality assurance and contracting. To carry out the provisions of this act, the secretary shall establish after consultation with representatives of community developmental disability organizations and affiliates thereof, and families and consumer advocates: (a) A system of adequate and reasonable funding or reimbursement for the delivery of community services […]

39-1808 Act does not require community service provider to make certain expenditures.

39-1808. Act does not require community service provider to make certain expenditures. Nothing in this act shall authorize the secretary to require a community service provider to make expenditures not in compliance with contracts or agreements entered into by the governing board of such provider. History: L. 1995, ch. 234, § 8; Jan. 1, 1996.

39-1809 Act does not create any entitlement to services.

39-1809. Act does not create any entitlement to services. Nothing in this act shall create any entitlement to services. History: L. 1995, ch. 234, § 9; Jan. 1, 1996.

39-1810 Rules and regulations.

39-1810. Rules and regulations. The secretary may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this act. History: L. 1995, ch. 234, § 10; Jan. 1, 1996.

39-1811 Community developmental disability services; maximization of federal financial participation; use of revenue derived therefrom; report to legislature.

39-1811. Community developmental disability services; maximization of federal financial participation; use of revenue derived therefrom; report to legislature. (a) In carrying out the provisions of subsection (b)(2) of K.S.A. 39-1804, and amendments thereto, the secretary shall ensure annually that all available state funds appropriated for community developmental disability services are used as match or certified […]