Section 22-5B-1 – Short Title.

Section 22-5B-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network Act.” (Act 2012-410, p. 1115, §1.)

Section 22-5B-2 – Legislative Findings.

Section 22-5B-2 Legislative findings. (a) The legislative findings, purpose, and intent of this chapter are to develop the infrastructure for a statewide network of lifespan respite programs in Alabama and for Alabama Respite to be the statewide entity to address issues relating to respite care in our state. (b) The Alabama Legislature makes the following […]

Section 22-5B-3 – Definitions.

Section 22-5B-3 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ADULT WITH SPECIAL NEED. A person 19 years of age or older who requires care or supervision to meet the person’s basic needs or prevent physical self-injury or injury to others, or avoid placement in an institutional facility. […]

Section 22-5B-4 – Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network.

Section 22-5B-4 Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network. There is created the Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network as the statewide entity that shall do the following: (1) Address issues relating to respite care in our state. (2) Maintain a statewide system that facilitates the availability and use of high quality, cost-effective lifespan respite services that provide […]

Section 22-5B-5 – Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition.

Section 22-5B-5 Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition. (a) There is created the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition composed of members who shall be culturally, economically, and geographically diverse and representative of the state demographics and appointed by the Governor or his or her designee. The membership may include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) The […]

Section 22-5B-6 – Meetings; Coordination of Activities; Funding.

Section 22-5B-6 Meetings; coordination of activities; funding. (a) The Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network shall be designated as the entity to facilitate a minimum of two meetings per year for the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition and to coordinate activities and initiatives of the coalition and that the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition shall be the statewide […]