§49-2-706. Exceptions to Applicability
The consent authorized by this section is not applicable for purposes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq., or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. §701.
§49-2-707. Penalty for False Statement
A person who knowingly makes a false statement in an affidavit under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000.
§49-2-708. Rule-Making Authority
(a) The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources is authorized to propose rules for legislative approval necessary to implement this article in accordance with §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code. (b) The rules: (1) Shall create a three year certification period for a foster home, unless a substantial change occurs. A home […]
§49-2-503. Report of Birth of Special Health Care Needs Child
Within thirty days after the birth of a child with a congenital deformity, the physician, midwife or other person attending the birth shall report to the Department of Health and Human Resources, on forms prescribed by them, the birth of the child. The report shall be solely for the use of the Department of Health […]
§49-2-504. Assistance by Other Agencies
So far as practicable, the services and facilities of the State Department of Education, The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Division of Corrections or their successor organizations shall be available to the Department of Health and Human Resources for the purposes of this article.
§49-2-505. Cost of Treatment
All payments from any corporation, association, program or fund providing insurance coverage or other payment for medicine, medical, surgical and hospital treatment, crutches, artificial limbs and those other and additional approved mechanical appliances and devices as may be reasonably required for a child with special health care needs, shall be applied toward the total cost […]
§49-2-601. Findings; Intent
§49-2-601. Findings; intent. (a) The West Virginia Legislature finds that families are the greatest resource available to individuals with developmental disabilities, and they must be supported in their role as primary caregivers. It further finds that supporting families in their effort to care for their family members at home is more efficient, cost effective and […]
§49-2-602. Family Support Services; Responsibilities; Funds; Case Management; Outreach; Differential Fees
(a) The regional family support agency, designated under article two of this chapter, shall direct and be responsible for the individual assessment of each developmentally disabled person which it has designated and shall prepare a service plan with the developmentally disabled person's family. The needs and preferences of the family will be the basis for […]
§49-2-603. Eligibility; Primary Focus
(a) To be eligible for the family support program, a family must have at least one family member who has a developmental disability, as defined in this article, living with the family. (b) The primary focus of the family support program is supporting: (1) Developmentally disabled children, school age and younger, within their families; (2) […]
§49-2-304. Quality Rating and Improvement System Pilot Projects; Independent Third-Party Evaluation; Modification of Proposed Rule and Financial Plan; Report to Legislature; Limitations on Implementation
The secretary shall report annually to the Legislature on the progress on development and implementation of a child care quality rating and improvement system and its impact on improving the quality of child care in the state. The secretary may propose amendments to the rules and financial plan necessary to promote implementation of the quality […]