Effective 5/12/2020 62A-5-102. Division of Services for People with Disabilities — Creation — Authority — Direction — Provision of services. (1) There is created within the department the Division of Services for People with Disabilities, under the administrative direction of the executive director of the department. (2) In accordance with this chapter, the division has […]
62A-5-103. Responsibility and authority of division. (1) For purposes of this section “administer” means to: (a) plan; (b) develop; (c) manage; (d) monitor; and (e) conduct certification reviews. (2) The division has the authority and responsibility to: (a) administer an array of services and supports for persons with disabilities and their families throughout the state; […]
Effective 1/1/2023 62A-5-103.1. Program for provision of supported employment services. (1) There is established a program for the provision of supported employment services to be administered by the division. (2) The division shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, as necessary for the implementation and administration of the […]
62A-5-103.2. Pilot Program for the Provision of Family Preservation Services. (1) There is established a pilot program for the provision of family preservation services to a person with a disability and that person’s family, beginning on July 1, 2007, and ending on July 1, 2009. (2) The family preservation services described in Subsection (1) may […]
62A-5-103.3. Employment first emphasis on the provision of services. (1) When providing services to a person with a disability under this chapter, the division shall, within funds appropriated by the Legislature and in accordance with the requirements of federal and state law, give priority to providing services that assist the person in obtaining and retaining […]
Effective 5/9/2017 62A-5-103.5. Disbursal of public funds — Background check of a direct service worker. (1) For purposes of this section, “office” means the same as that term is defined in Section 62A-2-101. (2) Public funds may not be disbursed to pay a direct service worker for personal services rendered to a person unless the […]
62A-5-104. Director — Qualifications — Responsibilities. (1) The director of the division shall be appointed by the executive director. (2) The director shall have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, be experienced in administration, and be knowledgeable in developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and other disabilities. (3) The director is the administrative head […]
62A-5-105. Division responsibilities — Policy mediation. (1) The division shall establish its rules in accordance with: (a) the policy of the Legislature as set forth by this chapter; and (b)Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (2) The division shall: (a) establish program policy for the division, the developmental center, and programs and facilities […]
62A-5-106. Powers of other state agencies — Severability. Nothing in this part shall be construed to supersede or limit the authority granted by law to any other state agency. If any provision of this part, or the application of any provision to the person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of this part shall […]
62A-5-109. Parent liable for cost and support of minor — Guardian liable for costs. (1) Parents of a person who receives services or support from the division, who are financially responsible, are liable for the cost of the actual care and maintenance of that person and for the support of the child in accordance with […]
Effective 5/8/2018 62A-5-110. Discretionary trust for an individual with a disability — Impact on state services. (1) For purposes of this section: (a) “Discretionary trust for an individual with a disability” means a trust: (i) that is established for the benefit of an individual who, at the time the trust is created, is under age […]
