LD 1940
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(d)__Mobility;

 
(e)__Self-direction;

 
(f)__Capacity for independent living; and

 
(g)__Economic self-sufficiency.

 
A person from birth through 9 years of age who has a
substantial developmental delay or specific congenital
or acquired condition may be considered to have a
developmental disability without meeting 3 of the
criteria stated in this subparagraph if there is a high
probability that the person will meet those criteria
later in life if services and supports are not provided
to the person; and

 
(4)__Reflects the person's need for a combination and
sequence of special, interdisciplinary or generic care,
treatment or other services that are of a lifelong or
extended duration and are individually planned and
coordinated.

 
B.__"Mental and physical impairments" include, but are not
limited to, the following conditions: mental retardation,
autism, cerebral palsy, Asperger syndrome, mental illness,
Prader-Willi syndrome and epilepsy.

 
2.__Reporting requirements. The Department of Human Services,
Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services and
Department of Education shall by January 15th of each year submit
a joint report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature
having jurisdiction over health and human services matters
regarding activities conducted over the past fiscal year related
to the prevention of developmental disabilities and underlying
mental and physical impairments and plans for such activities in
the succeeding year. The report must also include data on the
incidence rate of births of developmentally disabled children in
the State.

 
3.__Limitation. The provisions of this section may not be
interpreted to expand or otherwise affect the requirements of the
Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services to provide
services to children and families under section 3571, subsection
2 or under Title 34-B.


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