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38-9A-1
Section 38-9A-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall
have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(a) ADULT. An individual 18 years of age or older with a developmental disability. (b) AGENCY.
Any public state agency, including, but not limited to, the Department of Mental Health, Department
of Public Health, and Department of Education. (c) CHILD. An individual under the age of 18
who has a developmental disability or who is at risk for a developmental disability. A child
under the age of six is considered at risk for a developmental disability if the child has
substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition that has a high
probability of resulting in a developmental disability if services are not provided. (d) COMMUNITY
COUNCIL. A local council composed of people with a developmental disability and their family
members who supervise the implementation of the program in its...
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38-9A-2
Section 38-9A-2 Individual and Family Support Program. (a) The Individual and Family
Support Program is created and shall be administered through a system of regional support
councils and their affiliated community councils and a state council. One regional support
council is created and incorporated as a private nonprofit corporation in each of the mental
retardation regions as defined by the Department of Mental Health. The regional support councils
and their affiliated community councils may receive and accept funds, real estate, and other
items of value from state agencies and other organizations, and enter into any necessary agreements
and contracts for the purposes of implementing this chapter. Councils may employ adequate
staff personnel including a state coordinator to implement the program. If staff personnel
are employed through a fiscal agent or other entity apart from the council, a memorandum of
understanding which defines the roles and responsibilities of the staff shall...
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38-9A-3
Section 38-9A-3 Regional support councils. (a) Each regional support council shall be
composed solely of individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members. Membership
shall not exceed 20 members per council, with at least one member to be appointed from each
of the affiliated councils, and at least two at-large members who are not members of any community
council. A quorum of 40 percent of the membership shall be required to conduct business. Membership
shall be distributed equitably throughout the geographic region and shall be representative
of the prevalent developmental disabilities. Membership terms shall be for a period of three
years. The regional councils shall develop policies for ensuring the implementation of the
membership requirements in this section. Successor members to fill expiring terms shall
be made by the regional councils for a term of three years each. (b) The members of each council
shall serve on a voluntary basis, but shall be reimbursed for...
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22-57-3
Section 22-57-3 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall
have the following meanings: (1) AUTISM SERVICES. Any developmental services that include
all of the following: a. Are designed to meet developmental needs of an individual with ASD
across the lifespan, including transitions from early intervention to preschool, childhood
to adolescence, and adolescence to adulthood. b. Are selected in collaboration with the parents
or guardians of children with ASD or adults with ASD. c. Are delivered in inclusive environments,
to the extent practical. d. Are part of a coordinated system of care. (2) AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDER (ASD). ASD is a developmental disability that causes substantial impairments in social
interaction and communication and the presence of unusual behaviors and interests. Many people
with ASD have unusual ways of learning, paying attention, and reacting to different sensations.
The thinking and learning abilities of people with ASD can vary from...
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22-57-20
Section 22-57-20 Establishment of regional autism centers; constituency board; rules
and regulations. (a)(1) There is established in determined geographic regions of the state
one or more autism centers whose purpose is to provide nonresidential resource and training
services for persons of all ages and of all levels of intellectual functioning who have any
of the following: a. Autism. b. A pervasive developmental disorder that is not otherwise specified.
c. As determined by the Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council, other disability
populations which may receive benefit from the services and activities of the regional centers.
(2) Each center shall be operationally and fiscally independent, and provide evidence-based
services within its geographical region of the state. Service delivery shall be consistent
for all centers. Each center shall coordinate services within and between state and local
agencies and school districts but may not duplicate services provided by those...
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16-44B-1
Section 16-44B-1 Compact. ARTICLE I PURPOSE It is the purpose of this compact to remove
barriers to education success imposed on children of military families because of frequent
moves and deployment of their parents by: A. Facilitating the timely enrollment of children
of military families and ensuring that they are not placed at a disadvantage due to difficulty
in the transfer of education records from the previous school district(s) or variations in
entrance/age requirements. B. Facilitating the student placement process through which children
of military families are not disadvantaged by variations in attendance requirements, scheduling,
sequencing, grading, course content or assessment. C. Facilitating the qualification and eligibility
for enrollment, educational programs, and participation in extracurricular academic, athletic,
and social activities. D. Facilitating the on-time graduation of children of military families.
E. Providing for the promulgation and enforcement of...
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12-15-301
Section 12-15-301 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following words and
phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) ABANDONMENT. A voluntary and intentional relinquishment
of the custody of a child by a parent, or a withholding from the child, without good cause
or excuse, by the parent, of his or her presence, care, love, protection, maintenance, or
the opportunity for the display of filial affection, or the failure to claim the rights of
a parent, or failure to perform the duties of a parent. (2) AGE APPROPRIATE or DEVELOPMENTALLY
APPROPRIATE. Activities or items that are generally accepted as suitable for children of the
same chronological age or level of maturity or that are determined to be developmentally appropriate
for a child based on the development of cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral capacities
that are typical for an age or age group and, in the case of a specific child, activities
or items that are suitable for the child based on the...
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38-12A-2
Section 38-12A-2 Enumeration of rights. The Department of Human Resources shall ensure
that each foster parent shall have all of the following rights: (1) The right to be treated
with dignity, respect, trust, value, and consideration as a primary provider of foster care
and a member of the professional team caring for foster children. (2) The right to receive
information concerning the rights enumerated in this section. (3) The right to a concise
written explanation of their role as foster parents in partnership with children and their
families, the department, and other providers, the role of the department, and the rights
and role of the members of the birth family of a child in foster care. (4) The right to training
and support for the purpose of improving skills in providing daily care and meeting the needs
of the child in foster care. (5) The right to training, consultation, and assistance in evaluating,
identifying, and accessing services to meet their needs related to their role...
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36-25-1
Section 36-25-1 Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter, the following words and
terms shall have the following meanings: (1) BUSINESS. Any corporation, partnership, proprietorship,
firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, or any other
legal entity. (2) BUSINESS WITH WHICH THE PERSON IS ASSOCIATED. Any business of which the
person or a member of his or her family is an officer, owner, partner, board of director member,
employee, or holder of more than five percent of the fair market value of the business. (3)
CANDIDATE. This term as used in this chapter shall have the same meaning ascribed to it in
Section 17-5-2. (4) COMMISSION. The State Ethics Commission. (5) COMPLAINT. Written
allegation or allegations that a violation of this chapter has occurred. (6) COMPLAINANT.
A person who alleges a violation or violations of this chapter by filing a complaint against
a respondent. (7) CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. A complaint filed pursuant to this...
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15-22-1.1
Section 15-22-1.1 Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision. Whereas: The Interstate
Compact for the Supervision of Parolees and Probationers was established in 1937, it is the
earliest corrections "compact" established among the states and has not been amended
since its adoption over 62 years ago; Whereas: This compact is the only vehicle for the controlled
movement of adult parolees and probationers across state lines, and it currently has jurisdiction
over more than a quarter of a million offenders; Whereas: The complexities of the compact
have become more difficult to administer, and many jurisdictions have expanded supervision
expectations to include currently unregulated practices such as victim input, victim notification
requirements, and sex offender registration; Whereas: After hearings, national surveys, and
a detailed study by a task force appointed by the National Institute of Corrections, the overwhelming
recommendation has been to amend the document to bring about...
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