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NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-69 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-69 - Initiation of background check.

30:6D-69 Initiation of background check.  7. In accordance with this act, the department shall initiate a criminal history record background check on all community agency heads, community agency employees, community care residence applicants, community care residence alternates, or community care residence household members who have not had a criminal history record background check completed in the previous two years from the date of enactment of P.L.2017, c.328 (C.30:11B-4.3 et al.) L.1999, c.358, s.7; amended 2000, c.97, s.7; 2017, c.328, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-70 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

30:6D-70 Report to Governor, Legislature.  8. The commissioner shall report to the Governor and the Legislature no later than three years from the effective date of this act on the effectiveness of the criminal history record background checks in screening out prospective or current community agency heads and agency employees who have criminal history records which render them unfit for employment. The commissioner shall include in the report any recommendations for modifying the provisions of this act. L.1999,c.358,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-71 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-71 - Rules, regulations.

30:6D-71 Rules, regulations.  9. In accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.1999,c.358,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-72 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-72 - Assumption of cost of background checks.

30:6D-72 Assumption of cost of background checks.  10. The Department of Human Services shall assume the cost of all criminal history record background checks required pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.1999,c.358,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-73 - Findings, declarations relative to individuals with developmental disabilities.

30:6D-73 Findings, declarations relative to individuals with developmental disabilities.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. It is in the public interest for the State to provide for the protection of individuals with developmental disabilities by identifying those caregivers who have wrongfully caused them injury; b. The safety of individuals with developmental disabilities receiving care from State-operated facilities or programs, from those facilities or programs licensed, contracted, or regulated by the Department of Human Services or Children and Families, or from State-funded community-based services shall be of paramount concern; c. It is the intent of this legislation to assure that the lives of innocent individuals with developmental disabilities are immediately safeguarded from further injury and possible death and that the legal rights of such individuals are fully protected; and d. Therefore, this act establishes a Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services to prevent caregivers who become offenders against individuals with developmental disabilities from working with individuals with developmental disabilities. L.2010, c.5, s.1; amended 2017, c.213, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-78 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-78 - Records of report deemed confidential; exceptions.

30:6D-78 Records of report deemed confidential; exceptions.  6. a. All records of a report made pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-75), all information obtained by the department in investigating such reports, and all reports of findings forwarded to the central registry pursuant to P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-73 et seq.) shall be kept confidential and may be disclosed only: (1) insofar as information is shared with a guardian in connection with a guardian's attendance at an investigative interview pursuant to subsection b. of section 4 of P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-76); or  (2) under circumstances expressly authorized by paragraph (2) of subsection e. of section 4 of P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-76), or by rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner. b. The department shall only disclose information that is relevant to the purpose for which the information is required; except that the department shall not disclose information which would likely endanger the life, safety, or physical or emotional well-being of an individual with a developmental disability or the life or safety of any other person, or which may compromise the integrity of a department investigation, civil or criminal investigation, or judicial proceeding. If the department denies access to specific information on this basis, the requesting entity may seek disclosure through the Superior Court. Nothing in P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-73 et seq.) shall be construed to permit the disclosure of any information deemed confidential by federal or State law. L.2010, c.5, s.6; amended 2017, c.238, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-79 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-79 - Emergency telephone service.

30:6D-79 Emergency telephone service.  7. The department shall maintain, at all times, an emergency telephone service for the receipt of calls involving a report, complaint, or allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation against an individual with a developmental disability. L.2010, c.5, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-80 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-80 - Immunity from liability, discrimination.

30:6D-80 Immunity from liability, discrimination.  8. A person acting pursuant to this act in the making of a report under this act shall have immunity from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Such a person shall have the same immunity with respect to testimony given in any judicial proceeding resulting from the report. A person who reports or causes to report in good faith an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation pursuant to this act and as a result thereof is discharged from employment or in any manner discriminated against with respect to compensation, hire, tenure, or terms, conditions or privileges of employment, may file a cause of action for appropriate relief in the Superior Court in the county in which the discharge or alleged discrimination occurred or in the county of the person's primary residence. If the court finds that the person was discharged or discriminated against as a result of the person's reporting an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation pursuant to this act, the court may grant reinstatement of employment with back pay or other legal or equitable relief. L.2010, c.5, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-81 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-81 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

30:6D-81 Report to Governor, Legislature.  9. The Commissioner of Human Services shall study and assess the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, and report two years after the effective date of this act to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), on the viability of extending the central registry to cover other populations served by the department. L.2010, c.5, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-82 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-82 - Rules, regulations, reporting procedures.

30:6D-82 Rules, regulations, reporting procedures.  10. The Commissioner of Human Services shall adopt rules, regulations and reporting procedures, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to carry out the purposes of this act. L.2010, c.5, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6E-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6E-1 - Findings, declarations relative to establishment of Office of Disability Services.

30:6E-1 Findings, declarations relative to establishment of Office of Disability Services.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. New Jersey citizens with disabilities want the same things in life as the other residents of this State: to be productive citizens who contribute to the communities in which they live, to be good family members and good neighbors, and to work hard at jobs that provide satisfaction and independence. b. These individuals deserve the recognition and support of State, county and local governments to protect their rights and to reach their full potential. c. To fulfill this responsibility, State government should establish a designated agency, to work cooperatively with appropriate agencies in each county, which is empowered to serve citizens with disabilities effectively so that comprehensive programs can be developed and coordinated on a Statewide basis to support the efforts of these citizens to overcome those barriers which their disabilities may pose to reaching their goals. L.1999,c.91,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6E-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6E-2 - Definitions relative to Office of Disability Services.

30:6E-2 Definitions relative to Office of Disability Services.  2. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. "Director" means the Director of the Office of Disability Services in the Department of Human Services. "Office" means the Office of Disability Services in the Department of Human Services. L.1999,c.91,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6E-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6E-3 - Office of Disability Services.

30:6E-3 Office of Disability Services.  3. a. There is established an Office of Disability Services in the Department of Human Services.  b. The office shall not subsume within it any other office, commission or other agency of State government, nor shall funds appropriated for the operation of any other office, commission or other agency of State government be expended for the establishment or operation of the Office of Disability Services. L.1999,c.91,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6E-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6E-4 - Director; appointment, removal of officers, employees.

30:6E-4 Director; appointment, removal of officers, employees.  4. The administrator and head of the office shall be a director who shall be known as the Director of the Office of Disability Services. The director shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office and shall devote his entire time to the performance of those duties. The director shall be appointed by the commissioner.  The commissioner shall appoint and remove officers and employees of the office subject to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes and other applicable statutes as are necessary to enable the office to perform its duties pursuant to this act and he shall fix their compensation within the limits of available appropriations and as is provided by law. In order to utilize the State's disabled citizens in the work of the Office of Disability Services to the maximum extent possible, the commissioner or director, as appropriate, also may appoint, retain or employ officers or consultants on a contract basis or otherwise, as deemed necessary, and employ other qualified personnel who shall be in the noncompetitive division of the career service of the Civil Service. L.1999,c.91,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6E-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6E-5 - Functions, duties of office.

30:6E-5 Functions, duties of office.  5. a. The office shall serve as the single point of entry within State government for persons with disabilities who are seeking assistance and who do not meet the requirements for disability-specific programs currently located in the department or another agency of State government. The office shall operate a toll-free telephone service to provide a comprehensive information and referral system for persons with disabilities and their families and those who serve and advocate for them, as well as members of the general public, and shall periodically publish a Statewide directory of disability services. b. The office shall operate as the State-level coordinating body between all agencies of State government providing services to persons with disabilities and shall serve as a locus within State government for the interests of persons with disabilities and their families. c. The office shall serve as the primary liaison within State government to the county offices for the disabled and shall provide technical assistance to the county offices and seek to establish an electronic network which connects it to each of the county offices. In addition, the director shall work with those counties which do not maintain an office for the disabled to establish such an office and shall seek federal, foundation and other grant funding to establish or enhance county offices for the disabled. d. The office shall administer the personal assistance services program established pursuant to the "Personal Assistance Services Act," P.L.1987, c.350 (C.30:4G-13 et seq.) and seek to coordinate all other publicly funded programs which provide personal assistance or other home-based services to persons with disabilities. The office shall also operate such State, federal or foundation-funded demonstration programs as may be determined by the commissioner. e. The commissioner shall establish an advisory and policy development board to make recommendations to the director on policy and operations of the office. The membership of the board shall reflect a broad spectrum of disabilities and shall include representation from among the following: persons with disabilities, family members of persons with disabilities, service providers and organizations or agencies which advocate for persons with disabilities. The members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. L.1999,c.91,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6E-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6E-6 - Annual report to Governor, Legislature.

30:6E-6 Annual report to Governor, Legislature.  6. The commissioner shall report annually to the Governor and the Legislature, which report, at a minimum, shall: summarize the activities of the office for the preceding fiscal year; document significant problems affecting persons with disabilities when accessing public services; indicate and analyze trends in the systems of care and services for persons with disabilities; and present any recommendations to further the State's capacity to provide services to, and advocate for the rights of, persons with disabilities, including such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the commissioner desires to present. L.1999,c.91,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6E-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6E-8 - Rules, regulations.

30:6E-8 Rules, regulations.  15. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to effectuate the purposes of this act.   L.1999,c.91,s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6F-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6F-1 - Findings, declarations relative to traumatic brain injury

30:6F-1. Findings, declarations relative to traumatic brain injury  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey has identified traumatic brain injury as the leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults in this country; b. Since the late 1970's, advances in medical technology have enabled many persons with severe brain injury to survive these injuries; c. Persons with brain injury may need specialized rehabilitation programs and other services geared to the specific needs of these individuals in order to live their lives to the maximum potential; d. Most forms of insurance, both public and private, that are available to people with brain injury do not cover the rehabilitative and long-term care needs of these individuals; e. People with brain injury and their families too often must choose between financial hardship and discontinuing critical treatment and services due to the substantial long term costs not paid for by their insurance coverage; and f. Providing treatment methods and services to people with brain injury must be a priority for the State. L.2001,c.332,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6F-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6F-2 - Definitions relative to traumatic brain injury

30:6F-2. Definitions relative to traumatic brain injury  2. As used in this act: "Council" means the New Jersey Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury established pursuant to section 3 of this act; and "Fund" means the Traumatic Brain Injury Fund established pursuant to section 5 of this act. L.2001,c.332,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6F-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6F-3 - New Jersey Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury

30:6F-3 New Jersey Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury  3. a. There is established in the Department of Human Services the New Jersey Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury. b. The council shall be composed of 26 members as follows: the Commissioners of Human Services, Education, Health and Senior Services, Community Affairs, Labor and Banking and Insurance, the Attorney General and the State Treasurer, or their designees, who shall serve ex officio and 18 public members, who shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Of the public members, eight shall be survivors of traumatic brain injury or the family members of these persons and at least five shall be representatives of the following groups: public or private health-related organizations, disability advisory or planning groups within the State, the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey, injury control programs at the State or local level, and the Center for Health Statistics in the Department of Health and Senior Services for data research purposes. c. Public members shall serve for a term of three years from the date of their appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified; except that of the members first appointed, six shall serve for a term of one year, six shall serve for a term of two years and six shall serve for a term of three years. Vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments were made. A member of the council shall be eligible for reappointment. d. The public members who are serving on the New Jersey Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury established by Executive Order No. 84 of 1998, on the effective date of this act may complete the duration of their term as members of the council established pursuant to this act and are eligible for appointment to the council established pursuant to this act. e. The members of the council shall meet quarterly and the Commissioner of Human Services, or his designee, shall serve as chair of the council. f. The members of the council shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the council for this purpose. L.2001,c.332,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6F-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6F-4 - Duties of council

30:6F-4. Duties of council  4. The council shall: a. Advise and make recommendations to the Department of Human Services and other related State agencies on ways to improve and develop services regarding traumatic brain injury, including the coordination of these services between public and private entities; b. Encourage citizen participation through the establishment of public hearings and other types of community outreach and prevention activities; c. Encourage and stimulate research, public awareness, education and prevention activities; d. Oversee any programs created under the federal law, Pub. L.104-166, known as the Traumatic Brain Injury Act, and any successive amendments to that act, and report to the federal government regarding these programs; and e. Advise the Commissioner of Human Services on the administration of the Traumatic Brain Injury Fund established pursuant to section 5 of this act. L.2001,c.332,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6F-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6F-5 - "Traumatic Brain Injury Fund"

30:6F-5. "Traumatic Brain Injury Fund"  5. a. There is established in the Department of the Treasury a nonlapsing, revolving fund to be known as the "Traumatic Brain Injury Fund." This fund shall be the repository for monies provided pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.1992, c.87 (C.39:3-8.2) and any other funds approved by the Department of Human Services or the council. b. The State Treasurer is the custodian of the fund and all disbursements from the fund shall be made by the State Treasurer upon vouchers signed by the Commissioner of Human Services or his designee. The monies in the fund shall be invested and reinvested by the Director of the Division of Investment in the Department of the Treasury as are other trust funds in the custody of the State Treasurer, in the manner provided by law. Interest received on the monies in the fund shall be credited to the fund. L.2001,c.332,s.5.