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RI Gen L § 40-13.2-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13.2 - Certification of Childcare and Youth-Serving Workers and Operators|Section 40-13.2-6 - Prior criminal records checks.

§ 40-13.2-6. Prior criminal records checks.If an applicant for employment has undergone a criminal records check pursuant to § 40-13.2-4, 40-13.2-4.1, 40-13.2-5, or 40-13.2-5.1 within eighteen (18) months of an application for employment, then an employer may request from the bureau of criminal identification of the state police or the local police department or the attorney general's office for employees of youth-serving agencies pursuant to §§ 40-13.2-4.1 and 40-13.2-5.1 a letter indicating if any disqualifying information was discovered. The bureau of criminal identification will respond by stating if an item of disqualifying information was discovered without disclosing the nature of the disqualifying information or by stating that no disqualifying information was discovered. The letter may be maintained on file to satisfy the requirements of § 40-13.2-4, 40-13.2-4.1, 40-13.2-5, or 40-13.2-5.1.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 334, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 247, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 217, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 228, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 322, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-13.2-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13.2 - Certification of Childcare and Youth-Serving Workers and Operators|Section 40-13.2-7 - Rules and regulations.

§ 40-13.2-7. Rules and regulations.The director is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the intent of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 334, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-13.2-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13.2 - Certification of Childcare and Youth-Serving Workers and Operators|Section 40-13.2-8 - Destruction of fingerprint records.

§ 40-13.2-8. Destruction of fingerprint records.At the conclusion of any background check required by this chapter, the state police or the local police department will promptly destroy the fingerprint card of the applicant.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 66, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 247, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-14-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14 - Equipment Loan Fund for People with Disabilities|Section 40-14-1 - Definitions.

§ 40-14-1. Definitions.For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:(1) "Department" means the state department of human services.(2) "Director" means the director of the department of human services.(3) "Fund" means the equipment loan fund for people with disabilities.(4) "Person with a disability" means any person who has a physical or mental impairment, whether congenital or resulting from trauma or disease, that substantially limits one or more major life activities.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 611, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 102; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 102.
RI Gen L § 40-14-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14 - Equipment Loan Fund for People with Disabilities|Section 40-14-2 - Fund established.

§ 40-14-2. Fund established.There is hereby established a separate fund within the general fund to be called the equipment loan fund for people with disabilities, which shall be administered by the general treasurer in accordance with the same laws and fiscal procedures as the general funds of the state. There is hereby appropriated to this fund the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). The department through its vocational rehabilitation agency shall be responsible for the administration of the program but may contract with organizations in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. All payments of interest and repayments of principal made by recipients of loans under this chapter shall be credited to general revenues.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 611, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 122; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 102; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 102.
RI Gen L § 40-14-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14 - Equipment Loan Fund for People with Disabilities|Section 40-14-3 - Purpose of fund.

§ 40-14-3. Purpose of fund.The fund shall provide loans to finance the purchase or replacement of essential equipment used by persons with disabilities for daily living or vocational functioning, including, but not limited to, prostheses, ramps, wheelchairs, wheelchair van lifts, and devices enabling persons with vision impairment to utilize printed materials.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 611, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 102; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 102.
RI Gen L § 40-14-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14 - Equipment Loan Fund for People with Disabilities|Section 40-14-4 - Eligibility.

§ 40-14-4. Eligibility.Eligibility for loans from the fund shall be based upon need pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the director. It is the intent of the general assembly that loans from the fund be available to persons with disabilities whose personal financial resources are such that they cannot purchase the equipment directly without undue hardship.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 611, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 102; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 102.
RI Gen L § 40-14-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14 - Equipment Loan Fund for People with Disabilities|Section 40-14-5 - Persons to whom available.

§ 40-14-5. Persons to whom available.Loans shall be made available directly to the person with a disability or, where appropriate, to the parent or legal guardian of the person with a disability.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 611, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 102; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 102.
RI Gen L § 40-14-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14 - Equipment Loan Fund for People with Disabilities|Section 40-14-6 - Maximum loan.

§ 40-14-6. Maximum loan.Loans from the fund shall not exceed a total of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per applicant.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 611, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-14-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14 - Equipment Loan Fund for People with Disabilities|Section 40-14-7 - Interest rates.

§ 40-14-7. Interest rates.Interest rates for loans from the fund shall be established by the director; provided, however, that those rates shall be substantially lower than the prevailing rate of interest in this state for comparable loans, and shall not exceed five percent (5%). The term of the loan shall not exceed ten (10) years.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 611, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-14-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14 - Equipment Loan Fund for People with Disabilities|Section 40-14-8 - Rules and regulations.

§ 40-14-8. Rules and regulations.The director shall, with the advice of the governor's commission on disabilities, promulgate rules and regulations concerning eligibility, interest rates, repayment terms, and other matters as are necessary and proper to carry out the purpose of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 611, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 102; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 102.
RI Gen L § 40-14-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14 - Equipment Loan Fund for People with Disabilities|Section 40-14-9 - Reports.

§ 40-14-9. Reports.The director shall file reports with the governor and the general assembly on or before January 30, 1989, 1990, and 1991. Each report shall include a detailed accounting of the loans from and repayments to the fund during the preceding calendar year; the director's recommendation as to whether the fund's maximum total loan authority, as set forth in § 40-14-6, should be increased or reduced; and other information as the director deems relevant to an evaluation of the performance of the fund.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 611, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-14-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14 - Equipment Loan Fund for People with Disabilities|Section 40-14-10 - Loans.

§ 40-14-10. Loans.Loans made under the provisions of this chapter shall be exempt from truth in lending and loan licensure provisions of the Rhode Island general laws.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 611, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-14.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14.1 - Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Program|Section 40-14.1-1 - Authority to establish program - Administration.

§ 40-14.1-1. Authority to establish program — Administration.The department of human services is hereby authorized to establish a technology-related assistance for individuals with disabilities program. The department of human services shall be responsible for the administration of the program but may contract with other state agencies or nonprofit organizations in connection with the program. The director shall promulgate rules and regulations concerning eligibility and such other matters as are necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. This program shall be administered in a manner to supplement but not supplant other existing programs.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 417, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-14.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14.1 - Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Program|Section 40-14.1-2 - Assistive technology services.

§ 40-14.1-2. Assistive technology services.Services that may be provided eligible persons if not available from other sources include assistive technology services and devices. For the purposes of this chapter, "assistive technology services" shall mean any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Services shall include:(1) The evaluation of the needs of an individual with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the individual in the individual's customary environment;(2) Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by individuals with disabilities;(3) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing of assistive technology devices;(4) Coordinating of resources and services related to assistive technology devices;(5) Training or technical assistance for an individual with disabilities, or, where appropriate, the family of an individual with disabilities; and(6) Training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education and rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of individuals with disabilities. For the purpose of this chapter, "assistive technology device" means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 417, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-14.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14.1 - Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Program|Section 40-14.1-3 - Eligibility for services.

§ 40-14.1-3. Eligibility for services.Services available under this chapter may be provided to any person who meets the following criteria:(1) Has made application therefor to the director of the department of human services in a manner prescribed by the director;(2) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities;(3) Who is or would be enabled by assistive technology devices or services to increase, maintain, or improve a level of functioning in daily living and/or vocational functioning; and(4) Has not sufficient income or resources, including being available from other sources, to meet the cost of any or all of the services described in § 40-14.1-2, determination of the insufficiency to be made by the division of community services of the department of human services.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 417, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-14.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14.1 - Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Program|Section 40-14.1-4 - When services may be provided.

§ 40-14.1-4. When services may be provided.The services as described in § 40-14.1-2 may be provided when: (1) The requirements of § 40-14.1-3 are fulfilled; and (2) Funds are available to provide the services or devices.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 417, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-14.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14.1 - Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Program|Section 40-14.1-5 - Appropriations.

§ 40-14.1-5. Appropriations.There is hereby appropriated to the department of human services funds to implement a technology-related assistance to individuals with disabilities program.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 417, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-14.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-14.1 - Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Program|Section 40-14.1-6 - Acceptance and use of gifts, grants, or fees.

§ 40-14.1-6. Acceptance and use of gifts, grants, or fees.The department of human services is hereby authorized and empowered to accept and use gifts made unconditionally by will or otherwise, grants or fees from third-party payees for services provided for carrying out the purposes of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 417, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-15-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-15 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|Section 40-15-2 - Applicability of license, permit, and bond provisions.

§ 40-15-2. Applicability of license, permit, and bond provisions.Any requirement of this state for a license, permit, or the posting of a bond to entitle an agency to place children shall not apply to a public sending agency (within the meaning of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children) of or in another state party to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 55, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40-22-2; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
RI Gen L § 40-15-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-15 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|Section 40-15-3 - Financial responsibility.

§ 40-15-3. Financial responsibility.Financial responsibility for any child placed pursuant to the provisions of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of article V thereof in the first instance. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance thereunder, the laws of this state fixing responsibility for the support of children may be invoked.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 55, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40-22-3; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
RI Gen L § 40-15-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-15 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|Section 40-15-4 - "Appropriate public authorities" defined.

§ 40-15-4. "Appropriate public authorities" defined.The "appropriate public authorities" as used in article III of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall, with reference to this state, mean the department of children, youth and families and that department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by article III.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 55, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40-22-4; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
RI Gen L § 40-15-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-15 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|Section 40-15-5 - "Appropriate authority in the receiving state" defined.

§ 40-15-5. "Appropriate authority in the receiving state" defined.As used in paragraph (a) of article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the phrase "appropriate authority in the receiving state" with reference to this state shall mean the department of children, youth and families.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 55, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40-22-5; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
RI Gen L § 40-15-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-15 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|Section 40-15-6 - Interstate agreements.

§ 40-15-6. Interstate agreements.The officers and agencies of this state and its subdivisions having authority to place children are hereby empowered to enter agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to paragraph (b) of article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Any agreement that contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this state or subdivision or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the director of administration.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 55, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40-22-6; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
RI Gen L § 40-15-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-15 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|Section 40-15-7 - Visitation, inspection, or supervision of children, homes, institutions, or other agencies.

§ 40-15-7. Visitation, inspection, or supervision of children, homes, institutions, or other agencies.Any requirements for visitation, inspection, or supervision of children, homes, institutions, or other agencies in another party state that may apply under chapter 72.1 of title 42 shall be deemed to be met if performed pursuant to an agreement entered into by appropriate officers or agencies of this state, or a subdivision thereof, as contemplated by paragraph (b) of article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 55, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40-22-7; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 132.
RI Gen L § 40-15-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-15 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|Section 40-15-8 - [Repealed.]

§ 40-15-8. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 55, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40-22-8; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; Repealed by P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 132A, effective July 8, 1997.
RI Gen L § 40-15-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-15 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|Section 40-15-9 - Court placements.

§ 40-15-9. Court placements.Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may place such a child in an institution of or in another state pursuant to article VI of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children and shall retain jurisdiction as provided in article V thereof.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 55, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40-22-9; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
RI Gen L § 40-15-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-15 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|Section 40-15-10 - "Executive head" defined.

§ 40-15-10. "Executive head" defined.As used in article VII of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the term "executive head" means the governor. The governor is hereby authorized to appoint a compact administrator in accordance with the terms of article VII.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 55, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40-22-10; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
RI Gen L § 40-16-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-16 - Community Health Centers|Section 40-16-1 - [Repealed.]

§ 40-16-1. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 287, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 118, art. 27, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 129, art. 20, §§ 1, 3; P.L. 1988, ch. 431, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 459, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 36, § 3; P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 33, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 133; P.L. 1999, ch. 27, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 181, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 341, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 482, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 483, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 55, art. 32, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2006, ch. 246, art. 35, § 1, effective July 1, 2006.
RI Gen L § 40-16-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-16 - Community Health Centers|Section 40-16-2 - Annual audit.

§ 40-16-2. Annual audit.Any health center receiving funds by virtue of this chapter shall submit to an annual audit of its financial and other records required to substantiate reported numbers of patients served and visits provided, to be conducted by the state auditor general. The auditor general shall annually make a report of the results of the audit to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the director of human services.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 287, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 86.
RI Gen L § 40-16-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-16 - Community Health Centers|Section 40-16-3 - Open meetings.

§ 40-16-3. Open meetings.The board of directors of each health center receiving funds pursuant to this section shall annually conduct an open meeting in each neighborhood where a satellite health center is located. Notice of the open meetings provided for above shall be given in accordance with chapter 46 of title 42 required for public bodies. The purpose of these annual open meetings shall be to allow the public to express their views about the services provided by the health centers.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 287, art. 26, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-16-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-16 - Community Health Centers|Section 40-16-4 - Annual report.

§ 40-16-4. Annual report.Each health center receiving funds pursuant to this section shall submit an annual report on their expenditures, revenues, and patients served by health-center categories by October 1 of each year for the prior fiscal year to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and director of human services.History of Section.P.L 1986, ch. 287, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 86.
RI Gen L § 40-17-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-17 - Support of Homeless|Section 40-17-1 - Legislative findings.

§ 40-17-1. Legislative findings.The general assembly hereby finds that there exists in this state undetermined numbers of homeless persons, many of whom suffer from chronic mental illness and disability, and that this condition exists among families and among individuals of all age groups without regard to ethnic or racial heritage or sex. The existence of this condition is declared to be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the homeless individuals themselves and to the state.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 278, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 359, § 1.