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NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-11 - Individualized habilitation plan; contents

30:6D-11. Individualized habilitation plan; contents  Such plan shall: a. Include a statement of the long-term habilitation goals for such person and the intermediate objectives relating to the attainments of such goals. Such objectives shall be stated specifically and in sequence and shall be expressed in behavioral or other terms that provide measurable indices of progress; b. Describe how the objectives will be achieved and the barriers that might interfere with the achievement of them; c. State an objective criteria and an evaluation procedure and schedule for determining whether such objective and goals are being achieved; d. Provide a coordinator who will be responsible for the implementation of the plan; e. Specify habilitation services to be provided; f. Describe the personnel, including their qualifications, necessary for the provision of the services described in such plan; g. Specify the date of initiation and the anticipated duration of each service to be provided; h. Specify the role and objectives of all parties to the implementation of the plan. L.1977, c. 82, s. 11, eff. May 5, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-12 - Annual review

30:6D-12. Annual review  The plan coordinator shall review such plan at least every 12 months and shall provide an opportunity at least annually for the person for whom the plan is designed and such person's parents, guardian, representative of guardianship services or other interested party to review such plan. L.1977, c. 82, s. 12, eff. May 5, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-12.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-12.1 - Short title.

30:6D-12.1 Short title.  1. Sections 1 through 6 of this act shall be known as the "Self-Directed Support Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Rights Act." L.2008, c.128, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-12.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-12.2 - Findings, declarations relative to self-directed support services for persons with developmental disabilities.

30:6D-12.2 Findings, declarations relative to self-directed support services for persons with developmental disabilities.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. There is a need for innovative approaches to meet the needs of persons with developmental disabilities; b. While there are many fine group homes, supervised apartments and other supervised living arrangements for persons with developmental disabilities, there is a need for not only an expansion of the availability of such programs, but also the development of innovative programs that are self-directed by persons with developmental disabilities and their families and guardians; c. The availability of innovative self-directed programs will expand the capacity of the Department of Human Services to serve the needs of persons with developmental disabilities; and d. It is important to emphasize that persons with developmental disabilities who participate in these highly desirable self-directed approaches to care retain the rights guaranteed to them under the "Developmentally Disabled Rights Act," P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-1 et seq.). L.2008, c.128, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-12.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-12.3 - Definitions relative to self-directed support services for persons with developmental disabilities.

30:6D-12.3 Definitions relative to self-directed support services for persons with developmental disabilities.  3. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. "Developmental disability" means developmental disability as defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-3). "Self-directed support services" means an arrangement in which funding is made available by the department, through the Division of Developmental Disabilities or any other division in the department, to a person with a developmental disability or person who has been authorized to serve as a fiduciary of the person with a developmental disability, who is living in his own home, the home of a family member or guardian, or some other similar living environment. The purpose of the arrangement is to support the needs of the person with a developmental disability by allowing the person, or his family or guardian, or both, to determine the nature and scope of services to be provided, in lieu of the department placing the person with a developmental disability in a residential program operated by the department directly or by contracting with a residential provider of services for persons with developmental disabilities. "Services" means services as defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-3). L.2008, c.128, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-12.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-12.4 - Responsibilities of the commissioner.

30:6D-12.4 Responsibilities of the commissioner.  4. The commissioner shall ensure that: a. the provisions of section 9 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-9), concerning the design of services to maximize the developmental potential of persons with developmental disabilities with full recognition and respect for their dignity, individuality and legal rights, apply to persons with developmental disabilities receiving self-directed support services; b. a written, individualized habilitation plan, as provided for in sections 10 and 11 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-10 and 11), is developed and placed into effect for each person receiving self-directed support services no later than the 30th day following the initial receipt of such services. In the case of persons receiving such services at the time of enactment of P.L.2008, c.128 (C.30:6D-12.1 et al.), the plan shall be effected no later than the 60th day following enactment; and c. each person's individualized habilitation plan is reviewed annually pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-12). L.2008, c.128, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-12.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-12.5 - Rights applicable to persons receiving self-directed support services.

30:6D-12.5 Rights applicable to persons receiving self-directed support services.  5. a. A right recognized in section 4 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-4), shall apply to persons receiving self-directed support services pursuant to P.L.2008, c.128 (C.30:6D-12.1 et al.). b. A person receiving self-directed support services shall be entitled to enforce a right provided for in P.L.2008, c.128 (C.30:6D-12.1 et al.) or section 4 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-4), by civil action or other remedy otherwise available by common law or statute. L.2008, c.128, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-12.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-12.6 - Development, expansion of self-directed support services.

30:6D-12.6 Development, expansion of self-directed support services.  6. a. Except in the case of a short-term pilot program, the commissioner shall, to the extent feasible, develop and expand the use of self-directed support services throughout the State, and eliminate obstacles to the use of such services. The services shall be made available without regard to the severity of a person's disability, except to the extent that the person's disability would prevent that person from being safely accommodated with self-directed support services. b. In the event that two or more divisions in the department are funding self-directed support services for the same person, the commissioner shall designate one division as the lead division for the purpose of enforcing a right guaranteed by section 4 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-4) or P.L.2008, c.128 (C.30:6D-12.1 et al.). L.2008, c.128, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-13 - Legislative findings

30:6D-13. Legislative findings  The Legislature finds that in keeping with current State and national goals, increasing numbers of developmentally disabled persons are being placed into community residences as an alternative to institutional confinement. Such deinstitutionalization is highly desirable since it can lead to a fuller, richer, and more independent life for developmentally disabled persons. However, because of their disabilities, they may be vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation in the community unless appropriate safeguards are established and necessary services are delivered to them in a wholesome environment. Therefore, the well-being of developmentally disabled persons living under State sponsorship in the community requires clarification of their rights and the rights of family members and other persons interested in their welfare, and a delineation of the responsibilities of the Department of Human Services. L.1983, c. 524, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-14 - Definitions.

30:6D-14 Definitions.  As used in this act: a. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. b. "Community residential facility" means any residential arrangement, public or private, other than an institution, in which one or more developmentally disabled persons reside under the sponsorship of the department. A family home in which all of the developmentally disabled persons residing within are related to the head of the household by blood, marriage or adoption is not a community residential facility. c. "Transfer" means moving a developmentally disabled person from an institution to a community residential facility, from one community residential facility to another, from a community residential facility to an institution, or from receiving self-directed support services as defined in section 3 of P.L.2008, c.128 (C.30:6D-12.3) to a community residential facility as defined in this section or a facility as defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-3). The placement of a person who has never before received services from the department directly into a community residential facility is a transfer. L.1983, c.524, s.2; amended 2008, c.128, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-15 - Persons to whom act applicable

30:6D-15. Persons to whom act applicable  This act shall apply to every developmentally disabled person who is receiving services from the department, is not related by reason of blood, marriage or adoption to the operator of the community residential facility, and who has been placed into a community residential facility since October 1, 1976 or who will be placed in a community residential facility after the effective date of this act. L.1983, c. 524, s. 3, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-16 - Individual habilitation plans; preparation; conditions of transfer; review of plan

30:6D-16. Individual habilitation plans; preparation; conditions of transfer; review of plan  a. Except in emergency situations, the department shall ensure that an individual habilitation plan is prepared for each developmentally disabled person subject to transfer at least 30 days prior to the time the actual transfer takes place. In addition to conforming to the requirements of sections 11 and 12 of P.L. 1977, c. 82 (C. 30:6D-11, 12), the plan shall state with particularity what habilitation goals shall be achieved for a transfer to be successful and what services, supervision, and living arrangements are needed to secure compliance with this act once the transfer is made. No transfer shall occur until all enumerated elements of the plan can be made available. A copy of the prepared plan shall be immediately given to every person participating in its development and review. b. Before a transfer occurs, persons participating in the development and review of the plan shall be given the opportunity to inspect the site of the proposed transfer and the site where the proposed services will be rendered. The appointment of a State employee as guardian of the developmentally disabled person shall not relieve the department of its responsibility to give parents and other interested persons an opportunity to participate in the development and review of the plan and to inspect proposed sites. A representative of the operator of the community residential facility shall also be given an opportunity to participate in the development and review of the plan. c. The department shall ensure that the individual habilitation plan is reviewed not earlier than four weeks and not later than six weeks after the transfer occurs. L.1983, c. 524, s. 4, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-17 - Residents of community residential facility; rights; enforcement

30:6D-17. Residents of community residential facility; rights; enforcement  The department shall ensure that every developmentally disabled person in a community residential facility receives adequate medical and dental care, a nutritionally adequate diet, a full daily program of structured activities, and those other services which are necessary to maximize the developmental potential of the developmentally disabled person in a manner least restrictive of personal liberty. Every developmentally disabled person shall have adequate protection from abuse and a wholesome environment in which to live. All rights and procedures for the enforcement of rights recognized in sections 4, 5 and 7 of the "Developmentally Disabled Rights Act," P.L. 1977, c. 82 (C. 30:6D-4, 5, 7), shall apply to persons covered by this act. L.1983, c. 524, s. 5, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-18 - Requirements for geographic location of site of transfer

30:6D-18. Requirements for geographic location of site of transfer  To the maximum extent possible, the department shall not transfer any developmentally disabled person to a geographic location that cannot be readily visited by those persons interested in the well-being of the developmentally disabled person or to a location that does not afford reasonable employment opportunities in the case of a developmentally disabled person with employment potential. L.1983, c. 524, s. 6, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-19 - Requirements for staff of community residential facility

30:6D-19. Requirements for staff of community residential facility  The department shall not allow a developmentally disabled person to be transferred or to reside in a community residential facility unless the staff of the facility is adequately trained to meet the needs of the developmentally disabled, to use and operate fire and life-safety equipment, and trained in other areas as the department determines necessary. L.1983, c. 524, s. 7, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-20 - Monthly visit by case manager

30:6D-20. Monthly visit by case manager  The department shall ensure that every developmentally disabled person covered by this act is visited at least monthly by a case manager employed by the department or by an agency under contract to the department. L.1983, c. 524, s. 8, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-21 - Transfer only if consistent with best interests of developmentally disabled person; failure to adjust; transfer

30:6D-21. Transfer only if consistent with best interests of developmentally disabled person; failure to adjust; transfer  A transfer shall be made only when consistent with the best interests of the developmentally disabled person. The department shall ensure that a developmentally disabled person who fails to adjust to life in a community residential facility may return to the institution or other facility from which he was transferred or to a more suitable community residential facility. L.1983, c. 524, s. 9, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-21.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-21.1 - Transfers not mandatory.

30:6D-21.1 Transfers not mandatory.  1. The Division of Developmental Disabilities, except as provided in section 2 of this act, shall not transfer, or otherwise compel the transfer of, an individual with a developmental disability who is currently residing in an out-of-State placement to a residential placement in this State, if the individual or the guardian of the individual objects to such transfer in writing. L.2015, c.192, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-21.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-21.2 - Inapplicability of C.30:6D-21.1.

30:6D-21.2 Inapplicability of C.30:6D-21.1.  2. The provisions of section 1 of this act shall not apply if: a. The United States Department of Justice, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or a federally-designated state protection and advocacy organization has deemed the out-of-State placement facility unsafe for individuals with developmental disabilities residing in the facility. b. The individual does not continue to be served by the same out-of-State provider after the effective date of this act as the out-of-State provider who served the individual prior to the effective date of this act; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply if: (1) the change of provider is due solely to corporate or other organizational restructuring; or (2) the division is unable to provide the individual with equivalent necessary services and supports in-State as the individual received out-of-State and such services and supports are available at another out-of-State provider; c. The individual or the guardian of the individual, as applicable, is not in compliance with the provisions of State regulations at N.J.A.C.10:46D-1.1 et seq., concerning contribution to care and maintenance requirements, within 90 days of the effective date of this act, or the individual or guardian fails to continue to comply with these regulations for the duration of the out-of-State care of the individual; provided, however, that: (1) the division shall provide a payment schedule with reasonable minimum payments to each non-compliant individual or guardian within 60 days of the effective date of this act; and  (2) if the individual or guardian agrees in writing to the payment schedule, compliance within 90 days of the effective date of this act shall be presumed; d. The individual is not enrolled in, or has not applied for enrollment in, the State Medicaid program, established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.), within 90 days of the effective date of this act; or  e. The out-of-State provider fails to transmit to the division written reports of life safety oversight and copies of all relevant incident reports required by the law. The division shall provide notice to providers if the reporting requirements change. In the event a provider fails to transmit any relevant required report, the division shall give notice to the provider of the deficiency and the provider shall have 30 days from the date of the notice to cure the deficiency. L.2015, c.192, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-21.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-21.3 - Certain obligations unaffected.

30:6D-21.3 Certain obligations unaffected.  3. Nothing in this act shall alleviate the obligations of the department under section 9 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-9) or section 9 of P.L.1983, c.524 (C.30:6D-21). L.2015, c.192, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-22 - Rules and regulations

30:6D-22. Rules and regulations  The Commissioner of the Department of Human Services shall promulgate those rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate this act. L.1983, c. 524, s. 10, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-23 - Short title

30:6D-23. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Division of Developmental Disabilities Act."  L. 1985, c. 145, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-24 - Division of developmental disabilities established

30:6D-24. Division of developmental disabilities established  There is established in the State Department of Human Services a Division of Developmental Disabilities.  L. 1985, c. 145, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:6D-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:6D-25 - "Developmental Disabilities Act" definitions.

30:6D-25 "Developmental Disabilities Act" definitions.  3. For the purposes of this act: a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services. b. "Developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability of a person which: (1) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental or physical impairments; (2) is manifest before age 22; (3) is likely to continue indefinitely; (4) results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity, that is, self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction and capacity for independent living or economic self-sufficiency; and (5) reflects the need for a combination and sequence of special interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment or other services which are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated. Developmental disability includes, but is not limited to, severe disabilities attributable to an intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida and other neurological impairments where the above criteria are met. c. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities. d. "Division" means the Division of Developmental Disabilities. e. "Eligible person with a developmental disability" means a person who is developmentally disabled pursuant to subsection b. of this section and who has been declared eligible for services provided by the division. f. "Services for persons with developmental disabilities" means specialized services or specialized adaptations of generic services provided by a public or private agency, organization or institution and directed toward the alleviation of a developmental disability or toward the social, personal, physical or economic habilitation or rehabilitation of a person with a developmental disability and includes care management, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, personal care, day care, domiciliary care, special living arrangements, training, education, vocational training, recreation, counseling of the person with the disability and his family, information and referral services and transportation services. L.1985, c.145, s.3; amended 2010, c.50, s.53.