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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-17 - Support of Homeless › Section 40-17-3. - Duties and responsibilities of council.

§ 40-17-3. Duties and responsibilities of council.
The duties and responsibilities of the council shall be:
(1)
To participate in the process of developing a strategic plan to end homelessness aligned with the federal strategic plan to end homelessness that will serve to reduce the number of homeless individuals and families in Rhode Island;
(2)
To coordinate services for the homeless among state agencies and instrumentalities, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, volunteer organizations, advocacy groups, and businesses;
(3)
To coordinate services not specifically for the homeless, but from which the homeless may benefit, among state agencies and instrumentalities, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, volunteer organizations, advocacy groups, and businesses; and
(4)
To identify and seek to remedy gaps in services, specifically in the area of making provisions for the availability, use, and permanent funding stream for permanent supportive housing.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 278, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 359, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-17 - Support of Homeless › Section 40-17-4. - Meeting and reporting requirements.

§ 40-17-4. Meeting and reporting requirements.
Meeting and reporting requirements are as follows:
(1)
The council shall meet regularly;
(2)
The council, in conjunction with the housing resources commission, shall provide the strategic plan and specific recommendations to prevent and end homelessness to the governor, senate president, speaker of the house, the senate committee on housing and municipal government, and the house corporations committee by February 1, 2012;
(3)
The council shall provide a report on funding available during calendar year 2011 for services, facilities, programs, or otherwise for people who are homeless. Said report shall be provided to the senate president, speaker of the house, senate fiscal advisor, and house fiscal advisor by January 31, 2012;
(4)
The council shall report annually to the governor and the general assembly, no later than March 2013, and annually thereafter, on the progress made in achieving the goals and objectives set forth in the strategic plan; on the current number of homeless individuals, families, and children; and any other pertinent information.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 278, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 359, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-17 - Support of Homeless › Section 40-17-5. - Advisory council established.

§ 40-17-5. Advisory council established.
(a)
There is hereby created a permanent advisory council to the interagency council on homelessness containing representation of advocates; service providers; members of the veteran community, including housing providers and a current or former homeless veteran; current and/or former members of the homeless community; as well as representatives specifically affiliated with youth homelessness. All new members shall be chosen and approved by majority vote of the members present at an official meeting. At no time shall there be less than three (3) representatives of the homeless community, current or former. The chair shall be elected by a majority of the members.
(b)
The purpose of the council is to inform the interagency council on homelessness on the current status and issues facing the homeless throughout Rhode Island.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 278, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 87; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 25; P.L. 2011, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 359, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 176, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 216, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-18 - Long-Term Home Health Care — Alternative to Placement in Skilled Nursing or Intermediate Care Facility › Section 40-18-3. - Patient assessment and provision of services.

§ 40-18-3. Patient assessment and provision of services.
(a)
The services defined and delineated in § 40-18-2 shall be provided only to those hospitalized patients who are medically eligible for placement in a skilled nursing facility and/or intermediate-care facility. Provision of long-term home healthcare services paid for by government funds shall be based upon, but not limited to, a comprehensive assessment that shall include, but not be limited to, an evaluation of the medical, social, and environmental needs of each applicant for the services or program. This assessment shall also serve as the basis for the development and provision of an appropriate plan of care for the applicant. In cases in which the applicant is a patient in a hospital, the assessment shall be completed by persons designated by the director, including, but not limited to, the applicant’s physician, the discharge coordinator of the hospital, and a representative of the department of human services.
(b)
Continued provision of long-term home healthcare services paid for by government funds shall be based upon a comprehensive assessment of the medical, social, and environmental needs of the recipient of the services. The assessment shall be performed at least every one hundred eighty (180) days by the department of human services.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 451, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-19 - Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program › Section 40-19-2. - Comprehensive parenting and pregnancy program established.

§ 40-19-2. Comprehensive parenting and pregnancy program established.
The state, under the supervision of the department of human services, shall establish the statewide comprehensive adolescent pregnancy and parenting program, which will include the existing department of human service programs, Project Hope, and Pawtucket’s school-based adolescent pregnancy project, providing both school-based and community-based services including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
(1)
To assist pregnant adolescents in accessing early comprehensive and complete prenatal and pediatric care that will be sensitive to the special needs and risks of adolescents and infants;
(2)
Mobilize resources and/or provide support services to access adequate parenting programs, family involvement, nutrition programs, transportation, clothing, childcare programs and job training and employment opportunities;
(3)
In cooperation with the school systems, coordinate the design of an educational plan to include options for completing high school programs;
(4)
In cooperation with the school systems, coordinate the development of plans to reach pregnant students in order to offer services and support to encourage pregnant and parenting students to remain and complete their high school education;
(5)
Provide for crisis intervention and emergency assistance;
(6)
Home management and parenting and nutrition skill building opportunities;
(7)
Encourage program providers to employ staff that is reflective of the racial and ethnic populations of the adolescents in their community.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 269, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-19 - Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program › Section 40-19-3. - Powers and duties of the department of human services.

§ 40-19-3. Powers and duties of the department of human services.
The department of human services shall, within the specific appropriation for this program, establish and evaluate the statewide comprehensive adolescent pregnancy and parenting program to be established pursuant to § 40-19-2 and shall make and establish rules and regulations as are deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of the chapter. The department of human services shall allocate and expend any money in the treasury designated in the department for adolescent pregnancy and parenting programs, solely for the purpose and operation of the adolescent pregnancy programs, including legislative funding for both community-based programs of Warwick’s Project Hope and Pawtucket’s school-based adolescent pregnancy project.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 269, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-20 - Long-Term Care System Planning › Section 40-20-1. - Long-term-care plan and budget.

§ 40-20-1. Long-term-care plan and budget.
The directors of the department of human services, the office of healthy aging, the department of health, and the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals shall develop a five-year (5) Rhode Island long-term-care plan and recommended budget prior to January 1, 1998. In developing the plan, the directors shall seek input and comment from members of the public, consumers, and providers. The plan shall be based on the goals and objectives set forth in the long-term care coordinating council’s “Long-Term Care Plan for Rhode Island: 1995-2000” and shall incorporate at least the following:
(a)
Guiding principles:
(1)
Address and promote physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being.
(2)
Allow consumers to choose less restrictive and more cost-effective and appropriate settings for care.
(3)
Place emphasis on consumer choice and satisfaction.
(4)
Strive to ensure that all services are available as appropriate to needs and resources.
(5)
Base the plan on consumer needs, not provider needs.
(6)
Recognize that cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of life are important to public and private-pay consumers.
(b)
Essential elements:
(1)
A long-term-care coordinator responsible for assisting persons to access long-term-care services shall be available to all communities.
(2)
A uniform screening and assessment shall be conducted for anyone seeking state-funded long-term-care assistance. The assessment shall be available to private pay consumers as well.
(3)
A consumer long-term-care information system shall be developed in collaboration with the long-term care coordinating council.
History of Section.
P.L. 1997, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 359, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-20 - Long-Term Care System Planning › Section 40-20-2. - Long-term-care entry system.

§ 40-20-2. Long-term-care entry system.
The directors of the department of human services, the office of healthy aging, the department of health, and the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, shall work collaboratively to design and implement subject to appropriation by October 1, 2006, a standardized, community-based, comprehensive system for entry into state long-term-care programs and services. The system shall include community-based staff to administer pre-screening long-term-care assessments and care-management services, as defined and required under chapter 66.6 of title 42, and to make recommendations for services, including home- and community-based alternatives to residential care, and to assist with access to services. The long-term-care entry system shall include the essential elements contained in § 40-20-1(b).
History of Section.
P.L. 1997, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 359, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 183, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 271, § 1; P.L. 2020, ch. 79, art. 1, § 35.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-21 - Medical Assistance — Prescription Drugs › Section 40-21-1. - Prescription drug program.

§ 40-21-1. Prescription drug program.
The department of human services is hereby authorized and directed to amend its practices, procedures, regulations, and the Rhode Island state plan for medical assistance (Medicaid) pursuant to Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq., to modify the prescription drug program:
(1)
To establish a preferred drug list (PDL);
(2)
To enter into supplemental rebate, discount, or other agreements with pharmaceutical companies;
(3)
To negotiate either state-specific supplemental rebates or to participate in a multistate pooling, supplemental-rebate program.
Determinations of drugs included on the PDL will be made by the State Department of Human Services, and a listing of the drugs shall be maintained on a public website. In making these determinations, the department shall consider the recommendations of the Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee, whose membership shall include practicing pharmacists and physicians, faculty members of the University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy, and consumers or consumer representatives. Drugs exempt from the PDL shall include: (i) Anti-retrovirals; and (ii) Organ transplant medications. Physicians will be informed about prior authorization procedures for medications not on the PDL, and seventy-two-hour (72) emergency supplies may be dispensed if authorizations cannot be obtained; and
(4)
To mandate the dispensing of generic-only drugs with the exception of limited-brand drug coverage for certain therapeutic classes as approved by the Department of Human Services to individuals eligible for medical assistance (Medicaid) under §§ 40-8.4-4, 42-12.3-4 and 42-12.3-15.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 546, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 17, §§ 2, 14; P.L. 2020, ch. 79, art. 1, § 36.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-21 - Medical Assistance — Prescription Drugs › Section 40-21-2. - Fee-for-service program.

§ 40-21-2. Fee-for-service program.
The Department of Human Services is hereby authorized and directed to amend its regulations and the Rhode Island State Plan for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) pursuant to Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq., to modify the fee-for-service program prescription drug reimbursement formula to establish a ceiling equivalent to the combination of the manufacturer’s wholesale acquisition cost and a dispensing fee of three dollars and forty cents ($3.40) for outpatient prescriptions and two dollars and eighty-five cents ($2.85) for long-term-care prescriptions.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 546, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-21 - Medical Assistance — Prescription Drugs › Section 40-21-3. - Preferred drug list.

§ 40-21-3. Preferred drug list.
(a)
If a patient’s healthcare provider prescribes a prescription drug that is not on the preferred drug list, the prescriber shall consult with the program to confirm that, in his or her reasonable professional judgment, the patient’s clinical condition is consistent with the criteria for approval of the nonpreferred drug. Such criteria shall include:
(1)
The preferred drug has been tried by the patient and has failed to produce the desired health outcomes;
(2)
The patient has tried the preferred drug and has experienced unacceptable side effects;
(3)
The patient has been stabilized on a nonpreferred drug and transition to the preferred drug would be medically contraindicated; or
(4)
Other clinical indications identified by the committee for the patient’s use of the nonpreferred drug, which shall include consideration of the medical needs of special populations, including children, elderly, chronically ill, persons with mental health conditions, and persons affected by HIV/AIDS.
(b)
In the event that the patient does not meet the criteria in subsection (a), the prescriber may provide additional information to the program to justify the use of a prescription drug that is not on the preferred drug list. The program shall provide a reasonable opportunity for a prescriber to reasonably present his or her justification of prior authorization. If, after consultation with the program, the prescriber, in his or her reasonable professional judgment, determines that the use of a prescription drug that is not on the preferred drug list is warranted, the prescriber’s determination shall be final.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 546, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-22 - Food Stamp Employment and Training Program › Section 40-22-1. - Short title.

§ 40-22-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Food Stamp Employment and Training Program.”
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 375, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 387, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-22 - Food Stamp Employment and Training Program › Section 40-22-2. - Legislative findings.

§ 40-22-2. Legislative findings.
(1)
Many food stamp recipients need assistance entering the job market or increasing their skills to obtain a good paying job.
(2)
There are federal funds available through the food stamp employment and training to pay for education, training, job placement, case management, and other work-readiness services for food stamp recipients and to pay the administrative costs of managing the program.
(3)
There are no general revenue funds required to access the federal food stamp employment and training program.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 375, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 387, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40 - Human Services › Chapter 40-22 - Food Stamp Employment and Training Program › Section 40-22-3. - Food stamp employment and training program.

§ 40-22-3. Food stamp employment and training program.
The department of human services is authorized and directed to amend the food stamp employment and training plan submitted to the United States Department of Agriculture to maximize the receipt of federal funds for employment and training for food stamp recipients. The department may, as necessary and appropriate, implement a pilot program with such education, training, and job placement providers as determined by the department.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 375, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 387, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-1 - — 40.1-1-3. [Repealed.]

§ 40.1-1-1 — 40.1-1-3. [Repealed.]
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-3.1. - New title for department.

§ 40.1-1-3.1. New title for department.
(a)
Wherever in the general or public laws, or any rule or regulation, any reference to the “department of mental health, retardation and hospitals” or to “department” shall appear, it shall be deemed to mean and shall mean “the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.”
(b)
Wherever in the general or public laws, or any rule or regulation, there appears any reference to “mental retardation” or “retardation” as it relates to developmental disabilities, said reference shall be deemed to mean and shall mean “developmental disabilities,” and shall upon enactment of this section be referred to as “developmental disabilities.”
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 101, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 105, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 396, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-4. - Organization of department.

§ 40.1-1-4. Organization of department.
All functions, services, and duties of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals shall be organized by the director with the approval of the governor as to:
(1)
Division of behavioral health care which includes the program areas of integrated mental health services and substance abuse treatment and prevention services;
(2)
Division of hospitals and community rehabilitation services to include the Zambarano unit, the Cranston unit, and the adult psychiatric services unit of the Eleanor Slater Hospital;
(3)
Division of developmental disabilities; and
(4)
Management services to include all management, financial, and other services necessary to ensure the proper operation of the department.
History of Section.
Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; P.L. 1977, ch. 142, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 332, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-5. - Reorganizations within department.

§ 40.1-1-5. Reorganizations within department.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any division, bureau, or other unit or agency within the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, however entitled or described, may at any time be reorganized, divided, consolidated, abolished, or otherwise reconstituted by the director of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, with the approval of the governor, as may be desirable for the proper administration and performance of the powers, functions, and duties assigned to the department and any such change shall conform with the requirements of § 40.1-1-4.
History of Section.
Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; P.L. 1977, ch. 142, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-6. - Offices of department.

§ 40.1-1-6. Offices of department.
The department of administration shall furnish the state department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals offices in which to transact its business and keep its records. Those offices shall be open for business each day of the year except Sundays and legal holidays during hours as may be prescribed by the director.
History of Section.
Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; P.L. 1977, ch. 142, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-7. - Appointment of employees.

§ 40.1-1-7. Appointment of employees.
The director of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, subject to the provisions of chapter 4 of title 36, shall be the appointing authority for all employees of the department, and the director may assign this function to subordinate officers and employees as may to him or her seem feasible or desirable.
History of Section.
Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; P.L. 1977, ch. 142, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-8. - Federal funds for planning, advocacy, monitoring, evaluation, review, and comment of all state plans regarding individuals with developmental disabilities.

§ 40.1-1-8. Federal funds for planning, advocacy, monitoring, evaluation, review, and comment of all state plans regarding individuals with developmental disabilities.
The state council on developmental disabilities is hereby designated to be the sole agency of the state to develop and, as approved by the governor, establish a plan for improving services for individuals with developmental disabilities and administer any statewide plan for the provision of care, treatment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, training, or related services, which plan is now or may hereafter be required as a condition to the eligibility for benefits pursuant to the provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6000 et seq. [repealed], as enacted by Title V of Pub. L. No. 95-602 on November 6, 1978, by the Congress of the United States, and subsequent amendments thereto. The state council on developmental disabilities is also authorized to receive, administer, and expend any funds that may be available under this federal act, or from any other sources public or private, for those purposes.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 145, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 206, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 492, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-8.1. - “Developmental disability” defined.

§ 40.1-1-8.1. “Developmental disability” defined.
The term “developmental disability” means a severe, chronic disability of a person that:
(1)
Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;
(2)
Is manifested before the person attains age twenty-two (22);
(3)
Is likely to continue indefinitely;
(4)
Results in substantial functional limitations in three (3) or more of the following areas of major life activity:
(i)
Self-care;
(ii)
Receptive and expressive language;
(iii)
Learning;
(iv)
Mobility;
(v)
Self-direction;
(vi)
Capacity for independent living; and
(vii)
Economic self-sufficiency; and
(5)
Reflects the person’s need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 145, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 206, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 94, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-9. - State council on developmental disabilities.

§ 40.1-1-9. State council on developmental disabilities.
(a)
The governor shall establish a state council administratively attached to the university of Rhode Island (hereafter referred to as the “university”) and make appropriate provisions for the rotation of membership, and appoint such representatives as are required as a condition of eligibility for benefits under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-402, codified at 42 U.S.C. § 15001 et seq., to consult with the directors of the state departments of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, human services, children, youth and families, health, and elementary and secondary education in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
(b)
The council shall review and, where appropriate, make findings and recommendations on programs related to the care provided to persons with developmental disabilities including, but not limited to, other services available to them. The council should continue to strive to see that individuals with developmental disabilities receive the substantial care and assistance that can be provided to them and shall continue to monitor, plan, and evaluate, as may be appropriate, those services and supports affording protections to persons with developmental disabilities.
(c)
The council shall submit to the United States Department of Health and Human Services amendments to its state plan, in compliance with the public notice and other requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 15024 and 45 C.F.R. § 1386.30 and 1386.31, that provide for the council’s incorporation as a nonprofit corporation and for the designation of the university of Rhode Island as the state agency that shall, on behalf of the state, provide support to the council. After approval of the amendments, the council shall incorporate as a nonprofit corporation and enter into a memorandum of understanding with the university delineating the roles and responsibilities of the university. Thereafter, the governor shall designate the university as the state agency responsible for providing support services to the council pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 15025(d) and 45 C.F.R. § 1386.34.
(d)
The university shall have the fiscal and other responsibilities of a designated state agency pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 15025(d) and 45 C.F.R. § 1386.34. As required by 42 U.S.C. § 15024(c)(5)(L), the university and any other agency, office or entity of the state, shall not interfere with the advocacy, capacity building, systemic change activities, budget, personnel, state plan development, or plan implementation of the council.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 145, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 206, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 226, § 18; P.L. 1981, ch. 315, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 414, § 16; P.L. 1989, ch. 492, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-11. - Housing for traumatically brain injured persons.

§ 40.1-1-11. Housing for traumatically brain injured persons.
The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals shall have full authority and jurisdiction over the construction and staffing of group homes for traumatically brain injured persons; provided, however, the department shall consult with the Rhode Island chapter of the National Head Injury Foundation regarding the construction and staffing of group homes.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 183, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-12. - Permanent legislative oversight commission.

§ 40.1-1-12. Permanent legislative oversight commission.
(a)
There is hereby created a permanent legislative commission entitled “permanent legislative oversight commission on substance abuse treatment” the purpose of which shall be to oversee the implementation and administration of all money and programs in substance-abuse treatment in the state and to report to the general assembly with advice and recommendations as to the adequacy, efficacy, and efficiency of all statutes, rules, regulations, guidelines, practices, and programs relating to substance abuse treatment and such other related matters as it deems appropriate.
(b)
The commission shall consist of ten (10) members; five (5) members shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives from among the members of the house of representatives, not more than four (4) of whom shall be from the same political party; three (3) members shall be appointed by the president of the senate from among the members of the senate, not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same political party; and one member (ex officio) shall be the director of MHRH, or his or her designee; and one member shall be the director of the department of health in the executive department, or his or her designee. The chairperson of the commission shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this section.
(c)
The commission may request and shall receive from any instrumentality of the state, including the division of substance abuse of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, the department of health in the executive department, department of children, youth and families, department of human services and other departments as the commission sees fit and from any municipality or any instrumentality thereof, information and assistance as it deems necessary for the proper execution of its powers and duties under this section.
(d)
The commission shall meet at least quarterly and shall report at least annually to the general assembly on its findings and recommendations with respect to:
(1)
All existing substance abuse treatment programs; and
(2)
Any matters relating to substance abuse treatment efforts in the state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 322, § 7; P.L. 1992, ch. 418, § 7; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 88; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 27.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-14. - Transfer determination.

§ 40.1-1-14. Transfer determination.
(a)
The director of administration, with the approval of the governor, shall make the conclusive determination of the number of positions, personnel, property, records, and appropriation balances, allocations, and other funds of the department of health to be transferred to the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals in connection with the functions transferred thereunto by the provisions of this chapter.
(b)
Such further measures and dispositions as the director of administration, with the approval of the governor, shall deem necessary in order to effectuate the transfer of functions provided in this chapter shall be carried out as the director of administration shall direct and by the agencies the director of administration shall designate.
History of Section.
P.L. 1998, ch. 257, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 458, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-15. - Continuity of administrative function.

§ 40.1-1-15. Continuity of administrative function.
In order to ensure continuity of the administrative business of the state, the actual transfer of functions or any part thereof to the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals from the department of health may be postponed after July 1, 1998, until such time as, by executive order of the governor, the transfer herein provided can be put into force and effect.
History of Section.
P.L. 1998, ch. 257, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 458, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-16. - Division of substance abuse services — Establishment.

§ 40.1-1-16. Division of substance abuse services — Establishment.
The director of the department of administration shall promulgate rules and regulations that are necessary to establish a division of substance abuse services within the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.
History of Section.
P.L. 1998, ch. 257, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 458, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-17. - Law revision.

§ 40.1-1-17. Law revision.
All general and public laws affected by this chapter shall be revised, amended, consolidated, or conformed by the law revision office. Wherever in general and public laws reference is made to the functions of the department of health that are transferred to the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, the law revision director shall proceed according to the provisions set out in § 22-11-3.4.
History of Section.
P.L. 1998, ch. 257, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 458, § 4; P.L. 1999, ch. 354, § 23.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals › Section 40.1-1-18. - Liberal construction.

§ 40.1-1-18. Liberal construction.
This chapter shall be liberally construed in aid of its declared purposes, the primary purpose of which is the coordination and integration of functions relating to substance abuse education, prevention, and treatment within one department and the allocation of these functions to the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.
History of Section.
P.L. 1998, ch. 257, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 458, § 4.