The necessary expenses of such care and treatment, including maintenance, personal necessities, artificial limbs, appliances and accessories and their upkeep, and of conveyance to and from the places designated for such services, shall be borne in whole or in part by the parent or guardian if financially able, or as funds are available by the department of health; provided, that the department may charge to the county in which such children with a physical disability reside a portion of the cost, the portion to be determined by the formula as authorized in § 68-12-107(4).
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Chapter 12 - Treatment of Disabled Children
§ 68-12-104. Expenses of Care and Treatment — Payment
§ 68-12-105. Placement for Administering Care and Treatment
§ 68-12-107. Powers of Department — Special Fund — Collection and Disbursement of Moneys
§ 68-12-109. Special Schools and Classes to Be Provided