History. Code 1981, § 49-5-225 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1798, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1983, § 35; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1453, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 5; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1324, § 1-24; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 3-27/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-1/HB 214; Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 3/HB 1146.
The 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, substituted “Department of Public Health” for “Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health” in paragraph (a)(4).
The 2012 amendment, effective July 1, 2012, substituted “Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency” for “Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Labor” in paragraph (a)(6).
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2009, “and” was added to the end of paragraph (a)(5).
Law reviews.
For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 147 (2011).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 5 - Programs and Protection for Children and Youth
Article 10 - Children and Adolescents With Severe Emotional Problems
§ 49-5-222. Guiding Principles for Coordinated System of Care
§ 49-5-223. Contents of Plan; Information to Be Collected; Updating of Plan; Implementation Date
§ 49-5-225. Local Interagency Committees; Membership; Function of Committees
§ 49-5-226. Placement of Children and Adolescents Out of State for Treatment