42-10-103. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Child with special needs" means a child who is a dependent of a public or voluntary licensed child placement agency and meets at least one of the following criteria as a child who is:
(a) diagnosed as having a physical, mental, or emotional disability;
(b) recognized to be at high risk of developing a physical, mental, or emotional disability;
(c) a member of a minority group;
(d) 6 years of age or older; or
(e) a member of a sibling group to be placed together for adoption.
(2) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.
History: En. 71-1808 by Sec. 3, Ch. 434, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1808; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. 53-4-303, MCA 1989; redes. 52-2-503 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 344, Ch. 546, L. 1995; Sec. 52-2-503, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-103 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 21, L. 1999.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions
42-10-104. Power and duties of department
42-10-105. Records to be confidential
42-10-106. Certification as child with special needs
42-10-107. Eligibility for subsidy
42-10-109. Amount, duration, and scope of subsidy
42-10-111. through 42-10-120 reserved
42-10-123. Federal participation
42-10-125. Compacts -- required contents
42-10-126. Compacts -- optional contents