The Developmental Disabilities Act authorizes the department to plan, provide and coordinate support and services to persons with developmental disabilities.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 50, § 2; 2021, ch. 61, § 2.
The 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, removed a provision stating the purpose of the legislature in enacting the Developmental Disabilities Act; and deleted former Subsection A and former subsection designation "B".
Purpose of act. — The Developmental Disabilities Act expresses a clear state policy in favor of integrating disabled students into communities. Although this act is directed at assisting individuals with developmental disabilities, such as autism or mental retardation, this important state policy applies with equal force to individuals with any form of disability or handicap. Hill v. Community of Damien of Molokai, 1996-NMSC-008, 121 N.M. 353, 911 P.2d 861.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 16A - Developmental Disabilities
Section 28-16A-1 - Short title.
Section 28-16A-2 - Legislative authorization.
Section 28-16A-3 - Definitions.
Section 28-16A-4 - Developmental disabilities council; creation; membership; terms.
Section 28-16A-5 - Powers and duties.
Section 28-16A-6 - Eligibility.
Section 28-16A-7 - Comprehensive review and analysis.
Section 28-16A-8 - Reporting on community services for persons with developmental disabilities.
Section 28-16A-9 - Information and referral system; coordination and continuation.
Section 28-16A-10 - Developmental disabilities council; staff.
Section 28-16A-11 - Developmental disabilities council; reports.
Section 28-16A-12 - Developmental disabilities council; compensation.
Section 28-16A-14 - Quality assurance system.
Section 28-16A-16 - Determination of rates for payment for support and services.
Section 28-16A-17 - Independent status of service providers.
Section 28-16A-18 - Developmental disabilities early childhood evaluation system.
Section 28-16A-19 - Information and referral task force creation.