Massachusetts Administrative Code

109 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 109 CMR 10.00: SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH BY OUTSIDE AGENCIES OR PERSONS Section 10.01: Purpose and Scope 10.02: Applicability 10.03: Definitions 10.04: Application to Conduct Research 10.05: Conduct of Research 10.06: Compensation of Subjects 1…

109 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 109 CMR 2.00: GENERAL CONDITIONS Section 2.01: Introduction 2.02: Definitions 2.03: Applicability 2.04: Administrative Relief 2.05: Sanctions 2.06: Severability 2.01: Introduction The Department of Youth Services (Department) was created by S…

109 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 109 CMR 3.00: ACCESS TO ALL RECORDS OF YOUTH DETAINED BY OR COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES Section 3.01: Purpose and Scope 3.02: Applicability 3.03: Definitions 3.04: Records of Youth Served by the Department of Youth Services …

109 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 109 CMR 4.00: CLASSIFICATION OF YOUTH COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES Section 4.01: Purpose and Scope 4.02: Applicability 4.03: Definitions 4.04: Classification Process 4.05: Classification Grid 4.06: Classification Factors 4.07…

109 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 109 CMR 5.00: INVOLUNTARY ROOM CONFINEMENT OF YOUTH DETAINED BY OR COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES Section 5.01: Purpose and Scope 5.02: Applicability 5.03: Authorization, Documentation and Reporting of Involuntary Room Confinem…

109 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 109 CMR 6.00: RESTRAINTS AND USE OF FORCE WITH YOUTH DETAINED BY OR COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES Section 6.01: Purpose and Scope 6.02: Applicability 6.03: Documentation and Reporting 6.01: Purpose and Scope 109 CMR 6.00 descr…

109 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 109 CMR 7.00: THE GRANTING OF PASSES FOR YOUTH COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES Section 7.01: Purpose and Scope 7.02: Applicability 7.03: Emergency Pass Procedures 7.04: Behavior Expected of Youth on Pass 7.01: Purpose and Scope …

109 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 109 CMR 8.00: THE GRANTING AND REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL LIBERTY FOR YOUTH COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES Section 8.01: Purpose and Scope 8.02: Applicability 8.03: Definitions 8.04: Procedure 8.05: Conditional Liberty Agreement…

109 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 109 CMR 9.00: DISCHARGE OF YOUTH COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES Section 9.01: Purpose and Scope 9.02: Applicability 9.03: Definitions 9.04: Procedures for Discharge 9.05: Criteria for Discharge 9.06: Notice Upon Discharge 9.01:…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 1.00: PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Section 1.01: Statement of Philosophy 1.02: Principles of Service 1.03: Goals for Children in Substitute Care 1.04: Courteous and Prompt Service 1.05: F…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 10.00: FAIR HEARING AND GRIEVANCES Section 10.01: Policy 10.02: Definitions 10.03: Hearing Officers 10:03A: Reports 10.04: Providers 10.05: Standards for Review 10.06: Allowable Grounds for Appeal 10.07: Disallowed Grounds for …

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 11.00: MEDICAL AUTHORIZATIONS Section 11.01: Introduction 11.02: Medical Authorization Definitions 11.03: Emergency Medical Care 11.04: Routine Medical Care 11.05: Family Planning Services 11.06: Pregnancy 11.07: Abortion 11.08…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 12.00: RECORDS Section 12.01: Purpose 12.02: Confidentiality of Department Records 12.03: Central Registry - Contents 12.04: Central Registry - Expungement 12.05: Department Records - Expungement 12.06: Release of Information -…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 13.00: CASE INVESTIGATION UNIT Section 13.01: Introduction 13.02: Procedures 13.03: Participation of Department Employees 13.04: Public Access to C.I.U. Report 13.01: Introduction (1) The Department shall have a Case Investigat…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 14.00: VOLUNTEERS Section 14.01: Use of Volunteers 14.02: Selection of Volunteers 14.03: Volunteer Requirements 14.01: Use of Volunteers The Department's enabling legislation authorizes collaboration with volunteer agencies or …

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 15.00: AREA BOARDS AND STATEWIDE ADVISORY COUNCIL Section 15:01: Introduction 15.02: Area Board Membership 15.03: Appointment to Area Board; Term of Office 15.04: Rules 15.05: Officers 15.06: Committees 15.07: Meetings and Proc…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 16.00: REQUESTS FOR RESEARCH Section 16.01: Introduction 16.02: Criteria for Approval of Research Requests 16.03: Department Review Committee 16.04: Procedures for Processing Research Proposals 16.05: Notification of Approval/D…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 18.000: CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD CHECKS Section 18.01: Purpose 18.02: Policy 18.03: Scope 18.04: Definitions 18.05: Applicant Disclosure of Criminal Record Information 18.06: Community Service and Work Release Workers 18.07: Hi…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 2.00: GLOSSARY Whenever used throughout 110 CMR, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context plainly requires otherwise. Abuse means the non-accidental commission of any act by a caregiver upon a c…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 23.00: SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS Section 23.01: Introduction to Services for Young Adults 23.02: Duration of Services 23.03: Eligibility 23.04: Verification/Documentation 23.05: Substitute Care Services 23.06: Young Adult Suppo…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 3.00: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES Section 3.01: Introduction 3.02: How to Request Information and Referral Services 3.03: Eligibility for Information and Referral Services 3.04: Case Record 3.05: How Services are Provided…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 4.00: INTAKE Section Intake for Voluntary Requests for Services 4.01: Voluntary Requests for Department Services 4.02: Preliminary Review of Application 4.03: Response Time after Preliminary Review of Applications for Departmen…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 5.00: ASSESSMENT Section 5.01: Introduction 5.02: When Required 5.03: When Completed 5.04: How Conducted 5.05: Administrative Review 5.01: Introduction (1) Assessment is the process of gathering and evaluating information regar…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 6.00: CASE REVIEWS Section 6.01: Foster Care Review and Permanency Hearing - Generally 6.02: Foster Care Review (FCR) 6.03: Permanency Hearings 6.01: Foster Care Review and Permanency Hearing - Generally (1) Foster Care Review.…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 7.000: SERVICES Purchase of Services 7.001: Introduction to Purchase of Services 7.002: Providers - Procedures for the Purchase of Services 7.003: Providers - Delivery of Services 7.004: Providers - Contract Termination 7.005: …

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 8.00: SERVICE DENIAL, REDUCTION, OR TERMINATION Section 8.01: Notice of Action 8.02: Service Continuation for 18 through 22 Years of Age 8.01: Notice of Action (1) The Department or provider shall give written notice to a clien…

110 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 110 CMR 9.00: CASE CLOSURE Section 9.01: Introduction 9.02: Required Closings 9.03: Procedures 9.04: Closing a Supported Case 9.05: Court Approval Requirement for Closing Certain Cases 9.01: Introduction Case closing is the set of acti…

111 CMR: MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 111 CMR 1.00: CASE CONFERENCE, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, VOLUNTARY MEDIATION, AND FAIR HEARING Section 1.01: Statement of Purpose 1.02: Definitions 1.03: Time Limits 1.04: Notice of Right to Review of Agency Action 1.05: Form to Initia…

111 CMR: MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 111 CMR 10.00: STATE SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM Section 10.01: Authority for State Supplement Program 10.02: Overview of State Supplement Program 10.01: Authority for State Supplement Program The Supp…

111 CMR: MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 111 CMR 11.00: RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO CITY OR TOWN ASSESSOR’S OFFICE Section 11.01: Purpose 11.02: Definitions 11.03: Procedure 11.04: Additional Provisions 11.01: Purpose The purpose of 111 CMR 11.00 is to establish a clear and …

111 CMR: MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 111 CMR 3.00: VENDING FACILITIES PROGRAM Section 3.01: Scope and Purpose 3.02: Authority 3.03: Definitions 3.04: Licensure 3.05: Training 3.06: Selection of Vendor 3.07: Stock and Equipment 3.08: Operation 3.09: Types of Facilities …

111 CMR: MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 111 CMR 6.00: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES: COLLEGE TRAINING SERVICES Section 6.01: Statement of Purpose 6.02: Definitions 6.03: Scope of College Training Services 6.04: Consumer Responsibility 6.05: Determination of Financial…

111 CMR: MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 111 CMR 8.00: PUBLIC SAFETY Section 8.01: Purpose 8.02: Definitions 8.03: Procedure 8.04: Protection of Confidentiality 8.01: Purpose The purpose of 111 CMR 8.00 is to delineate a clear and orderly system operated by the Massachuset…

112 CMR: COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 112 CMR 1.00: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND FAIR HEARING Section 1.01: Statement of Scope and Purpose 1.02: Definitions 1.03: Time Limits 1.04: Issues Which May Be Appealed 1.05: Opportunity for Appeal and Time Requirements 1.06: N…

112 CMR: COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 112 CMR 3.00: INTERPRETER SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING: PROCEDURES AND STRUCTURES FOR THE PROVISION OF INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING BY STATE AGENCIES Section 3.01: Statement of Purpose 3.02: Applic…

112 CMR: COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 112 CMR 6.00: CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD CHECKS Section 6.01: Purpose 6.02: Policy 6.03: Scope 6.04: Authority 6.05: Definitions 6.06: Candidate Disclosure of Criminal Record Information 6.07: Community Service and Work Release W…

113 CMR: HEALTH FACILITIES APPEALS BOARD 113 CMR 1.00: RULES OF PROCEDURE 1.01: Appellate Review by the Board 1.02: Commencement of Appeals 1.03: Conduct of Appeals 1.01: Appellate Review by the Board (1) Rule 1 -- Right of Appeal . (a) Any applicant for a certification of need, …

113 CMR: HEALTH FACILITIES APPEALS BOARD 113 CMR 2.00: GENERAL INFORMATION Section 2.01: Description of Board and its Operation 2.02: Definitions 2.01: Description of Board and its Operation (1) Scope and Purpose of 113 CMR . 113 CMR includes regulations adopted by the HealthFaci…

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 1.00: SCOPE AND AUTHORITY Section 1.01: Scope of Regulations 1.02: Authority 1.03: Interagency Agreements with Department of Mental Health 1.04: Severability 1.01: Scope of Regulations (1) Scope of Title . 115 CMR sets forth t…

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 10.00: RESEARCH Section 10.01: Authority 10.02: Definitions 10.03: Scope 10.04: Research Review Committee of the Department 10.05: Research Proposals 10.06: Research Review 10.07: Consent Procedures 10.08: Research Approval 10…

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 12.00: NATIONAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS Section 12.01: Purpose 12.02: Policy 12.03: Scope 12.04: Definitions 12.05: Fingerprint-based Check of the State and National Criminal History 12.06: Hiring Authority Responsibilities…

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 13.00: INCIDENT REPORTING Section 13.01: Scope and Purpose 13.02: Reportable Incidents 13.03: Reporting Responsibilities 13.04: Notice and Reporting 13.05: Content of Incident Report 13.06: Additional Reporting Responsibilitie…

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 14.00: SELF-DETERMINATION AND SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES Section 14. 01: Scope and Authority 14. 02: Purpose 14. 03: Definitions 14. 04: Enrollment in SDS 14. 05: Participation in SDS 14. 06: Development of Individual Budgets 14. …

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 2.00: DEFINITIONS Section 2.01: Definitions 2.01: Definitions As used in 115 CMR, the following terms shall have the following meanings: Adaptive Behavior. The quality of everyday performance in coping with environmental deman…

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 3.00: ADMINISTRATION Section 3.01: Establishment of Regions and Area Offices 3.02: Advisory Boards 3.03: Designation of Facilities/State Schools 3.04: Admission to and Discharge from Facilities 3.05: Charges for Care - Departm…

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 4.00: RECORDS Section 4.01: Enabling Authority 4.02: Scope 4.03: Individual Records 4.04: Additional Requirements Applicable to Some Record Holders 4.05: Confidentiality of Records 4.06: Access to Records and Record Privacy 4.…

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 5.00: STANDARDS TO PROMOTE DIGNITY Section 5.01: Scope and Enabling Authority 5.02: Definitions 5.03: General Principles 5.04: Other Rights of Individuals 5.05: Mistreatment 5.06: Special Sanctions for Violation of Rights of I…

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 6.00: ELIGIBILITY, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLANNING AND APPEALS Section ELIGIBILITY FOR SUPPORTS PROVIDED, PURCHASED OR ARRANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 6.01: Scope and Purpose 6.02: Application Procedures 6.03:…

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 7.00: STANDARDS FOR ALL SERVICES AND SUPPORTS Section 7.01: Scope 7.02: Definitions 7.03: Organization Requirements 7.04: Standards for Services and Supports 7.05: Staffing Standards 7.06: Standards for Safety 7.07: Environmen…

115 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 115 CMR 8.00: LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION OF PROVIDERS Section 8.01: Scope 8.02: Application for Licensure, Certification or Renewal 8.03: Licensure and Certification Survey 8.04: Licensure 8.05: Certification 8.06: Targeted Review an…