Prevention Programs For Targeted Developmental Disabilities

Sec. 112.048. PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR TARGETED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. (a) The executive committee shall establish guidelines for: (1) selecting targeted disabilities; (2) assessing prevention services needs; and (3) reviewing plans, budgets, and operations for programs under this section. (b) The executive committee shall plan and implement prevention programs for specifically targeted developmental disabilities. (c) A program under this section: (1) must include a plan designed to reduce the incidence of a specifically targeted disability; (2) must include a budget for implementing a plan; (3) must be funded through: (A) contracts for services from participating agencies; (B) grants and gifts from private persons and consumer and advocacy organizations; and (C) foundation support; and (4) must be approved by the executive committee. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.21(e), eff. September 1, 2015.