§15092 Definitions and Special Rule

Summary

Defines key words used in the part and says when an adult living with family still counts as a “child with a disability.” Child with a disability — either someone who has a serious physical or mental impairment under State rules, or an infant or child from birth through age 8 with a substantial developmental delay or a condition that is likely to cause a disability if not treated. Family — whoever the State says is a family, but not paid workers who give services in places outside the home (for example, hospitals, nursing homes, group homes, or similar facilities). Family support for families of children with disabilities — services and help under State policy meant to keep children at home, strengthen families as caregivers, avoid or reverse out-of-home placements, and reunite families when possible. Secretary — the Secretary of Health and Human Services. State — the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Systems change activities — efforts that change laws, rules, policies, or organization to make services family-centered, expand access and funding for family support, and meet the subchapter’s goals. Also, a “child with a disability” can include someone who is not younger than age 18 if they have the impairment and live with and get help from a family member.