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The 2003 Florida Statutes

Title XXIX
PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 393
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
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Chapter 393, Florida Statutes 2003

CHAPTER 393

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

393.002  Transfer of Florida Developmental Disabilities Council as formerly created in this chapter to private nonprofit corporation.

393.061  Short title.

393.062  Legislative findings and declaration of intent.

393.063  Definitions.

393.064  Prevention.

393.0641  Program for the prevention and treatment of severe self-injurious behavior.

393.065  Application and eligibility determination.

393.0651  Family or individual support plan.

393.0655  Screening of direct service providers.

393.0657  Persons not required to be refingerprinted or rescreened.

393.066  Community services and treatment for persons who are developmentally disabled.

393.0661  Home and community-based services delivery system; comprehensive redesign.

393.067  Licensure of residential facilities and comprehensive transitional education programs.

393.0673  Denial, suspension, revocation of license; moratorium on admissions; administrative fines; procedures.

393.0674  Penalties.

393.0675  Injunctive proceedings authorized.

393.0678  Receivership proceedings.

393.068  Family care program.

393.0695  Provision of in-home subsidies.

393.071  Client fees.

393.075  General liability coverage.

393.11  Involuntary admission to residential services.

393.115  Discharge.

393.12  Capacity; appointment of guardian advocate.

393.122  Applications for continued residential services.

393.125  Hearing rights.

393.13  Personal treatment of persons who are developmentally disabled.

393.14  Multiyear plan.

393.15  Legislative intent; Community Resources Development Trust Fund.

393.165  Legislative findings.

393.166  Home for special services; licensure; standards.

393.17  Behavioral programs; certification of behavior analysts; fees.

393.22  Transfer of appropriations; barriers to services; financial commitment to programs.

393.501  Rulemaking.

393.502  Family care councils.

393.503  Respite and family care subsidy expenditures; funding.

393.505  Comprehensive day treatment services; demonstration projects.

393.506  Administration of medication.