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PROPOSALS
AGENCY: 14-472 - Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 5 (New), Regulations Governing Behavior Plan Development and Implementation for Children with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism) in Maine
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2017-P034
BRIEF SUMMARY: The purpose of this rule is to ensure that services provided to Children with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder who are experiencing challenging behavior are based upon positive support strategies, effective behavioral assessment, and least restrictive measures. Interventions are planned, consistent, and assure the child's individual rights and well-being are recognized and protected during the course of treatment. The rule describes the role of the child's planning team in development of the behavior plan. It also specifies the review and approval that is required for plans that propose different levels of restriction of rights.
PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, May 1, 2017 from 1:00- 3:00 p.m. at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Avenue, Augusta, ME
COMMENT DEADLINE: May 11, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION: Debra White, Hearings and Appeal Unit, DHHS-OCFS, 2 Anthony Avenue, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 624- 7968. E-mail: Debra.White@Maine.gov .
IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any):
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