Florida § 391.016 - Purposes and functions.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 391.016 — Purposes and functions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 391.016. Purposes and functions.
The Children’s Medical Services program is established for the following purposes and authorized to perform the following functions: (1) Provide to children and youth with special health care needs a family-centered, comprehensive, and coordinated statewide managed system of care that links community-based health care with multidisciplinary, regional, and tertiary pediatric specialty care. (2) Provide essential preventive, evaluative, and early intervention services for children at risk for or having special health care needs, in order to prevent or reduce long-term disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 391.016
What does Florida Statutes § 391.016 cover?
Section 391.016 ("Purposes and functions.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 391.016?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 391.016" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 391.016 apply to my situation?
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