Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
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Findings. The General Assembly finds that it is far preferable for older persons and adults and children with disabilities to live in their own homes or in the homes of family members in their own communities rather than in more restrictive institutionalized settings removed from their friends and loved ones. The General Assembly further finds that older persons and adults and children with disabilities often are unnecessarily placed or forced to remain in institutionalized settings due to the lack of resources needed to make modifications to their dwellings or to obtain assistive technology devices to enable them to remain in or return to their homes and communities. The General Assembly further finds that it is in the best interests of the State of Illinois to support community-based living for older persons and adults and children with disabilities by implementing a program to enable them to make modifications to their dwellings or to obtain assistive technology devices to avoid unnecessary placement outside of their own homes and communities. (Source: P.A. 92-122, eff. 7-20-01.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?
Section 5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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 Illinois § 5?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5" (Illinois). 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 Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 5 apply to my situation?
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