Montana § 53-20-209 - Eligibility For Services
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-20-209 — Eligibility For Services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-20-209. Eligibility For Services
Eligibility for services. (1) A person suspected of having a developmental disability is eligible for an evaluation to determine whether the person is a person with developmental disabilities. (2) If the department determines through a screening process that a person with developmental disabilities is in need of available services and those services can be provided to the person, the department may provide services available under Title 53, chapter 20, part 3, and this part.
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-20-209 cover?
Section 53-20-209 ("Eligibility For Services") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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