Nevada § 427A.1217 - Duties; powers
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 427A.1217 — Duties; powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 427A.1217. Duties; powers
1. The Commission shall: (a) Determine and evaluate the needs of persons with disabilities in this State; (b) Seek ways to avoid unnecessary duplication of services for persons with disabilities
by public and private organizations in this State by coordinating recommendations
with the Statewide Independent Living Council established pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 796d ; (c) Establish priorities for the work of the Division according to the most pressing
needs of persons with disabilities as determined by the Commission and in conjunction
with the state plan for independent living developed pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 796c ; and (d) Promote programs that provide community-based services necessary to enable a person
with a disability, to the fullest extent possible, to remain in his or her home and
be an integral part of his or her family and community. 2. The Commission may: (a) Review and make recommendations regarding plans for services for persons with
disabilities; (b) Gather and disseminate information relating to persons with disabilities; (c) Conduct hearings, conferences and special studies on the problems of persons with
disabilities and on programs that serve persons with disabilities; (d) Evaluate existing programs for persons with disabilities, recommend changes in
those programs and propose new programs that would more effectively and economically
serve the needs of persons with disabilities; (e) Evaluate any proposed legislation that would affect persons with disabilities; (f) Carry out the provisions of the strategic plan for persons with disabilities updated
pursuant to paragraph (h) of subsection 2 of NRS 427A.040 ; (g) Recommend to the Legislature any appropriate legislation concerning persons with
disabilities; and (h) Coordinate and assist the efforts of public and private organizations that serve
the needs of persons with disabilities, especially in the areas of education, employment,
health, housing, welfare and recreation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 427A.1217
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 427A.1217 cover?
Section 427A.1217 ("Duties; powers") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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