West Virginia § 29-15-5 - 29-15-5. Purposes.
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§ 29-15-5. 29-15-5. Purposes.
The Department of Human Services shall take action to carry out the following purposes:
(a) Plan for and take other steps leading to comprehensive state and community action to combat intellectual disability.
(b) Determine what action is needed to combat intellectual disability in the state and the resources available for this purpose.
(c) Develop public awareness of the intellectual disability problem and of the need for combating it.
(d) Coordinate state and local activities relating to the various aspects of intellectual disability and its prevention, treatment, or amelioration.
(e) Consult with and advise the Governor and Legislature on all aspects of intellectual disability.
(f) Consult with and advise state agencies, boards or departments with intellectual disability responsibilities relative to the effective discharge of such responsibilities.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 29-15-5 ("29-15-5. Purposes.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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