HR 1871 · 100th Congress · Social Welfare

Developmental Disabilities Assistance Extension Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-03-31· Sponsored by Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: House Incorporated this Measure in S.1417 as an Amendment.(1987-08-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Developmental Disabilities Assistance Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990 for: (1) State allotments for services to persons with developmental disabilities; (2) State allotments for a system to protect and advocate the rights of persons with developmental disabilities; (3) grants to university affiliated facilities for conducting studies regarding establishment of facilities, providing service-related training to parents, or conducting applied research on service delivery and professional training; and (4) grants for demonstration projects. Adds family support services to the definition of priority services. Revises the definition of supported employment of persons with developmental disabilities. Revises the requirements for membership in State Planning Councils.…

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