HR 4920 · 106th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-07-24· Sponsored by Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 739.(2000-07-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 - Title I: Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Subtitle A: General Provisions - Incorporates existing recordkeeping requirements of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (the Act). (Sec. 104) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement an accountability process to monitor entities that received funds under this Act to carry out activities under subtitles B, C, and D and determine the extent to which they have been responsive to this title's purposes and have taken actions consistent with stated policy. Requires the Secretary to develop a process for identifying and reporting on progress achieved through advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities undertaken by such entities that resulted in individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participating in the design of and having access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other assistance that promotes self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration in all facets of community life. Provides for development of indicators of prog…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans