§ 20-48-413 - Emotionally disturbed mentally retarded individuals.
20-48-413. Emotionally disturbed mentally retarded individuals.
(a) The Board of Developmental Disabilities Services is authorized to establish and operate an appropriate facility at such location in the state as it shall determine for the care and treatment of emotionally disturbed mentally retarded individuals, and persons with disorganized behavior, including hyperkinetic, hyperactive, or aggressive behaviors who, because of their problem, function as retarded individuals.
(b) The board is authorized to make such rules and regulations regarding eligibility for admission to the facility, care and treatment of the individuals, discharge from and return to the facility, charges for the maintenance, care, and training of individuals admitted to the facility, and such other matters as the board shall deem necessary to carry out the most effective program for the care and treatment of emotionally disturbed mentally retarded individuals of this state.