39-1003. Secretary not to exercise authority until funds available and standards satisfied; assumption of obligations by local authorities.

39-1003

Chapter 39.--MENTALLY ILL, INCAPACITATED AND DEPENDENT PERSONS; SOCIAL WELFARE
Article 10.--DAY CARE PROGRAMS FOR MENTALLY RETARDED AND HANDICAPPED CHILDREN

      39-1003.   Secretary not to exercise authority until funds available andstandards satisfied; assumption of obligations by local authorities.The secretary shall make no commitment or enter into any agreementpursuant to exercising authority under this act untilthe secretary determines that sufficient funds are available to meetthe state's share of the costs. Thesecretary shall not enter into any such agreement until the secretarydetermines that standards approved by the secretary have beensatisfied. The secretary shallalso receive assurance that the local organizations applying foraid have sufficient funds available to meet any obligations assumedunder the agreement.

      History:   L. 1965, ch. 291, § 3; L. 1984, ch. 293, § 3; July 1.