39-1205. Purpose of grants-in-aid.
39-1205
39-1205. Purpose of grants-in-aid.The purpose of grants-in-aid shall be: (a) To encourage the developmentof local community initiative in broadening the scope of noninstitutionalcare and training programs for persons handicapped by mental retardation orother handicaps; (b) to maintain minimum standards in the operation of suchprograms; (c) to review the experiences of the individual communityprograms as they develop or maintain their programs; (d) to foster theprogress of rehabilitation programs and half-way house programs to higherlevels of quality and service. Grants-in-aid under the provisions of thisact shall only supplement funds, shall not exceed one-half (1/2) of thecost of operating expense of rehabilitation facilities or half-way housesfor mentally retarded or other handicapped adults and shall not be used forthe purchase or construction of buildings.
History: L. 1969, ch. 227, § 5; July 1.