This bill amends various sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the life skills and transition center, which serves individuals with developmental disabilities. It introduces definitions for "eligible" and "noneligible" individuals, clarifying that noneligible individuals can receive services under certain conditions. The center is authorized to provide both residential and nonresidential services to noneligible individuals in crisis and to offer consultation services to public and private providers. The bill emphasizes prioritizing North Dakota residents and minors with developmental disabilities for these services. It also outlines the qualifications for service access, allowing both eligible and noneligible individuals to be admitted based on specific criteria, including the center's capacity and individual needs.

Additionally, the bill addresses care and treatment expenses for individuals served by the center, specifically including provisions for noneligible individuals. It mandates that expenses align with the individual's ability to pay and allows the department to recover costs from individuals or their estates, particularly if they receive social security benefits or veteran compensation. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct studies and submit biannual reports on services provided to ineligible children, barriers to community-based services, and alternatives to placement at the center. The provisions of this act are set to expire on June 30, 2027.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 25-04-00.1, 25-04-02, 25-04-04, 25-04-04.1, 25-04-05, 25-04-05.1, 25-04-08, 25-04-08.1, 25-04-14, 25-04-17
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee: 25-04-00.1, 25-04-02, 25-04-04, 25-04-04.1, 25-04-05, 25-04-05.1, 25-04-08, 25-04-08.1, 25-04-14, 25-04-17
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 25-04-00.1, 25-04-02, 25-04-04, 25-04-04.1, 25-04-05, 25-04-05.1, 25-04-08, 25-04-08.1, 25-04-14, 25-04-17
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Ruby: 25-04-00.1, 25-04-02, 25-04-04, 25-04-04.1, 25-04-05, 25-04-05.1, 25-04-08, 25-04-08.1, 25-04-14, 25-04-17
Enrollment: 25-04-00.1, 25-04-02, 25-04-04, 25-04-04.1, 25-04-05, 25-04-05.1, 25-04-08, 25-04-08.1, 25-04-14, 25-04-17
INTRODUCED: 25-04-00.1, 25-04-02, 25-04-04, 25-04-04.1, 25-04-05, 25-04-05.1, 25-04-08, 25-04-08.1, 25-04-14, 25-04-17