Md. Code, Health - General § 7-505
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§7–505.
Official statutory text
(a) At least once a year, each individual with an intellectual disability who is admitted to a State residential center shall be reevaluated to determine:
(1) Whether the individual continues to meet the requirements of this subtitle for admission to a State residential center;
(2) Whether the services which the individual requires can be provided in a less restrictive setting;
(3) Whether the individual’s plan of habilitation as required by § 7–1006 of this title is adequate and suitable; and
(4) Whether the State residential center has complied with and executed the individual’s plan of habilitation in accordance with the rules, regulations, and standards that the Secretary adopts.
(b) If the Secretary finds that any individual no longer meets the admission requirements of this subtitle, the Secretary shall begin appropriate proceedings for release or transfer of that individual.
(1) Whether the individual continues to meet the requirements of this subtitle for admission to a State residential center;
(2) Whether the services which the individual requires can be provided in a less restrictive setting;
(3) Whether the individual’s plan of habilitation as required by § 7–1006 of this title is adequate and suitable; and
(4) Whether the State residential center has complied with and executed the individual’s plan of habilitation in accordance with the rules, regulations, and standards that the Secretary adopts.
(b) If the Secretary finds that any individual no longer meets the admission requirements of this subtitle, the Secretary shall begin appropriate proceedings for release or transfer of that individual.
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