W. Va. Code § 49-2-502
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§49-2-502. Powers of the secretary.
Official statutory text
In the care and treatment of children with special health care needs the Secretary of the Department of Human Services shall, so far as funds are available for the following purposes:
(1) Locate children with special health care needs requiring medical, surgical or other corrective treatment and provide competent diagnosis to determine the treatment required.
(2) Supply to children with special health care needs treatment, including hospitalization and aftercare leading to correction and rehabilitation.
(3) Guide and supervise children with special health care needs to assure adequate care and treatment.
(1) Locate children with special health care needs requiring medical, surgical or other corrective treatment and provide competent diagnosis to determine the treatment required.
(2) Supply to children with special health care needs treatment, including hospitalization and aftercare leading to correction and rehabilitation.
(3) Guide and supervise children with special health care needs to assure adequate care and treatment.
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