Summary


During the last year, starting in August of 2013, our division has participated in a collaborative workgroup with various self-advocates, outspoken family members of persons with disabilities, and service providers to gather feedback and make changes to Rule R539-4. The input has been substantial. This is a vital rule that will be reworked significantly because of that feedback. However, the main components and purposes remain the same - to provide protection for those persons with disabilities who are receiving behavior supports. The revisions of this rule will be submitted following the conclusion of our workgroup.