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Budget Amendments - HB30 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Tata
Co-Patron(s): Howell, A., Jones, S.C., Mathiesen, Pogge
Admittance of Individuals With Dual Diagnoses (language only)

Item 325 #4h

Item 325 #4h

Health And Human Resources
Mental Retardation Training Centers

Language
Page 308, after line 43, insert:
"D.  The Commissioner of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services shall cease the admittance of individuals who are dually diagnosed and severely behaviorally challenged from community facilities into Southeastern Virginia Training Center."


Explanation
(This language amendment requires the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services to cease admitting individuals to Southeastern Virginia Training Center who are dually diagnosed with mental illness and mental retardation, and who have severe behavioral challenges.)