Connecticut Statutes

§ 17a-210b — Finding of intellectual disability not precluded by absence of diagnosis in school or medical records.

Connecticut § 17a-210b

JurisdictionConnecticut

Title 17aSocial and Human Services and Resources

Ch. 319bDepartment of Developmental Services

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-210b (2026).

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The absence of a diagnosis of, or reference to, mental retardation, intellectual disability or developmental disability within an individual's school records or medical records shall not preclude the Department of Developmental Services from making a finding of intellectual disability, as defined in section 1-1g.

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Legislative History

(P.A. 06-92, S. 2; P.A. 07-73, S. 2(a); P.A. 11-16, S. 3.) History: Pursuant to P.A. 07-73 “Department of Mental Retardation” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Department of Developmental Services”, effective October 1, 2007; P.A. 11-16 substituted “finding of intellectual disability” for “finding of mental retardation”, effective May 24, 2011.

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§ 17a-1

(Formerly Sec. 17-410). Definitions.

§ 17a-10

(Formerly Sec. 17-418). Custody of committed children. Support and health services. Extension or termination of commitment.

§ 17a-100

(Formerly Sec. 17-38). Ill treatment of children.

§ 17a-100a

Reporting of neglected or cruelly treated animals. Training program.

§ 17a-100b

Training program for animal control officers to identify and report child abuse and neglect.

§ 17a-100c

Annual report re actual or suspected instances of animal neglect or cruelty.

§ 17a-101

(Formerly Sec. 17-38a). Protection of children from abuse. Mandated reporters. Educational and training programs. Model mandated reporting policy.

§ 17a-101a

Report of abuse, neglect or injury of child or imminent risk of serious harm to child. Factors for mandated reporter's suspicion or belief; preliminary inquiries.

§ 17a-101b

Report by mandated reporter. Notification of law enforcement agency when allegation of sexual abuse or serious physical abuse. Notification of person in charge of institution, facility or school when staff member suspected of abuse or neglect.

§ 17a-101c

Written or electronic report by mandated reporter.

§ 17a-101d

Contents of reports.

§ 17a-101e

Employer prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against employee who makes good faith report or testifies re child abuse or neglect. Immunity from civil or criminal liability. False report of child abuse. Referral to office of the Chief State's Attorney. Penalty.

§ 17a-101f

Examination by physician. Diagnostic tests and procedures to detect child abuse. Expenses.

§ 17a-101g

Classification and evaluation of reports. Determination of abuse or neglect of child. Investigation. Notice, entry of recommended finding. Referral to local law enforcement authority. Home visit. Removal of child in imminent risk of harm. Family assessment response program. Development of service plans and plans of care. Monitoring. Disclosure of information to community providers. Annual report.

§ 17a-101h

Coordination of investigatory activities. Interview with child. Reporter to provide information. Consent of parent, guardian or responsible person.

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