§ 28:206 — Continuum of care for the emotionally and behaviorally disturbed; statement of

§206. Continuum of care for the emotionally and behaviorally disturbed; statement of
policy; determination of need and site
A. It is hereby declared to be the responsibility of the Louisiana Department of
Health to promote the establishment of a continuum of care to house emotionally and
behaviorally disturbed children and adults. This continuum of care may include but is not
limited to group homes and supportive housing services, programs, and facilities.
B. The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health shall determine the need for
such care facilities, services, and programs in all areas of the state, and when he determines
that such care is needed in a particular community, he shall so advise the governing body of
the community of such need. The secretary will designate sites for such care facilities,
services, and programs as funds are appropriated by the legislature.
C. Any site designated under this Section shall comply with any applicable local and
state building or zoning ordinances and laws.
D. Any site selected by the secretary must be approved by the local governing
authority.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1978, No. 677, §1; Acts 1997, No. 166, §1; Acts 2018, No. 206, §1.