FEDERAL · 42 U.S.C. · Chapter 144
Purpose
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare·Ch. 144 — DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS·Subch. I·Pt. C
The purpose of this part is to provide for allotments to support a protection and advocacy system (referred to in this part as a "system") in each State to protect the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities in accordance with this part.
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History
(Pub. L. 106–402, title I, §141, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1712.)