N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-32.8

Current through L. 2024, c. 62.
Section 30:6D-32.8 - Collection of information, maintenance of database
a. The Division of Developmental Disabilities shall collect, and when practical maintain a database of, information about eligible persons with developmental disabilities pursuant to this section.
b. The division shall, within 12 months of the effective date of this act, collect and maintain data as specified in this section on persons declared eligible persons as of the effective date of this act. In the case of a person with a developmental disability who becomes eligible for services after the effective date of this act, the division shall collect the data no later than 60 days after the person is determined eligible for services by the division.

The data to be collected, and when practical maintained, for each eligible person shall include:

(1) the person's name and contact information, guardian, if applicable, and any primary caregivers;
(2) the person's age, gender, race or ethnicity, and disability or diagnosis, as applicable;
(3) a needs assessment categorized, at a minimum, by the person's need for residential services, employment or day support services, family support services, medical support services, and behavioral support services; and
(4) a list of services that the person or his parent or guardian has indicated the person would like to receive, including residential and day support services.
c. The division shall ensure that eligible persons are re-assessed as to their needs and services as needed.

N.J.S. § 30:6D-32.8

Added by L. 2011, c. 163,s. 3, eff. 2/1/2013.