Human Services, Services for People with Disabilities

Rule R539-4

Behavior Interventions

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 33284
Filed: 12/17/2009 02:35:02 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 62A-5-103(4)(b) requires the Division to establish standards to assure constitutional protections for persons receiving services and behavior interventions are used during the provision of these services.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The Division is required by Subsection 62A-5-103(4)(b) to establish standards to assure that a person with disabilities is not deprived of constitutionally protected rights and prevent abuse or injury when behavior interventions are used. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Steven Bradford at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4197, by FAX at 801-538-4279, or by Internet E-mail at sbradford@utah.gov

Effective:

12/17/2009

Authorized by:

Alan Ormsby, Director