NC S325

Department of Health and Human Services Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services must identify funding sources available to establish a step-down unit for the Behaviorally Advanced Residential Treatment (BART) Program.

Division shall consult with leadership and advisory committee of Murdoch Developmental Center in identifying funding sources.

Division must report to the Legislative Oversight Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services by October 1, 2011, and quarterly thereafter until the BART step-down unit is established.

Reports must include progress toward identifying funding for and establishing the step-down unit.

Act becomes effective when signed into law.