Iowa Code § 249A.38B: Supported community living services.

1. As used in this section, “supported community living service” means a service provided in a noninstitutional setting to persons sixteen years of age and older with mental illness, an intellectual disability, brain injury, or developmental disabilities to meet the persons’ daily living needs.

2. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing minimum standards for supported community living services.

3. The department shall determine whether to grant, deny, or revoke approval for any supported community living service.

4. Approved supported community living services may receive funding from the state, federal and state social services block grant funds, and other appropriate funding sources, consistent with state legislation and federal regulations. The funding may be provided on a per diem, per hour, or grant basis, as appropriate.