RS 28:455.2: Assurances of consistency with local and state planning

A. Applicants who plan to utilize state or federal funds for a new developmental disabilities service shall submit an application for review and approval to the office prior to the application to the department for licensure for the new service.

B. The office shall promptly review the application and may approve it according to its consistency with the state and local planning and review for approval of the program model for the population to be served. The provider shall submit the finding of the office as an attachment to its initial request for licensure to the department.

C. The provisions of this Part shall not be construed to conflict with the state planning requirements of Section 1122 of the Social Security Act.