Mo. Rev. Stat. § 633.190: Promulgation of rules.

1. The division of developmental disabilities, in cooperation with the Missouri planning council for developmental disabilities, shall adopt policies and procedures and, when necessary, shall promulgate rules and regulations regarding:

(1) Program guidelines and specifications;

(2) Additional duties of the regional advisory councils;

(3) Annual evaluation of services provided by each regional center, including an assessment of consumer satisfaction;

(4) Coordination of the family support program and the use of its funds throughout the state and within each region, with other publicly funded programs, including Medicaid;

(5) Methodology for allocating resources to families with the funds available;

(6) Resolution of grievances filed by families pertaining to actions of the family support program;

(7) Methodology for outreach and education.

2. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024.