22VAC30-50-20: Statement of general policy

The Commonwealth of Virginia has recognized the need to prevent traumatic spinal cord and brain injuries and is committed to improving the treatment and care of Virginians with traumatic spinal cord and brain injuries. By creating the fund and authorizing the advisory board to administer the fund, the Commonwealth of Virginia makes grant funds available to Virginia-based organizations, institutions, and researchers to address these needs. The advisory board administers the fund to carry out the intent of the law in accordance with its authority.