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HB 1520 Developmental disability includes Prader-Willi syndrome.

Introduced by: James H. Dillard II | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Disability; developmental disability. Specifies that Prader-Willi syndrome is included in the definition of "functional and central nervous system disabilities." The Department of Rehabilitative Services coordinates services to persons with such disabilities. "Prader-Willi syndrome" means a specific disorder that is usually caused by a chromosomal change, resulting in life-long functional and cognitive impairments and life-threatening obesity.


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