(1) To the extent
that state, federal, or other funds designated for services to
persons with developmental disabilities are available, the
secretary shall provide every eligible person with habilitative
services suited to the person's needs, regardless of age or
degree of developmental disability.
(2) The secretary shall provide persons who receive services
with the opportunity for integration with nonhandicapped and less
handicapped persons to the greatest extent possible.
(3) The secretary shall establish minimum standards for
habilitative services. Consumers, advocates, service providers,
appropriate professionals, and local government agencies shall be
involved in the development of the standards.
[1988 c 176 § 202.]