NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

1979 SESSION

CHAPTER 1040

HOUSE BILL 417

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS' MONTHLY SUBSIDY.

Whereas, approximately 2,800 clients are currently supported, in part, by State funds in Adult Developmental Activity Programs; and

Whereas, the subsidy for these programs has remained the same since 1978 and costs continue to rise; and

Whereas, these programs are necessary for the development of individual abilities and the maintenance of those receiving services in the community; Now, therefore,

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

Section 1.  There is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to the Division of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services, Department of Human Resources for fiscal year 1979-80 the sum of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) and for fiscal year 1980-81 the sum of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) to provide for an increase in the monthly subsidy to one hundred forty-six dollars ($146.00) per month for Adult Developmental Activities Programs for all clients who receive such subsidy.

Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1979.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 8th day of June, 1979.