GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
H	1
HOUSE BILL 592
     

 
Short Title:	Funds for Dev. Disabilities.	()	
Sponsors:	Representatives Alexander;  Saunders, Warren, Cox, Weiss, Luebke, Wainwright, and Jeffus.	
Referred to:	Appropriations.	
March 14, 2001

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR ACTIVITIES OF THE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Council on Developmental Disabilities, the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for the 2001‑2002 fiscal year and the sum of sixty‑one thousand dollars ($61,000) for the 2002‑2003 fiscal year.  These funds shall be used for the Partners in Policymaking Program as follows:
(1)	To provide information and resources to assist self‑advocates and parents of children with disabilities to obtain the best services for themselves and others; 
(2)	To provide individuals with the necessary skills to effectively work with legislators, government agencies, and others whose decisions and actions have an impact on the lives of people with disabilities; and
(3)	To provide innovative leadership training that teaches people to be community leaders.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2001.