(a) The Department of Human Services may establish and direct such mental hygiene clinics and child guidance clinics in local areas of the state where such clinics are deemed most advantageous for the public welfare as a distinct part of the general health program.
(b) Outpatient facilities and day care centers to be operated in conjunction with state schools for individuals with intellectual disabilities shall be established, maintained and operated by the Department to provide outpatient care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The number and location of such facilities and day care centers shall be determined by the Director of Human Services.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 37, § 13, eff. July 1, 1963. Amended by Laws 1969, c. 323, § 1, emerg. eff. May 7, 1969. Renumbered from § 313 of Title 56 by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 48, emerg. eff. May 28, 1982. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 475, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.