| SB 0702 | Creates the Older Visually Impaired Missourians Fund |
| Sponsor: | Caskey | |||
| LR Number: | 3043S.01P | Fiscal Note: | 3043-01 | |
| Committee: | Aging, Families and Mental Health | |||
| Last Action: | 05/02/02 - Voted Do Pass H Social Services, Medicaid & the | Journal page: | ||
| Elderly Committee | ||||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2002 | |||
SB 702 - This act creates the "Older Visually Impaired
Missourians Fund" to be used for services to those who have
experienced irreversible vision loss. A new Section 209.343 is
created for the Fund, which will be administered by
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind. Subject to availability
of funds, the Department of Social Services must develop a
program to provide specific services, such as screening,
treatment, training, and public education. The Department may
contract for such services and may make rules for the program.
ERIN MOTLEY