Administrative Rules of the State of Montana

BEFORE THE Department of Public

health and human services of the

STATE OF MONTANA

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 37.30.1001 and 37.30.1002 and repeal of ARM 37.30.1006 and 37.30.1007 pertaining to standards for providers of services funded through certain disability transitions programs

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND REPEAL

TO: All Concerned Persons

1. On March 25, 2010, the Department of Public Health and Human Services published MAR Notice No. 37-500 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules at page 684 of the 2010 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 6.

2. The department has amended and repealed the above-stated rules as proposed.

3. The department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received. A summary of the comments received and the department's responses are as follows:

COMMENT #1: The department indicated in the justification related to ARM 37.30.1002 that there are no standards for accreditation which are particularly designed for independent living services. However, the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) does provide standards specifically related to accreditation for independent living centers.

RESPONSE #1: The department agrees with comment #1 and recognizes the inaccuracy made in the original statement. However, this will not change the proposed amendment. The department will still use the recognition and funding of independent living centers by the United States Department of Education as the standard for enrollment for provision of independent living services.

/s/ Cary B. Lund /s/ Anna Whiting Sorrell

Rule Reviewer Anna Whiting Sorrell, Director

Public Health and Human Services

Certified to the Secretary of State May 17, 2010.