441—184.1 (225C) Definitions.
“Department” means the department of human services.
“Family” means a family member and the parent or legal guardian of the family member.
“Family member” means a person less than 18 years of age who by educational determination has a moderate, severe, or profound educational handicap or special health care needs or who otherwise meets the definition of developmental disability in the federal Developmental Disabilities Act, Section 102(5), as codified in 42 U.S.C. 6001(5).
“Home” means the home of the parent or legal guardian of the family member.
“Legal guardian” means a person appointed by a court to exercise powers over a family member.
“Parent” means a biological or adoptive parent.
“Supplemental Security Income (SSI)” means financial assistance provided to individuals pursuant to Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 1381 to 1383c.