Current through the 2023 Regular Session
Section 42-10-103 - DefinitionsAs used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Child with special needs" means a child who is a dependent of a public or voluntary licensed child placement agency and meets at least one of the following criteria as a child who is: (a) diagnosed as having a physical, mental, or emotional disability;(b) recognized to be at high risk of developing a physical, mental, or emotional disability;(c) a member of a minority group;(d) 6 years of age or older; or(e) a member of a sibling group to be placed together for adoption.(2) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.En. 71-1808 by Sec. 3, Ch. 434, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1808; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. 53-4-303, MCA 1989; redes. 52-2-503 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 344, Ch. 546, L. 1995; Sec. 52-2-503, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-103 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 21, L. 1999.