New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 7 - (APPENDIX A) INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLANNING PROCESS
Section 8.371.7.8 - INTRODUCTION

A. There are two planning components that must be accomplished concurrently:

B. This document provides the process by which each individual transition plan (ITP) shall be developed. The Jackson systemic plan and Jackson management manual address the preparation of the system of community placements and supports. These documents have been developed so that the systemic components are consistent with and support the proposed means of individualized planning and placement.

C. The developmental disabilities division, hereinafter "division", is committed to preparing and implementing ITPs expeditiously, consistent with professional judgement. The ITP process reflects the fact that New Mexico is currently seeking to create a system of supports and services for individuals who are moving from institutional facilities to community living. The division anticipates that as its service system for individuals with developmental disabilities expands, the time associated with several activities may be shortened. Therefore, prior to October 1, 1994, the division shall review its experience in implementing these procedures to determine whether any of the provisions may be modified and particularly whether any of the time periods should be shortened. These procedures shall remain in effect unless modified by the division after consultation with the parties in Jackson et al. v. Fort Stanton et al., Civ. No. 87-839 JP. The health care authority, hereinafter, "the authority", intends that the procedures described herein shall be consistent with federal regulations and requirements. If there is a conflict between these procedures and the federal regulations and requirements, the federal regulations and requirements shall govern.