(20 ILCS 505/17a-2) (from Ch. 23, par. 5017a-2)
Sec. 17a-2.
Local boards and service systems; Department of Human
Services. The Department of Human Services shall promulgate regulations
for the
establishment and
recognition of
service areas and local boards or local
service systems responsible for the development or coordination of more
comprehensive and integrated community-based youth services. Such service
areas, local boards and local service systems shall be reviewed every 4
years. Any entity
formed in conformity with the regulations of the Department desiring
recognition
as a local board or local service system for a service area may apply to
the Department for such recognition. The Department may refuse to renew
or may withdraw recognition of a service area, local board or local service
system if such area, board or system substantially fails to comply with
the regulations and minimum service requirements promulgated by the Department
under this Section. The Department shall assist in the organization and
establishment
of local service systems and may provide for community youth services in
any area of the State where no recognized local board or local services
system exists.
(Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)
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