When authorizing services for an individual with a developmental disability in a community based setting, the bureau shall give equal consideration based on need between:

1. (1) individuals who resided with a family member, relative, or guardian immediately before the community based residential placement; and

2. (2) individuals being placed from:

   1. (A) an intermediate care facility; or
   2. (B) a nursing facility.

As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.80; P.L.188-2013, SEC.9.