Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 200.508 – Rights of children and transition-age youth with a serious emotional disability and their parents, custodians, or guardians.

A child or transition-age youth with a serious emotional disability and the parent, person exercising custodial control or supervision, or guardian of that individual shall have the same rights as anyone receiving behavioral health services through a provider, and:

(1) Be adequately informed as to priorities, philosophy, and policies of the regional interagency council;
(2) Be informed in advance of scheduled regional or local interagency council meetings;
(3) Be informed of behavioral health services and supports available to children and transition-age youth within their community; and
(4) Consult with existing advocacy groups for consultation and representation.

Effective: July 14, 2018

History: Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 120, sec. 5, effective July 14, 2018. -- Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 6, effective July 14, 1992.