52-2-301. State policy. The legislature declares that it is the policy of this state:
     (1) to the extent that funds are available and using a managed care system, to provide for and encourage the development of a continuum of quality education, treatment, and services for the children of this state with multiagency service needs;
     (2) to serve children with multiagency service needs either in their homes or in the least restrictive setting that is most appropriate to their needs as provided in 52-2-306 and 52-2-307;
     (3) to serve children with multiagency service needs within the state and use out-of-state providers as a last resort.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 324, L. 1993.