39-1303. Agreements by secretary or commissioner, conditions; standards for homes and services; publication; availability of local funds. The secretary or the commissioner of juvenile justice shall make no commitment nor enter into any agreement under authority of this act until the secretary or commissioner has determined that sufficient funds have been appropriated to meet the state's share of the cost thereof. The secretary or commissioner shall not enter into any such agreement until the secretary or commissioner has published standards relating to such homes and services, and such standards have been complied with by those with whom such contracts are made. The secretary or commissioner shall not enter into any such agreement until the secretary or commissioner has been provided adequate assurance that the local organizations applying for aid has sufficient funds available to meet any obligations assumed under the agreement entered into.

History: L. 1973, ch. 190, § 3; L. 1996, ch. 229, § 108; July 1, 1997.