Developmental Disabilities Act of 1984

(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 98-1074)

Developmental Disabilities Act of 1984 - Amends the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963 to cite title I of such Act as the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.

States that a purpose of such title is to help assure that persons with developmental disabilities achieve their maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and integration into the community.

States that with regard to State grants and university-affiliated facilities grants under this Act, the Federal project share may not exceed 75 percent generally, and 90 percent in poverty areas.

Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) recordkeeping and audits; (2) U.S. recovery rights for facility sale or nonuse; (3) State operations control; and (4) reporting requirements of the States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Education to establish an interagency committee to coordinate and plan Federal activities for persons with developmental disabilities.

Provides for grant recipient employment of handicapped persons.

Sets forth congressional findings respecting the rights of persons with developmental disabilities.

Provides with regard to State planning and service plans that: (1) not more than 25 percent of State grant funds be allocated to the designated State agency for the provision of services by such agency; (2) employment-related activities must be provided as a priority service after FY 1986 only if appropriations equal or exceed specified levels; (3) States may choose three priority services as of FY 1987; and (4) habilitation goals include the increase or support of independence, productivity and integration into the community for the developmentally disabled person.

Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations. Permits State allotment adjustments to be made no more often than annually.

Prohibits any State from receiving such grants unless it has in effect a system to protect and advocate the rights of persons with developmental disabilities. Sets forth such a system's requirements. Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to university affiliated facilities to aid in the provision of interdisciplinary training, the conduct of service demonstration programs, and the dissemination of information which will increase and support the independence, productivity, and integration into the community of persons with developmental disabilities.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to: (1) a recipient facility for satellite feasibility studies, applied research, or service-related-training; and (2) assist in establishing satellite centers, including administrative and operating costs. Sets forth eligibility requirements.

Requires the Secretary to establish implementing regulations within six months.

Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations.

Authorizes the Secretary to make special project grants especially for disadvantaged or multi-handicapped persons, Native Americans, and Hawaiians. Directs the Secretary to prepare and submit to Congress within six months a study on intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for such purposes.