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Alaska Statutes.

Title 47. Welfare, Social Services and Institutions

Chapter 80. Persons With Disabilities

Section 20. Protection and Advocacy of Rights.

AS 47.80.020. Protection and Advocacy of Rights.

The department shall establish a system to protect and advocate rights of persons with handicaps. The system

(1) has the authority to pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies to assure the protection of the rights of persons with handicaps; and

(2) shall be independent of any state agency that provides treatment, services, or habilitation of persons with handicaps.

Article 02. GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATION

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