Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3573, as amended by PL 2001, c. 354, §3, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§3573. Reporting

1.__Definitions.__As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

A. "Developmental disability" means a disability attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments that:

(1)__Is manifested before the person reaches 22 years of age;

(2)__Is likely to continue indefinitely;

(3)__Results in substantial functional limitations in 3 or more of the following areas of major life activity:

(a)__Self-care;

(b)__Receptive and expressive language;

(c)__Learning;

(d)__Mobility;

(e)__Self-direction;

(f)__Capacity for independent living; and

(g)__Economic self-sufficiency.

A person from birth through 9 years of age who has a substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition may be considered to have a developmental disability without meeting 3 of the criteria stated in this subparagraph if there is a high probability that the person will meet those criteria later in life if services and supports are not provided to the person; and

(4)__Reflects the person's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment or other services that are of a lifelong or