Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to develop guidelines for tiered group home placements and transfers.

This bill requires New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities to create specific guidelines for placing individuals with developmental disabilities in two types of group homes: Level 1 (for minimal behavioral needs) and Level 2 (for persistent safety risks). It mandates that placement decisions must consider the individual's clinical needs, behavior frequency, and risk to others, with Level 2 reserved for those requiring intensive care due to serious safety concerns. Transfers between levels require meeting specific criteria, such as achieving behavioral goals after 18 months (for Level 2 to Level 1) or demonstrating persistent challenging behaviors (for Level 1 to Level 2). The guidelines must also ensure Level 2 homes support reintegration into less restrictive settings.