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 challenging behaviors) and Level 2 (for persistent, high-risk behaviors requiring intensive care). It sets clear criteria for placement, including age (21+), residency, and inability to function independently, and mandates that Level 2 placement is required when an individual poses a serious risk of harm to self or others. The guidelines also establish detailed requirements for transitioning individuals from Level 2 to Level 1 group homes, including meeting behavioral goals after 18 months, having support systems in place, and ensuring no ongoing need for Level 2 services. These rules directly affect individuals with developmental disabilities in group home care, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and group home operators statewide.