Relating to developmental disabilities services.
What changed between versions
Removed the requirement for the Department of Human Services to conduct a study on developmental disabilities services and submit findings by September 15, 2026.
Removed the sunset provision that would have ended the bill's requirements on January 2, 2027.
Changed the effective date for payment adjustments to July 1 of each year, with calculations completed by April 30 based on the previous year's consumer price index.
Added a requirement for the Department of Human Services to annually adjust contract payments for inflation when hiring direct support professionals for intellectual or developmental disability services.
Added new definitions for key terms including community living support, day support activities, direct support professional, employment services, and provider agency.