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DE HB421

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 7909A of Title 29 of the Delaware Code regarding the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services.

  • Requires the Division of Disabilities Services to phase in increases to Instrument for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP) rates paid to Direct Support Professionals beginning in fiscal year 2017.

  • Mandates that ICAP rates reach 100 percent of market rates by the year 2020.

  • Aims to ensure safety and community integration of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by increasing compensation for their caregivers.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code With Respect To The Division Of Developmental Disabilities Services.

Last Action

Stricken

6/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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