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IL SB3156
Bill
AI Summary
- Changes terminology from "direct support person" to "direct support professional" throughout the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act
- Establishes a 3-year pilot program beginning in Fiscal Year 2024 to create a State-administered credential for direct support professionals in developmental disabilities services
- Pilot program will assess credential effectiveness in promoting workforce recruitment and retention, enhancing competencies, improving service quality, and advancing health and safety standards
- Requires the Division of Developmental Disabilities or a Division partner to consider best practices including University of Minnesota's college of direct support, national competency standards, portfolio development, skill mentors, and career ladders
- Mandates a report documenting pilot program progress including recruitment and retention rates, number of credentialed professionals, and quality improvements compared to non-participating providers
Legislative Description
MHDDAA-DIRECT SUPPORT PRO
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0830
5/13/2022
Committee Referrals
Human Services3/7/2022
Rules3/1/2022
Behavioral and Mental Health2/8/2022
Assignments2/7/2022
Behavioral and Mental Health1/26/2022
Assignments1/12/2022
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