MA S313

Extends the meeting frequency requirement for the transitional advisory committee from 6 times to 12 times per year under Chapter 71B, Section 12C

Requires the transitional advisory committee chair to submit annual reports to legislative committees with county-level data on disabled persons aging out of special education services, including those needing habilitative services, residential placement through DDS, and services from member agencies

Establishes a special commission co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and a transitional advisory committee representative to review service gaps and develop a comprehensive plan for "transition age youth" (those graduating high school or turning 22)

Mandates the commission develop strategies for improving agency communication, ensuring residential placements are identified at least 6 months before transition, enhancing the "turning 22" service coordinator program, and promoting geographic equity in services

Requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to submit the comprehensive plan, including budgetary and statutory needs, within 1 year of the act's effective date