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MI HR0298
Resolution
Status
Introduced
5/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
Padma Kuppa
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AI Summary
- Urges Congress to pass legislation recognizing the critical role of direct support professionals who assist individuals with disabilities in daily tasks, career support, and community participation
- Identifies crisis in direct support workforce with average hourly wage of $12.50, high stress levels, minimal recognition, and 45 percent average annual turnover rate
- References U.S. Senate Bill 1437 of 2021 (Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act) which would establish a separate occupational code for direct support professionals in the Standard Occupational Classification system
- States that establishing a separate code would enable more accurate data collection and recognize the importance of direct support professionals in supporting individuals with disabilities nationwide
- Directs transmission of resolution to Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, President of U.S. Senate, and Michigan congressional delegation members
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge Congress to pass legislation to recognize the critical role of direct support professionals.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy
5/17/2022
Committee Referrals
Health Policy5/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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