NC S315

Department of Health and Human Services cannot enact policies that reduce or eliminate services at Adult Day Vocational Programs (ADVP) or Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRP) without full stakeholder notification procedures and appropriately funding a robust array of service choices.

Department of Health and Human Services cannot permit admission reductions to ADVPs and CRPs until current services are appropriately reviewed and any new services are approved through statutory or regulatory processes.

General Assembly encourages the North Carolina Congressional Delegation to review the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act's rules and definitions from the U.S. Department of Education to assess for negative impacts to North Carolina citizens.

Approximately 8,500 citizens with disabilities participate in ADVP and CRP programs annually, with approximately 1,000 receiving competitive integrated employment services each year.

Act becomes effective upon passage into law.