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NY A01931
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Abinanti
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AI Summary
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Amends the Mental Hygiene Law to add a new section 16.39 requiring the Commissioner of Developmental Disabilities to create a public workforce initiative defining a career path model for direct support professionals.
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Commissioner must collaborate with national and state experts to blend best practice learning initiatives, including the University of Minnesota's College of Direct Support and New York State Direct Support Professional Competencies.
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Department shall conduct one-day regional learning seminars for provider organizations covering competency-based training trends, the role and value of skill mentors, and facilitating direct support professionals' portfolio development.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to define a career path for direct support professionals.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/8/2014