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NY A10409
Bill
Status
9/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities must conduct a study on causes of high and increasing turnover and vacancy rates among Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Study must assess all factors causing vacancy and turnover rates and identify resources necessary to attract and retain a quality workforce
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Report must include identification of fiscal resources needed to maintain sufficient quality workforce to ensure health and safety of individuals with developmental disabilities
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Commissioner must deliver completed study findings and legislative recommendations to the Governor, temporary president of the Senate, and speaker of the Assembly on or before November 1, 2016
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to study and report on the recruitment and retention of direct support professionals working with people with developmental disabilities by November 1, 2016.
Last Action
tabled
9/30/2016