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NY A03410
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to contract with an independent firm to conduct a comprehensive study on disability services eligibility and the effectiveness of the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System
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Study must report five years of data including: number of applicants who qualified for services, number deemed ineligible, appeal outcomes, and how many who appealed ultimately received services
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Report must include regional breakdowns to identify underserved areas and provide recommendations for ensuring eligible individuals receive services
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Commissioner must submit the report within one year to legislative leaders, the Governor's office, and publish it on OPWDD's website
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Independent firm may collaborate with other state agencies and access necessary state data and resources to complete the study
Legislative Description
Requires the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to work with an independent firm to allow such firm to conduct a study on the OPWDD eligibility criteria and determinations following diagnostic evaluations by a licensed professional and distribution of services.
Last Action
referred to people with disabilities
1/7/2026