Establishes the Council on Direct Support Professionals to develop a strategic plan for increasing qualified direct support professionals and.

The bill establishes the Council on Direct Support Professionals to create a strategic plan for increasing the number of qualified direct support professionals and improving the availability of direct support services. The council will advocate for recruitment, education, training, and competitive compensation of direct support professionals. It will also assess educational opportunities, benefits access, and the economic impact of direct support services. The council consists of 18 members, including representatives from various state agencies, provider types, and advocacy groups.

Establishes the Council on Direct Support Professionals to develop a strategic plan for increasing qualified direct support professionals and.

The bill establishes the Council on Direct Support Professionals to create a strategic plan for increasing the number of qualified direct support professionals and improving the availability of direct support services. The council will advocate for recruitment, education, training, and competitive compensation of direct support professionals. It will also assess educational opportunities, benefits access, and the economic impact of direct support services. The council consists of 18 members, including representatives from various state agencies, provider types, and advocacy groups.