Increases pay for direct support professionals and makes appropriation.

The bill establishes a funding program for direct support professionals to address staffing challenges in New Jersey. The Department of Human Services will distribute funds to employers of direct support professionals to increase the pay of existing or new employees. These professionals support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various settings. The bill includes an appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services to implement the program.

Increases pay for direct support professionals and makes appropriation.

The bill establishes a funding program for direct support professionals to address staffing challenges in New Jersey. The Department of Human Services will distribute funds to employers of direct support professionals to increase the pay of existing or new employees. These professionals support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various settings. The bill includes an appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services to implement the program.