New Jersey A3597 provides annual fellowship stipends for Direct Support Professional Career Development Program participants.
New Jersey A3597 amends existing law to establish annual appropriations from the General Fund to the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. These funds will support the Direct Support Professional Career Development Program, which provides fellowship stipends to cover living expenses for participants. The program also supports existing direct support professionals in covering costs associated with furthering their education. Direct support professionals provide services and support to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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