Establishes a tuition assistance grant program for direct support professionals working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
The bill establishes a direct service professional credit and career ladder tuition assistance grant program. It aims to develop training programs and improve existing workforce development programs for direct support professionals. The program provides tuition assistance grants to professionals employed by agencies funded by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Successful completion of the program allows for reimbursement of half the tuition cost by the employing agency. The program is set to take effect from January 1, 2027.
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