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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to human service coordinator caseload ratios established by the Department of Developmental Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish caseload ratios for human service coordinators employed by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill sets a caseload ratio of 55:1 for Human Service Coordinators A/B and D, and a ratio of 6:1 for Human Service Coordinator C. These new ratios must be implemented by the DDS no later than January 1, 2021. The goal of the bill is to improve the quality of care provided by front-line service coordinators who work with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Joseph Boncore (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carlos González (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Russell Holmes (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David Linsky (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5088 (on 11/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H164 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H164.pdf |
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