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NJ A1848

NJ A1848
Transfers administration of programs for certain individuals with developmental disabilities from DHS to DCF.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would transfer the responsibility for providing services to individuals aged 21-29 with developmental disabilities from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) in the Department of Human Services to the Children's System of Care (CSOC) in the Department of Children and Families. Current law provides for individuals with developmental disabilities who are eligible to receive functional services to receive services through the CSOC until age 21, at which time they transition to receiving services from DDD. The bill would delay the transition until age 30.

AI Summary

This bill would transfer the responsibility for providing services to individuals aged 21-29 with developmental disabilities from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) in the Department of Human Services to the Children's System of Care (CSOC) in the Department of Children and Families. The bill would delay the transition from CSOC to DDD services until age 30, instead of the current transition at age 21. The bill also authorizes the Commissioners of Human Services and Children and Families to establish an inter-agency agreement and adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purpose of the bill.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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