HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1873 FILED ON: 1/17/2019
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 88
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Brian M. Ashe
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to community based day support services.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Brian M. Ashe | 2nd Hampden | 1/17/2019 |
Paul Brodeur | 32nd Middlesex | 2/1/2019 |
Michael S. Day | 31st Middlesex | 1/31/2019 |
Diana DiZoglio | First Essex | 1/23/2019 |
Michael J. Finn | 6th Hampden | 1/28/2019 |
Carlos González | 10th Hampden | 1/17/2019 |
Danielle W. Gregoire | 4th Middlesex | 1/24/2019 |
Patrick Joseph Kearney | 4th Plymouth | 2/1/2019 |
Kay Khan | 11th Middlesex | 2/1/2019 |
Christina A. Minicucci | 14th Essex | 1/27/2019 |
Tram T. Nguyen | 18th Essex | 1/26/2019 |
Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. | 12th Hampden | 1/18/2019 |
Todd M. Smola | 1st Hampden | 1/31/2019 |
Bruce E. Tarr | First Essex and Middlesex | 1/30/2019 |
José F. Tosado | 9th Hampden | 2/1/2019 |
Andres X. Vargas | 3rd Essex | 2/1/2019 |
Bud L. Williams | 11th Hampden | 1/30/2019 |
Jonathan D. Zlotnik | 2nd Worcester | 1/31/2019 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1873 FILED ON: 1/17/2019
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 88
By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 88) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to community based day support services appropriate to the needs of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)
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An Act relative to community based day support services.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 19B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 12A the following section:-
Section 12B. (a) The department shall provide employment services in a flexible integrated setting within the community based day support services programs facilities which are appropriate to the needs of persons with disabilities, hereinafter referred to as “employees”, until such time as they are ready to be mainstreamed into employment within a community setting. For the purpose of this section, the term “community based day support services programs” shall mean programs that assist clients to build and maintain their ability to participate in community activities by focusing on skill areas that include communication, self-care, relationship-building and community involvement.
(b) An integrated setting shall consist of social and interpersonal interactions with colleagues, vendors, customers, superiors or other such persons who the employee may come into contact with during the work day. The employment service shall allow intellectually and physically challenged individuals to work in a supportive employment environment which enhances productivity, safety and self-esteem. Any individual who chooses to participate in the employment service shall be assessed annually by the department to determine the appropriate employment environment.
(c) A reserve through the department shall be established and all employment shall remain under department guidelines. The work will be offered through and managed by the community based day support services programs for up to but not to exceed 4 hours per day. All participating employees shall receive a subminimum wage rate from the provider as set forth in Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act.