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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Margaret R. Scarsdale

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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 improving front-line service coordinators quality of care.

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PETITION OF:

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 215 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act improving front-line service coordinators quality of care.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Chapter 123B of the General Laws as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition is hereby amended by adding the following

Section 1A:  Caseload Ratio for DDS Human Service Coordinators.

The Department of Developmental Services shall establish a caseload ratio 55:1 for Human Service Coordinators A/B, D and 6:1 for Human Service Coordinator C no later than January 1, 2026.