Budget Amendment ID: FY2013-S4-675

EHS 675

Functional Test for Eligibility

Messrs. Keenan and Brownsberger moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 5911-1003, by adding after the words “distribution of educational materials” the following words:- “and provided further that the Department shall in determining eligibility of services in pursuant to line item, 5911-2000, line item 5920-2000, line item 5920-2010, line item 5920-2025 line item 5920-3000, line item 5920-3010, line item 5920-5000 and line item 5930-1000, utilize  a functional measure only, using the Vineland Assessment Scale or other similar measurement tool. Functional criteria are the personal and social skills needed for self-sufficiency, such as communication, daily living skills, socialization, executive function (organizational skills), and mal-adaptive behaviors.”