Budget Amendment ID: FY2015-S4-875

EHS 875

Sheltered Workshops Preservation

Ms. O'Connor Ives, Messrs. Tarr, Brownsberger and Humason moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 5920-2025, moved that the bill be amended in Section 2, in item 5920-2025 by striking out the text and inserting in place thereof the following item:-

"5920-2025 For community-based day and work programs and associated transportation costs for adults; provided, that the department shall provide transportation on the basis of priority of need as determined by the department; and provided further, that the department shall not reduce the availability or decrease funding for sheltered workshops serving persons with disabilities who voluntarily seek or wish to retain such employment services .............................................................................. $173,662,848"