Budget Amendment ID: FY2023-S4-431

EHS 431

Coordination between Department of Developmental Services and the Department of Mental Health

Messrs. Tarr and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 5911-1003, by adding the following words at the end of the item:- "further, that the secretary shall, in consultation with the commissioner of the department of developmental services and the commissioner of the department of mental health, provide additional residential and day program options targeting high-functioning young adults in the joint management service system who demonstrate the ability to participate in more advanced levels of activity and interaction, and who have demonstrated a lack of engagement or a failure to thrive, whether expressed verbally or behaviorally, in traditional settings."