Amendment #1224 to H4600

Training for Direct Care Staff in Child Welfare Settings

Mr MacGregor of Boston moves to amend the bill in section 2, line item 4800-0015, by adding the following: “; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Walker, Inc. for development of a training academy for direct service, residential care, and case management staff in child welfare and special education settings to improve job readiness, strengthen child development knowledge and skills, reduce staff turnover, and improved continuity of care and services.”; and by striking out the figure "$152,797,836" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "153,047,836".