Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-483-R1

Redraft EHS 483

Applied Behavior Analysis Training Pilot Program

Mr. Keenan, Ms. Moran and Messrs. O'Connor, Timilty, Moore, Cronin, Payano and Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4000-0300, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts for a 6-month pilot program to provide workforce training in applied behavior analysis for department of developmental services and MassHealth day programs to train staff serving adults with complex behavioral needs; provided further, that not later than May 1, 2025, Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities detailing: (i) the number of individuals who received training under said pilot program; (ii) the cost of services to individuals provided by staff who participated in said pilot program; and (iii) aggregated benefits to individuals served by staff who participated in said pilot program”; and by striking out the figure "$146,849,925" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$146,949,925”.