Budget Amendment ID: FY2027-S4-442-R1

Redraft EHS 442

Arc of Massachusetts Workforce Training

Messrs. Keenan, Mark, Cronin, Collins and Eldridge, Ms. Howard and Messrs. Fernandes, Driscoll, Moore, Payano, Brady and O'Connor 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 The Arc of Massachusetts and Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts, a division of The Arc, for a 6-month expansion of a successful pilot series to provide additional workforce training funds for department of developmental services and MassHealth day programs to train staff serving adults with autism and complex behavioral needs; provided further, that the training shall include, but not be limited to, applied behavior analysis and augmentative and alternative communication devices; provided further, that no later than May 1, 2027, The Arc 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: (aa) the number of staff who received training under the pilot program and the number of hours trained; (bb) any certifications given; and (cc) the aggregated benefits to individuals served by staff who participated in the pilot program”; and by striking out the figure “$155,439,918” and inserting in place thereof the figure:- “$155,539,918”.