Researcher: JO Page 1 3/29/22
OLR Bill Analysis
SB 373
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL
SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FAMILY SUPPORT
SERVICES AND THE FAMILY SUPPORT COUNCIL.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals laws requiring the Department of Developmental
Services (DDS) to (1) coordinate family support services for children
with disabilities (e.g., developmental disabilities or a moderate, severe,
or profound educational disability); (2) within available appropriations,
promote the statewide availability of these services; and (3) in
coordination with other state, regional, and local agencies, help families
access other sources of government funds before using funds
appropriated for these services.
The bill also repeals the law establishing the Family Support Council,
which is currently charged with, among other things, providing
specified assistance to DDS and other state agencies that administer or
fund family support services. (In practice, the council has not met in
several years.)
The bill also makes conforming changes, including removing the
Family Support Council president, or the president’s designee, from the
state’s Long-Term Care Advisory Council (§ 2).
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2022
COMMITTEE ACTION
Public Health Committee
Joint Favorable
Yea 28 Nay 3 (03/16/2022)