Allows certain individuals eligible for family support services to set aside unused agency-after school care service hours for use during holiday and weekend hours.
Impact
The passage of A4642 is expected to have a significant impact on existing state regulations regarding family support services provided by the Division of Children's System of Care. By allowing the reservation of unused care hours, the bill seeks to address gaps in service availability and improve overall assistance for families during times when regular after-school hours may not suffice, such as during holidays or weekends.
Summary
A4642, introduced in New Jersey's 221st Legislature, aims to enhance support for families of individuals with developmental disabilities. Specifically, the bill allows families or guardians of eligible individuals up to the age of 21 to set aside any unused after-school care service hours for use during holidays and weekends. This provision is intended to provide greater flexibility and accessibility to after-school care services, ensuring that these hours can be utilized when they are most needed by families.
Conclusion
Overall, A4642 represents a progressive step towards better accommodating the needs of families with children who have developmental disabilities. By recognizing the unique challenges faced by these families, the bill seeks to enhance service utilization in a way that could lead to improved quality of life and support.
Contention
While the bill aims to strengthen family support structures, it may also raise points of contention regarding resource allocation within the Division of Children and Families. Stakeholders may debate the availability of sufficient agency resources to accommodate this flexible use of hours. Additionally, there may be discussions about ensuring equitable access to these services across diverse communities, particularly for families with different levels of need and access to information.
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Allows certain individuals eligible for family support services to set aside unused agency-after school care service hours for use during holiday and weekend hours.
Allows certain individuals eligible for family support services to set aside unused agency-after school care service hours for use during holiday and weekend hours.
Allows certain individuals eligible for family support services to set aside unused agency-after school care service hours for use during holiday and weekend hours.
Requires Division of Children's System of Care to make changes to certain polices regarding the provision of family support and respite care services for certain eligible individuals.
Requires Division of Children's System of Care to make changes to certain polices regarding the provision of family support and respite care services for certain eligible individuals.
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Relating to child protective services suits, motions, and services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports.
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