ENGR. S. B. NO. 534 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 534 By: Rosino of the Senate and West (Tammy) of the House An Act relating to services for people with disabilities; amending 56 O.S. 2021, Section 604, which relates to the Family Support Program; modifying income limit of program; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency . BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 56 O.S. 2021, Section 604, is amended to read as follows: Section 604. The Director of the Department of Human Services shall, within the constraints of fund ing appropriated to the Department, maintain a Family Support Program for children with severe developmental disabilities who reside in their family homes in accordance with the following criteria: 1. The family member resides with the family; 2. The family resides in the State of Oklahoma this state; 3. The gross adjusted income of the family f or the year immediately preceding the date of application for the assistance did not exceed Forty-five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) three hundred percent (300%) of the fede ral poverty level (FPL) g uidelines; ENGR. S. B. NO. 534 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 4. The family is headed by a biological parent , adoptive parent, or legal guard ian of the eligible family membe r; provided, however, that if the eligi ble family member lives with an adoptive parent or parents who alread y receive adoption subsid y from any source on behalf of the applicant, the family c annot receive family support assistance authorized by this sectio n; and 5. The family or family member does not receive Medicaid Home and Community-based Waiver Services. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2023. SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the prese rvation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. Passed the Senate the 23rd day of February, 2023. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2023. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives