Establishes an alert system to assist in the location of missing persons with developmental disabilities
What changed between versions
Added a new section (161.412) creating grants for organizations serving deaf-blind children and adults, and training for support service providers.
Changed the bill's primary focus from solely law enforcement interaction to a broader disability services framework including deaf-blind support.
Removed the original standalone section regarding the Purple Alert System for missing persons with developmental disabilities, as it is now incorporated into a larger, restructured bill.
Added a new section (209.247) establishing a statewide registry of communication access service providers and setting minimum standards for their training and equipment.
Added a new section creating a dedicated 'Communication Access Services Fund' to finance the new registry, scholarships, and service requests.
Added specific definitions for 'communication access services' and 'communication access service provider' to clarify the new program's requirements.