Requires DHS to develop enhanced training curriculum for direct support professionals.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) to develop an enhanced training program for direct support professionals (DSPs) who work with individuals with developmental disabilities in community residences. Within 120 days of the bill taking effect, DHS must create a curriculum covering essential topics like abuse prevention, first aid, CPR, medication administration, and specialized care for health needs. New DSPs must complete the training within 90 days of starting their job, while current DSPs must finish it within 210 days of the bill's effective date. The law applies directly to all DSPs employed at community residences for people with developmental disabilities across New Jersey.
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Introduced Dec 16, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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Shanique Speight
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