HB 1593 — An Act amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1372, No.212), known as the Early Intervention Services System Act, further providing for title of the act; in general provisions, further providing for legislative findings for early intervention, for definitions, for State interagency agreement, for other duties of State agencies and for council; in Statewide system for provision of early intervention services, further providing for requirements, for program regulations and standards, for administration by Department of Public Welfare, for administration by Department of Education and for child identification, assessment and tracking system; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for effective date; and making editorial changes.
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The updated version of Bill HB 1593 includes some key amendments that clarify and enhance the early intervention services for children. Specifically, it reorganizes and updates the sections related to the roles of the Department of Public Welfare and the Department of Education in providing these services, ensuring they meet current needs and standards. Additionally, it adds definitions and requirements that help streamline the overall administration of early intervention programs, which is crucial for effectively supporting infants, toddlers, and preschool children who require assistance. These changes matter because they aim to improve the accessibility and quality of early intervention services, benefitting families in Pennsylvania.
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21032898 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of 2023 No.
1593 2023 INTRODUCED BY OTTEN, BULLOCK, MADDEN, STURLA, HOWARD, FREEMAN, HOHENSTEIN, HANBIDGE, RABB, McANDREW, PIELLI, KINSEY, KHAN, PARKER, SANCHEZ, STEELE, CIRESI, CERRATO, KRAJEWSKI, HILL- EVANSEVANS, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, GREEN, KINKEAD AND CEPEDA-FREYTIZ,WEBSTER, AUGUST 7, 2023 AS REPORTEDAMENDED FROM COMMITTEE ON CHILDRENSECOND ANDCONSIDERATION, YOUTH, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ASAPRIL AMENDED,9, OCTOBER2024 4, 2023 AN ACT Amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1372, No.212), <-- entitled "An act providing for early intervention services for infants, toddlers and preschool children who qualify;
and conferring powers and duties upon the Department of Education and the State Board of Education, the Department of Health and the Departmentthe ofact; Public Welfare," in general provisions, further providing for legislative findings for early intervention, for definitions, for State interagency agreement and for intervention services, further providing for requirements, for program regulations and standards, for administration by Department of Public Welfare, for administration by Department of Education and for child identification, assessment and tracking system;
in general provisions, further providing fortitle of legislative findings for early intervention, for definitions, for State interagency agreement, for other duties of State agencies and for council;
in Statewide system for provision of early intervention services, further providing for requirements, for program regulations and standards, for administration by Department of Public Welfare, for administration by Department of Education and for child identification, assessment and tracking system;
in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for effective date;
AMENDING THE ACT OF DECEMBER 19, 1990 (P.L.1372, NO.212), <-- ENTITLED "AN ACT PROVIDING FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY;
ESTABLISHING THE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES;
AND CONFERRING POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE," FURTHER PROVIDING FOR TITLE OF THE ACT;
IN GENERAL PROVISIONS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION, FOR DEFINITIONS, FOR STATE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT, FOR OTHER DUTIES OF STATE AGENCIES AND FOR COUNCIL;
IN STATEWIDE SYSTEM FOR PROVISION OF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR REQUIREMENTS, FOR PROGRAM REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS, FOR ADMINISTRATION BY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE, FOR ADMINISTRATION BY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND FOR CHILD IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND TRACKING SYSTEM;
IN MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND MAKING EDITORIAL CHANGES.
The title and sections 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, <-- 301, 302(a), 303, 304(c), 305 and 503 of the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1372, No.212), known as the Early Intervention Services System Act, are amended to read:
(1) Increase the opportunity for the development of infants,[infants, toddlerstoddlers] ELIGIBLE INFANTS AND TODDLERS and <-- eligible young children who are[are [handicapped] disabled HAVE <-- A DISABILITY OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY in order to minimize their potential for developmental delay.
(2) Minimize the need for special education services as these infants,[infants, toddlerstoddlers] ELIGIBLE INFANTS AND TODDLERS and <-- eligible young children who are[are [handicapped] disabled HAVE <-- A DISABILITY OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY attain the age of beginners.
(3) Reduce the number of [handicapped] disabled <-- individuals WHO HAVE A DISABILITY OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY <-- being placed in institutions and enhance their potential for independent living in society.
(4) Assist the families of [handicapped] eligible 20230HB1593PN2103 - 2 - infants and toddlers to meet their children's special needs.
(5) Implement the provisions of [PartsParts B and H][H] 20C U.S.C.in order to be eligible to receive Federal funding to help 20230HB1593PN2898 - 2 - establish and maintain programs and services to assist [handicapped] eligible infants, toddlers [HANDICAPPED <-- INFANTS, TODDLERS] ELIGIBLE INFANTS AND TODDLERS and their families and eligible young children.
Ch.(b) Remedy.--The General Assembly further finds that early intervention services for [handicapped] eligible [infants, <-- toddlers] INFANTS AND TODDLERS and their families and eligible <-- young children are cost effective and effectively serve the developmental needs of children who [are [handicapped] disabled <-- HAVE A DISABILITY OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY.
33<-- Subchs.Section 103.
II (relating to assistance for education of all children with disabilities) and III (relating to infants and toddlers with disabilities) in order to be eligible to receive Federal funding to help establish and maintain programs and services to assist [handicapped] eligible infants, toddlers and their families and eligible young children.
(b) Remedy.--The General Assembly further finds that early intervention services for [handicapped] eligible infants, toddlers and their families and eligible young children are cost effective and effectively serve the developmental needs of children who are [handicapped] disabled.
Section 103.
"Adverse childhood experience." An event which can cause a child to experience trauma as defined in section 102 of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30.
No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949.
20230HB1593PN2103 - 3 - (1) Are provided under public supervision.
20230HB1593PN2898 - 3 - (iv) Language and speech development or alternative communication development.
(x) Health services necessary to enable the ELIGIBLE <-- infant or toddler to benefit from the other early intervention services.
20230HB1593PN2103 - 4 - (xii) For [handicapped] eligible infants and toddlers, other services required by [PartPart H][H] 20C. U.S.C.
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III (relating to infants and toddlers with disabilities).
(5) Are provided in conformity with an individualized 20230HB1593PN2898 - 4 - family service plan for eligible infants,[infants, toddlerstoddlers] INFANTS <-- AND TODDLERS and their families.
(6) Are provided to eligible young children in compliance with the provisions of this act and [PartPart B]B. 20 U.S.C.
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II (relating to assistance for education of all children with disabilities).
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Infants,[Infants, toddlerstoddlers] <-- ELIGIBLE INFANTS AND TODDLERS and [eligible] young children <-- who will be served in a non-home-non-home-based based setting must, to the maximum extent consistent with the child's abilities, receive early intervention services in a setting with [nonhandicapped] nondisabled children.children WHO ARE NOT DISABLED.
<-- Each ELIGIBLE infant's or toddler's IFSP and each [eligible] <-- young child's IEP must contain the recommended service option placement and the rationale for why it represents the least restrictive environment.
["Education of the Handicapped Act." The Education of the 20230HB1593PN2103 - 5 - Handicapped Act (Public Law 91-230, 20 U.S.C.
20230HB1593PN2898 - 5 - (2) They have a diagnosed physical or mental condition which has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay under paragraph (1).
20230HB1593PN2103 - 6 - (2) The child is considered to have a developmental delay, as defined by regulations of the State Board of Education and the standards of the Department of Education.
cognitive development, sensory development, physical development, 20230HB1593PN2898 - 6 - language and speech development, psycho-social development or self-help skills.
(ii) Who are living in a motel, hotel, trailer park 20230HB1593PN2103 - 7 - or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations.
(vii) Who are living in a car, park, public space, 20230HB1593PN2898 - 7 - abandoned building, substandard housing, bus or train station or similar setting.
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§ 1400 et seq.).
"Lead agency." For early intervention services to eligible [children from birth to two years of age, inclusive] INFANTS AND <-- TODDLERS, the Department of [Public Welfare] Human Services;
"Mutually agreed-upon written arrangements." An agreement between the Department of Education and intermediate units, 20230HB1593PN2103 - 8 - school districts or other public or private agencies that comply with the early intervention regulations of the State Board of Education and early intervention standards of the Department of Education.
["Part"Part B." Part[Part BB] Subchapter II of the Education[Education for the Handicapped20230HB1593PN2898 - 8 - Handicapped] Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C.
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Ch."State interagency agreement." An agreement entered into by the Department of Education, the Department of Health, the Department of [Public Welfare] Human Services and any other Commonwealth agency for the purposes of this act and of Part B and Part [H] C.
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II and III.
The agreement shall outline the responsibilities of those State and local agencies and shall implement a coordinated service delivery system through local 20230HB1593PN2103 - 9 - interagency agreements.
20230HB1593PN2898 - 9 - (2) Eligibility determination and referrals.
(c) Goal.--Issues under subsection (b) shall be addressed to meet the requirements of this act and the provisions of [PartPart B and Part H.][H] 20C. U.S.C.
Ch.Section 105.
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II (relating to assistance for education of all children with disabilities) and III (relating to infants and toddlers with disabilities).
20230HB1593PN2103 - 10 - Section 105.
20230HB1593PN2898 - 10 - (b) Rulemaking.--The Department of Health, the Department of [Public Welfare] Human Services, the State Board of Education as the regulatory authority for the Department of Education and the Department of Education for standards shall submit draft regulations and standards to the council relating to the implementation of this act prior to formal promulgation in order to receive the recommendations of the council.
The council shall serve as the council required by [thethe Education[Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986 (Public Law 99-457, 100 Stat.
1145)] 20Individuals 20230HB1593PN2103with -Disabilities 11Education -Act. U.S.C.
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33 (relating to education of individuals with disabilities).
20230HB1593PN2898 - 11 - (1) Three parents of [handicapped] eligible infants[,] or toddlers or eligible young children.
(c) Designees.--The designees of the cabinet officers under 20230HB1593PN2103 - 12 - subsection (b) must be deputy secretaries, commissioners or bureau directors.
(e) Committees.--The chair of the council may appoint 20230HB1593PN2898 - 12 - special committees, which may include nonmembers of the council, to make recommendations to the council concerning key issues related to this act.
(1) To review and comment to the Department of Health, the Department of [Public Welfare] Human Services, the Department of Education and the State Board of Education on draft regulations and standards for the implementation and maintenance of a Statewide system of early intervention services which are in accordance with the provisions of this act and [PartsParts B and H.]H. 20 U.S.C.
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II (relating to assistance for education of all children with disabilities) and III (relating to infants and toddlers with disabilities).
(i) recommendations for the implementation and maintenance of a Statewide comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency program, as described in 20230HB1593PN2103 - 13 - Chapter 3;
(4) To prepare and submit, with the cooperation of the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Health and the Secretary of [Public Welfare] Human Services, an annual 20230HB1593PN2898 - 13 - report during the month of September to the Governor and the Majority and Minority Chairmen of the Education Committee of the Senate and the Education Committee of the House of Representatives.
(6) To perform other functions required of a state's interagency coordinating council under [PartPart H][H] 20C. U.S.C.
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(h) Staff.--Staff services for the council shall be provided 20230HB1593PN2103 - 14 - by the Department of Health, the Department of [Public Welfare] Human Services and the Department of Education and shall include the preparation and distribution of the annual report required under subsection (f)(4).
A Statewide system of coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary, interagency programs shall be established and maintained by the Department of Health, the Department of [Public Welfare] Human Services and the Department of Education to provide appropriate early intervention services to all 20230HB1593PN2898 - 14 - [handicapped] eligible infants[,] and toddlers and their families and to eligible young children.
(2) An assurance that appropriate early intervention services are available to all eligible [handicapped] eligible <-- infants[,] and toddlers and their families by September 1, 1991, and to all eligible young children by July 1, 1991.
20230HB1593PN2103 - 15 - (4) For all [handicapped] eligible infants[,] and toddlers and their families, an IFSP in accordance with [PartPart H][H] 20C, U.S.C.including case management services in accordance with the service plan.
Ch.(5) For each eligible young child, an IEP in accordance with Part B.
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III (relating to infants and toddlers with disabilities), including case management services in accordance with the service plan.
(5) For each eligible young child, an IEP in accordance with [Part B] 20 U.S.C.
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II (relating to assistance for education of all children with disabilities).
20230HB1593PN2898 - 15 - (7) A public awareness program focusing on early identification of [handicapped] eligible infants[,] and toddlers and eligible young children.
(12) A system for compiling data on the numbers of [handicapped] eligible infants[,] and toddlers and their 20230HB1593PN2103 - 16 - families and eligible young children in need of appropriate early intervention services;
If a child has been successful in 20230HB1593PN2898 - 16 - obtaining age-appropriate behavior and abilities, the fact that the child participated in early intervention services may not be communicated to the school district unless the parent so chooses, nor may it be considered as a rationale for placement in public school age special education classes.
(15) A system for the provision of services to children[children <-- from birth to age two, inclusive,inclusive] ELIGIBLE INFANTS AND <-- TODDLERS, which are in compliance with [PartPart H][H] 20C. U.S.C.
Ch.(16) A system for the provision of services to [children <-- three years of age to age of beginners] ELIGIBLE YOUNG <-- CHILDREN which is in compliance with Part B, this act and regulations and standards.
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(16) A system for the provision of services to children three years of age to age of beginners which is in compliance with [Part B] 20 U.S.C.
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II, this act and regulations and standards.
20230HB1593PN2103 - 17 - Section 302.
20230HB1593PN2898 - 17 - (7) Appropriate placement, including the least restrictive environment.
(12) Any other issues which are required under this act and [PartPart H][H] 20C. U.S.C.
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III (relating to infants and toddlers with disabilities).
20230HB1593PN2103 - 18 - (a) Assistance to counties.--From the sum appropriated to the Department of [Public Welfare] Human Services for the purposes of this act, the department shall distribute funds to the county mental health and mental[mental retardationretardation] DEVELOPMENTAL <-- SERVICES offices, under section 509 of the act of October 20, 1966 (3rd Sp.Sess., P.L.96, No.6), known as the Mental Health and [Mental Retardation] Intellectual Disability Act of 1966, for the provision of early intervention services to children[children <-- from birth to age two, inclusive.inclusive] ELIGIBLE INFANTS AND TODDLERS.
<-- The county offices may meet their obligation to assure appropriate early intervention services to all eligible children through contracts with public or private agencies that meet the requirements of the regulations and program standards developed 20230HB1593PN2898 - 18 - under this act.
(c) Education.--In order to facilitate the transfer of responsibility for eligible children from the Department of [Public Welfare] Human Services to the Department of Education at one time each year, consistent with the beginning of the school year, the Secretary of [Public Welfare] Human Services may delegate responsibility for serving certain children under three years of age to the Department of Education and may accept a delegation of responsibility from the Secretary of Education under section 304(c) to serve certain children over the age of 20230HB1593PN2103 - 19 - three.
* * * (c) [Public welfare] Human Services.--The Secretary of Education shall provide for the transition of eligible children, including [handicapped] eligibleELIGIBLE infants and toddlers, who, <-- prior to their third birthday, received services under [PartPart H][H] 20C. U.S.C.
Ch.The Secretary of Education is authorized to accept 20230HB1593PN2898 - 19 - responsibility pursuant to delegation from the Secretary of [Public Welfare] Human Services under section 303(c) for providing early intervention services to children less than three years of age.
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III (relating to infants and toddlers with disabilities).
The Secretary of Education is authorized to accept responsibility pursuant to delegation from the Secretary of [Public Welfare] Human Services under section 303(c) for providing early intervention services to children less than three years of age.
This system shall be developed and coordinated by the agencies to assure that the system is compatible with the child-find system 20230HB1593PN2103 - 20 - as required by [PartPart B]B. 20 U.S.C.
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III (relating to infants and toddlers with disabilities).
63 (relating to child 20230HB1593PN2898 - 20 - protective services);
and children born to amothers parent<-- PARENTS who isare atAT high risk forfor, orOR isDIAGNOSED diagnosedAS asHAVING having<-- postpartum depression andand, IF THE CHILDREN ARE referred by a <-- physician, health care provider or parent;parent.
and children who are at high risk of experiencing an adverse childhood experience.
20230HB1593PN2103 - 21 - (2) Referral services for families of eligible children.
Information shall be accessed only by appropriate staff of the Department of [Public Welfare] Human Services, the 20230HB1593PN2898 - 21 - Department of Education and the Department of Health, including the staff of each agency's local entities, such as county mental health and mental[mental retardationretardation] DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES offices, <-- school districts and intermediate units, which are responsible for the provision of services either directly or through subcontract to private providers.
Nothing in this section is intended to preclude the utilization of data to provide for the preparation of reports, fiscal information or other documents required by this act or the [Education of the Handicapped Act;] 20Individuals U.S.C.with Disabilities Education Act but no information may be used in a manner which would allow for the identification of an individual child or family.
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33 (relating to education of individuals with disabilities) but no information may be used in a manner which would allow for the identification of an individual child or family.
20230HB1593PN2103 - 22 - (1) For the purposes of meeting the program requirements imposed upon the Department of [Public Welfare] Human Services under the provisions of the Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986 (Public Law 99-457, 100 Stat.
SECTION20230HB1593PN2898 1.- 22 -
THE TITLE AND SECTIONS 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, <-- 301, 302(A), 303, 304(C), 305 AND 503 OF THE ACT OF DECEMBER 19, 1990 (P.L.1372, NO.212), KNOWN AS THE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES SYSTEM ACT, ARE AMENDED TO READ:
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY;
ESTABLISHING THE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES;
AND CONFERRING POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES.
SECTION 102.
LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION.
(A) NEEDS.--THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS THAT THERE IS A NEED TO:
(1) INCREASE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 20230HB1593PN2103 - 23 - INFANTS, TODDLERS AND ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN WHO ARE [HANDICAPPED] DISABLED IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY.
(2) MINIMIZE THE NEED FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AS THESE INFANTS, TODDLERS AND ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN WHO ARE [HANDICAPPED] DISABLED ATTAIN THE AGE OF BEGINNERS.
(3) REDUCE THE NUMBER OF [HANDICAPPED] DISABLED INDIVIDUALS BEING PLACED IN INSTITUTIONS AND ENHANCE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING IN SOCIETY.
(4) ASSIST THE FAMILIES OF [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANTS AND TODDLERS TO MEET THEIR CHILDREN'S SPECIAL NEEDS.
(5) IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF PARTS B AND [H] C IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDING TO HELP ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ASSIST [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANTS, TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN.
(B) REMEDY.--THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FURTHER FINDS THAT EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANTS, TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN ARE COST EFFECTIVE AND EFFECTIVELY SERVE THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE [HANDICAPPED] DISABLED.
SECTION 103.
DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ACT SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"AGE OF BEGINNERS." THE MINIMUM AGE ESTABLISHED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ADMISSION TO THE DISTRICT'S FIRST GRADE UNDER 22 PA.
CODE § 11.15 (RELATING TO ADMISSION OF BEGINNERS).
"COUNCIL." THE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL ESTABLISHED 20230HB1593PN2103 - 24 - IN SECTION 106.
"EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES." DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WHICH MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) ARE PROVIDED UNDER PUBLIC SUPERVISION.
(2) ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF [A HANDICAPPED INFANT, TODDLER OR ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILD] ELIGIBLE INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
(I) PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.
(II) COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT.
(III) SENSORY DEVELOPMENT.
(IV) LANGUAGE AND SPEECH DEVELOPMENT OR ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT.
(V) PSYCHO-SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
(VI) SELF-HELP SKILLS.
(3) ARE DEVELOPED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
(I) FAMILY TRAINING.
(II) SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, INCLUDING COUNSELING AND HOME VISITS.
(III) SPECIAL INSTRUCTION.
(IV) SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY.
(V) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.
(VI) PHYSICAL THERAPY.
(VII) PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES.
(VIII) MEDICAL SERVICES ONLY FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR EVALUATION PURPOSES.
(IX) EARLY IDENTIFICATION, SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES.
(X) HEALTH SERVICES NECESSARY TO ENABLE THE INFANT 20230HB1593PN2103 - 25 - OR TODDLER TO BENEFIT FROM THE OTHER EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.
(XI) ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICES.
(XII) FOR [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANTS AND TODDLERS, OTHER SERVICES REQUIRED BY PART [H] C.
(4) ARE PROVIDED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SPECIAL EDUCATORS, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, NURSES AND NUTRITIONISTS.
(5) ARE PROVIDED IN CONFORMITY WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN FOR ELIGIBLE INFANTS, TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
(6) ARE PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND PART B.
COMPLIANCE INCLUDES PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS AND FREE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION, INCLUDING RELATED SERVICES AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
(7) ARE PROVIDED IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATE TO THE CHILD'S NEEDS.
INFANTS, TODDLERS AND [ELIGIBLE] YOUNG CHILDREN WHO WILL BE SERVED IN A NON-HOME- BASED SETTING MUST, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH THE CHILD'S ABILITIES, RECEIVE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES IN A SETTING WITH [NONHANDICAPPED] NONDISABLED CHILDREN.
EACH INFANT'S OR TODDLER'S IFSP AND EACH [ELIGIBLE] YOUNG CHILD'S IEP MUST CONTAIN THE RECOMMENDED SERVICE OPTION PLACEMENT AND THE RATIONALE FOR WHY IT REPRESENTS THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
["EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACT." THE EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACT (PUBLIC LAW 91-230, 20 U.S.C.
§ 1401 ET SEQ.).] 20230HB1593PN2103 - 26 - "ELIGIBLE INFANTS AND TODDLERS." INDIVIDUALS RANGING IN AGE FROM BIRTH TO TWO YEARS OF AGE, INCLUSIVE, WHO NEED EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
(1) THEY ARE EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AS DEFINED BY REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND AS MEASURED BY APPROPRIATE DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, SENSORY DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, LANGUAGE AND SPEECH DEVELOPMENT, PSYCHO-SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OR SELF-HELP SKILLS.
(2) THEY HAVE A DIAGNOSED PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CONDITION WHICH HAS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF RESULTING IN DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY UNDER PARAGRAPH (1).
THIS PARAGRAPH APPLIES TO CONDITIONS WITH KNOWN ETIOLOGIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL CONSEQUENCES.
THESE CONDITIONS INCLUDE DOWN SYNDROME, OTHER CHROMOSOMAL ABNORMALITIES, SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS, INCLUDING VISION AND HEARING, INBORN ERRORS OF METABOLISM, MICROCEPHALY, SEVERE ATTACHMENT DISORDERS, INCLUDING FAILURE TO THRIVE, SEIZURE DISORDERS AND FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME.
"ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILD." A CHILD WHO IS YOUNGER THAN THE AGE OF BEGINNERS AND AT LEAST THREE YEARS OF AGE AND WHO MEETS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
(1) THE CHILD HAS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES:
AUTISM/PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER, SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE, NEUROLOGICAL IMPAIRMENT, DEAFNESS/HEARING IMPAIRMENT, SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY, [MENTAL RETARDATION, MULTIHANDICAP,] INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENT, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, SPEECH IMPAIRMENT OR BLINDNESS/VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.
(2) THE CHILD IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL 20230HB1593PN2103 - 27 - DELAY, AS DEFINED BY REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE STANDARDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
["HANDICAPPED INFANTS AND TODDLERS." INDIVIDUALS RANGING IN AGE FROM BIRTH TO TWO YEARS OF AGE, INCLUSIVE, WHO NEED EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
(1) THEY ARE EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AS DEFINED BY REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AND AS MEASURED BY APPROPRIATE DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, SENSORY DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, LANGUAGE AND SPEECH DEVELOPMENT, PSYCHO-SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OR SELF-HELP SKILLS.
(2) THEY HAVE A DIAGNOSED PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CONDITION WHICH HAS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF RESULTING IN DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY UNDER PARAGRAPH (1).
THIS PARAGRAPH APPLIES TO CONDITIONS WITH KNOWN ETIOLOGIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL CONSEQUENCES.
EXAMPLES OF THESE CONDITIONS INCLUDE DOWN SYNDROME;
OTHER CHROMOSOMAL ABNORMALITIES;
SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS, INCLUDING VISION AND HEARING;
INBORN ERRORS OF METABOLISM;
MICROCEPHALY;
SEVERE ATTACHMENT DISORDERS, INCLUDING FAILURE TO THRIVE;
SEIZURE DISORDERS;
AND FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME.] "HOMELESS." AN INDIVIDUAL WHO LACKS A FIXED, REGULAR AND ADEQUATE NIGHTTIME RESIDENCE.
THE TERM INCLUDES:
(1) CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) WHO ARE SHARING THE HOUSING OF ANOTHER PERSON DUE TO LOSS OF HOUSING, ECONOMIC HARDSHIP OR A SIMILAR REASON.
(II) WHO ARE LIVING IN A MOTEL, HOTEL, TRAILER PARK OR CAMPING GROUNDS DUE TO THE LACK OF ALTERNATIVE 20230HB1593PN2103 - 28 - ADEQUATE ACCOMMODATIONS.
(III) WHO ARE LIVING IN AN EMERGENCY OR TRANSITIONAL SHELTER.
(IV) WHO ARE ABANDONED IN A HOSPITAL.
(V) WHO ARE AWAITING FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT.
(VI) WHO HAVE A PRIMARY NIGHTTIME RESIDENCE THAT IS A PUBLIC OR A PRIVATE PLACE NOT DESIGNED FOR OR ORDINARILY USED AS A REGULAR SLEEPING ACCOMMODATION FOR HUMAN BEINGS.
(VII) WHO ARE LIVING IN A CAR, PARK, PUBLIC SPACE, ABANDONED BUILDING, SUBSTANDARD HOUSING, BUS OR TRAIN STATION OR SIMILAR SETTING.
(2) MIGRATORY CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY AS HOMELESS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER BECAUSE THE CHILD IS LIVING IN ONE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN PARAGRAPH (1).
"IEP." INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM.
"IFSP." INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN.
"INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT." THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (PUBLIC LAW 91-230, 20 U.S.C.
§ 1400 ET SEQ.).
"LEAD AGENCY." FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO TWO YEARS OF AGE, INCLUSIVE, THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES;
FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
"LOCAL INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT." AN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY LOCAL AGENCIES RECEIVING EARLY INTERVENTION FUNDS DIRECTLY FROM THE COMMONWEALTH AND MADE UNDER THE STATE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE DELIVERY OF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES WITHIN A SPECIFIED GEOGRAPHIC AREA.
20230HB1593PN2103 - 29 - "MUTUALLY AGREED-UPON WRITTEN ARRANGEMENTS." AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND INTERMEDIATE UNITS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR OTHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE AGENCIES THAT COMPLY WITH THE EARLY INTERVENTION REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND EARLY INTERVENTION STANDARDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
THESE AGREEMENTS MAY INCLUDE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING PURSUANT TO APPROVED PLANS SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BY INTERMEDIATE UNITS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
"PART B." [PART B] SUBCHAPTER II OF THE [EDUCATION FOR THE HANDICAPPED] INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (20 U.S.C.
§ 1411 ET SEQ.), AS IT APPLIES TO PRESCHOOL CHILDREN.
["PART H." PART H OF THE EDUCATION FOR THE HANDICAPPED ACT (20 U.S.C.
§ 1471 ET SEQ.).] "PART C." SUBCHAPTER III OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (PUBLIC LAW 91-230, 20 U.S.C.
§ 1431 ET SEQ.) "POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION." MODERATE TO SEVERE DEPRESSION IN A WOMAN AFTER SHE HAS GIVEN BIRTH, WHICH DEPRESSION OCCURS AFTER DELIVERY OR UP TO A YEAR LATER.
"STATE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT." AN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES AND ANY OTHER COMMONWEALTH AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT AND OF PART B AND PART [H] C.
SECTION 104.
STATE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT.
(A) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT.--THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES SHALL ENTER INTO AND MAINTAIN A STATE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT TO ENABLE THE STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES SERVING 20230HB1593PN2103 - 30 - ELIGIBLE INFANTS[,] AND TODDLERS AND ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN [WHO ARE HANDICAPPED] TO ESTABLISH WORKING RELATIONSHIPS THAT WILL INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.
THE AGREEMENT SHALL OUTLINE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THOSE STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES AND SHALL IMPLEMENT A COORDINATED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM THROUGH LOCAL INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS.
(B) COMPONENTS.--THE STATE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT SHALL ADDRESS, AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
(1) RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES.
(2) ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION AND REFERRALS.
(3) ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL AGREEMENTS.
(4) FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AGENCIES.
(5) DISPUTE RESOLUTION BETWEEN AGENCIES.
(6) PAYOR OF LAST RESORT.
(7) MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT.
(8) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE.
(9) ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCILS, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, PARENTS AND PRIVATE PROVIDERS AND WHICH SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ADVISE AND COMMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR THEIR SPECIFIED GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES AND THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE LOCAL INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THIS ACT.
(10) PLANS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF 20230HB1593PN2103 - 31 - CASE MANAGEMENT.
(C) GOAL.--ISSUES UNDER SUBSECTION (B) SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT AND THE PROVISIONS OF PART B AND PART [H] C.
SECTION 105.
OTHER DUTIES OF STATE AGENCIES.
(A) STATEWIDE SYSTEM.--THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 3.
(B) RULEMAKING.--THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AS THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR STANDARDS SHALL SUBMIT DRAFT REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS TO THE COUNCIL RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT PRIOR TO FORMAL PROMULGATION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COUNCIL.
IF RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED BY THE APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECEIPT BY THE COUNCIL, THE RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENT OR BOARD MAY CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS.
(C) ANNUAL REPORTS.--BY JULY 31, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES DURING THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR.
THESE REPORTS SHALL BE USED AS THE BASIS FOR THE REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COUNCIL UNDER SECTION 106(F)(4).
SECTION 106.
COUNCIL.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.--THE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL IS 20230HB1593PN2103 - 32 - ESTABLISHED.
THE COUNCIL SHALL CONSIST OF 15 VOTING MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
THE COUNCIL SHALL SERVE AS THE COUNCIL REQUIRED BY THE [EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1986 (PUBLIC LAW 99-457, 100 STAT.
1145)] INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT.
THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE VOTING MEMBERS SHALL BE THREE YEARS, EXCEPT FOR THE CABINET OFFICERS OR THEIR DESIGNEES WHO SHALL SERVE AS LONG AS THEY ARE IN OFFICE.
(B) MEMBERSHIP.--THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THREE PARENTS OF [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANTS[,] OR TODDLERS OR ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN.
(2) ONE PROVIDER OF A CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, SUCH AS HEAD START.
(3) ONE PARENT OF A CHILD WHO HAS RECEIVED EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AND IS NOW BEYOND SIX YEARS OF AGE.
(4) THREE PROVIDERS OF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, INCLUDING ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDER, ONE INTERMEDIATE UNIT PROVIDER AND ONE PRIVATE PROVIDER.
(5) ONE MEMBER FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
(6) ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS.
(7) ONE COUNTY MENTAL [HEALTH/MENTAL RETARDATION] HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE.
(8) ONE INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED IN PERSONNEL PREPARATION.
(9) THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION OR A DESIGNEE.
(10) THE SECRETARY OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES OR A DESIGNEE.
(11) THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH OR A DESIGNEE.
(12) AS EX OFFICIO MEMBERS, WHO SHALL NOT HAVE VOTING 20230HB1593PN2103 - 33 - PRIVILEGES:
A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLANNING COUNCIL AND MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL.
(C) DESIGNEES.--THE DESIGNEES OF THE CABINET OFFICERS UNDER SUBSECTION (B) MUST BE DEPUTY SECRETARIES, COMMISSIONERS OR BUREAU DIRECTORS.
(D) OFFICERS.--THE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR AND MUST BE SELECTED FROM THOSE MEMBERS WHO ARE NEITHER EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMONWEALTH NOR ELECTED OFFICIALS.
(E) COMMITTEES.--THE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL MAY APPOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEES, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NONMEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL, TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNCIL CONCERNING KEY ISSUES RELATED TO THIS ACT.
(F) POWERS AND DUTIES.--THE COUNCIL HAS THE FOLLOWING POWERS AND DUTIES:
(1) TO REVIEW AND COMMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON DRAFT REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES WHICH ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND PARTS B AND H.
(2) TO REVIEW AND COMMENT TO THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND THE INDEPENDENT REGULATORY REVIEW COMMISSION ON REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS PROPOSED UNDER THIS ACT.
(3) TO ASSIST AND ADVISE COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORT TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
THIS PARAGRAPH INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:
(I) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE, COORDINATED, 20230HB1593PN2103 - 34 - MULTIDISCIPLINARY, INTERAGENCY PROGRAM, AS DESCRIBED IN CHAPTER 3;
(II) SUGGESTIONS REGARDING SOURCES OF FISCAL AND OTHER SUPPORT FROM FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND PRIVATE SOURCES, INCLUDING INSURANCE COVERAGE;
AND (III) RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING IN-SERVICE TRAINING AND PERSONNEL COMPETENCIES.
(4) TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT, WITH THE COOPERATION OF THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND THE SECRETARY OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES, AN ANNUAL REPORT DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY CHAIRMEN OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THIS REPORT SHALL INCLUDE THE NUMBER OF PROGRAMS BEING PROVIDED BY INTERMEDIATE UNITS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROVIDERS, INCLUDING HEAD START;
THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN BEING SERVED;
THE STATUS OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS;
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAMS;
INFORMATION ON PERSONNEL NEEDS;
ANY SUGGESTED CHANGES IN STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THESE PROGRAMS;
ANY INFORMATION THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF EDUCATION MAY REQUIRE;
AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION THE COUNCIL DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
(5) TO MEET AT LEAST SIX TIMES A YEAR.
(6) TO PERFORM OTHER FUNCTIONS REQUIRED OF A STATE'S INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL UNDER PART [H] C.
(G) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.--THE MEMBERS SHALL SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION BUT SHALL BE REIMBURSED FOR REASONABLE COSTS INCURRED, INCLUDING COSTS RELATED TO CHILD CARE.
(H) STAFF.--STAFF SERVICES FOR THE COUNCIL SHALL BE PROVIDED 20230HB1593PN2103 - 35 - BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SHALL INCLUDE THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT REQUIRED UNDER SUBSECTION (F)(4).
SECTION 301.
REQUIREMENTS.
A STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF COORDINATED, COMPREHENSIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY, INTERAGENCY PROGRAMS SHALL BE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO ALL [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANTS[,] AND TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN.
THE SYSTEM SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM COMPONENTS:
(1) COMPATIBLE DEFINITIONS OF THE TERM "DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY" SHALL BE PROMULGATED AND ADOPTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, WITH REVIEW AND COMMENT OF THE COUNCIL UNDER SECTION 106(F)(1).
THE DEFINITION SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUITY OF PROGRAM SERVICES AND SHALL BE USED IN IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS UNDER THIS ACT.
(2) AN ASSURANCE THAT APPROPRIATE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL ELIGIBLE [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANTS[,] AND TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY SEPTEMBER 1, 1991, AND TO ALL ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN BY JULY 1, 1991.
(3) A TIMELY, COMPREHENSIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVALUATION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF EACH [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANT[,] AND TODDLER AND ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILD AND THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILIES TO ASSIST APPROPRIATELY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANT[,] AND TODDLER AND ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILD.
20230HB1593PN2103 - 36 - (4) FOR ALL [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANTS[,] AND TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AN IFSP IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART [H] C, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SERVICE PLAN.
(5) FOR EACH ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILD, AN IEP IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART B.
(6) A COMPREHENSIVE CHILD-FIND SYSTEM, INCLUDING A SYSTEM FOR MAKING REFERRALS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT INCLUDES TIMELINES AND PROVIDES FOR THE PARTICIPATION BY PRIMARY REFERRAL SOURCES.
(7) A PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM FOCUSING ON EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANTS[,] AND TODDLERS AND ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN.
(8) A CENTRAL DIRECTORY, WHICH INCLUDES EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, RESOURCES AND EXPERTS AVAILABLE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH AND RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS BEING CONDUCTED IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(9) A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS TO ENSURE THAT PERSONNEL NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THIS ACT ARE APPROPRIATELY AND ADEQUATELY PREPARED AND TRAINED.
(10) A PROCEDURE FOR SECURING TIMELY REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS.
(11) PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS WITH RESPECT TO PROGRAMS UNDER THIS ACT.
(12) A SYSTEM FOR COMPILING DATA ON THE NUMBERS OF [HANDICAPPED] ELIGIBLE INFANTS[,] AND TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN IN NEED OF APPROPRIATE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES;
THE NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE 20230HB1593PN2103 - 37 - INFANTS[,] AND TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND ELIGIBLE YOUNG CHILDREN SERVED;
AND THE TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED.
(13) A SYSTEM OF PROGRAM STANDARDS EVALUATION AND COMPLIANCE.
(14) AN EXIT CRITERIA, WHICH PROVIDES PROCEDURES FOR A CHILD TO EXIT FROM EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.
THIS EXIT PLAN MUST ADDRESS BOTH THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD WHO HAS ATTAINED AGE OF BEGINNERS AS WELL AS THE CHILD WHO, AT ANY AGE BETWEEN BIRTH AND AGE OF BEGINNERS, NO LONGER MEETS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
IF A CHILD HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN OBTAINING AGE-APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AND ABILITIES, THE FACT THAT THE CHILD PARTICIPATED IN EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES MAY NOT BE COMMUNICATED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLESS THE PARENT SO CHOOSES, NOR MAY IT BE CONSIDERED AS A RATIONALE FOR PLACEMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOL AGE SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES.
IF THE CHILD DOES NOT MEET EXIT CRITERIA AND THE CHILD'S IEP OR IFSP DEMONSTRATES THAT THE CHILD WILL BENEFIT FROM SERVICES WHICH CAN BE PROVIDED ONLY THROUGH SPECIAL EDUCATION, NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL PREVENT THAT PLACEMENT.
IN EITHER CASE, TRANSITION SERVICES SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE CHILD AND THE CHILD'S PARENTS.
(15) A SYSTEM FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE TWO, INCLUSIVE, WHICH ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH PART [H] C.
(16) A SYSTEM FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO CHILDREN THREE YEARS OF AGE TO AGE OF BEGINNERS WHICH IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH PART B, THIS ACT AND REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS.
SECTION 302.
PROGRAM REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS.
(A) [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES.--THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES SHALL DEFINE AND ADDRESS THE 20230HB1593PN2103 - 38 - FOLLOWING ISSUES IN DEVELOPING REGULATIONS:
(1) METHODS FOR LOCATING AND IDENTIFYING ELIGIBLE CHILDREN.
(2) CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS.
(3) CONTRACTING GUIDELINES.
(4) PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND A SYSTEM OF PRESERVICE AND IN-SERVICE TRAINING.
(5) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.
(6) PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS.
(7) APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT, INCLUDING THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
(8) A SYSTEM OF QUALITY ASSURANCE, INCLUDING EVALUATION OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL APPROPRIATENESS;
QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAMS;
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH PROGRAM STANDARDS;
AND PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.
(9) DATA COLLECTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY.
(10) INTERAGENCY COOPERATION AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL THROUGH THE STATE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT AND LOCAL INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS.
(11) CONTENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF IFSP'S.
(12) ANY OTHER ISSUES WHICH ARE REQUIRED UNDER THIS ACT AND PART [H] C.
* * * SECTION 303.
ADMINISTRATION BY DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES.
(A) ASSISTANCE TO COUNTIES.--FROM THE SUM APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION OFFICES, UNDER 20230HB1593PN2103 - 39 - SECTION 509 OF THE ACT OF OCTOBER 20, 1966 (3RD SP.SESS., P.L.96, NO.6), KNOWN AS THE MENTAL HEALTH AND [MENTAL RETARDATION] INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY ACT OF 1966, FOR THE PROVISION OF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE TWO, INCLUSIVE.
THE COUNTY OFFICES MAY MEET THEIR OBLIGATION TO ASSURE APPROPRIATE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO ALL ELIGIBLE CHILDREN THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH PUBLIC OR PRIVATE AGENCIES THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REGULATIONS AND PROGRAM STANDARDS DEVELOPED UNDER THIS ACT.
THE COUNTY OFFICES SHALL ASSURE ANNUALLY THAT THE SERVICE PROVIDERS RECEIVING FUNDS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMMONWEALTH'S REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS.
(B) FEDERAL BENEFITS.--NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL PRECLUDE MEDICAL OR OTHER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE UNDER TITLE V OR XIX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (PUBLIC LAW 74-271, 42 U.S.C.
§ 701 ET SEQ.
OR § 1396 ET SEQ.) OR ANY OTHER BENEFITS AVAILABLE UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
(C) EDUCATION.--IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AT ONE TIME EACH YEAR, CONSISTENT WITH THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE SECRETARY OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES MAY DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SERVING CERTAIN CHILDREN UNDER THREE YEARS OF AGE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND MAY ACCEPT A DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY FROM THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION UNDER SECTION 304(C) TO SERVE CERTAIN CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF THREE.
(D) USE OF FUNDS.--FROM THE SUM OF STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES FOR THIS ACT, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL USE 2% TO 4% 20230HB1593PN2103 - 40 - OF THE APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONNEL TRAINING AND PROGRAM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
SECTION 304.
ADMINISTRATION BY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
* * * (C) [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES.--THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSITION OF ELIGIBLE CHILDREN, INCLUDING HANDICAPPED INFANTS AND TODDLERS, WHO, PRIOR TO THEIR THIRD BIRTHDAY, RECEIVED SERVICES UNDER PART [H] C.
THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY PURSUANT TO DELEGATION FROM THE SECRETARY OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES UNDER SECTION 303(C) FOR PROVIDING EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN LESS THAN THREE YEARS OF AGE.
THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION IS AUTHORIZED TO DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITY TO THE SECRETARY OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR CERTAIN CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF THREE.
* * * SECTION 305.
CHILD IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND TRACKING SYSTEM.
(A) DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEM.--THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHALL DEVELOP A STATEWIDE SYSTEM FOR ELIGIBLE CHILD IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND TRACKING.
THIS SYSTEM SHALL BE DEVELOPED AND COORDINATED BY THE AGENCIES TO ASSURE THAT THE SYSTEM IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE CHILD-FIND SYSTEM AS REQUIRED BY PART B.
(B) AT-RISK CHILDREN.--FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND TRACKING FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES SHALL ESTABLISH, BY REGULATION, POPULATION GROUPS TO BE INCLUDED 20230HB1593PN2103 - 41 - IN THESE ACTIVITIES.
THE POPULATION GROUPS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, CHILDREN WHOSE BIRTH WEIGHT IS UNDER 1,500 GRAMS;
CHILDREN CARED FOR IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS OF HOSPITALS;
CHILDREN BORN TO CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT MOTHERS AND REFERRED BY A PHYSICIAN, HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR PARENT;
CHILDREN WHO ARE SERIOUSLY ABUSED OR NEGLECTED, AS SUBSTANTIATED AND REFERRED BY THE COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGENCY UNDER [THE ACT OF NOVEMBER 26, 1975 (P.L.438, NO.124), KNOWN AS THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW] 23 PA.C.S.
CH.
63 (RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES);
CHILDREN WITH CONFIRMED DANGEROUS LEVELS OF LEAD POISONING AS SET BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH;
[AND] CHILDREN WHO ARE HOMELESS[.];
AND CHILDREN BORN TO MOTHERS WHO ARE HIGH RISK FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AND REFERRED BY A PHYSICIAN, HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR PARENT.
THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES MAY ESTABLISH OTHER POPULATION GROUPS BY REGULATION AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY.
(C) COMPONENTS OF SYSTEM.--THE SYSTEM SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NEED NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE PROVISION OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES:
(1) THE IDENTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND REFERRAL TO EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AS SOON AFTER BIRTH AS POSSIBLE.
(2) REFERRAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES OF ELIGIBLE CHILDREN.
(3) CONTINUING ASSESSMENT OF AT-RISK CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE OF BEGINNERS.
(4) A DESCRIPTION OF AGENCIES PROVIDING EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AND THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY EACH AGENCY.
(5) PERTINENT INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXIT OF THE CHILD FROM EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.
20230HB1593PN2103 - 42 - (6) THE ORDERLY TRANSFER OF THE ACCUMULATED INFORMATION TO THE APPROPRIATE PROVIDER UPON THE CHILD'S ATTAINMENT OF AGE OF BEGINNERS, EXCEPT IF THE CHILD HAS MET EXIT CRITERIA CONTAINED IN THIS ACT.
(D) CONFIDENTIALITY.--PROPER MEASURES SHALL BE DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED TO ASSURE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE DATA CONTAINED IN THE SYSTEM.
INFORMATION SHALL BE ACCESSED ONLY BY APPROPRIATE STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, INCLUDING THE STAFF OF EACH AGENCY'S LOCAL ENTITIES, SUCH AS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION OFFICES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND INTERMEDIATE UNITS, WHICH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH SUBCONTRACT TO PRIVATE PROVIDERS.
NOTHING IN THIS SECTION IS INTENDED TO PRECLUDE THE UTILIZATION OF DATA TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREPARATION OF REPORTS, FISCAL INFORMATION OR OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THIS ACT OR THE [EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACT;] INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT BUT NO INFORMATION MAY BE USED IN A MANNER WHICH WOULD ALLOW FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CHILD OR FAMILY.
SECTION 503.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT AS FOLLOWS:
(1) FOR THE PURPOSES OF MEETING THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1986 (PUBLIC LAW 99-457, 100 STAT.
1145), THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT JULY 1, 1990.
(2) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT PERTAINING TO THE ENTITLEMENT OF SERVICES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF [PUBLIC WELFARE] HUMAN SERVICES SHALL TAKE EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1, 1991.
20230HB1593PN2103 - 43 - (3) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT PERTAINING TO THE ENTITLEMENT OF SERVICES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL TAKE EFFECT JULY 1, 1991.
(4) THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
SECTION 2.
THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 60 DAYS.
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Amendments
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Action History
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Referred to Aging & Youth
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Third consideration and final passage
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Re-reported as committed
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Re-committed to Appropriations
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Second consideration, with amendments
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Removed from table
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Laid on the table
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First consideration
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Reported as amended
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Re-referred to Children & Youth
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Reported with request to re-refer to Children & Youth
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Referred to Human Services
Sponsors
- Danielle Friel Otten · Primary
- Maureen E. Madden · Cosponsor
- P. Sturla · Cosponsor
- Kristine C. Howard · Cosponsor
- Robert Freeman · Cosponsor
- Liz Hanbidge · Cosponsor
- Joe McAndrew · Cosponsor
- Chris Pielli · Cosponsor
- Tarik Khan · Cosponsor
- Darisha K. Parker · Cosponsor
- Mandy Steele · Cosponsor
- Joe Ciresi · Cosponsor
- Melissa Cerrato · Cosponsor
- Rick Krajewski · Cosponsor
- Carol Hill-Evans · Cosponsor
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz · Cosponsor
- G. Roni Green · Cosponsor
- Emily Kinkead · Cosponsor
- Joe Webster · Cosponsor
- Justin C. Fleming · Cosponsor
- Tina M. Davis · Cosponsor
- Regina G. Young · Cosponsor
- Benjamin V. Sanchez · Cosponsor
- Joseph C. Hohenstein · Cosponsor
- Christopher M. Rabb · Cosponsor
- Stephen Kinsey · Cosponsor
- Donna Bullock · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 26 co-sponsors · 226 not signed on · 174 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Voted No
Co-sponsors (26)
- Maureen E. Madden Democratic Voted No
- P. Sturla
- Kristine C. Howard Democratic Voted No
- Robert Freeman Democratic Voted No
- Liz Hanbidge Democratic Voted No
- Joe McAndrew Democratic Voted No
- Chris Pielli Democratic Voted No
- Tarik Khan Democratic Voted No
- Darisha K. Parker Democratic Voted No
- Mandy Steele Democratic Voted No
- Joe Ciresi Democratic Voted No
- Melissa Cerrato Democratic Voted No
- Rick Krajewski Democratic Voted No
- Carol Hill-Evans Democratic Voted No
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Voted No
- G. Roni Green Democratic Voted No
- Emily Kinkead Democratic Voted No
- Joe Webster Democratic Voted No
- Justin C. Fleming Democratic Voted No
- Tina M. Davis Democratic Voted No
- Regina G. Young Democratic Voted No
- Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Voted No
- Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Voted No
- Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Voted No
- Stephen Kinsey Voted No
- Donna Bullock Voted No
Not signed on (226)
226 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 226 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 59% | 41% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (37)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Siegel | — | Yea |
| Louis Schmitt | — | Nay |
| Mike Cabell | — | Nay |
| Seth Grove | — | Nay |
| Torren Ecker | — | Nay |
| Abigail Salisbury | Democratic | Yea |
| Aerion Abney | Democratic | Yea |
| Ben Waxman | Democratic | Yea |
| Benjamin V. Sanchez | Democratic | Yea |
| Bridget M. Kosierowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Dave Madsen | Democratic | Yea |
| Elizabeth Fiedler | Democratic | Yea |
| Emily Kinkead | Democratic | Yea |
| Gina H. Curry | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe Webster | Democratic | Yea |
| Jordan A. Harris | Democratic | Yea |
| Justin C. Fleming | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle J. Mullins | Democratic | Yea |
| La'Tasha D. Mayes | Democratic | Yea |
| Manuel Guzman | Democratic | Yea |
| Morgan Cephas | Democratic | Yea |
| Napoleon J. Nelson | Democratic | Yea |
| Pat Gallagher | Democratic | Yea |
| Regina G. Young | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven R. Malagari | Democratic | Yea |
| Tim Brennan | Democratic | Yea |
| Ann Flood | Republican | Nay |
| Clint Owlett | Republican | Nay |
| Eric R. Nelson | Republican | Nay |
| James B. Struzzi | Republican | Nay |
| John A. Lawrence | Republican | Nay |
| Kristin Marcell | Republican | Nay |
| Marci Mustello | Republican | Nay |
| Natalie Mihalek | Republican | Nay |
| Ryan Warner | Republican | Nay |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Nay |
| Zachary Mako | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 84 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 102 | 98 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 50% | 49% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (202)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| P. Sturla | — | Yea |
| Aaron Kaufer | — | Nay |
| Barry Jozwiak | — | Nay |
| Dan Miller | — | Yea |
| Donna Bullock | — | Yea |
| Donna Oberlander | — | Nay |
| George Dunbar | — | Nay |
| Jim Gregory | — | Nay |
| Jim Marshall | — | Nay |
| Joshua Siegel | — | Yea |
| Kevin Boyle | — | Yea |
| Louis Schmitt | — | Nay |
| MACKENZIE, R | — | Nay |
| Mark Rozzi | — | Yea |
| Matthew Gergely | — | Yea |
| Mike Cabell | — | Nay |
| Paul Schemel | — | Nay |
| Robert W. Mercuri | — | Nay |
| Seth Grove | — | Nay |
| Stephen Kinsey | — | Yea |
| Stephenie Scialabba | — | Nay |
| Torren Ecker | — | Nay |
| Abigail Salisbury | Democratic | Yea |
| Aerion Abney | Democratic | Yea |
| Amen Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| Anita Astorino Kulik | Democratic | Yea |
| Anthony A. Bellmon | Democratic | Yea |
| Arvind Venkat | Democratic | Yea |
| Ben Waxman | Democratic | Yea |
| Benjamin V. Sanchez | Democratic | Yea |
| Brandon J. Markosek | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Munroe | Democratic | Yea |
| Bridget M. Kosierowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Democratic | Yea |
| Carol Kazeem | Democratic | Yea |
| Chris Pielli | Democratic | Yea |
| Christina D. Sappey | Democratic | Yea |
| Christopher M. Rabb | Democratic | Yea |
| Dan Frankel | Democratic | Yea |
| Dan K. Williams | Democratic | Yea |
| Daniel J. Deasy | Democratic | Yea |
| Danielle Friel Otten | Democratic | Yea |
| Danilo Burgos | Democratic | Yea |
| Darisha K. Parker | Democratic | Yea |
| Dave Madsen | Democratic | Yea |
| David M. Delloso | Democratic | Yea |
| Ed Neilson | Democratic | Yea |
| Eddie Day Pashinski | Democratic | Yea |
| Elizabeth Fiedler | Democratic | Yea |
| Emily Kinkead | Democratic | Yea |
| Frank Burns | Democratic | Yea |
| G. Roni Green | Democratic | Yea |
| Gina H. Curry | Democratic | Yea |
| Greg Scott | Democratic | Yea |
| Greg Vitali | Democratic | Yea |
| Heather Boyd | Democratic | Yea |
| Ismail Smith-Wade-El | Democratic | Yea |
| Jared G. Solomon | Democratic | Yea |
| Jason Dawkins | Democratic | Yea |
| Jeanne McNeill | Democratic | Yea |
| Jennifer O'Mara | Democratic | Yea |
| Jessica Benham | Democratic | Yea |
| Jim Haddock | Democratic | Yea |
| Jim Prokopiak | Democratic | Yea |
| Joanna E. McClinton | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe Ciresi | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe McAndrew | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe Webster | Democratic | Yea |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Democratic | Yea |
| Jordan A. Harris | Democratic | Yea |
| Jose Giral | Democratic | Yea |
| Joseph C. Hohenstein | Democratic | Yea |
| Justin C. Fleming | Democratic | Yea |
| Kristine C. Howard | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle Donahue | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle J. Mullins | Democratic | Yea |
| La'Tasha D. Mayes | Democratic | Yea |
| Leanne Krueger | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsay Powell | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa A. Borowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Liz Hanbidge | Democratic | Yea |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Democratic | Yea |
| Mandy Steele | Democratic | Yea |
| Manuel Guzman | Democratic | Yea |
| Mary Jo Daley | Democratic | Yea |
| MaryLouise Isaacson | Democratic | Yea |
| Matthew D. Bradford | Democratic | Yea |
| Maureen E. Madden | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa Cerrato | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa L. Shusterman | Democratic | Yea |
| Michael H. Schlossberg | Democratic | Yea |
| Morgan Cephas | Democratic | Yea |
| Nancy Guenst | Democratic | Yea |
| Napoleon J. Nelson | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Pisciottano | Democratic | Yea |
| Pat Gallagher | Democratic | Yea |
| Patrick J. Harkins | Democratic | Yea |
| Patty Kim | Democratic | Yea |
| Paul Friel | Democratic | Yea |
| Paul Takac | Democratic | Yea |
| Perry S. Warren | Democratic | Yea |
| Peter Schweyer | Democratic | Yea |
| Regina G. Young | Democratic | Yea |
| Rick Krajewski | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert E. Merski | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert F. Matzie | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert Freeman | Democratic | Yea |
| Ryan A. Bizzarro | Democratic | Yea |
| Scott Conklin | Democratic | Yea |
| Steve Samuelson | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven R. Malagari | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarah Probst | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarik Khan | Democratic | Yea |
| Tim Brennan | Democratic | Yea |
| Tim Briggs | Democratic | Yea |
| Tina M. Davis | Democratic | Yea |
| Aaron Bernstine | Republican | Nay |
| Abby Major | Republican | Nay |
| Alec J. Ryncavage | Republican | Nay |
| Andrew Kuzma | Republican | Nay |
| Ann Flood | Republican | Nay |
| Barbara Gleim | Republican | Nay |
| Brad Roae | Republican | Nay |
| Brett R. Miller | Republican | Nay |
| Brian Smith | Republican | Nay |
| Bryan Cutler | Republican | Nay |
| Bud Cook | Republican | Nay |
| Carl Walker Metzgar | Republican | Not Voting |
| Charity Grimm Krupa | Republican | Nay |
| Clint Owlett | Republican | Nay |
| Craig T. Staats | Republican | Nay |
| Craig Williams | Republican | Nay |
| Dallas Kephart | Republican | Nay |
| Dan Moul | Republican | Nay |
| Dane Watro | Republican | Nay |
| David H. Rowe | Republican | Nay |
| David H. Zimmerman | Republican | Nay |
| David M. Maloney | Republican | Nay |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Nay |
| Donna Scheuren | Republican | Nay |
| Doyle Heffley | Republican | Nay |
| Eric Davanzo | Republican | Nay |
| Eric R. Nelson | Republican | Nay |
| Jack Rader | Republican | Nay |
| Jacob D. Banta | Republican | Nay |
| James B. Struzzi | Republican | Nay |
| Jamie Barton | Republican | Nay |
| Jamie L. Flick | Republican | Nay |
| Jason Ortitay | Republican | Nay |
| Jesse Topper | Republican | Nay |
| Jill N. Cooper | Republican | Nay |
| Jim Rigby | Republican | Nay |
| Joanne Stehr | Republican | Nay |
| Joe Emrick | Republican | Nay |
| Joe Hamm | Republican | Nay |
| Joe Hogan | Republican | Nay |
| Joe Kerwin | Republican | Not Voting |
| John A. Lawrence | Republican | Nay |
| John A. Schlegel | Republican | Nay |
| Jonathan Fritz | Republican | Nay |
| Joseph D'Orsie | Republican | Nay |
| Joshua D. Kail | Republican | Nay |
| Kate A. Klunk | Republican | Nay |
| Kathleen C. Tomlinson | Republican | Nay |
| Kathy L. Rapp | Republican | Nay |
| Keith J. Greiner | Republican | Nay |
| Kerry A. Benninghoff | Republican | Nay |
| Kristin Marcell | Republican | Nay |
| Leslie Rossi | Republican | Nay |
| Marci Mustello | Republican | Nay |
| Mark M. Gillen | Republican | Nay |
| Marla Brown | Republican | Nay |
| Martin T. Causer | Republican | Nay |
| Martina A. White | Republican | Nay |
| Michael Stender | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Armanini | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Jones | Republican | Nay |
| Milou Mackenzie | Republican | Nay |
| Mindy Fee | Republican | Nay |
| Natalie Mihalek | Republican | Nay |
| Parke Wentling | Republican | Nay |
| Perry A. Stambaugh | Republican | Nay |
| R. Lee James | Republican | Nay |
| Rich Irvin | Republican | Nay |
| Rob W. Kauffman | Republican | Nay |
| Robert Leadbeter | Republican | Nay |
| Russ Diamond | Republican | Nay |
| Ryan Warner | Republican | Nay |
| Shelby Labs | Republican | Nay |
| Sheryl M. Delozier | Republican | Nay |
| Stephanie Borowicz | Republican | Nay |
| Steven C. Mentzer | Republican | Nay |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Nay |
| Thomas L. Mehaffie | Republican | Nay |
| Tim Twardzik | Republican | Nay |
| Timothy J. O'Neal | Republican | Nay |
| Timothy R. Bonner | Republican | Nay |
| Tina Pickett | Republican | Nay |
| Tom Jones | Republican | Nay |
| Valerie S. Gaydos | Republican | Nay |
| Wendy Fink | Republican | Nay |
| Zachary Mako | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 84 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 102 | 98 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 50% | 49% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (202)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| P. Sturla | — | Not Voting |
| Aaron Kaufer | — | Nay |
| Barry Jozwiak | — | Nay |
| Dan Miller | — | Yea |
| Donna Bullock | — | Yea |
| Donna Oberlander | — | Nay |
| George Dunbar | — | Nay |
| Jim Gregory | — | Nay |
| Jim Marshall | — | Nay |
| Joshua Siegel | — | Yea |
| Kevin Boyle | — | Yea |
| Louis Schmitt | — | Nay |
| MACKENZIE, R | — | Nay |
| Mark Rozzi | — | Yea |
| Matthew Gergely | — | Yea |
| Mike Cabell | — | Nay |
| Paul Schemel | — | Nay |
| Robert W. Mercuri | — | Nay |
| Seth Grove | — | Nay |
| Stephen Kinsey | — | Yea |
| Stephenie Scialabba | — | Nay |
| Torren Ecker | — | Nay |
| Abigail Salisbury | Democratic | Yea |
| Aerion Abney | Democratic | Yea |
| Amen Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| Anita Astorino Kulik | Democratic | Yea |
| Anthony A. Bellmon | Democratic | Yea |
| Arvind Venkat | Democratic | Yea |
| Ben Waxman | Democratic | Yea |
| Benjamin V. Sanchez | Democratic | Yea |
| Brandon J. Markosek | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Munroe | Democratic | Yea |
| Bridget M. Kosierowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Democratic | Yea |
| Carol Kazeem | Democratic | Yea |
| Chris Pielli | Democratic | Yea |
| Christina D. Sappey | Democratic | Yea |
| Christopher M. Rabb | Democratic | Yea |
| Dan Frankel | Democratic | Yea |
| Dan K. Williams | Democratic | Yea |
| Daniel J. Deasy | Democratic | Yea |
| Danielle Friel Otten | Democratic | Yea |
| Danilo Burgos | Democratic | Yea |
| Darisha K. Parker | Democratic | Yea |
| Dave Madsen | Democratic | Yea |
| David M. Delloso | Democratic | Yea |
| Ed Neilson | Democratic | Yea |
| Eddie Day Pashinski | Democratic | Yea |
| Elizabeth Fiedler | Democratic | Yea |
| Emily Kinkead | Democratic | Yea |
| Frank Burns | Democratic | Yea |
| G. Roni Green | Democratic | Yea |
| Gina H. Curry | Democratic | Yea |
| Greg Scott | Democratic | Yea |
| Greg Vitali | Democratic | Yea |
| Heather Boyd | Democratic | Yea |
| Ismail Smith-Wade-El | Democratic | Yea |
| Jared G. Solomon | Democratic | Yea |
| Jason Dawkins | Democratic | Yea |
| Jeanne McNeill | Democratic | Yea |
| Jennifer O'Mara | Democratic | Yea |
| Jessica Benham | Democratic | Yea |
| Jim Haddock | Democratic | Yea |
| Jim Prokopiak | Democratic | Yea |
| Joanna E. McClinton | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe Ciresi | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe McAndrew | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe Webster | Democratic | Yea |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Democratic | Yea |
| Jordan A. Harris | Democratic | Yea |
| Jose Giral | Democratic | Yea |
| Joseph C. Hohenstein | Democratic | Yea |
| Justin C. Fleming | Democratic | Yea |
| Kristine C. Howard | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle Donahue | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle J. Mullins | Democratic | Yea |
| La'Tasha D. Mayes | Democratic | Yea |
| Leanne Krueger | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsay Powell | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa A. Borowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Liz Hanbidge | Democratic | Yea |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Democratic | Yea |
| Mandy Steele | Democratic | Yea |
| Manuel Guzman | Democratic | Yea |
| Mary Jo Daley | Democratic | Yea |
| MaryLouise Isaacson | Democratic | Yea |
| Matthew D. Bradford | Democratic | Yea |
| Maureen E. Madden | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa Cerrato | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa L. Shusterman | Democratic | Yea |
| Michael H. Schlossberg | Democratic | Yea |
| Morgan Cephas | Democratic | Yea |
| Nancy Guenst | Democratic | Yea |
| Napoleon J. Nelson | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Pisciottano | Democratic | Yea |
| Pat Gallagher | Democratic | Yea |
| Patrick J. Harkins | Democratic | Yea |
| Patty Kim | Democratic | Yea |
| Paul Friel | Democratic | Yea |
| Paul Takac | Democratic | Yea |
| Perry S. Warren | Democratic | Yea |
| Peter Schweyer | Democratic | Yea |
| Regina G. Young | Democratic | Yea |
| Rick Krajewski | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert E. Merski | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert F. Matzie | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert Freeman | Democratic | Yea |
| Ryan A. Bizzarro | Democratic | Yea |
| Scott Conklin | Democratic | Yea |
| Steve Samuelson | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven R. Malagari | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarah Probst | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarik Khan | Democratic | Yea |
| Tim Brennan | Democratic | Yea |
| Tim Briggs | Democratic | Yea |
| Tina M. Davis | Democratic | Yea |
| Aaron Bernstine | Republican | Nay |
| Abby Major | Republican | Nay |
| Alec J. Ryncavage | Republican | Nay |
| Andrew Kuzma | Republican | Nay |
| Ann Flood | Republican | Nay |
| Barbara Gleim | Republican | Nay |
| Brad Roae | Republican | Nay |
| Brett R. Miller | Republican | Nay |
| Brian Smith | Republican | Nay |
| Bryan Cutler | Republican | Nay |
| Bud Cook | Republican | Nay |
| Carl Walker Metzgar | Republican | Nay |
| Charity Grimm Krupa | Republican | Nay |
| Clint Owlett | Republican | Nay |
| Craig T. Staats | Republican | Nay |
| Craig Williams | Republican | Nay |
| Dallas Kephart | Republican | Nay |
| Dan Moul | Republican | Nay |
| Dane Watro | Republican | Nay |
| David H. Rowe | Republican | Nay |
| David H. Zimmerman | Republican | Nay |
| David M. Maloney | Republican | Nay |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Nay |
| Donna Scheuren | Republican | Nay |
| Doyle Heffley | Republican | Nay |
| Eric Davanzo | Republican | Nay |
| Eric R. Nelson | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Rader | Republican | Nay |
| Jacob D. Banta | Republican | Nay |
| James B. Struzzi | Republican | Nay |
| Jamie Barton | Republican | Nay |
| Jamie L. Flick | Republican | Nay |
| Jason Ortitay | Republican | Nay |
| Jesse Topper | Republican | Nay |
| Jill N. Cooper | Republican | Nay |
| Jim Rigby | Republican | Nay |
| Joanne Stehr | Republican | Nay |
| Joe Emrick | Republican | Nay |
| Joe Hamm | Republican | Nay |
| Joe Hogan | Republican | Nay |
| Joe Kerwin | Republican | Not Voting |
| John A. Lawrence | Republican | Nay |
| John A. Schlegel | Republican | Nay |
| Jonathan Fritz | Republican | Nay |
| Joseph D'Orsie | Republican | Nay |
| Joshua D. Kail | Republican | Nay |
| Kate A. Klunk | Republican | Nay |
| Kathleen C. Tomlinson | Republican | Nay |
| Kathy L. Rapp | Republican | Nay |
| Keith J. Greiner | Republican | Nay |
| Kerry A. Benninghoff | Republican | Nay |
| Kristin Marcell | Republican | Nay |
| Leslie Rossi | Republican | Nay |
| Marci Mustello | Republican | Nay |
| Mark M. Gillen | Republican | Nay |
| Marla Brown | Republican | Nay |
| Martin T. Causer | Republican | Nay |
| Martina A. White | Republican | Nay |
| Michael Stender | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Armanini | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Jones | Republican | Nay |
| Milou Mackenzie | Republican | Nay |
| Mindy Fee | Republican | Nay |
| Natalie Mihalek | Republican | Nay |
| Parke Wentling | Republican | Nay |
| Perry A. Stambaugh | Republican | Nay |
| R. Lee James | Republican | Nay |
| Rich Irvin | Republican | Nay |
| Rob W. Kauffman | Republican | Nay |
| Robert Leadbeter | Republican | Nay |
| Russ Diamond | Republican | Nay |
| Ryan Warner | Republican | Nay |
| Shelby Labs | Republican | Nay |
| Sheryl M. Delozier | Republican | Nay |
| Stephanie Borowicz | Republican | Nay |
| Steven C. Mentzer | Republican | Nay |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Nay |
| Thomas L. Mehaffie | Republican | Nay |
| Tim Twardzik | Republican | Nay |
| Timothy J. O'Neal | Republican | Nay |
| Timothy R. Bonner | Republican | Nay |
| Tina Pickett | Republican | Nay |
| Tom Jones | Republican | Nay |
| Valerie S. Gaydos | Republican | Nay |
| Wendy Fink | Republican | Nay |
| Zachary Mako | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 102 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 49% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (202)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| P. Sturla | — | Nay |
| Aaron Kaufer | — | Yea |
| Barry Jozwiak | — | Yea |
| Dan Miller | — | Nay |
| Donna Bullock | — | Nay |
| Donna Oberlander | — | Yea |
| George Dunbar | — | Yea |
| Jim Gregory | — | Yea |
| Jim Marshall | — | Yea |
| Joshua Siegel | — | Nay |
| Kevin Boyle | — | Nay |
| Louis Schmitt | — | Yea |
| MACKENZIE, R | — | Yea |
| Mark Rozzi | — | Nay |
| Matthew Gergely | — | Nay |
| Mike Cabell | — | Yea |
| Paul Schemel | — | Yea |
| Robert W. Mercuri | — | Yea |
| Seth Grove | — | Yea |
| Stephen Kinsey | — | Nay |
| Stephenie Scialabba | — | Yea |
| Torren Ecker | — | Yea |
| Abigail Salisbury | Democratic | Nay |
| Aerion Abney | Democratic | Nay |
| Amen Brown | Democratic | Nay |
| Anita Astorino Kulik | Democratic | Nay |
| Anthony A. Bellmon | Democratic | Nay |
| Arvind Venkat | Democratic | Nay |
| Ben Waxman | Democratic | Nay |
| Benjamin V. Sanchez | Democratic | Nay |
| Brandon J. Markosek | Democratic | Nay |
| Brian Munroe | Democratic | Nay |
| Bridget M. Kosierowski | Democratic | Nay |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Democratic | Nay |
| Carol Kazeem | Democratic | Nay |
| Chris Pielli | Democratic | Nay |
| Christina D. Sappey | Democratic | Nay |
| Christopher M. Rabb | Democratic | Nay |
| Dan Frankel | Democratic | Nay |
| Dan K. Williams | Democratic | Nay |
| Daniel J. Deasy | Democratic | Nay |
| Danielle Friel Otten | Democratic | Nay |
| Danilo Burgos | Democratic | Nay |
| Darisha K. Parker | Democratic | Nay |
| Dave Madsen | Democratic | Nay |
| David M. Delloso | Democratic | Nay |
| Ed Neilson | Democratic | Nay |
| Eddie Day Pashinski | Democratic | Nay |
| Elizabeth Fiedler | Democratic | Nay |
| Emily Kinkead | Democratic | Nay |
| Frank Burns | Democratic | Nay |
| G. Roni Green | Democratic | Nay |
| Gina H. Curry | Democratic | Nay |
| Greg Scott | Democratic | Nay |
| Greg Vitali | Democratic | Nay |
| Heather Boyd | Democratic | Nay |
| Ismail Smith-Wade-El | Democratic | Nay |
| Jared G. Solomon | Democratic | Nay |
| Jason Dawkins | Democratic | Nay |
| Jeanne McNeill | Democratic | Nay |
| Jennifer O'Mara | Democratic | Nay |
| Jessica Benham | Democratic | Nay |
| Jim Haddock | Democratic | Nay |
| Jim Prokopiak | Democratic | Nay |
| Joanna E. McClinton | Democratic | Nay |
| Joe Ciresi | Democratic | Nay |
| Joe McAndrew | Democratic | Nay |
| Joe Webster | Democratic | Nay |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Democratic | Nay |
| Jordan A. Harris | Democratic | Nay |
| Jose Giral | Democratic | Nay |
| Joseph C. Hohenstein | Democratic | Nay |
| Justin C. Fleming | Democratic | Nay |
| Kristine C. Howard | Democratic | Nay |
| Kyle Donahue | Democratic | Nay |
| Kyle J. Mullins | Democratic | Nay |
| La'Tasha D. Mayes | Democratic | Nay |
| Leanne Krueger | Democratic | Nay |
| Lindsay Powell | Democratic | Nay |
| Lisa A. Borowski | Democratic | Nay |
| Liz Hanbidge | Democratic | Nay |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Democratic | Nay |
| Mandy Steele | Democratic | Nay |
| Manuel Guzman | Democratic | Nay |
| Mary Jo Daley | Democratic | Nay |
| MaryLouise Isaacson | Democratic | Nay |
| Matthew D. Bradford | Democratic | Nay |
| Maureen E. Madden | Democratic | Nay |
| Melissa Cerrato | Democratic | Nay |
| Melissa L. Shusterman | Democratic | Nay |
| Michael H. Schlossberg | Democratic | Nay |
| Morgan Cephas | Democratic | Nay |
| Nancy Guenst | Democratic | Nay |
| Napoleon J. Nelson | Democratic | Nay |
| Nick Pisciottano | Democratic | Nay |
| Pat Gallagher | Democratic | Nay |
| Patrick J. Harkins | Democratic | Nay |
| Patty Kim | Democratic | Nay |
| Paul Friel | Democratic | Nay |
| Paul Takac | Democratic | Nay |
| Perry S. Warren | Democratic | Nay |
| Peter Schweyer | Democratic | Nay |
| Regina G. Young | Democratic | Nay |
| Rick Krajewski | Democratic | Nay |
| Robert E. Merski | Democratic | Nay |
| Robert F. Matzie | Democratic | Nay |
| Robert Freeman | Democratic | Nay |
| Ryan A. Bizzarro | Democratic | Nay |
| Scott Conklin | Democratic | Nay |
| Steve Samuelson | Democratic | Nay |
| Steven R. Malagari | Democratic | Nay |
| Tarah Probst | Democratic | Nay |
| Tarik Khan | Democratic | Nay |
| Tim Brennan | Democratic | Nay |
| Tim Briggs | Democratic | Nay |
| Tina M. Davis | Democratic | Nay |
| Aaron Bernstine | Republican | Yea |
| Abby Major | Republican | Yea |
| Alec J. Ryncavage | Republican | Yea |
| Andrew Kuzma | Republican | Yea |
| Ann Flood | Republican | Yea |
| Barbara Gleim | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Roae | Republican | Yea |
| Brett R. Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Bryan Cutler | Republican | Yea |
| Bud Cook | Republican | Yea |
| Carl Walker Metzgar | Republican | Yea |
| Charity Grimm Krupa | Republican | Yea |
| Clint Owlett | Republican | Yea |
| Craig T. Staats | Republican | Yea |
| Craig Williams | Republican | Yea |
| Dallas Kephart | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Moul | Republican | Yea |
| Dane Watro | Republican | Yea |
| David H. Rowe | Republican | Yea |
| David H. Zimmerman | Republican | Yea |
| David M. Maloney | Republican | Yea |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Yea |
| Donna Scheuren | Republican | Yea |
| Doyle Heffley | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Davanzo | Republican | Yea |
| Eric R. Nelson | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Rader | Republican | Yea |
| Jacob D. Banta | Republican | Yea |
| James B. Struzzi | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie Barton | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie L. Flick | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Ortitay | Republican | Yea |
| Jesse Topper | Republican | Yea |
| Jill N. Cooper | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Rigby | Republican | Yea |
| Joanne Stehr | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Emrick | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Hamm | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Hogan | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Kerwin | Republican | Not Voting |
| John A. Lawrence | Republican | Yea |
| John A. Schlegel | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Fritz | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph D'Orsie | Republican | Yea |
| Joshua D. Kail | Republican | Yea |
| Kate A. Klunk | Republican | Yea |
| Kathleen C. Tomlinson | Republican | Yea |
| Kathy L. Rapp | Republican | Yea |
| Keith J. Greiner | Republican | Yea |
| Kerry A. Benninghoff | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Marcell | Republican | Yea |
| Leslie Rossi | Republican | Yea |
| Marci Mustello | Republican | Yea |
| Mark M. Gillen | Republican | Yea |
| Marla Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Martin T. Causer | Republican | Yea |
| Martina A. White | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Stender | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Armanini | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Milou Mackenzie | Republican | Yea |
| Mindy Fee | Republican | Yea |
| Natalie Mihalek | Republican | Yea |
| Parke Wentling | Republican | Yea |
| Perry A. Stambaugh | Republican | Yea |
| R. Lee James | Republican | Yea |
| Rich Irvin | Republican | Yea |
| Rob W. Kauffman | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Leadbeter | Republican | Yea |
| Russ Diamond | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Warner | Republican | Yea |
| Shelby Labs | Republican | Yea |
| Sheryl M. Delozier | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Borowicz | Republican | Yea |
| Steven C. Mentzer | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas L. Mehaffie | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Twardzik | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy J. O'Neal | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy R. Bonner | Republican | Yea |
| Tina Pickett | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Valerie S. Gaydos | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Zachary Mako | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (25)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Jozwiak | — | Yea |
| Donna Bullock | — | Yea |
| Anthony A. Bellmon | Democratic | Yea |
| Carol Kazeem | Democratic | Yea |
| Gina H. Curry | Democratic | Yea |
| Heather Boyd | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe McAndrew | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Justin C. Fleming | Democratic | Yea |
| Kristine C. Howard | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsay Powell | Democratic | Yea |
| Liz Hanbidge | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa Cerrato | Democratic | Yea |
| Nancy Guenst | Democratic | Yea |
| Napoleon J. Nelson | Democratic | Yea |
| Rick Krajewski | Democratic | Yea |
| Charity Grimm Krupa | Republican | Yea |
| Dane Watro | Republican | Yea |
| David H. Zimmerman | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie L. Flick | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Hogan | Republican | Yea |
| John A. Schlegel | Republican | Yea |
| Leslie Rossi | Republican | Yea |
| Milou Mackenzie | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 40% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (25)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Jozwiak | — | Nay |
| Donna Bullock | — | Yea |
| Anthony A. Bellmon | Democratic | Yea |
| Carol Kazeem | Democratic | Yea |
| Gina H. Curry | Democratic | Yea |
| Heather Boyd | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe McAndrew | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Justin C. Fleming | Democratic | Yea |
| Kristine C. Howard | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsay Powell | Democratic | Yea |
| Liz Hanbidge | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa Cerrato | Democratic | Yea |
| Nancy Guenst | Democratic | Yea |
| Napoleon J. Nelson | Democratic | Yea |
| Rick Krajewski | Democratic | Yea |
| Charity Grimm Krupa | Republican | Nay |
| Dane Watro | Republican | Nay |
| David H. Zimmerman | Republican | Nay |
| Jamie L. Flick | Republican | Nay |
| Joe Hogan | Republican | Yea |
| John A. Schlegel | Republican | Nay |
| Leslie Rossi | Republican | Nay |
| Milou Mackenzie | Republican | Nay |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Nay |
| Wendy Fink | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (25)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Bullock | — | Yea |
| Jim Gregory | — | Yea |
| Mike Cabell | — | Yea |
| Stephen Kinsey | — | Yea |
| Dan K. Williams | Democratic | Yea |
| Danielle Friel Otten | Democratic | Yea |
| Dave Madsen | Democratic | Yea |
| Emily Kinkead | Democratic | Yea |
| G. Roni Green | Democratic | Yea |
| Ismail Smith-Wade-El | Democratic | Yea |
| Jessica Benham | Democratic | Yea |
| Jose Giral | Democratic | Yea |
| Maureen E. Madden | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa Cerrato | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarik Khan | Democratic | Yea |
| Tim Briggs | Democratic | Yea |
| Charity Grimm Krupa | Republican | Yea |
| Craig Williams | Republican | Yea |
| Doyle Heffley | Republican | Yea |
| James B. Struzzi | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie L. Flick | Republican | Yea |
| John A. Schlegel | Republican | Yea |
| Kathleen C. Tomlinson | Republican | Yea |
| Milou Mackenzie | Republican | Yea |
| Shelby Labs | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 1593?
- HB 1593 is sponsored by Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), P. Sturla, Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Joe McAndrew (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Rick Krajewski (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), G. Roni Green (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Regina G. Young (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Stephen Kinsey, and Donna Bullock.
- What is the current status of HB 1593?
- This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 1593?
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