SB 1065 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES STATUTES.

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ANWAR of the 3rd Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the bill ought to pass.

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES STATUTES.

Said director shall be an elector of the state with expertise and experience in the fields of developmental services and advocacy for the rights of the individuals specified in subsection (a) of this section and SB1065shall /be Fileexempt No.from the classified service.

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4301065 person serving in such position on July 1, 2004, and whenever thereafter the term of such position expires or there is a vacancy in such position, the] The Governor shall beappoint exemptthe director of the [ombudsman] ombudsperson office from a list of candidates prepared and submitted to the classifiedGovernor service.by the Council on Developmental Services, established by section 17a-270.

(c) [Upon the vacancy of the director of the ombudsman office by the person serving in such position on July 1, 2004, and whenever thereafter the term of such position expires or there is a vacancy in such position, the] The Governor shall appoint the director of the [ombudsman] ombudsperson office from a list of candidates prepared and submitted to the Governor by the Council on Developmental Services, established by section 17a-270.

An [ombudsman] ombudsperson shall serve a term of four years, not including any time served as acting [ombudsman] ombudsperson, and SB1065Public /Act File No.

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4301065 may be reappointed by the Governor or shall remain in the position until a successor is appointed pursuant to this subsection.

Any nonprofit organization [which] that establishes or maintains [day care programs,] day campprogramsorcampprogramsorrecreationalprogramsfor recreationalprogramsfor childrenor adultswith intellectual disability may apply to the Department of Developmental Services for funds to be used to assist in establishing, maintaining or expanding such programs.

and [(3)] (2) a recreational program may provide planned and supervised recreationalPublic activitiesAct for children or adults with intellectual disability, whichactivitiesmaybeofasocial,athleticorpurelydiversionarynature SB1065 / File No.

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4301065 recreational activities for children or adults with intellectual disability, whichactivitiesmaybeofasocial,athleticorpurelydiversionarynature and which programs shall be considered separate and apart from the day camp program described in subdivision [(2)] (1) of this subsection.

A regional or training school director may place any resident with intellectual disability committed or admitted to such training school, regional facility or other residential facility provided for the care and training of persons with intellectual disability, under the provisions of sectionsPublic 17a-210Act toNo. 17a-247, inclusive, and 17a-273, in a community companion home, community living arrangement, group home, other residential facility or residential program to be cared for in accordance with the following conditions:

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4301065 4sections SB106517a-210 Fileto No.17a-247, inclusive, and 17a-273, in a community companion home, community living arrangement, group home, other residential facility or residential program to be cared for in accordance with the following conditions:

430 (1) Such resident shall, despite such transfer, remain subject to the control of the regional or training school director and the director may, at any time, order and provide for the return of any such resident to such training school, regional facility or other residential facility providedfor the care and training of personswith intellectual disability;

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430 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

None Explanation The bill, which updates terminology and makes conforming changes within the developmental services statutes, has no fiscal impact.

The Out Years State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

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430 OLR Bill Analysis SB 1065 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES STATUTES.

SUMMARY This bill makes various minor and technical changes to Department of Developmental Services (DDS)-related statutes.

The bill updates terminology by replacing references to the DDS “ombudsman” with “ombudsperson.” It also removes obsolete language on ombudsperson vacancies.

Additionally, the bill conforms to existing practice by reflecting that certain types of residential programs are certified, rather than licensed, by DDS.

(In practice, this applies to “continuous residential supports,” a shared living arrangement for up to three people with available staff support.) Lastly, it removes obsolete language on DDS day care programs and makes related technical changes.