in-20261118-IR-460260206FRA: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRY AND TRAINING

TITLE 460 DIVISION OF DISABILITY, AGING, AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES Final Rule LSA Document #26-206 DIGEST DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRY AND TRAINING Adds 460 IAC 16 concerning the direct support professional (DSP) registry and the DSP training program. Effective 30 days after filing with the publisher. HISTORY Notice of First Public Comment Period: 20260708-IR-460260206FNA Regulatory Analysis submitted with Notice of First Public Comment Period: 20260708-IR-460260206RAA Date of Public Hearing: August 24, 2026 CITATIONS AFFECTED: 460 IAC 16 SUMMARY/RESPONSE TO COMMENTS The Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services (DDARS) requested public comment from July 8, 2026, through August 24, 2026, and during the public hearing on August 24, 2026. DDARS received no comments in response to the Notice of First Public Comment Period. This adopted version of the rule is the same as or does not substantially differ from the last published version of the proposed rule. FINAL RULE Sec. 1. The purpose of this article is to establish standards and requirements for the training of direct support professionals. Sec. 2. This article applies to direct support professionals defined in IC 12-11-16-1. Sec. 3. Training requirements for direct support professionals (DSPs) are as follows: LSA Document #26-206 Notice of First Public Comment Period: July 8, 2026 Last Hearing Held: August 24, 2026 Approved by Attorney General: October 8, 2026 Approved by Governor: October 19, 2026 Filed with Publisher: October 23, 2026, 8:38 a.m. Documents Incorporated by Reference: None Received by Publisher