Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
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Overview
This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to create a specific category for direct support professionals. It recognizes the crucial role these professionals play in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting independence, and enabling community living. The bill aims to address workforce shortages and improve data collection related to this vital sector.
Key provisions
- Requires the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system.
- Directs the revision to establish a separate code for direct support professionals.
- Identifies direct support professionals as a healthcare support occupation.
- Mandates a report to Congress if the OMB does not establish the new code.
- Acknowledges the high turnover rate (39%) among direct support professionals.
- Highlights the importance of accurate data collection for workforce planning.
- Recognizes the unique skills and responsibilities of direct support professionals.
- Aligns the classification system with related systems.
Who is affected
- Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Direct support professionals
- Home and community-based service providers
- Federal statistical agencies
- The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Workforce of the House of Representatives
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