S 2845
Increases pay for direct support professionals; makes appropriation.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the pay of direct support professionals in New Jersey, who provide essential care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It creates a state-funded program that will distribute money to employers to increase the wages of these professionals. The goal is to address staffing shortages within this vital sector of the healthcare system. The funds will be used to both attract and retain direct support professionals.
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