S 153
An Act relative to cueing and supervision in the PCA program
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Bill overview
This bill addresses cueing and supervision requirements within the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program in Massachusetts. It aims to establish clearer guidelines and oversight for the use of PCA services, particularly for children with disabilities. The legislation seeks to ensure appropriate supervision and training for both personal care attendants and the individuals they support, ultimately promoting safer and more effective PCA service delivery.
Key provisions
- Establishes requirements for cueing procedures used by PCA attendants.
- Mandates specific training for PCA attendants working with children.
- Requires documentation of supervision practices related to PCA services.
- Addresses the need for clear communication between PCA attendants, families, and caregivers.
- Specifies protocols for managing challenging behaviors during PCA services.
- Focuses on ensuring appropriate ratios of attendants to individuals.
- Requires background checks and ongoing training for PCA attendants.
- Addresses the need for reporting of incidents related to PCA services.
Who is affected
- Children with disabilities
- Families of children with disabilities
- Personal Care Attendants (PCA)
- Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Introduces specific guidelines for cueing techniques used by PCA attendants.
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Primary sponsor
Joan B. Lovely
Cosponsor
Joan B. Lovely
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Bill S.153 194th (Current)
An Act relative to cueing and supervision in the PCA program
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Joan B. Lovely Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means Special Attachments: Committee - Senate member votes
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.153
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/26/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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