Moving Forward: Volume 19, Issue 9

WRAP-UP EDITION: The 2014 General Assembly finished the session on March 20. Several important bills were passed this session, as well as the budgets for FY2014A and FY2015.

FY 2015 Budget highlights: Funds for 50 supported employment slots for people with developmental disabilities were added within the DBHDD budget to the tune of $390,625. Additionally, $100,000 in NEW funding was added for inclusive post-secondary education within the GCDD budget. The Department of Justice related funding for DD services is supported in full. The ICWP received 25 additional slots, CCSP received 100 additional slots, and NOW/COMP received 250 additional slots (100 community + 150 institution- al). DD providers received a 1.5% increase and CCSP and SOURCE received a 5% increase for certain services (details below).

Legislation Highlights: PASSED: HB870, provides for the imposition of an additional fine for reckless driving relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; HB 990, requires an act of the Legislature before Medicaid could be expanded via the Affordable Care Act. DID NOT PASS: SB397, which would have required insurance companies to provide coverage for autism; HB290, which would have allowed employees to use sick leave for the care of immediate family members.

Remember: If you are not already a member of the GCDD advocacy network, go to www.gcdd.org and click on Join our Advocacy Network and follow the instructions so you can stay connected throughout the year.

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