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Bill seeks $170,000 for training to reduce turnover among direct support professionals
Summary
Senate File 25-54 would appropriate $170,000 from the Workforce Development Fund to Equitable Development Action (EDA) for training and capacity building aimed at direct support professionals (DSPs) serving people with disabilities and the elderly. Committee adopted amendment and laid the bill on the table for possible inclusion.
Senate File 25-54, sponsored by Sen. John Hoffman, would appropriate $170,000 in FY2026 from the Workforce Development Fund to Equitable Development Action (EDA) to support training, cultural competency and capacity-building for direct support professionals (DSPs) working in home-and-community-based services, assisted living and similar settings.
Sen. Hoffman framed the bill as…
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