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Committee hears bill to let young adults with disabilities access HCLA employment supports at 20
Summary
The Senate Human Services Committee heard a proposed substitute to SB 5,681 to allow Home and Community Living Administration clients to begin employment and community inclusion services at age 20 (rather than 21). Supporters said the change closes a service 'cliff' between school-based supports and adult services; fiscal notes were requested and not yet available.
Senate Human Services Committee members heard testimony Jan. 19 on a proposed substitute to Senate Bill 5,681 that would allow clients of the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) to begin receiving employment and community inclusion services at age 20 instead of 21.
Allison Mendiola, committee staff, told the panel the substitute moves the eligibility threshold from 21 to 20, renames community access services to community inclusion, and clarifies that employment-service hours will be based on assistance needed to reach employment outcomes rather than time on the job. Mendiola said a fiscal note had been requested and was not…
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