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Committee extends pilot that pairs college students with PCA recipients
Summary
The committee reviewed a request to extend the PCA College Service Corps pilot for one year to use previously allocated funds; proponents said the program supports students with college credit and strengthens the direct‑care workforce pipeline, and the bill was laid over.
Chair Noor presented House File 4637, a technical and time‑extension bill to continue and report on a PCA College Service Corps pilot administered by the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living. Program managers described matching college students with participants who receive 10 or more care hours per day, noted educational credit opportunities at participating colleges, and explained the extension seeks to fully use already‑allocated funds to continue the workforce pipeline.
Michelle Vries, the program manager, described benefits for students and participants: students gain work experience and some programs offer college credit; participants gain stable personal care assistance that supports employment and independence. The committee agreed to lay the bill over for possible inclusion.
