+ − Summary
+ − Full Texts (2)
+ − Actions (19)
- Session Sine Die
- Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee
- Referred to Rules
- First Reading
- Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading May 3, 2007
- Arrive in Senate
- Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
- Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007
- Second Reading - Short Debate
- Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Disability Services Committee; 009-000-000
- House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Disability Services Committee; by Voice Vote
- House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Disability Services Committee
- Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Careen M Gordon
- Assigned to Disability Services Committee
- Referred to Rules Committee
- First Reading
- Filed with the Clerk by Rep. James D. Brosnahan
+ − Adopted Amendment
House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Division, shall provide for the establishment of 3 children's group homes for adolescents who have been diagnosed with autism and featuring maximum family involvement. Provides that an eligible service provider: (i) must have a minimum of 5 years experience serving individuals with autism residentially and have successfully supported individuals with challenging behaviors; (ii) must demonstrate that staff have equal experience in this regard; and (iii) must have a full-time Board-Certified Behavior Analyst on staff. Provides that the homes shall provide therapeutic and other support services to the adolescents being served there. Provides that an agreeable rate shall be established by the Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Division. Effective July 1, 2007.