5920-2025 Community Day and Work Programs

For community--based day and work programs and associated transportation costs for adults; provided, that the department of developmental services shall provide transportation, which shall be prioritized by need; provided further, that the department shall support individuals with disabilities who transitioned from employment services offered at sheltered workshops to community--based employment as part of the commonwealth's employment first initiative; provided further, that any public--private partnerships with employers and nonprofits shall encourage the highest level of independence among individuals with disabilities and shall provide options to maximize community involvement and participation; provided further, that not later than April 1, 2026, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the number of eligible individuals employed in community--based employment in fiscal year 2025 and the number estimated for fiscal year 2026; (ii) the number and types of community--based employment partners; (iii) the outcomes measured; and (iv) recommendations for expansion; provided further, that the commissioner of developmental services may transfer such funds from this item to items 5920--2000, 5911--2000, 5920--3000, 5920--5000 and 5930--1000; and provided further, that the commissioner shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before any such transfer