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Voters should care about this bill because it addresses a critical, yet often overlooked, workforce that supports some of the most vulnerable members of our society: individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When direct support professionals are hard to find or frequently leave their jobs, it creates instability for the people who rely on their services for daily living, community involvement, and achieving personal goals.
By pushing for a specific job category for DSPs, the bill aims to improve the quality and accuracy of government data about this workforce. If this becomes law and OMB creates the separate code, federal and state governments will have a clearer picture of workforce shortages and turnover rates. This better data can then be used to develop more targeted solutions—like improved training, recruitment, or funding for higher wages—to stabilize this essential profession. If it doesn't become law, the current data gaps will persist, making it harder to address the ongoing challenges in providing consistent, high-quality care for individuals with disabilities.
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Voters should care about this bill because it addresses a critical, yet often overlooked, workforce that supports some of the most vulnerable members of our society: individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When direct support professionals are hard to find or frequently leave their jobs, it creates instability for the people who rely on their services for daily living, community involvement, and achieving personal goals.
By pushing for a specific job category for DSPs, the bill aims to improve the quality and accuracy of government data about this workforce. If this becomes law and OMB creates the separate code, federal and state governments will have a clearer picture of workforce shortages and turnover rates. This better data can then be used to develop more targeted solutions—like improved training, recruitment, or funding for higher wages—to stabilize this essential profession. If it doesn't become law, the current data gaps will persist, making it harder to address the ongoing challenges in providing consistent, high-quality care for individuals with disabilities.
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