Connecticut Public Act (PA) Number 23-137 — An Act Concerning Resources & Support Services For Persons With An Intellectual Or Developmental Disability

On June 28, 2023, the Connecticut legislature published this Public Act (PA) number 23-137: an act concerning resources and support services for persons with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD). The Act directs the Connecticut Departments of Social Services (DSS) and Developmental Services (DDS) are planning to expand community-based services for people with autism and intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD). Additional provisions address transition support for youth transitioning from the K-12 education system or living with parents/guardians to living independently, behavioral health workforce capacity, employment assistance, development of an autism bill of rights, and an . . .