Wonder new on NMT Than!  Thanks OPRA for continuing to push the issue!

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Ohio Valley Residential Services
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On Jun 11, 2019, at 9:34 PM, Than Johnson <TJohnson@crsi-oh.com<mailto:TJohnson@crsi-oh.com>> wrote:

We may still get a couple of amendments into the Senate version. Funding and NMT look solid.
Thx
Than

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On Jun 11, 2019, at 4:57 PM, Christine Touvelle <CTouvelle@opra.org<mailto:CTouvelle@opra.org>> wrote:

We are working a more detailed write up of the specifics of the provisions that I hope to have out tomorrow.

We anticipate that the full Senate will vote on the budget sometime later next week and then will move on to the Conference Committee.

Christine

On Jun 11, 2019, at 4:53 PM, Justin Blumhorst <justin.blumhorst@capabilitiesinc.biz<mailto:justin.blumhorst@capabilitiesinc.biz>> wrote:

Once again, many of you may get this but thought it was good to share... I'm very pleased to see the NMT committee requirement removed :) But it has to go to conference committee from here, so it ain't over yet :)

JB

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Dear Council Members,

Today, the Ohio Senate accepted a new substitute bill with their first changes to the proposed state budget. Key Changes in the Senate's Version include:

  *   Changes the DSP wage rate to $12.82 per year in 2020 and $13.23 in 2021.
  *   Restores language that allows the Director of DD to continue or create new Innovative Pilot Projects
  *   Eliminates the requirement that a Non-Medical Transportation Workgroup be formed before an increase in NMT reimbursement can be implemented.
  *   Eliminates the creation of a joint legislative committee to evaluate the state's Protection and Advocacy Entity and Client Assistance Program entity for purposes of recommending re-designation.
  *   Keeps (but changes) language requiring county boards of developmental disabilities to inform individuals seeking services about ICF options - changes include requiring county boards to include information on their website about all options and requiring county boards to provide a complete list and contact information of all ICF providers in the county to individuals seeking any service.
  *   States that ICF services are not "residential services".
  *   Eliminates the creation of the Health and Human Services Efficiencies and Alignment Study Committee.
  *   Eliminates (within the Department of Education) the requirement of the completion of a study on special education best practices, costs, use of technology, etc.
  *   Keeps House added earmarks for Best Buddies ($75,000), Halom House ($25,000), and Sight Centers ($750,000)

The Senate Substitute Bill also adds $50,000 each year to the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Agency's budget for Visually Impaired Reading Services.

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