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Arc and HB 653 Passes Committee

The Arc of Illinois

April 8, 2011

Leaders in The Arc:

You may recall that I shared comments by Rep Greg concerning the deaths

at Graywood in ton. He was concerned that families were not notified

about the problems at Graywood.

As a result, Rep , Chair of the House Human Services Committee, introduced

House Bill 653, Amendment #1. The bill passed the Human Services Committee

unanimously yesterday.

Below is the section of the bill on transparency and notifying guardians and a

link to the entire bill. Note underlined sections of the bill are the proposed

new language.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/97/HB/PDF/09700HB0653ham001.pdf

Tony auski

The Arc of Illinois

815-464-1832

Sec. 14. Transparency for individuals and guardians. By

October 1, 2011, the Department shall make available to

individuals and guardians upon enrollment a document listing

telephone numbers and other contact information to report

suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The

information provided shall include a delineation of the

individuals' rights. By July 1, 2012, the Department shall make

available through its website information on each agency

regarding licensure and quality assurance survey results;

licensure and contract status; and substantiated findings of

abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The Department shall adopt

rules regarding the posting of this information and shall

inform individuals and guardians of its availability during the

initial provider selection process. " .

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