Bill 64 explained in plain English
Noah and Gregory's Law (Transition to Adult Developmental Services and Supports), 2019
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Bill 64, Noah and Gregory's Law, aims to streamline the transition from children's to adult developmental services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Ontario.
Bill 64, also known as Noah and Gregory's Law (Transition to Adult Developmental Services and Supports), 2019, amends the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008. It aims to improve the transition process for individuals moving from children's developmental services to adult developmental services and supports. The bill defines what constitutes a children's developmental service and outlines steps the Minister must take to help individuals transition. It also modifies eligibility criteria for adult services to include those who were receiving children's services before turning 18, and ensures continuity of services during the transition period if an application for adult services is pending or if eligibility has been determined but services have not yet begun. The bill comes into effect on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- It defines 'children's developmental services' for the purposes of the Act.
- It requires the Minister to consult with individuals receiving children's developmental services (or their caregivers) about transitioning to adult services at least six months before they turn 18.
- It requires the Minister to apply on behalf of the individual for adult services, with consent, to the designated application entity.
- It changes the eligibility requirements for adult services to include individuals who were receiving children's developmental services immediately before turning 18.
- It requires application entities to provide equivalent services to those transitioning from children's services if a decision on their adult service application is pending or if they are eligible but services have not yet commenced.
- It ensures that these transitional services are provided from the day the individual turns 18 until a final decision is made on their adult service application or until adult services begin.
- Individuals with developmental disabilities who are approaching the age of 18 and receiving children's developmental services.
- Primary caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
- The Minister responsible for developmental services.
- Application entities designated to provide developmental services.
- Right to be consulted about transitioning to adult services at least six months before turning 18.
- Right to have an application for adult services submitted by the Minister (with consent).
- Right to continuity of equivalent services if an adult service application is pending or not yet implemented.
- Obligation for the Minister to consult and assist with applications.
- Obligation for application entities to provide transitional services.
- The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- The Minister must consult at least 6 months before a person turns 18.
- Transitional services begin on the day the person turns 18.
- The bill does not specify the exact nature or amount of 'equivalent' services that must be provided during the transition period, beyond stating they should be equivalent to the children's developmental service received.
- The bill does not detail the specific criteria or timelines for an 'application entity' to make a final decision on eligibility for adult services.
- The bill does not specify who funds the 'children's developmental service' beyond stating it is provided or funded by a ministry of the Government of Ontario.
This bill amends the existing Act to introduce new definitions, processes, and eligibility criteria related to the transition from children's to adult developmental services.
Source: Section 1
Adds a new section defining 'children's developmental service'. Such a service must be for individuals under 18 with a developmental disability and must be provided or funded by an Ontario government ministry.
Source: Section 1 (adding section 3.1)
Adds a new section requiring the Minister to consult with individuals (or their caregivers) receiving children's services about transitioning to adult services at least six months before they turn 18, and to help with the application process for adult services.
Source: Section 2 (adding section 13.1)
Amends eligibility criteria to include individuals who were receiving a children's developmental service immediately before turning 18.
Source: Section 3 (amending clause 14 (2) (a))
Adds a new section requiring application entities to ensure continuity of equivalent services for individuals turning 18 who were receiving children's services, if their application for adult services is pending or if eligibility is confirmed but services haven't started.
Source: Section 4 (adding section 17.1)
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