5034-S.E AMH GREE MULH 051

ESSB 5034 - H AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H-2378.4/13) 375

By Representative Green

ADOPTED 04/12/2013

    On page 90, after line 20, insert the following:

    "(25)  Within the general fund--state amounts appropriated in this section, the department of health will develop and administer the certified home care aide examination translated into at least seven languages in addition to the languages in which the examination is available on the effective date of this act.  The purpose of offering the examination in additional languages is to encourage an adequate supply of certified home care aides to meet diverse long-term care client needs. "

EFFECT:   Directs the Department of Health to develop and administer the certified home care aide examination translated into at least seven additional languages.

FISCAL IMPACT: No net change to appropriated levels.  Increases the general fund--state appropriation that must be used for the home care aide certification program.  Decreases the general fund--state appropriation that is available for other uses.

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