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Home Care Aide Upskilling: Training and Better Wages

This act aims to improve the quality of home care by funding training for caregivers. As a result, individuals needing support will receive better assistance, and caregivers will gain new skills and opportunities for higher wages and stable employment. The act also seeks to increase the number of available caregivers, especially in rural areas and underserved urban neighborhoods.
Key points
More training for personal and home care aides, nursing assistants, and direct support professionals to improve service quality.
Support for caregivers to obtain jobs with living wages and benefits, potentially improving their financial situation.
Priority for training projects in rural and underserved urban areas to increase access to care.
Allocation of $5 million annually for these programs from 2022 to 2032.
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Print number: 117_S_1196
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2021-04-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mollie Baldwin Upskilling of Personal and Home Care Aides Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1196.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More training for personal and home care aides, nursing assistants, and direct support professionals to improve service quality.
  • Support for caregivers to obtain jobs with living wages and benefits, potentially improving their financial situation.
  • Priority for training projects in rural and underserved urban areas to increase access to care.
  • Allocation of $5 million annually for these programs from 2022 to 2032.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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