Florida Senate - 2007                      COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
    Bill No. PCS (421316) for SB 1970
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11  The Committee on Governmental Operations (Wilson) recommended
12  the following amendment:
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14         Senate Amendment 
15         On page 36, line 4, after the period
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17  insert:  The rules shall also ensure that:
18         1.  There are opportunities during a hearing for
19  current information to be presented regarding a person's
20  disabilities and needs;
21         2.  Support coordinators, as well as persons with
22  disabilities and their parents, guardians, or authorized
23  representatives are notified simultaneously when an action
24  that can lead to a hearing is taken by the agency or its
25  contractors;
26         3.  Decisions made at a hearing are based on the
27  medical necessity of a service; and
28         4.  If a decision reached at a hearing or subsequent
29  appeal results in the continuation of a service at the current
30  level, such decision is binding until there has been a change
31  in the person's condition which necessitates a review of the
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