This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to consider creating a separate occupational classification code for direct support professionals—workers who assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with daily living activities, community participation, and independence. The legislation responds to a significant workforce crisis in this sector, with national turnover rates around 39 percent, which negatively impacts the stability and quality of care for vulnerable populations. Currently, direct support professionals are classified under broader job categories that don't accurately represent their specialized work, making it difficult for federal agencies to track labor shortages and collect meaningful data on this critical workforce. The bill requires the OMB to review and potentially revise the Standard Occupational Classification system during its next scheduled update and, if rejected, to explain its decision to Congress within 30 days. The measure requires no additional federal funding, making it a procedural change to improve data collection and workforce recognition.
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