S. 3211 — Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

This section provides congressional findings on the role of direct support professionals in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through daily living assistance, community inclusion, and employment coaching. It notes a 39 percent national turnover rate and states that a discrete Standard Occupational Classification category would improve data collection on workforce shortages distinct from home health aides or personal care aides.

This section directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to consider establishing a separate Standard Occupational Classification code for direct support professionals as a healthcare support occupation during the first revision of the system after enactment.

This section requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit a report to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Education and Workforce within 30 days after the first revision of the Standard Occupational Classification system following enactment, if the Director decides not to establish a separate code for direct support professionals.