HB 404 -- Sheltered Workshops Co-Sponsors: Graham, Riback Wilson (25), Shields, Holt, Kelly (27), Ostmann, Hosmer This bill revises provisions concerning sheltered workshops. The bill: (1) Revises the definition of the board of directors of a sheltered workshop as a political subdivision; (2) Revises the definition of developmentally disabled and replaces "handicapped persons" with "developmentally disabled persons"; (3) Requires the board to develop and conduct an annual assessment of the needs of persons with developmental disabilities, their families, and the community. The board can also contract to provide services based on the needs assessment; and (4) Requires that rules for admission to sheltered workshops will be those developed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The bill contains an emergency clause and will be effective upon the later of the date of its signing or July 1, 2000.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives