Substitute Bill No. 6707 is a legislative proposal that, if enacted, would authorize the State Bond Commission to issue bonds not exceeding a total of five million dollars for the purpose of providing grants-in-aid to private nonprofit organizations. These grants would be used to support housing for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. The bill stipulates that the bonds would be general obligations of the state, with the full faith and credit of the state pledged for the repayment of the principal and interest. The bill also makes an appropriation of five million dollars from the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, to the Department of Developmental Services for the planning and development of a program for community-based group homes for persons with intellectual disabilities reentering society from the correctional system.

Additionally, the bill outlines the creation of a comprehensive program to be administered by the Commissioner of Developmental Services, in collaboration with the Commissioners of Housing and Correction. This program is intended to provide community-based group homes and supportive services for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are reentering society from the correctional system. Supportive services may include assistance with daily living tasks, transportation, medical care, and job training. The Commissioner of Developmental Services is also tasked with adopting regulations to implement the provisions of this section. The effective dates for the sections of the bill are July 1, 2023, for the bond authorization and appropriation, and October 1, 2023, for the program development.