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flag Pennsylvania proposes competency exam for direct care workers to replace high school diploma requirement.

flag A Pennsylvania bill proposed by State Senator Dave Argall aims to replace the high school diploma or GED requirement for direct care workers with a competency exam to address high turnover and rising demand in the sector. flag Critics argue that increasing wages would be more effective. flag The bill is part of a legislative package to encourage more people to enter caregiving professions, with over 213,000 direct care workers assisting older adults in Pennsylvania.

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