Para crear la Ley “Programa Piloto de Centralización de Servicios para Personas con Discapacidad”, mejor conocida como la “Ley CENTRA”, a los fines de establecer un programa piloto que centralice los servicios interagenciales del Gobierno de Puerto Rico dirigidos a personas con discapacidad, incluyendo aquellas diagnosticadas dentro del espectro autista, con el fin de facilitar su acceso y manejo eficiente de dichos servicios; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Creates a pilot to centralize Puerto Rico disability services across agencies to streamline access, eligibility, and referrals for people with disabilities, including autism.

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Summary of Bill PS 1260 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

Purpose and intent

Establishes a pilot program named the “Programa Piloto de Centralización de Servicios para Personas con Discapacidad,” commonly referred to as the “Ley CENTRA.”

Objective: centralize interagency government services for people with disabilities, including those diagnosed within the autism spectrum, to facilitate access and improve the efficiency of service delivery.

Key provisions and changes

Creation of a pilot program to coordinate and consolidate disability-related services across applicable Puerto Rico government agencies.

Aimed at simplifying navigation for individuals with disabilities and ensuring more streamlined eligibility determinations, referrals, and service provisioning.

Likely to involve interagency collaboration, data sharing within privacy and legal boundaries, and standardized processes for service access.

Intended scope includes services for autistic individuals, alongside broader disability-related supports.

Affected parties and entities

Puerto Rico government agencies that administer disability-related programs and services (e.g., health, education, social services, vocational rehabilitation, welfare, and child/family services) would participate in the centralized system.

Individuals with disabilities in Puerto Rico, including those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, who currently access or require access to multiple interagency services.

Service providers and stakeholders operating within the government’s disability services ecosystem, who may participate in joint procedures, intake, and case management under the CENTRA framework.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Radicado (introduced) as of May 11, 2026.

As a pilot program, it would presumably operate for a defined period to assess feasibility, effectiveness, and scalability before any broader implementation or expansion.

Specific timelines, milestones, governance structure, funding allocation, performance metrics, and evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided summary but would be critical for implementation and oversight.

Potential impact and considerations

Expected benefits: improved accessibility to services, reduced administrative burden for individuals and families, greater coordination among agencies, and potential cost efficiencies through centralized processes.

Considerations may include protecting individual privacy, ensuring data interoperability, maintaining adequate funding, training staff across agencies, and establishing accountability measures for timely service delivery.

The bill signals a policy shift toward centralized case management for disability services, which could influence enrollment processes, eligibility determinations, and the overall experience of service recipients.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on particular sections (e.g., governance, funding, or evaluation provisions) if the bill text becomes available or if there are amendments to track.