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Expanding Job Options and Flexibility for Workers with Disabilities.

This bill clarifies the definition of "competitive integrated employment" (CIE) for individuals with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act. The changes ensure that jobs supported by federal or state contracts, which prioritize hiring people with disabilities, qualify as CIE. This aims to increase the recognized pathways to successful employment and offer greater flexibility in career choices for disabled workers.
Key points
The definition of competitive integrated employment is broadened to include jobs secured through government contracts prioritizing disability employment.
Clarification that social integration in the workplace includes interactions beyond the immediate work unit, recognizing diverse work settings.
The law confirms that these changes should not reduce the total number of jobs available for referral by state agencies.
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Additional Information
Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act
Print number: S 2475
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Process start date: 2023-07-25