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Funding Local Governments for Officials with Disabilities Accommodations.

This bill establishes a new grant program to help small and rural local governments cover the costs of necessary accommodations for elected or appointed officials with disabilities. The goal is to remove financial barriers, ensuring that leaders with disabilities can fully perform their duties in local governance. The program provides funds for office adaptations, specialized equipment, and communication services, promoting greater diversity in local leadership.
Key points
Local governments (cities, towns, counties) can receive grants ranging from $3,000 to $50,000 annually to adapt workplaces for officials with disabilities.
Funding prioritizes smaller jurisdictions, rural areas, or communities facing high poverty rates.
Grants cover costs like physical office adaptations, specialized software, sign language interpreters, and transportation for official events.
Recipient governments must establish and maintain a dedicated fund for future disability accommodations after the grant period ends.
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Print number: 118_S_3749
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2024-02-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AID Local Government Leadership Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3749.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Local governments (cities, towns, counties) can receive grants ranging from $3,000 to $50,000 annually to adapt workplaces for officials with disabilities.
  • Funding prioritizes smaller jurisdictions, rural areas, or communities facing high poverty rates.
  • Grants cover costs like physical office adaptations, specialized software, sign language interpreters, and transportation for official events.
  • Recipient governments must establish and maintain a dedicated fund for future disability accommodations after the grant period ends.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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