An Act to promote employment for people with disabilities
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Massachusetts. It seeks to support individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining jobs by potentially implementing or expanding existing programs and initiatives. The legislation intends to foster a more inclusive workforce and promote economic participation for this population. It builds upon previous efforts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Supports employment services for individuals with disabilities.
- May expand existing programs aimed at job placement and training.
- Could involve collaboration between state agencies and employers.
- Potentially addresses barriers to employment faced by people with disabilities.
- May include provisions for reasonable accommodations in the workplace.
Who is affected
- People with disabilities
- Employers in Massachusetts
- State agencies involved in workforce development
- Families of individuals with disabilities
Notable changes
- The bill builds upon previous legislation with similar goals.
- It likely seeks to enhance existing support systems rather than introduce entirely new programs.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Michael S. Day
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