An Act relative to the employment of persons with disabilities
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Massachusetts. It seeks to expand access to job training and support services, and to encourage employers to hire individuals with disabilities. The legislation also intends to increase awareness of the benefits of inclusive hiring practices. Ultimately, the goal is to foster a more equitable and accessible workforce for people with disabilities.
Key provisions
- Expands access to job training and support services for people with disabilities.
- Requires state agencies to actively promote inclusive hiring practices.
- Establishes a task force to study and recommend strategies for increasing employment rates among people with disabilities.
- Encourages employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
- Promotes awareness of the benefits of employing people with disabilities.
- Addresses barriers to employment faced by individuals with specific disabilities.
Who is affected
- People with disabilities
- Employers in Massachusetts
- State agencies
- Job training providers
- The workforce in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill includes the establishment of a task force to provide recommendations for improving employment outcomes.
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Sponsors
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11 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Daniel J. Hunt
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