California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 19726

WIC § 19726 Effective Jul 16, 2021Div. 10 · Part 2 · Ch. 8

Statute text

(a)The Department of Rehabilitation shall establish by December 31, 2021, subject to appropriation within the Budget Act, a targeted disability employment program to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities to work toward and achieve competitive integrated employment. The program shall meet both of the following requirements:

(1)Be developed in consultation with the Department of Developmental Services and other stakeholders specified in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 4870.1.

(2)Provide contracts or grants for entities to initiate a targeted marketing campaign and incentivize employers to hire individuals with disabilities through technical assistance, contracts or grants to make workplaces accessible, develop industry-recognized work-based learning opportunities, and support employment training for managers and human resources professionals.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 76, Sec. 64. (AB 136) Effective July 16, 2021.