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History
- Print number 5805a
- Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions
- Referred to civil service and pensions
- Referred to civil service and pensions
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Establishes the customized employment demonstration program whereby certain positions are divided into sub-positions by the civil service commission to provide for employment of disabled persons
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Employees · Sponsor Angelo Santabarbara
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Title of bill
An act to amend the civil service law, in relation to establishing a customized employment demonstration program for persons with disabilities; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
To establish a customized employment demonstration program whereby certain positions are divided into sub-positions by the civil service commission to provide for employment of developmentally disabled persons.
Summary of provisions
This bill creates a customized employment demonstration program under section 55-b of the civil service law.
Justification
Civil Service Law § 55-b provides for the employment of persons with developmental disabilities by the State. Under the current program, the Civil Service Commission may determine up to 1,200 noncompetitive positions that may be performed by persons with a physical or mental disability.
This legislation builds on Civil. Service Law § 55-b by establishing a demonstration program to study customized employment. Customized employment is the process of subdividing traditional positions of employment into two or more sub-positions representing singular tasks or skill sets. Customized employment can open up employment opportunities for those people with developmental disabilities who would otherwise not be able to perform the duties of a traditional position as currently set forth under the § 55-b program.
It is incumbent on New York State to continue to open up new opportunities for the disabled, so they too can lead fulfilling lives. This demonstration program would explore a versatile and customizable employment option for people with developmental disabilities, and would result in a report analyzing the impact of the program and making recommendations regarding the continuation of the program. By providing additional options for employment, people with developmental disabilities will have more opportunities to achieve their most meaningful or engaging activity as identified within their person-centered planning process.
Legislative history
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Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed January 1, 2020.
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