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IL HB5354

IL HB5354
CUSTOM EMPLOYMENT DISABILITY


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Introduced
02/09/2024
In Committee
05/01/2024
Crossed Over
04/17/2024
Passed
05/16/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/19/2024

Introduced Session

103rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Customized Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Customized Employment Pilot Program to the Customized Employment Demonstration Program. Provides that the program shall consist of components consistent with specified standards published by the Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center and the Youth Technical Assistance Center under grants from the federal Department of Education. Provides that the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Services shall collect data concerning the successes and challenges of the program and shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly on March 1st of each year beginning in 2026 until the program terminates. Defines "customized employment".

AI Summary

This bill amends the Customized Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Act. It changes the name of the Customized Employment Pilot Program to the Customized Employment Demonstration Program and expands its scope, requiring the program to follow specific standards published by federal agencies. The bill also mandates the collection of data on the program's successes and challenges, and requires annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly until the program's termination. Additionally, the bill defines "customized employment" as competitive integrated employment tailored to an individual's strengths, needs, and interests, and the employer's business needs.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0709 (on 07/19/2024)

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