Bill > S00713

This bill introduces the "Unique Abilities Employment Act", which aims to create employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities in school district positions. Specifically, the bill authorizes the civil service commission to designate up to 1,700 positions that can be performed by people with developmental disabilities, including those with intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments. These positions would be classified in the noncompetitive class and can be full-time or part-time, with individuals needing certification from either the employee health service or the office for people with developmental disabilities. Importantly, the bill ensures that employees hired under this provision will have the same opportunity to take promotional examinations as employees in the competitive class, thereby providing a pathway for career advancement and professional growth for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S713