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NJ A2464
NJ A2464Requires DOLWD and DHS to conduct assessment of community rehabilitation programs and community businesses.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the Department of Human Services to conduct a case-by-case assessment of employment offered by community rehabilitation programs and community businesses, including but not limited to, work crews, call centers, employment through contracts under the New Jersey Rehabilitation Facilities Set-Aside Act, employment through AbilityOne contracts, and other independent work assignments to determine if the employment opportunity meets the criteria for "competitive integrated employment" under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The bill also prohibits the division and the commission from disqualifying work programs from being considered "competitiveintegrated employment" solely because the programs are provided through AbilityOne contracts or contracts under the "Rehabilitation Facilities Set-Aside Act," P.L.1991, c.147 (C.30:6-33 et al.).
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (part of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development) and the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (part of the Department of Human Services) must individually evaluate employment opportunities offered by community rehabilitation programs and community businesses. These evaluations will determine if the jobs meet the federal definition of "competitive integrated employment," which, under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), generally means work performed in a setting where individuals with disabilities interact with people without disabilities to the same extent as their non-disabled peers and have opportunities for advancement. The bill specifically states that programs operating under AbilityOne contracts or the "Rehabilitation Facilities Set-Aside Act" cannot be automatically disqualified from being considered "competitive integrated employment" simply because they utilize these specific contract types.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2464 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2464_I1.HTM |
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