Bill > S86

This bill aims to improve the Commonwealth's adherence to federal laws, specifically the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination based on disability. It proposes that the Executive Office of Administration and Finance, in collaboration with the disability community, create guidelines for identifying and hiring qualified individuals with disabilities. These guidelines would apply to all companies and subcontractors who have multi-year contracts or receive grants from state agencies. The standards would include a commitment to hiring people with disabilities and providing training on ADA requirements to all employees involved in hiring. Furthermore, the Executive Office of Administration and Finance would be required to report on the progress made towards these employment goals, including the percentage of people with disabilities employed overall and among new hires, to legislative committees by October 31, 2015, and annually thereafter.