CA AB2328

Allows appointing powers to request LEAP referral lists separate from traditional employment lists, rather than requiring combined lists with parallel candidates.

Requires the Department of Human Resources to establish guidelines for reasonable accommodations and adopt a model reasonable accommodation policy for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Identifies the 10 state agencies with 100+ employees and lowest disability representation (as of June 2020) and requires them to adopt hiring plans using at least 2 specified strategies, such as LEAP-only hiring, internship programs, or commitment to hire qualified disabled candidates.

Directs the department to develop a LEAP expansion plan by July 1, 2021, designating at least 5 additional job classifications as LEAP-certified classes by December 31, 2021, and all viable classifications by June 30, 2023.

Requires individuals with disabilities to be able to request assessments for any job classification, with the department required to designate new LEAP-certified classes if an eligible person meets minimum qualifications for a non-certified position.