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ID S1330

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2020

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Extended Employment Services (EES) program administered by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

  • Defines three types of covered services: individual community-supported employment, group community-based supported employment (limited to 8 participants paid at least minimum wage), and work services.

  • Sets eligibility requirements: individuals must have a disability constituting a barrier to maintaining paid employment, be at least 16 years old, and be Idaho residents; the division may periodically review participant eligibility and service needs.

  • Requires the division to approve providers and enter agreements specifying provider requirements, services offered, scope of work, service fees, and other terms; allows the division to terminate or revoke provider approval for agreement or rule violations.

  • Authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate necessary rules and take actions required to implement the program.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the Idaho Extended Employment Services Program.

EMPLOYMENT

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 328 Effective: 07/01/2020

3/26/2020

Committee Referrals

Education3/12/2020
Education2/11/2020
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2020

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