SB2087 - Customized Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Act

• Establishes a 5-year Customized Employment Pilot Program through the Department of Human Services to serve individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities seeking competitive wage employment.

• Requires the pilot program to serve a minimum of 25 individuals by year two and utilize at least 4 Illinois non-profit community-based agencies with staff certified in customized employment.

• Pilot program includes four components: intensive discovery phase, person-centered planning, employer negotiation process, and flexible timelines to match individual needs and employer requirements.

• Prioritizes enrollment of individuals currently working in sheltered workshops for subminimum wages and those likely to face such limited options.

• Requires annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly beginning March 1, 2021, including recommendations on program continuation, cost estimates, and improvement recommendations.