SB2228 Summary

• Modifies disability hiring language in Section 405-122 of the Civil Administrative Code, replacing "awarded a passing grade" with "met the qualifications" for hiring persons with disabilities in state positions.

• Revises Personnel Code hiring procedures to use "assessments" and "qualification assessments" instead of "examinations" as the primary method for determining candidate fitness for state positions.

• Requires all vacant positions subject to Jurisdiction B be posted on the Department's website in an easily searchable format with weekly updates, and positions with 10% or higher vacancy rates must remain posted until vacancy rates fall below 10%.

• Establishes trainee program requirements for persons with disabilities, with state agencies having 1,500+ employees required to offer at least one trainee position annually, lasting at least 6 months at 20+ hours per week.

• Repeals several obsolete Personnel Code sections (8b.5-1, 8d.1, 12a, 12b, 12c, and 17) related to eligible registers and examination procedures.