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OK HB1969
Bill
Status
4/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mike Brown
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Oklahoma Employment First Act" requiring all state agencies to coordinate efforts ensuring state programs, policies, procedures, and funding support competitive integrated employment of individuals with disabilities.
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Requires state agencies to share data and information across systems whenever feasible to track progress toward full implementation of the act.
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Authorizes state agencies to adopt rules necessary to implement the act.
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Defines "competitive employment" as full-time or part-time work in integrated community settings compensated at or above minimum wage and customary wage levels paid to workers without disabilities, including self-employment.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Labor; creating the Oklahoma Employment First Act; effective date.
Agency Rules
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/17/2015
4/20/2015