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PA SR168

Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christine Tartaglione

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates October 2025 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, marking the 80th anniversary of this national observance

  • More than 2.7 million adults (approximately one in four) in Pennsylvania live with a disability, with over 500,000 actively employed

  • Labor force participation rate among Pennsylvanians with disabilities remains significantly below that of Pennsylvanians without disabilities

  • Adopts the 2025 theme "Celebrating Value and Talent" as designated by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy

  • Encourages employers, schools, and community organizations to advance workplace inclusion and access to employment for people with disabilities

Legislative Description

Recognizing the month of October 2025 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

10/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules & Executive Nominations10/7/2025

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