[Nfbofsc] Employment Legislation for South Carolinians with Disabilities.

Tue May 22 21:39:41 UTC 2018

South Carolina Employment First Initiative Act Passed with Amendment

The South Carolina Employment First Initiative Act (H.4093) was introduced by Representative Neal Collins in the South Carolina House of Representatives on April 4, 2017.

The proposed bill, which Able SC supported, was to amend the code of laws of South Carolina, 1976, to enact the “Employment First Initiative Act” by adding chapter 5 to title 41 to provide necessary definitions, to establish policies supportive of competitive and integrated employment of individuals with disabilities, to create related responsibilities for state agencies and political subdivisions of the state, to create the South Carolina Employment First Oversight Commission, and to provide for the composition, function, and duties of the Commission.

During the third reading on the Senate floor, there was a significant amendment made to the original bill, with which the House concurred. The amended bill was signed by SC Governor Henry McMaster on May 18, 2018. Kimberly Tissot, Executive Director of Able SC, stated, “Although the amendment did not create permanent legislation, we are pleased that the SC General Assembly passed legislation to establish the SC Employment First Study Committee, which will evaluate the need for further legislation that would support policies for competitive and integrated employment for individuals with disabilities. We will continue efforts to improve employment outcomes for South Carolinians with disabilities during this process.” Six members will be appointed to serve on the Study Committee. A full report from the Study Committee will be issued by May 1, 2019.

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