HF 3447

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/15/2022 10:57am

A bill for an act
relating to labor; establishing the Employment Choice First Task Force; requiring
a report.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin STATE EMPLOYMENT CHOICE FIRST POLICY FOR PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES PLANNING FOR A FULL ARRAY OF WORK OPTIONS.
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new text begin (a) It is the policy of the state that each person with a diagnosed disability is unique in
their ability to perform work tasks in any community-based job. Community-based jobs
include work settings integrated into nondisabled communities and communities of people
with disabilities.
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new text begin (b) The state recognizes that an individual's informed choice of work setting results in
tangible and intangible benefits, including enhancement of independence and economic
self-sufficiency, purpose, dignity, self-esteem, and a sense of accomplishment and pride.
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new text begin (c) The state recognizes that choice of employment by people with disabilities is through
informed choice. Choice and integration are determined by each person with disabilities as
they make informed-choice decisions related to services they need and want.
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Sec. 2. new text begin EMPLOYMENT CHOICE FIRST TASK FORCE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin No later than October 1, 2022, the commissioner of labor
and industry shall convene the Employment Choice First Task Force to plan the future
availability of the fullest array of employment options possible for people with disabilities.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin The task force must:
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new text begin (1) conduct a comprehensive, objective examination of all existing available job training
and employment options that serve people with disabilities, identifying strengths, weaknesses,
successes, and failures of each available work option; and
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new text begin (2) develop a comprehensive plan identifying and outlining recommendations for the
fullest possible array of work options for people with disabilities.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin (a) The following individuals and organizations shall be
represented on the task force:
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new text begin (1) the commissioner of labor and industry or a designee;
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new text begin (2) the commissioner of employment and economic development or a designee;
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new text begin (3) the commissioner of human services or a designee;
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new text begin (4) the commissioner of education or a designee;
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new text begin (5) the director of the Minnesota Olmstead Implementation Office or a designee;
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new text begin (6) three people representing a diversity of disabilities, as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
section 363A.03, subdivision 12, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law
101-336, one of whom must be a person paid subminimum wage rates as provided under
Minnesota Statutes, section 177.28, subdivision 5, Minnesota Rules, parts 5200.0030 and
5200.0040, and United States Code, title 29, section 214, subsection (c);
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new text begin (7) two representatives of organizations that advocate on behalf of persons with a diversity
of disabilities, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 363A.03, subdivision 12, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 101-336;
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new text begin (8) two representatives of families and legal guardians representing people with multiple
disabilities who are unable to speak for themselves;
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new text begin (9) one representative of businesses that have employed people with disabilities, as
defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 363A.03, subdivision 12, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act, Public Law 101-336;
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new text begin (10) two representatives of providers of employment services representing a diversity
of disabilities, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 363A.03, subdivision 12, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 101-336;
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new text begin (11) one representative of Minnesota county case management services; and
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new text begin (12) one representative of school district transition programs.
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new text begin (b) The members listed in paragraph (a), clauses (6) to (12), must be appointed by the
commissioner of labor and industry in consultation with the speaker of the house of
representatives, house minority leader, senate majority leader, and senate minority leader.
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new text begin (c) Of the members listed in paragraph (a), clauses (6) to (12), three must be
representatives of persons benefiting from subminimum wage center-based employment,
as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 177.28, subdivision 5, Minnesota Rules, parts
5200.0030 and 5200.0040, and United States Code, title 29, section 214, subsection (c).
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new text begin (d) Members must be appointed by August 1, 2022.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Meetings. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of labor and industry must convene the first
meeting of the task force no later than October 1, 2022. Meetings of the task force are subject
to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13D.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Administrative support. new text end

new text begin The Department of Labor and Industry must provide
administrative support for the task force.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Chairperson. new text end

new text begin The task force must elect a member by majority vote to serve as
its chairperson.
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Compensation. new text end

new text begin Compensation of task force members is governed by Minnesota
Statutes, section 15.059, subdivision 3.
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new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin The task force must report to the legislative committees and divisions
with jurisdiction over labor and employment policy and finance and human services policy
and finance with recommendations for providing the fullest possible array of work options
for people with disabilities by November 1, 2024.
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new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin This section expires on November 1, 2024, or on the date upon
which the report required under subdivision 8 is submitted to the legislature, whichever is
later.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2022.
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