HF 3879

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to vocational rehabilitation; modifying the definition of "supported
employment"; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 268A.01, subdivision
13.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 268A.01, subdivision 13, is amended to
read:

Subd. 13.

Supported employment.

"Supported employment" means employment
of a person with a disability so severe that the person needs ongoing training and support
to get and keep a job in which:

(1) the person engages in paid work in a position removed from the service vendor's
site where individuals without disabilities who do not require public subsidies also may
be employed;

(2) public funds are necessary to provide ongoing training and support services
throughout the period of the person's employment; and

(3) the person has the opportunity for social interaction with individuals who do not
have disabilities and who are not paid caregivers.

new text begin Supported employment includes work for individuals with disabilities who
are working in an integrated setting and receiving competitive wages at a provider
organization that receives extended employment funding, but not center-based funding.
new text end