Establishes requirements concerning methods for determining whether student has specific learning disability under federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Impact
If enacted, S1812 will amend the existing 'Rehabilitation Facilities Set-Aside Act' to enforce a more stringent purchasing requirement for state entities. The law currently encourages good faith purchases from the Central Nonprofit Agency; however, this bill transforms that encouragement into a requirement. It also obligates the Division of Purchase and Property to establish training protocols for purchasing agents to ensure compliance with the new rules, thereby increasing the likelihood that state and local governments will adhere to these purchasing targets.
Summary
Senate Bill S1812 aims to enhance the procurement processes for state and local government agencies by mandating that they purchase five percent of their goods and services from the Central Nonprofit Agency. This agency is responsible for facilitating purchasing from approved facilities that provide services to individuals with disabilities. The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting these facilities, thus creating more opportunities for persons with disabilities to gain competitive employment and achieve independence through productive work.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding S1812 appears generally supportive, particularly among advocacy groups focused on disability advocacy and employment. Proponents argue that this bill will not only increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities but also promote relationships between approved rehabilitation facilities and commercial entities. However, some concern was expressed regarding the potential constraints it might impose on the flexibility of state and local agencies in their procurement processes.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise regarding the operationalization of the purchasing requirements and the training protocols to be developed. Critics may argue that imposing such a requirement could lead to challenges in meeting the diverse needs of state entities, which may not always align perfectly with the capabilities of the approved facilities. Additionally, the right of first refusal granted to the Central Nonprofit Agency for goods and services currently offered through cooperative purchasing agreements could lead to tensions with vendors who are currently supplying those goods and services under different arrangements.
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Establishes requirements concerning methods for determining whether child has specific learning disability under federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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Establishes requirements concerning methods for determining whether child has specific learning disability under federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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Establishes requirements concerning methods for determining whether child has specific learning disability under federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Establishes requirements concerning methods for determining whether student has specific learning disability under federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a “504” plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP).
AN ACT relating to corporations, partnerships and associations; authorizing decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations to automatically convert to unincorporated nonprofit associations as specified; conforming language in the Wyoming Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act with the Wyoming Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act; requiring assets of decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations to be distributed as required by federal law when winding up a decentralized unincorporated nonprofit association; clarifying references to decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations; amending definitions; repealing obsolete provisions; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.