HJR369 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Employment First Initiative, for employing persons with disabilities

Summary

HJR369 expresses support for Alabama's Employment First Initiative and urges state agencies to adopt and coordinate it to promote integrated, competitive employment for people with disabilities, with the Department of Mental Health leading if policies are adopted.

What This Bill Does

It defines terms like competitive employment and integrated setting to describe the initiative's goals. It calls on all state agencies to adopt the Employment First Initiative and work together, sharing data to track progress toward employment outcomes for people with disabilities. It also states that the Alabama Department of Mental Health would be the lead agency coordinating the initiative if policies are adopted.

Who It Affects

• People with disabilities seeking employment, who would be target beneficiaries of policies promoting integrated, competitive work in the community
• State agencies in Alabama, which are encouraged to adopt and coordinate the initiative, with the Alabama Department of Mental Health designated as lead if adopted

Key Provisions

• Expresses support for the Alabama Employment First Initiative and urges state agencies to adopt, coordinate, and share data to track progress toward integrated employment for persons with disabilities.
• If the policies are adopted, designates the Alabama Department of Mental Health as the lead agency to coordinate the initiative.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative