20 ILCS 40/1
Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois Employment First Act. (Source: P.A. 98-91, eff. 7-16-13.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 40 — Illinois Employment First Act.
Illinois · statute · 20 ILCS 40 · 6 active provisions
20 ILCS 40/5
Policy
Policy. It is the policy of this State that competitive and integrated employment shall be considered the first option when serving persons with disabilities of working age. This policy applies to programs and services that provide services and supports to help persons with disabilities obtain employment. All State age…
20 ILCS 40/10
Definitions
Definitions. As used in this Act: "Competitive employment" means work in the competitive labor market that is performed on a full-time or part-time basis in an integrated setting and for which an individual is compensated at or above the minimum wage, but not less than the customary wage and level of benefits paid by t…
20 ILCS 40/15
Agency coordination
Agency coordination. All State agencies shall coordinate efforts and shall collaborate within and among such agencies to ensure that State programs, policies, procedures, and funding support competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities. All State agencies shall, whenever feasible, share data and i…
20 ILCS 40/20
Establishment of measurable goals and objectives
Establishment of measurable goals and objectives. The Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities Task Force established under the Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities Task Force Act shall establish measurable goals and objectives for the State to ensure implementation…
20 ILCS 40/99
Effective date
Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 98-91, eff. 7-16-13.)