New York bill S05459 aims to increase employment opportunities for persons and veterans with disabilities in state positions.

The New York bill S05459 amends the civil service law to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. It allows up to five thousand positions to be filled by persons with a physical or mental disability and up to two thousand positions for disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities. These positions can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis and are classified in the noncompetitive class. Priority in certification and referral is given to veterans who received a wound in combat, as documented by the awarding of the Purple Heart.

New York bill S05459 aims to increase employment opportunities for persons and veterans with disabilities in state positions.

The New York bill S05459 amends the civil service law to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. It allows up to five thousand positions to be filled by persons with a physical or mental disability and up to two thousand positions for disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities. These positions can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis and are classified in the noncompetitive class. Priority in certification and referral is given to veterans who received a wound in combat, as documented by the awarding of the Purple Heart.