New York A11034 amends civil service law to allow up to 5,000 positions for persons with disabilities and 2,000 for disabled veterans.

New York A11034 amends the civil service law to establish that up to 5,000 positions can be filled by individuals with physical or mental disabilities, and up to 2,000 positions can be filled by disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities. These positions are classified in the noncompetitive class and can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis. The bill prioritizes certification and referral for disabled veterans who received a wound in combat, as documented by the awarding of the Purple Heart.

New York A11034 amends civil service law to allow up to 5,000 positions for persons with disabilities and 2,000 for disabled veterans.

New York A11034 amends the civil service law to establish that up to 5,000 positions can be filled by individuals with physical or mental disabilities, and up to 2,000 positions can be filled by disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities. These positions are classified in the noncompetitive class and can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis. The bill prioritizes certification and referral for disabled veterans who received a wound in combat, as documented by the awarding of the Purple Heart.