HB5256 establishes a state "Employment First Policy" to promote integrated employment for disabled persons in West Virginia.

HB5256 creates a state Employment First Policy to prioritize integrated employment for disabled persons in West Virginia. The bill mandates the creation of a taskforce to develop recommendations for implementing this policy. The taskforce will include representatives from various state agencies and disability advocacy groups. The taskforce will develop a plan to align state policies, reduce sheltered work settings, and increase investment in integrated employment services. The bill also removes the exemption for paying minimum wages to disabled persons working in nonprofit workshops.

HB5256 establishes a state "Employment First Policy" to promote integrated employment for disabled persons in West Virginia.

HB5256 creates a state Employment First Policy to prioritize integrated employment for disabled persons in West Virginia. The bill mandates the creation of a taskforce to develop recommendations for implementing this policy. The taskforce will include representatives from various state agencies and disability advocacy groups. The taskforce will develop a plan to align state policies, reduce sheltered work settings, and increase investment in integrated employment services. The bill also removes the exemption for paying minimum wages to disabled persons working in nonprofit workshops.