AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONNECTICUT CONNECT 700 PROGRAM TO EXPAND STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

SB 1164 establishes Connecticut Connect 700, a state program to create new employment pathways for qualified individuals with certain disabilities in state government. The bill provides eligible participants up to 700 hours of paid on-the-job trial work to demonstrate their qualifications before formal hiring. This mechanism aims to promote inclusive hiring practices, reduce workforce turnover, and increase diversity within state agencies. The program directly affects state government hiring processes and individuals with disabilities seeking state employment, with the goal of fostering workplace inclusion and economic self-sufficiency.