S 713 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Enacts the "unique abilities employment act"

This bill creates up to 1,700 noncompetitive employment positions in school districts for people with developmental disabilities, including those with Down syndrome, autism, or cerebral palsy, who are certified as qualified by health services. School districts must classify these roles separately, allowing hiring without standard competitive exams, but employees must be certified as having a developmental disability. It ensures these workers have equal access to promotional exams compared to competitive class employees. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Steve Rhoads
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