Georgia APSE

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Delegate

Cindy Burns

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Policy & Advocacy

Public Policy Liaison
Dawn Johnson

State Employment First Efforts: Legislation

• GA Employment First Legislation (passed): Georgia’s Employment First Act (HB 831), signed into law May 2018, established a cross disability E1 policy and E1 Council to oversee implementation.
• GA Legislative Report: Georgia House Study Committee 2015 report on Postsecondary Education and Employment Options for Individuals with IDD; recommended the creation of an E1 Advisory Council.
• GA Legislation Establishing Study Committee: 2015 legislation (HR 642) establishing a House Committee to examine options for an E1 policy in Georgia.
• GA DD Council Statement: Statement issued in 2010 by Georgia Developmental Disabilities Council calling for an Employment First policy in the state.

Employment First Georgia website

Georgia Employment First Council website

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