Budget Amendment ID: FY2015-S4-417

ECO 417

Transitions to Work

Messrs. Wolf, Michael O. Moore and Eldridge, Ms. Spilka, Messrs. Barrett and Joyce and Ms. Forry moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, moved that the bill be amended in section 2 by inserting after item 7003-0170 the following item:

"xxxx-xxxx: For employment training program for unemployed or underemployed young adults with disabilities, provided that funds shall be awarded competitively by Commonwealth Corporation to community-based organizations with recognized success in creating strong collaborations with employers to consider young adults with disabilities; provided further that said organization shall provide extensive training and internship programming and ongoing post-placement support for participants and employers ................................................................................................................ $500,000"