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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding |
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occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and |
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developmental disabilities. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 352, Labor Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 352.060 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 352.060. REPORT REGARDING OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS |
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TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL |
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DISABILITIES. (a) The commission shall prepare a report that |
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identifies: |
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(1) potential funding sources for occupational skills |
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training programs for individuals with intellectual and |
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developmental disabilities; and |
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(2) specific occupations in high-demand industries in |
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this state for which a postsecondary certification, occupational |
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license, or other workforce credential is required and that may be |
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appropriate for individuals with intellectual and developmental |
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disabilities. |
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(b) Not later than November 1, 2020, the commission shall: |
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(1) publish the report in a prominent location on the |
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commission's Internet website; and |
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(2) submit a copy of the report to each legislative |
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standing committee with jurisdiction over workforce development or |
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vocational rehabilitative services. |
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(c) This section expires September 1, 2021. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019. |