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Budget eliminates planned Employment First office; state says coordination will continue
Summary
The enacted budget permanently cut $1 million to establish an Employment First office; CalHHS said ongoing coordination with DDS and DOR will continue but the administration lacks resources to staff the new office.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 2 on Human Services was told the budget permanently eliminates $1,000,000 proposed to establish an Employment First office intended to support competitive integrated employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
"As part of the enacted 2024 budget ... the budget of $1,000,000 for establishing the office of Employment First was eliminated," said…
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