Kansas Employment First Oversight Commission Notice

The Employment First Oversight Commission was established during the 2011 Kansas Legislative Session and became law on July 1, 2011.  

The Employment First law details the duties and responsibilities of the oversight commission, sets as the official policy of the State of Kansas that competitive and integrated employment is the first option when serving people with disabilities, established definitions of "competitive" and "integrated" employment, and details the requirements of state agencies to conform to the law.  This is a five member commission appointed by leaders of the House and Senate and the Governor. 

The next meeting of the Commission will be Nov. 1, 2011 10 am-3pm at the Emporia Public Library, 110 E. 6th Ave., Emporia, KS.

To receive future notices about meetings and news regarding the Kansas Employment First Oversight Commission, go to the listserve page and sign up.

To see the website for the Commission, go to www.ksemploymentfirst.org.