A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the services, processes and wait times in the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services within the Department of Labor and Industry.
This bill directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the services, processes, and wait times provided by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services in Pennsylvania. The investigation will examine how long individuals with visual impairments wait for essential support and analyze how these delays affect their lives and career prospects. Additionally, the study will look into ways to improve efficiency, such as exploring partnerships with outside agencies to reduce waiting lists. The committee is required to submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within 180 days.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jul 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jul 2, 2024
Last action Jul 2, 2024
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Jul 2, 2024
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Referred to Human Services
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1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Fleming
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Keith Greiner
RRepublican
Co
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Lee James
RRepublican
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