HR 604 · 112th Congress · Labor and Employment

TEAM-Employment Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-02-10· Sponsored by Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.(2011-03-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Transition toward Excellence, Achievement, and Mobility through Employment Act of 2011 or TEAM-Employment Act of 2011 - Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to extend from 18 to 48 months the length of time a designated state unit may provide supported employment services, including: (1) activities related to customized employment, or (2) a set of activities implemented during the search for employment leading to an integrated employment outcome for an individual with a disability. Authorizes the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the Department of Education to make up to ten grants to or contracts with eligible entities to pay all or part of the cost of special demonstration programs that expand and improve rehabilitation, employment, and other services for adults and youths with disabilities. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary of Education for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to provide, for FY2012-FY2016, grants to eligible entities to carry out certain activities to help youths between the ages of 14 and 26 with significant disabilities to transition to adulthood. Includes among such activities development and provision of: (1) innovativ…

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Cosponsors (12)

11 Democrats1 Republican