HB 23-1124

House Bill 23-1124, which has been signed into law, allocates $1.5 million annually from the state's general fund to support employment services for individuals participating in Colorado’s Employment First program. This funding will help provide continued job support and retention services as well as work-based learning opportunities. The bill benefits people with disabilities or other barriers to employment who are part of the Employment First initiative, helping them find and keep jobs. Since it has been signed, this law is now in effect and the Department of Human Services can begin using these funds to help participants succeed in their careers.

Official Summary

The bill requires the general assembly to annually appropriate $1.5 million from the general fund to the department of human services for continued employment support and job retention services and to continue to support work-based learning opportunities for Colorado employment first participants.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)