1994 US Code
Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 75 - PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 6008 - Employment of individuals with disabilities

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 1994 Edition, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 75 - PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 6008 - Employment of individuals with disabilities
Containssection 6008
Date1994
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 4, 1995
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 88-164, title I, §109, as added Pub. L. 98-527, §2, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2669; amended Pub. L. 101-496, §8, Oct. 31, 1990, 104 Stat. 1195; Pub. L. 103-230, title I, §110, Apr. 6, 1994, 108 Stat. 296.
Statutes at Large References84 Stat. 1323
87 Stat. 355
89 Stat. 500
92 Stat. 3007
98 Stat. 2669
104 Stat. 1195
108 Stat. 296
Public Law ReferencesPublic Law 88-164, Public Law 91-517, Public Law 93-112, Public Law 94-103, Public Law 95-602, Public Law 98-527, Public Law 101-496, Public Law 103-230


§6008. Employment of individuals with disabilities

As a condition of providing assistance under this chapter, the Secretary shall require that each recipient of such assistance take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities on the same terms and conditions required with respect to the employment of such individuals by the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.] that govern employment—

(1) by State rehabilitation agencies and community rehabilitation programs; and

(2) under Federal contracts and subcontracts.

(Pub. L. 88–164, title I, §109, as added Pub. L. 98–527, §2, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2669; amended Pub. L. 101–496, §8, Oct. 31, 1990, 104 Stat. 1195; Pub. L. 103–230, title I, §110, Apr. 6, 1994, 108 Stat. 296.)

References in Text

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 93–112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 355, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 16 (§701 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 701 of Title 29 and Tables.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 6008, Pub. L. 88–164, title I, §109, formerly §139, as added Pub. L. 91–517, title I, §101(b), Oct. 30, 1970, 84 Stat. 1323; renumbered §109 and amended Pub. L. 94–103, title I, §127, Oct. 4, 1975, 89 Stat. 500; Pub. L. 95–602, title V, §505, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 3007, related to promulgation of regulations, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 98–527. See section 6007(a) of this title.

Amendments

1994—Pub. L. 103–230, substituted “individuals with disabilities” for “handicapped individuals” in section catchline and in text substituted “individuals with disabilities” for “handicapped individuals”, “Rehabilitation Act of 1973” for “Rehabilitation Act of”, and “that govern employment—

“(1) by State rehabilitation agencies and community rehabilitation programs; and

“(2) under Federal contracts and subcontracts.”

for “which govern employment (1) by State rehabilitation agencies and rehabilitation facilities, and (2) under Federal contracts and subcontracts.”

1990—Pub. L. 101–496 struck out “1973” after “Rehabilitation Act of”.

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