What does SHORT TITLE. of Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act do?

This bill is formally titled Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

What does USE OF SUBMINIMUM WAGE. of Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act do?

This section amends Section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The amendment changes the eligibility criteria for subminimum wage employment, removing the age restriction of 24 and replacing it with 18 or older. It adds a requirement that an individual must choose to accept employment with an entity to be eligible for subminimum wage. The amendment lowers the age limit in subsection (b)(2) from 24 to 17. It introduces an exception allowing entities to satisfy requirements if they make documented efforts to contact the designated State unit for counseling and the unit fails to provide services. The amendment requires documentation made pursuant to the process to be made available to the entity if the individual is employed by the entity at the time.

What does APPLICATION. of Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act do?

This section applies to employment on or after the enactment date

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Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

Q: What does Preamble of Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The stated purpose is to ensure workplace choice and opportunity for young adults with disabilities.

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/12/2026

Author: Glenn Grothman (R-WI)

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This bill amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to allow individuals with disabilities aged 17 or older to be eligible for subminimum wage employment.
The bill requires individuals to choose to accept employment with an entity to be eligible for subminimum wage.
Entities can satisfy certain requirements if they document efforts to contact state counseling units that fail to provide services.

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