The resolution acknowledges that Alabama has over 800,000 working-age individuals with disabilities and recognizes the importance of employment for their financial independence, skill demonstration, and community participation. It notes the disparity in employment rates between those with disabilities (38.1%) and those without (78.1%), as well as the higher poverty rates among individuals with disabilities. The Legislature expresses a strong commitment to supporting the integration of individuals with disabilities into the workforce and the social and economic life of Alabama.

To address these issues, the resolution encourages all state agencies, departments, boards, and commissions to make concerted efforts to recruit, hire, and promote individuals with disabilities. It calls for a review of hiring practices to identify and remove any non-job-related barriers that prevent the employment of individuals with disabilities. Upon passage, a copy of the resolution is to be distributed to each state entity to ensure awareness and compliance with this initiative. The resolution was passed by the House on March 7, 2024, and adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2024.