The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 1164, aims to establish the Connecticut Connect 700 program, which will create an alternative hiring process within state government specifically for individuals with certain disabilities. The program will provide these individuals with up to seven hundred hours of on-the-job trial work experience, allowing them to demonstrate their qualifications and capabilities. The bill emphasizes the importance of promoting inclusive hiring practices, reducing turnover in state employment, and enhancing workforce diversity and inclusion, all while supporting the economic self-sufficiency of participants.

The bill introduces new legal language to amend the general statutes, specifically to establish the Connecticut Connect 700 program. There are no deletions from current law mentioned in the text provided. The overarching goal of the bill is to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities within state government, thereby fostering a more inclusive workforce.