This bill mandates the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the Department of Human Services to perform a case-by-case assessment of employment opportunities provided by community rehabilitation programs and community businesses. The assessment will focus on various employment types, including work crews, call centers, and positions under the Rehabilitation Facilities Set-Aside Act and AbilityOne contracts, to ensure they meet the criteria for competitive integrated employment as defined by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that prohibits the division and the commission from disqualifying work programs from being classified as competitive integrated employment solely based on their association with AbilityOne contracts or the Rehabilitation Facilities Set-Aside Act. This aims to enhance employment opportunities for New Jersey residents with disabilities, ensuring they have access to a range of employment options that respect their choices and promote their integration into the workforce.