Senate Bill 1510 aims to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the committee responsible for facilitating competitive integrated employment for individuals with severe disabilities. Specifically, the bill deletes subdivision (15) from Section 4-29-247(a) and introduces a new subdivision in Section 4-29-253(a) that establishes the "Committee for providing competitive integrated employment for individuals with severe disabilities," which is created by Section 71-4-703.

The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting individuals with severe disabilities in securing competitive employment opportunities. It is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, highlighting the urgency of addressing employment challenges faced by this demographic.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-253(a), 4-29-253