Senate Bill 1510 and House Bill 1569 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the committee responsible for facilitating competitive integrated employment for individuals with severe disabilities. The bill specifically 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," as created by Section 71-4-703.

The bill aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding employment opportunities for individuals with severe disabilities by clarifying the role of the newly established committee. This legislation is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of enhancing employment prospects for this demographic.

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