REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27249 / S1330
The purpose of this legislation is to codify the Extended Employment Services (EES) Program. The legislation
would statutorily establish the EES program with a twofold mission: 1) provide work skills training on a
short-term basis for Idahoans with the most significant disabilities for whom competitive integrated employment
has not been successful due to the specific limitations of their disability or disabilities; and 2) serve Idahoans
with the most significant disabilities who require long-term supports in order to maintain competitive integrated
employment due to the specific limitations of their disability or disabilities. The legislation would further
stipulate that the EES program supports Idahoans who are not otherwise eligible for any other public program
funding for like services, including Department of Health and Welfare Medicaid Waivers. In other words, the
EES program would be the payer of last resort and would not supplant or duplicate any other public funding
source.
FISCAL NOTE
The EES program is currently funded through the appropriation for the Idaho Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation. The proposed legislation is consistent with current practices for administering these funds and
would result in no additional fiscal impact. The use of the funds appropriated for the EES program is subject to
annual appropriation. In any year where there are not enough funds to serve all eligible applicants, applicants
would be placed on a waiting list.
Contact:
Senator Dean M. Mortimer
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 03/11/2020, 8:56 AM