N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.1 Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that persons with significant disabilities are an underrepresented and overlooked segment of the labor pool for con… Cited by 2 other sections of Title 11A.
Current through the close of the 221st Legislature (L. 2025, c. 346). What that means
Reviewed as of July 28, 2026. Official text: njleg.state.nj.us.
In plain language
The Legislature's reasoning for the fast-track program, stated in its own voice. People with significant disabilities are an underrepresented and overlooked part of the labor pool for public employment. A fast track hiring and advancement program would let appointing authorities hire, promote, retain and advance qualified people whose impairments affect their ability to get through the ordinary competitive process. Findings sections rarely decide anything on their own; this one matters because the program that follows departs from the competitive norm, and this is the justification on the record for that.
Written by the NJ Civil Service Navigator editorial team from the text of this section. The statute itself is below, unabridged.
The Legislature finds and declares that persons with significant disabilities are an underrepresented and overlooked segment of the labor pool for consideration in public employment. The State should establish a fast track hiring and advancement employment opportunity program for qualified persons with significant disabilities. The program would enable appointing authorities to more effectively and efficiently hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their ability to participate in the competitive hiring and promotion process within the State workforce.
Enacted by L. 2021, c. 465, effective May 1, 2022. Never amended since.
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Legislative history
Session laws, newest first
- L. 2021, c. 465, section 1Enacted
effective May 1, 2022
Sections that refer to this one
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.4 Appointing to an unclassified service position, noncompetitive temporary, permanent position in civil service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.5 Request for an interview; eligibility, qualifications