(1) The Department of Human Services, in collaboration with other state agencies as needed, shall establish a State as Model Employer program. The program must employ a sustainable, comprehensive strategy to:
(a) Develop accessible and inclusive hiring practices of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities; and
(b) Encourage, educate and assist state agencies in implementing the hiring practices.
(2) The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement the provisions of this section. [2025 c.228 §17]
Note: 427.440 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 427 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.