Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT CALLING FOR THE CREATION OF SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE CENTERS FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISADVANTAGED, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Congress Author
Date filed
December 11, 2003
Scope

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. House Bill No. 6616, 12th Congress of the Republic
FULL TITLE : AN ACT CALLING FOR THE CREATION OF SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE CENTERS FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISADVANTAGED, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
ABSTRACT : "Government Initiated Opportunity for the Advancement of Life Act of 2003 (G.O.A.L)". It is a sad reality that the physically disadvantaged members of our society have difficulty in landing jobs commensurate to their educational background and skills. Because the positions open to them are limited, they are often compelled to occupy low-level positions. To help the disabled to secure a better and brighten future for themselves, this bill seeks to help them secure employment through the establishment of networks in both the public and private sectors. It provides for the creation of the Special Employment Assistance Centers which shall be tasked to address the employment needs of the disabled.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : VELARDE, RENE M.
DATE FILED : 2003-12-11
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Señeres (044 )
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ON 2003-12-17
SECONDARILY REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE(S) ON APPROPRIATIONS

Abstract

"Government Initiated Opportunity for the Advancement of Life Act of 2003 (G.O.A.L)". It is a sad reality that the physically disadvantaged members of our society have difficulty in landing jobs commensurate to their educational background and skills. Because the positions open to them are limited, they are often compelled to occupy low-level positions. To help the disabled to secure a better and brighten future for themselves, this bill seeks to help them secure employment through the establishment of networks in both the public and private sectors. It provides for the creation of the Special Employment Assistance Centers which shall be tasked to address the employment needs of the disabled.

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