Pennsylvania Statutes Title 62 P.S. Poor Persons and Public Welfare § 3403. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Cabinet.” The Governor's Cabinet for People with Disabilities established under section 5.  1

“Commission.” The Employment First Oversight Commission established under section 6.  2

“Competitive integrated employment.”As defined in section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-112, 29 U.S.C. § 705(5)).

“Disability.” As defined in governing statutes and regulations of each State agency.

“Employment First.”The policy of State agencies which provides that competitive integrated employment is the first consideration and preferred outcome of publicly funded education, training, employment and related services, and long-term services and support for individuals with a disability.

“State agency.”Any office, department, authority, board, multistate agency or commission of the executive branch, an independent agency or a State-affiliated entity. The term includes:

(1) The Governor's Office.

(2) The Office of Attorney General.

(3) The Department of the Auditor General.

(4) The Treasury Department.

(5) An organization established by the Constitution of Pennsylvania, a statute or an executive order which performs or is intended to perform an essential government function.