Recently, the Small Business Administration (SBA) proposed changes to its rules for programs certifying veteran-owned small businesses for consideration for federal contracts. The SBA took a step forward for inclusion of Americans with criminal records by removing categorical exclusions of business owners who are on parole, on probation, or incarcerated. Unfortunately, the agency left in […]
After two and a half years of reporting under the Work Experience For High School Students with Disabilities Act, one thing is clear: The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s (OVR) data and the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) data continues to be unreliable, making it difficult to discern if any progress is being made. For example, […]
Today’s decision confirms that the Small Business Administration’s old rules that blocked business owners from much-needed aid during an economic crisis, simply because of unrelated criminal history, were unlawful.
Today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a new rule expanding eligibility for federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to include a broader number of small business owners with criminal records. The new rule comes in response to a lawsuit the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the Public Interest Law Center, Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs.
Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the Public Interest Law Center, and Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop the Small Business Administration (SBA) from denying federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to small business owners with criminal records.
As part of a settlement finalized last month, the Montgomery County government—the ninth largest employer in Montgomery County—will adopt written hiring policies affirming that it will follow Pennsylvania law. Under the policy, the County will not consider job applicants’ criminal history except when a criminal conviction is relevant to the position in question, and will inform job applicants in writing if it decides to deny employment based on the results of a background check.
Is your student being prepared for life after school? Under federal law, the School District of Philadelphia is required to provided “transition services” for students with disabilities, which are “activities designed to prepare the child for further education, independent living and employment.” All children with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) between the ages of 14 and […]
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) has published its final report under Act 26 for the 2018-2019 school year. Similar to last school year, the overall data indicates that not enough Pennsylvania students with disabilities are being prepared to move from high school to competitive integrated employment.
Under federal law, the School District of Philadelphia is required to provide “transition services” which are “activities designed to prepare the child for further education, independent living and employment.”
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