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National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON)

FY 2026 State Application

Application Due: January 30, 2026, 11:00 pm ET

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ODEP's National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) Initiative Core State Application

National Expansion of Employment Opportunities (NEON) Core State Applications

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is announcing a solicitation for states and state government agencies to apply to become a core state through ODEP’s National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) initiative in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.

NEON aims to improve employment outcomes within statewide systems that serve individuals with mental health conditions, including those with co- occurring significant disabilities. States selected through the competitive application process to become NEON core states will receive intensive policy technical assistance and ongoing mentoring (onsite or remotely) to support strategic efforts to increase employment of individuals in their state.

ODEP contracts with Economic Systems Inc. (EconSys) to manage, support, and coordinate this project. EconSys is a small business in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area providing technical assistance and support in the policy area of employment of people with disabilities.

Application Information and Deadlines

Below is basic guidance for states applying for FY26 core state status as part of the NEON initiative.

Application Submission: Applications must be submitted through the EconSys online portal. Applications submitted through any other medium will not be accepted. Please note: Only one application will be accepted from each state.
Questions about Applying? Send questions regarding the core state application directly to neon@econsys.com with the subject line "NEON Core State Application Question" no later than 9 p.m. EST on January 16th, 2026. Also, please check the "Q&A" page in the EconSys online portal where answers to common questions about the application process will be posted periodically.
Information Session: ODEP and EconSys will host a one-hour virtual information session on January 7 at 3 p.m. EST to discuss this solicitation. Please send any accommodation requests for this session to neon@econsys.com. A recording of the information session will be available for viewing via the EconSys online portal on Friday January 9
Multiple Option Years: This open call for applications is intended for projects with an initial phase occurring between January 1 and September 11, 2026 (known as the Base Year), with continued work expected to occur between September 12, 2026, and September 11, 2027 (Option Year 1), and between September 12, 2027, and August 31, 2028 (Option Year 2), pending authorization to exercise each option year. NEON will support the same states awarded in the Base Year in all Option Years of the contract. ODEP and EconSys do not anticipate releasing calls for proposals for new projects in FY27 or FY28. States who apply should anticipate participating in the Base Year and both Option Years of the NEON initiative.

Below are deadlines and other important dates for the application process and execution of NEON core state initiative.

Solicitation Release: December 29, 2025, 3 p.m. ET
Virtual Informational Session: January 7, 2026, 3 p.m. ET
Questions Due: January 16, 2026, 9 p.m. ET
Application Due: January 30, 2026, 11 p.m. ET
Core State Selection Announcement: Selected Core States will be notified and announced before February 20, 2026
Base Year Period of Performance: January 1, 2026 - September 11, 2026
- Option Year 1: September 12, 2026 - September 11, 2027 (Expected)
- Option Year 2: September 12, 2027 - August 31, 2028 (Expected)
In-Person NEON Meeting and Orientation (Participation required for one representative from each selected Core State): January 7, 2026, 3 p.m ET
- To register for the orientation plesase click here!

About National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network

The National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) is an ongoing initiative of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) within the U.S. Department of Labor. There is a growing interest in increasing employment outcomes for people with mental health conditions, including those with co-occurring significant disabilities.

Evidence suggests that persons with disabilities who are eligible or potentially eligible under WIOA are able and desire to be self-sufficient in their communities, but the low labor force participation and high unemployment rates in this population remain a pervasive problem impacting the country’s workforce, particularly for individuals with mental health conditions including serious mental illnesses and neurodevelopmental disabilities, veterans with significant disabilities, youth and young adults with disabilities, and those with a disability who may also have a co-occurring substance use disorder. In addition, the evidence recognizes employment as a vital "social determinant of health," underscoring its significance in the overall well-being of individuals with disabilities.

ODEP established NEON to address this growing need by offering technical assistance to national provider organizations and state government agencies provided by a pool of national subject matter experts, who serve as peer mentors in provider transformation and advancing strategies to increase employment outcomes.

Core state projects will focus on increasing employment opportunities for individuals with mental health conditions including those defined by the 21st Century Cures Act as having a serious mental illness. This includes those with co-occurring conditions defined as neurodevelopmental disabilities in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). Below is a partial list of conditions and disabilities included.

Serious Mental Illness (SMI)

Bipolar Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Traumatic-Related Disorders
Stressor-Related Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (ND)

Autism Spectrum Disorders
Intellectual Developmental Disorders
Specific Learning Disorders
Motor Disorders
Communication Disorders
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network Community of Practice (CoP) webinar series augments the technical assistance areas of knowledge building, provider transformation, school-to-work transition, employer engagement, and policy/funding alignment. CoP participants benefit from national subject matter experts who will present information and resources to support increased employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Disclaimer: This document was funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) under Contract No. GS-35F-436DA, Order No. 1605C5-25-F-00019, with Economic Systems Inc. The views expressed are those of the author and should not be attributed to DOL, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Solicitation Guidelines and Instructions

I. Introduction

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is soliciting applications from a team of state government agencies (SGAs) to receive technical assistance through ODEP's National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) initiative.

Through a competitive application process, four (4) to seven (7) states will be selected to receive technical assistance to improve employment outcomes within statewide systems that serve individuals with disabilities. Depending on their needs, states may apply for between 500 and 700 hours of technical assistance per year, with a required three-year commitment. The initial period of performance for Core State projects is December, 2025 – September 11, 2026. NEON will support the same states awarded in the Base Year in all Option Years of the contract.

NEON Core States will be offered intensive policy technical assistance and ongoing mentoring through onsite, telecommunications, and virtual mediums to support the strategic aims of their efforts to increase employment outcomes for individuals with mental health conditions, including those with co-occurring significant disabilities. States who apply and are selected as NEON Core States will be expected to submit applications with a three (3) year vision for improving employment outcomes for people with mental health conditions, along with tangible steps to be taken with the support of NEON to achieve that vision. States selected as NEON Core States must also demonstrate their commitment to collecting data on all required performance measures each year of the project, particularly for performance measures on job placement outcomes.

The Core States will be led by teams from state government agencies, including, at a minimum, the state Mental Health agency, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency, Medicaid agency, and the Workforce Development Board. Each state may designate one (1) or two (2) Core State Points of Contact (POCs) to lead the project in their state, but at a minimum, at least one (1) of the Core State POCs must be a representative from the state’s Mental Health agency who agrees to stay on as a Core State Point of Contact (POC) for the potential three-year duration of the NEON initiative.

II. Collaboration

ODEP encourages cross agency and state-wide collaboration as part of this project. Priority will be given to Core State teams that also include representation from the state education agency (SEA) in supporting students with disabilities in their state to develop skills and experiences necessary to attain employment within their state and local job markets. Priority will also be given to states who include their Veterans state agency to address the needs of veterans with disabilities seeking employment. Representatives from the state labor department and workforce agencies, self-advocacy organizations, youth services agencies (including those that oversee juvenile justice, foster care, and homelessness), and research centers focused on the study of employment for people with mental health conditions and significant disabilities are also strongly encouraged to participate in the Core State teams. In relation to dual diagnosis of I/DD and mental health conditions, consideration will also be given to states who include representation from their state I/DD agency in innovative ways that will increase job placements for these specific populations.

III. Benefits to States

The NEON pool of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide ongoing policy technical assistance to the Core States, including virtual, webinar-based presentations, training workshops, information dissemination, and material development.

Each NEON Core State shall receive the opportunity to work with a maximum of four (4) SMEs as follows:

One-on-One (1:1) Policy Technical Assistance: Individualized support in accomplishing 1-3 policy-specific outcomes (based upon the successful completion of 2-5 milestones per outcome), assist providers in transforming their business model, and advance alignment of policies across systems to increase employment opportunities for people with mental health conditions.
Technical Assistance/Training in Effective Practices: A combination of in-person and virtual Training and Training Assistance will result in the accomplishment of 2-5 major outcomes.
Interagency Coordination to promote:
- Blending, Braiding, and Sequencing (BBS) of funding across agencies, such as implementing Funding Crosswalks
- Development of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and other interagency agreements, such as data sharing agreements
- Rate Reimbursement Restructuring coordinated across systems to fund needed supports and services for increasing job placements
Targeted Technical Assistance to promote:
- Utilizing Mental Health Organizations (MHOs), Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), and American Job Centers (AJCs) to increase job placement outcomes for people with mental health conditions and other significant disabilities
- Collaborating with schools and/or districts to increase job placement outcomes for students with mental health conditions and other co-occurring significant disabilities preparing to enter the workforce
- Supporting providers within a state (who are not currently represented by one of the partnering NEON National Provider Organizations) to increase job placement outcomes for individuals with disabilities they serve
- Development of Registered Apprenticeships that support youth and adults with mental health conditions and co-occurring significant disabilities obtain employment opportunities.
Provider Transformation (including but not limited to executive coaching, staff decentralization, funding diversification, board and staff development, best practices implementation, addressing barriers to benefits counseling, and securing Ticket to Work Employment Network status);
Expanding access to promote the use of effective practices in service delivery that lead to increasing job placement outcomes for individuals with mental health conditions and co-occurring disabilities;
Employer Engagement strategies that build relationships with employers and unions in local communities and understand their workforce needs as essential to the goal of increasing job placement outcomes for people with disabilities to:
- Contribute to workforce development initiatives including skills training, labor market analysis, and work-related supports, that connect qualified jobseekers to employers;
- Engage businesses, unions, and employers to develop high-growth career pathways to meet the current and future local workforce needs, and support individuals with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and co-occurring disabilities, to be successful in these jobs and career pathways;
School-to-Work transition models for youth and young adults with disabilities that focus on assisting out-of-school youth and in school youth with one or more barriers to employment prepare for post-secondary education and job placement opportunities, attain educational and/or skills training credentials, and secure employment with career/promotional opportunities that lead to livable wages.
Advanced Data Collection methods that allow States and agencies to effectively and efficiently track employment outcomes for people with mental health conditions and disabilities, across state agencies, funding streams, and service lines.

Community of Practice: In addition to the policy support described above, each NEON Core State will also have access to and be expected to engage in all of ODEP's National NEON Community of Practice activities, including but not limited to monthly training webinars, national inventory of resources to help providers achieve increased employment outcomes, and updates from Federal officials on new policy developments and funding opportunities to support state NEON efforts.

Orientation & Leadership Development Meeting: EconSys will host a two-day in-person meeting in Washington, DC for NEON Core State Points of Contact (PoCs) from each state in order to share with ODEP and Federal partners about their specific goals that will be addressed through NEON. EconSys will cover the cost of travel, meals, and lodging for the designated PoC from each state to attend the event. This in-person event is scheduled to only occur during the Base Year.

IV. Selected States' Commitment

The selected states shall agree to complete the following activities in order to receive NEON Core State status:

Solidify an interagency commitment within your state to promote cross-systems collaboration in support of increasing employment outcomes for people with mental health conditions and co-occurring disabilities. Leadership or senior staff members from following state agencies must be included

Mental Health
Vocational Rehabilitation
Medicaid
State and/or Local Workforce Development Boards

Additional commitment is encouraged, depending on the nature of the proposal, from other state agencies and statewide organizations, including from:

State Education Agencies
Veterans State Agencies
State Labor Department
Workforce Development Agencies,
Self-Advocacy Organizations
Youth Services Agencies (including those that oversee juvenile justice, foster care, and homelessness)
Research centers focused on the study of employment for people with mental health conditions and significant disabilities

Identify one or two senior-level key decision makers within state government (i.e., the NEON PoC) designated by the state government to serve as the key liaison on its behalf and provide project management support for the NEON Core State's activities, working closely with ODEP, SMEs, and EconSys. At least one key decision maker must be from a state mental health agency and agree to serve as a PoC for the duration of the project (up to 3 years).
Engage external stakeholders in NEON activities, as appropriate such as service providers, advocacy organizations, Developmental Disabilities (DD) Councils, Protection and Advocacy (P&A) organizations, University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) partners, mental health providers and advocacy associations, employer associations, and independent living centers.
Fully participate in the various components of NEON including but not limited to developing and overseeing a NEON Core State Plan and participating in all of ODEP's NEON National Community of Practice activities. This also includes participating in the NEON Employment Advisory Board (EAB), and attending 2 EAB meetings per year (Core State participation in the EAB will be virtual). This also includes engaging with other members of the Employment Advisory Board, upon request, including with State Intermediary Organization (SIO) representatives.
Create a NEON Core State Plan to be based upon a provided template that:

Outlines specific goals and supporting objectives to align policy, practice and funding across systems in support of increasing job placement outcomes for people with mental health conditions and co-occurring significant disabilities, based upon specific categorical areas provided by ODEP;
Identifies specific policy guidance needs based upon these goals, and details the proposed implementation of the policy guidance activities (including proposed policy guidance format, requested SMEs, target recipients of the policy guidance, anticipated travel required and projected timeline);
Describes the projected milestones (2-5 per outcome) and subsequent outcomes (1-3 policy specific; 2-5 other) that will be achieved upon the completion of the Core State Plan, as well as the steps the state will be taking to ensure sustainability of efforts at the conclusion of participating in the NEON Core State activities;
Identifies the representatives by job title, from each required Core State team that will be responsible for managing the specific goal areas; and
Provides a rational for how the specific policy, goals, and outcomes are interrelated in achieving the specific goal(s) that the state has decided to pursue.

The NEON Core State Plans shall include milestones (2-5 per anticipated outcome) and timelines for implementation of all requested TA and policy guidance activities. The Contractor shall monitor implementation of the plans and provide support as needed. NEON Core State Plans may be modified or adjusted during the year based upon the written request of the Core State POC and written approval by ODEP and the Contractor.

NEON Core State Plans will provide regular updates within the NEON Portal to document progress, reflect any changes to the work plan, and identify challenges or additional supports needed to effectively implement the NEON Core State Plan. Core State Leads must agree to attend trainings as needed on the use and functionality of this tool.

Support the Collection of Aggregate Data Pertaining to Employment Outcomes for People with Mental Health Conditions including those with co-occurring Significant Disabilities. Data Collection will be required to monitor the targeted technical assistance’s impact on job placement outcomes of those entities participating in the state’s NEON activities, including submitting baseline and post-implementation data on measures that include those collected for WIOA through the PIRL or RSA 911 Data Elements and additional measures specific to NEON. SMEs will be available to assist with this request.

Provide quarterly updates of state's progress upon request based upon a report template provided by NEON. Core States will agree to attend quarterly check-ins with ODEP Staff. The quarterly reports will document the progress made, identify any problems in plan implementation that necessitate a change in course or strategy, and assess additional support/s that may be required to effectively implement the NEON Core State Plan.

PLEASE READ:

Applications must be submitted through the EconSys online portal.
Applications submitted via email or mail will not be accepted.
Only one application will be accepted from each state. It is imperative that state agencies work together and designate one State POC to submit the state's application.
Multiple representatives from different state agencies within each state are allowed to create an account on the portal. Their names and contact information will appear in the NEON Online Portal-User Access list in Section IV.1 below.
You can save your application to finish later, but it must be submitted before the deadline.
You can print your application at any stage of your application.
For technical difficulties, contact EconSys at neon@econsys.com

V.1 List of Registered Users from Your State

If multiple representatives from different state agencies within your state signed up for portal access, then their names and contact information appears below. Please convene to designate one State Point of Contact (POC) to submit your application.

Name	Title	Agency	Email	Phone

V.2 Technical Assistance Hours Requested and Prior Core State Information

PLEASE READ the guidelines below first:

States have the option to apply for 500-700 hours of technical assistance. It is anticipated that states will receive the same number of SMEs in each of the two option years as they request in BY2026.
State applications must demonstrate commitment one senior level staffer from each of the agencies below to be considered for Core State status:
- Mental Health
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Medicaid
- State and/or Local Workforce Development Boards

If state did not participate in NEON FY2024 or would like to reapply to start a new project:

Q1. Please indicate the number of NEON technical assistance hours you would like for your FY2025 Core State project.
Note: All Technical Assistance hours must be completed by August 31, 2025.

500 - 700

Q2. For which categories would you like to apply for the technical assistance hours? Choose up to three.

▢ Benefits Planning
▢ Blending, Braiding or Sequencing, Rate Restructuring and Funding Crosswalk Development
▢ Collaboration with in-state providers of Mental Health Services or Service Provider organizations, including Faith Based Organizations
▢ Data Alignment
▢ Direct Support Professionals
▢ Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Interagency Agreements
▢ Policy Development for Employment as a Priority Option
▢ Employer Outreach
▢ Statewide Strategic Planning
▢ School to Work Transition
▢ Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Implementation
▢ Training in effective practices such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS), Customized Employment or Self-Employment
▢ Other - Please specify: - Please specify:

V.3 Core State Point of Contact and Other Key Leaders

PLEASE READ: Successful participation in NEON is directly linked to the decision-making authority of the state government officials involved in the implementation of the program. Provide the names of key senior staff members for each agency participating in this application. Core State applications that do not have the names of at least one senior staff members from at least three of the below agencies will not be considered complete. Please note, a Core State Point of Contact (PoC) may also be used as a key state government leader to fulfill this requirement.

Potentially participating state agencies:

Mental Health
Vocational Rehabilitation
Medicaid
State and/or Local Workforce Development Boards

Q3. Please identify one or two senior-level key decision makers within state government designated by the applicant to serve as the key liaison on its behalf and provide project management support for the NEON Core State's activities, working closely with ODEP, SMEs, and EconSys.

Name	Title	Agency	Email	Phone

Q4. Please identify other key state government leaders within identified participating systems who agree to serve as partners to NEON, including sharing their state experiences of participation with other states, and to participate in NEON outreach and educational activities. State applications must identify at least one senior level staff members from each of the agencies below to be considered for Core State status. Note that, if qualified, this person may be the same or different from the individual(s) designated as the Core State Lead Point of Contact (PoC) listed in Question 3.

Name	Title	Agency	Email	Phone
		Mental Health
		Vocational Rehabilitation
		Medicaid
		State and/or Local Workforce Development Boards

Q5. Buy-in is strongly encouraged from other agencies and statewide organizations, depending on the project, including from:

State Education Agencies
Veterans State Agencies
State Labor Department
Workforce Development Agencies
Self-Advocacy Organizations
Youth Services Agencies (including those that oversee juvenile justice, foster care, and homelessness)
research centers focused on the study of employment for people with mental health conditions and significant disabilities

If proposing a project in relation to dual diagnosis of Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and mental health conditions, additional commitment should come from a state I/DD agency interested in fostering innovative ways to increase job placements for these specific populations.
Please identify senior leaders from other agencies and statewide organizations. Applicants may also use this space to list other senior leaders from the 4 mandatory agencies listed in Question 4.

Name	Title	Agency	Email	Phone

V.4 Understanding and Approach

Please respond to each item below.

Q6. Why is the state interested in participating in NEON?

Q7. What are the key preliminary objectives the state wants to achieve in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026 as a result of this process?

Q8. How does becoming a NEON Core State align with your state's 3-year vision to increase employment outcomes for people with mental health conditions and those with co-occurring significant disabilities?

Q9. What objectives do you anticipate achieving in Option Years 1 (FFY2027) and 2 (FFY2028) of NEON that will help fulfill that 3-year vision?

Q10. How can you demonstrate your state's readiness for change?

Q11. Please indicate if the state has been involved in other national initiatives and/or federally sponsored programs to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including mental health conditions and/or significant disabilities. Examples of programs include: Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program (EFSLMP), Advancing State Policy Integration for Recovery and Employment (ASPIRE), State Exchange on Employment and Disability (SEED), PIE, PROMISE, RETAIN, RSA DIF Grant, SAMHSA Grant, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant, State Employment Leadership Network (SELN), etc.

Program	Q11.1 Start Date	Q11.2 End Date

Q11.3 What lessons have you learned, or are you learning, from the initiatives named in Q11 above?

Q12. What challenges have you faced in previous efforts to improve employment opportunities for youth and adults with mental health conditions, including those with co-occurring significant disabilities that you might resolve in part through working with NEON?

Q13. Does your proposal intend to include an additional focus on people with co-occurring conditions including significant disability, intellectual and/or developmental disability, and/or substance use disorder? What communities/populations in your state will benefit from your proposed Core State plan?

Q14. Would the development of new resources (brief, guide, template, etc.) help you to achieve your objectives? What types of resources would be most useful to you in achieving your state's present objectives?

Q15. How do you measure employment outcomes currently? What aggregate data does your state currently collect pertaining to employment outcomes for people with mental health conditions and significant disabilities?

Q16. Optional Question: Please list any SMEs you would like to work with as part of this project.
NOTE: If you do not have a preference for SME, or do not know which SME(s) would best help achieve your objectives, please leave this question blank. This question will not be evaluated and your response to this question will not have an impact on selection. NEON will meet with awarded states after they have been notified to discuss best-case SME assignments. NEON cannot guarantee SME availability.

V.5 State's Self-Assessment of Systems Change Efforts

V.5.1 Introduction

In this section we introduce you to S.T.A.R. -- a state self-assessment tool called the "State Transformation Activity Record" -- to assist with identifying and supporting a state's progress in systems change efforts to benefit jobseekers with mental health conditions and co-occurring disabilities. The intent is not to score states; rather, it is to assess a state's progress toward sustainable systems change through the development, adoption, and implementation of new policies and practices over time, so that no critical area is overlooked while state transformation is underway.

You may need around 1-2 hours to fill-in all the required information in S.T.A.R.
The following are "critical areas" identified to increase employment outcomes:
- Disability Employment Policy with Mandate to Increase Employment Outcomes
- Rate/Reimbursement Policy with Increasing Employment Outcomes as a Priority
- Mental Health Policy that Prioritizes Increasing Employment Outcomes
- Statewide Capacity Building to Fund, Prioritize, and Expand Effective Practices
- Interagency Coordination to Align Policies within State
- Strategic Plan and Community of Practice for Provider Transformation
- Strategic Plan and Network for Employer Engagement
- Strategy for Seamless School-to-Work Transition Outcomes
- State-wide Standard Data Collection System

For reference, EconSys maintains a database of previously submitted STAR assessments for states who have previously applied for Core State status under NEON, VOICE, and EFSLMP since 2016. If you would like to review an archival copy of a previous STAR assessment submitted by your state, please reach out to neon@econsys.com

Please note some STAR Assessment Critical Areas may have changed in wording or category since 2016.

V.5.2 Critical Areas and Criteria

A State's progress is measured in three (3) phases: 1. Development; 2. Adoption; and 3. Implementation. The steps in each phase are listed in a chronological order. For example, Step 1 indicates there are no activity/plan/progress made for a given Critical Criteria, while Step 7 indicates there has been sustainable activity/progress made for more than 3 years for a given Critical Criteria.

Phase I: Development (Steps 1 to 3)

STEP 1: No Activity/Plan/Policy/Progress
STEP 2: Plan/Policy Development in Progress
STEP 3: Plan/Policy Developed (Draft/Not Signed/Doesn't Meet Criteria)

For STEPs 4, 5, 6, and 7:

clear evidence

Please attach documents

For STEPs 1, 2, or 3:

optional.

Phase II: Adoption (Step 4)

STEP 4: Plan/Policy Adopted

Phase III: Implementation (Steps 5 to 7)

STEP 5: Activity/Plan/Policy Implemented – Less than One (1) Year
STEP 6: One to Two (1 to 2) Years of Sustainable Activity
STEP 7: Over Two (2) Years of Sustainable Activity

In Section V.5.3, select one (1) step for each Critical Area that you believe your state is in right now.

If you need to complete or change your assessment in a piecemeal fashion, clicking on Section V.5.3 S.T.A.R. Assessment by Critical Area heading will take you back into the self-assessment for editing.
If you need to refresh up-to-date information on disability employment policy by your state, please visit LEAD Center's State Specific Policies and Data page.

V.5.3 S.T.A.R. Assessment by Critical Areas

Select one (1) step for each Critical Area that you believe your state is in right now.

If you need to refresh up-to-date information on disability employment policy by your state, please visit LEAD Center's State Specific Policies and Data page. LEAD Center's State Specific Policies and Data page.