(a) There is established the SAME program for individuals with disabilities.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 4-46-102

  • SAME program: means the state as a model employer program established pursuant to this chapter. See Tennessee Code 4-46-101
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) The purpose of the SAME program is to ensure that state agencies and departments design and proactively implement best, promising, and emerging policies, practices, and procedures related to the recruitment, hiring, advancement, and retention of qualified individuals with disabilities.
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