The purpose of this act is to carry on a continuing program to promote the employment of the physically, mentally, emotionally, and otherwise people with disabilities of Oklahoma by creating statewide interest in the rehabilitation and employment of people with disabilities, and by obtaining and maintaining cooperation with all public and private groups and individuals in this field. The Governor's Committee shall work in close cooperation with the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities to more effectively carry out the purpose of this act, and with state and federal agencies having responsibilities for employment and rehabilitation of people with disabilities.
Added by Laws 1957, p. 522, § 2, emerg. eff. May 24, 1957. Renumbered from Title 40, § 302 by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 16. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.