Task Force on Phasing Out Subminimum wage in South Carolina
There is a growing movement across the country to end subminimum wages for people with disabilities. In South Carolina bill s.533 to phase out subminimum wage and engage the Employment First Act, was signed into law on May 23, 2022. Subminimum wages will be phased out by August 1, 2024.
To make sure South Carolina is prepared when this happens, the South Carolina Legislature set up the Task Force on Eliminating Subminimum Wage to develop a plan.
The task force is working to ensure a smooth transition when subminimum wages are phased out by our state’s policy changes.
Subminimum Wage Task Force Agendas
Subminimum Wage Task Force Minutes
November 20, 2023 Minutes
Provider Resources
Provider Transformation Manual 1.0
Provider Transformation Manual 2.0
Provider Transformation Efforts
Laurens DSNB discusses changing culture (video)
The executive directors at Laurens DSNB and Thrive Upstate are available to provide technical assistance and support regarding their transition from subminimum wage to competitive, integrated employment (CIE). Please reach out to hiremesc@able-sc.org to connect for support.
Learn more about Employment First Initiatives and the benefits of competitive, integrated employment by exploring this webiste, HireMeSC.org.
Subcommittee: Programs and Funding
Meeting Report- November, 2023
Subcommittee: Evaluation and Monitoring
Meeting Report- November, 2023
Subcommittee: Legal
Meeting Report- November, 2023
Meeting Report- February, 2024
Subcommittee: Stakeholder Engagement
Media
Under state deadline, SC employers phase out subminimum wage
Other Documents
Memorandum on removing sheltered workshops as a transition goal from student IEPs - 12/11/2023