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CALIFORNIA

STATE USE

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CALIFORNIA

State Use

Creating Jobs for Californians with Disabilities

California’s State Use Program:
Helping agencies streamline the procurement process, reduce workload, and stay 100% compliant—while creating jobs for people with disabilities for over 50 years.

By partnering with qualified nonprofits that employ individuals with disabilities, the CA State Use procurement program allows agencies to fulfill contract requirements efficiently, while making a meaningful social impact. It’s a smart solution that aligns compliance with compassion.

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State Use in Numbers

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50

Years

Policies have been in place supporting and affirming the State Use process for over 50 years in California. State Use policies are in action in over 35 states in the US!

322

Individuals

Over 300 Californians with disabilities are employed under a State Use contract! Way to go! 

$17.50

per hour

The average pay rate for those employed under State Use contracts is $17.50! State Use contracts are negotiated directly with the certified nonprofit.

40

Contracts

Across California, there are currently 40 State Use contracts in action thanks to over 15 state agencies implementing the program!

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