This act shall be known and may be cited as the "veteran right to employment services act".

    As used in this act:

    (a) "Employment services" means referrals to employers, supportive services, or assistance in finding employment training.

    (b) "Job training services" means any program that provides training or training services to eligible applicants.

    (c) "Veteran" means an individual who meets both of the following:

    (i) Is a veteran as defined in section 1 of 1965 PA 190, MCL 35.61.

    (ii) Served at least 180 days of active duty in the armed forces of the United States or has a service-connected disability as a result of service in the armed forces of the United States.

     An agency or department that administers a federally or state funded employment services or job training program, including a service or program administered under the job training partnership act, Public Law 97-300, 96 Stat. 1322, shall, to the extent permitted by federal law, provide to a veteran who is a candidate for a program or service both of the following:

    (a) Effective and equitable services, including effective and equitable employment and job training services.

    (b) Referral assistance and a pamphlet prepared by the Michigan jobs commission that identifies employment services, job training services, and related benefits available to that veteran through other agencies or departments.