Meeting of the Board of Regents | May 2009
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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234 |
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TO: |
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Rebecca H. Cort
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SUBJECT: |
Amendment to the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supplement for Supported Employment Services Program
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May 1, 2009
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STRATEGIC GOAL: |
Goals 3 - 6
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AUTHORIZATION(S): |
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Executive Summary
Issue for Decision
In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1998, the Amendment to the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supplement for Supported Employment Services Program, effective October 1, 2009, is presented for your approval.
Proposed Handling
This issue will come before the VESID Committee at its May 2009 meeting for approval.
Procedural History
Each year, the Board of Regents approves the Amendment to the State Plan that must be submitted to the Rehabilitation Services Administration by July 1.
Background Information
The Rehabilitation Act requires the Board of Regents to submit an annual Amendment to the State Plan outlining the goals, priorities and objectives in providing vocational rehabilitation and supported employment services to individuals with disabilities in New York State. This document, entitled State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Supplement for Supported Employment Services Program, Effective July 1, 2001, was previously submitted and approved by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). The Rehabilitation Act further requires that each state annually amend its approved State Plan in specific areas as requested. The Amendment to the State Plan consists of specific attachments that must be updated annually as required by RSA. The content and format of the Amendment to the State Plan are based on the most recent guidance provided by RSA. The Federal Fiscal Year 2010 State Plan continues to be an amendment to the original document since the Workforce Investment Act has not yet been reauthorized.
VESID, in conjunction with the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC), developed the Amendment to the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Supported Employment Services Program, Federal Fiscal Year 2010. The previous year’s Amendment to the State Plan (October 1, 2009) was used to solicit input and recommendations from the public on planned activities related to the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities for the next year. The Amendment to the State Plan is attached for your review.
Recommendation
VOTED: that the Amendment to the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supplement for Supported Employment Services, effective October 1, 2009, is approved.
Timetable for Implementation
Upon approval by the Regents of the State Plan, it will be submitted to the Rehabilitation Services Administration for review and approval, as required, prior to July 1, 2009.