(a) Under The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-569, a state vocational rehabilitation agency is required to establish qualified personnel standards for rehabilitation personnel, including vocational rehabilitation counselors, that are consistent with national or state-approved or recognized certification, licensing, or registration that apply to a particular profession. (b) (1) In order to comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, and state plan requirements, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services is granted a general waiver of the Financial Management Guide, R 1-19-4 -522 Continuing Professional Education. (2) The waiver granted under subdivision (b)(1) of this section allows Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to provide college level coursework in a degree program for an eligible employee selected by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. (c) This section covers any formula and discretionary grants funded by the United States Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration, including without limitation the following: (1) The vocational rehabilitation program; (2) Supported employment; (3) Independent living; and (4) The staff development grant. (d) This section applies to federal financial participation, state general revenue share, and program income. Added by Act 2023, No. 283,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023. (a) Under The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-569, a state vocational rehabilitation agency is required to establish qualified personnel standards for rehabilitation personnel, including vocational rehabilitation counselors, that are consistent with national or state-approved or recognized certification, licensing, or registration that apply to a particular profession. (b) (1) In order to comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, and state plan requirements, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services is granted a general waiver of the Financial Management Guide, R 1-19-4 -522 Continuing Professional Education. (2) The waiver granted under subdivision (b)(1) of this section allows Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to provide college level coursework in a degree program for an eligible employee selected by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. (c) This section covers any formula and discretionary grants funded by the United States Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration, including without limitation the following: (1) The vocational rehabilitation program; (2) Supported employment; (3) Independent living; and (4) The staff development grant. (d) This section applies to federal financial participation, state general revenue share, and program income. Added by Act 2023, No. 283,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023. (a) Under The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-569, a state vocational rehabilitation agency is required to establish qualified personnel standards for rehabilitation personnel, including vocational rehabilitation counselors, that are consistent with national or state-approved or recognized certification, licensing, or registration that apply to a particular profession. (b) (1) In order to comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, and state plan requirements, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services is granted a general waiver of the Financial Management Guide, R 1-19-4 -522 Continuing Professional Education. (2) The waiver granted under subdivision (b)(1) of this section allows Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to provide college level coursework in a degree program for an eligible employee selected by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. (c) This section covers any formula and discretionary grants funded by the United States Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration, including without limitation the following: (1) The vocational rehabilitation program; (2) Supported employment; (3) Independent living; and (4) The staff development grant. (d) This section applies to federal financial participation, state general revenue share, and program income. Added by Act 2023, No. 283,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023. (a) Under The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-569, a state vocational rehabilitation agency is required to establish qualified personnel standards for rehabilitation personnel, including vocational rehabilitation counselors, that are consistent with national or state-approved or recognized certification, licensing, or registration that apply to a particular profession. (b) (1) In order to comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, and state plan requirements, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services is granted a general waiver of the Financial Management Guide, R 1-19-4 -522 Continuing Professional Education. (2) The waiver granted under subdivision (b)(1) of this section allows Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to provide college level coursework in a degree program for an eligible employee selected by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. (1) In order to comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, and state plan requirements, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services is granted a general waiver of the Financial Management Guide, R 1-19-4 -522 Continuing Professional Education. (2) The waiver granted under subdivision (b)(1) of this section allows Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to provide college level coursework in a degree program for an eligible employee selected by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. (c) This section covers any formula and discretionary grants funded by the United States Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration, including without limitation the following: (1) The vocational rehabilitation program; (2) Supported employment; (3) Independent living; and (4) The staff development grant. (1) The vocational rehabilitation program; (2) Supported employment; (3) Independent living; and (4) The staff development grant. (d) This section applies to federal financial participation, state general revenue share, and program income.
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