Proposed Priority and Requirements for the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program
Summary
The Department of Education is proposing new rules for a federal program that provides long-term training and support to help people with disabilities get jobs and live independently. The changes aim to improve how the program sets priorities and operates to better serve people who need vocational rehabilitation services.
Key Points
- 1The regulation updates requirements for the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program, which helps individuals with disabilities prepare for and obtain employment
- 2The changes establish new priorities for which people receive services and how training programs should be structured and funded
- 3The rule affects state vocational rehabilitation agencies, training providers, and individuals with disabilities seeking job training and employment support
- 4The federal government is seeking public feedback on these proposed changes through February 21, 2025 before making the rules final
- 5The updated requirements are intended to make rehabilitation services more effective and better aligned with current employment needs
Key Dates
January 21, 2025
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