EDProposed Rule

Proposed priority, requirements and definitions Rehabilitation Training Program—National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center

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Summary

The Department of Education is proposing new rules for how a federal program helps train rehabilitation counselors and specialists who work with people with disabilities. This regulation sets priorities and requirements for a technical assistance center that supports vocational rehabilitation training across the country.

Key Points

  • 1The regulation establishes what the National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center must prioritize and how it should operate
  • 2It affects rehabilitation counselor training programs and organizations that help people with disabilities return to work
  • 3The rule defines key terms and requirements for how rehabilitation training should be delivered and funded
  • 4Public comment is being accepted until February 19, 2025, giving stakeholders time to provide feedback before final approval
  • 5This centers on improving job training and employment support for Americans with disabilities

Key Dates

Published

January 17, 2025

Comment Deadline

February 19, 2025

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