Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program
Summary
The Department of Education is proposing a new program to provide long-term training and support for people with disabilities who want to work and live independently. This rule aims to help rehabilitate individuals by offering extended education and job training services that currently have limited funding or availability.
Key Points
- 1Creates a new federal program specifically designed to offer long-term rehabilitation training for people with disabilities
- 2Affects individuals with disabilities seeking job training, education, and support services to become more independent
- 3The public has until February 21, 2025 to submit comments about the proposed rule before it becomes final
- 4May expand access to vocational rehabilitation services beyond current limitations in funding and program length
- 5Implementation will involve the Department of Education working with state vocational rehabilitation agencies to deliver services
Key Dates
January 21, 2025
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