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Welcome to the State Plan CommitteeDecember 14, 2006
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What is the State Plan?In order for a State to run a Vocational
Rehabilitation Services program (as authorized under the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended), the State must first
develop a State Plan The State Plan demonstrates the States
commitment to administer the Vocational Rehabilitation Program in
compliance with federal statutory, regulatory and policy
requirements.
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What is the State Plan?The Plan also describes the planning and
implementation activities related to providing Vocational
Rehabilitation services in the State. The State Plan is a five year
document fiscal years 2001-2006, that is amended on a yearly basis.
This year a new plan was not developed, the plan was extended
another year only the attachments required to be updated annually
were changed this year.
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What is included in the Plan?The State Plan consists of a basic
preprint that identifies the Federal statutory and/or regulatory
requirements under which the Agency administers the program, and
specific attachments which provide further description of the
States plans, policies and activities relating to certain
assurances identified within the preprint document.
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What is included in the Plan?This years amendments to the state
plan consist of three specific attachments which are attached for
your reference. Summary of Input and Recommendations of the State
Rehabilitation Council; Response of the Designated State Unit; and
Explanations for Rejection of Input or Recommendations: 4-02(c )
(required to be annually updated) Comprehensive System of Personnel
Development: 4-11(B) (required to be annually updated) Assessments;
Estimates; Goals and Priorities; Strategies; and Progress Reports:
4-12 (required to be annually updated)
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SRCs Role in the State PlanSection 105(c) talks about the
functions of the Council. Included in this section is the
following:The Council shall In partnership with the designated
state unit (DSU)
Develop, agree to, and review State Goals and priorities in
accordance w/section 101(1)(15)(c)Advise the DSU regarding the
activities authorized under the title and assist in the preparation
of the State plan & amendments to the plan, applications,
reports, needs assessments, and evaluations required by this
title
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A closer look at the State PlanThe PreprintStandardized Template
with statutory requirements of the programAreas identified for
state optionType of Agency, i.e., General, Blind, CombinedWhether
the state has a State Review ProcessInformation about the state
agencyInformation about the established SRCLocal administration
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A Closer look at the State PlanThe Preprint Additional Areas
identified for state optionShared funding & administration of
joint programsWaiver of statewidedness3rd party cooperative
agreements involving funds Cooperative agreement w/recipients of
grants for services to American IndiansFair Hearing BoardScope of
VR services to groupsOrder of Selection
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A Closer Look at the State PlanThe Preprint Additional Areas
identified for state optionFinancial needs consideration
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A Closer Look at the State PlanThe AttachmentsRequired for all
agencies:Attachment 4.9(c): Cooperation and Coordination with Other
Agencies and Other EntitiesAttachment 4.11(b):Comprehensive System
of Personnel DevelopmentAttachment 4.12 Assessments; Estimates;
Goals and Priorities; Strategies; and Progress ReportsAttachment
4.16(b)(2): Mediation and Impartial Due Process Hearing
ProceduresAttachment 7.3: Quality, Scope, and Extent of Supported
Employment Services
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A Closer Look at the State PlanThe AttachmentsContingent on
options selected X Attachment 4.2(c):Summary of Input and
Recommendations of the State Rehabilitation Council; Response of
the Designated State Unit; and Explanations for Rejection of Input
or Recommendations__ Attachment 4.5: Local Administration__
Attachment 4.6(a)(3): Request for Waiver of Statewideness__
Attachment 4.7(b):Shared Funding & Administration of Joint
Program Attachment 4.12(c)(2)(A): Order of Selection X Attachment
4.12(c)(2)(B):Explanation to Support the Decision Not to Establish
an Order of Selection_X_ Attachment 6.9(c)(2): Services Subject to
Financial Needs Test
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State Plan Committees Goal & ObjectivesGOAL 2: In
partnership w/ NHVR, develop, review, and approve the goals &
priorities of NHVR.
Objective 2.1 Develop the State Plan
Objective 2.2 Develop and review an assessment of the
rehabilitation needs of persons with disabilities in NH
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Questions and Comments
Ella McAllister(603) 271-3803 or 1-800-299-1647Via email at
[email protected]
