N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1006.01

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Ed 1006.01 - Eligibility

In addition to the requirements under 34 CFR 361.42 the following shall apply when determining eligibility and an individual's priority under an order of selection for services:

(a) A person shall be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services when the individual, because of the substantial impediment to employment caused by their disability, cannot achieve an employment outcome consistent with an individual's employment factors without receiving vocational rehabilitation services that are identified as essential and necessary for the person to overcome their barriers to employment due to their disability;

(b) For purposes of an assessment for determining eligibility and vocational rehabilitation needs under 34 CFR 361.42(a):

(1) An individual shall be presumed to benefit in terms of an employment outcome; and

(2) Any individual who has been determined eligible for social security benefits because of the individual's disability shall be presumed eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and considered an individual with a significant disability pursuant to 34 CFR 361.42(a)(3);

(c) A determination of eligibility shall not constitute a guarantee of the provision of specific services or of NHVR's financial support;

(d) The NHVR shall inform individuals, through its application process for vocational rehabilitation services, that individuals who receive services under the program shall intend to achieve an employment outcome;

(e) The applicant's completion of the application process for vocational rehabilitation services shall be sufficient evidence of the individual's intent to achieve an employment outcome, and no additional demonstration on the part of the applicant shall be required for purposes of satisfying Ed 1010.04(e); and

(f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to create an entitlement to any vocational rehabilitation service.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1006.01

Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expires 7/13/2031