Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Ed 1008.13 - IPE Approvals and Signatures(a) The NHVR counselor shall review and evaluate the proposed IPE and proposed changes to an IPE.(b) The NHVR counselor shall evaluate the IPE to ensure:(1) The employment outcome is consistent with the individual's employment factors;(2) The plan to reach the goal is feasible;(3) Services are required to reach the employment outcome;(4) Services are cost effective; and(5) NHVR policies and procedures are followed.(c) If the IPE development is approved, NHVR shall prepare an original IPE as referenced in Ed 1008.10(c) or revised IPE as described in Ed 1008.12(b).(d) Supervisory approval shall be required on the IPE if the IPE: (1) Is developed by a NHVR counselor I;(2) Includes services that require supervisory approval such as, but not limited to: a. Graduate school training; or b. Plans for self-employment; or(3) Requires supervisory approval based on a plan for supervision.(e) If no supervisory approval was required, or if supervisory approval was granted, the following shall apply: (1) The forms for an original IPE pursuant to Ed 1008.10(c) or a revised IPE pursuant to Ed 1008.12(b) shall be signed by the counselor and supervisor, as required;(2) The individual shall be provided with a copy of all signed forms; and(3) The forms shall be signed before the initiation of services, except in an emergency situation where the NHVR counselor determined a delay in obtaining a signature would cause a significant delay in services.N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1008.13
Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expires 7/13/2031