Okla. Admin. Code § 612:10-7-157

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 612:10-7-157 - Out-of-state training

(a) Out-of-state training of DRS clients is approved when one or more of the following applies:

(1) The course of training is not available within the state;

(2) The out of state training program is no more expensive than in-state training; or

(3) There are specific considerations based on severity of the disability which preclude the use of in-state facilities.

(b) The case record is to document the basis for this determination.

(c) Individual counselors will be responsible for authorizing payment to out-of-state training facilities, unless a specific counselor has been assigned for the training facility. Tuition for a student who attends an out-of-state college or university will be paid at the same rate paid at Oklahoma colleges or universities of equal rank. Payment for textbooks and training tools and supplies can be provided for clients in out-of-state training, in accordance with DRS policy.

(d) Prior to client's enrollment at a facility located in another state, an approved Justification for Out-of-State Training form must be submitted to the DRS State Office.

(e) The DRS Contracts Unit must complete renewal of contracts no less than two months prior to present contract expiration date to ensure continuation of services. When a contract lapses because renewal was not completed within time frames, the Department cannot pay the institution's claim.

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:10-7-157

Added at 10 Ok Reg 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 1487, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1711, eff 4-13-99 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2590, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1771, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1975, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1589, eff 7-1-10; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11