Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-08-02-.01

Current through October 22, 2024

Section 1240-08-02-.01 - PURPOSE

The Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services is the designated State unit that is primarily concerned with vocational and other rehabilitation of individuals with physical, cognitive, mental, and sensory disabilities. The Division of Rehabilitation Services (the Division or DRS) is responsible for the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program which includes the determination of eligibility, the determination of the nature and scope of VR services, and the provision of services for individuals consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice so that they may prepare for, secure, retain, advance in, or regain employment.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-08-02-.01

Original rule filed September 30, 1985; effective October 30, 1985. Amendment filed July 12, 2002; effective September 25, 2002. Repeal and new rule filed June 30, 2009; effective September 13, 2009. Amendments filed October 5, 2017; effective January 3, 2018. Amendments filed February 29, 2024; effective 5/29/2024.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 49-11-601, et seq., 71-1-104, and 71-1-105(a)(12); 34 C.F.R. Part 361 ; and Executive Order No. 43 (1983).