Section 7021.6 - Pre-Employment Transition Services(a) "Pre-employment transition services" means the required and authorized services, listed as follows: (1) The Department must provide all of the following pre-employment transition services: (A) Job exploration counseling.(B) Work-based learning experiences, which may include in-school or after school opportunities, or experience outside the traditional school setting (including internships), that is provided in an integrated environment in the community to the maximum extent possible.(C) Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs at institutions of higher education.(D) Workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living.(E) Instruction in self-advocacy (including instruction in person-centered planning), which may include peer mentoring (including peer mentoring from individuals with disabilities working in competitive integrated employment).(2) With the funds that are available and remaining after the provision of the required activities described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the Department may provide authorized activities to improve the transition of students with disabilities from school to postsecondary education or an employment outcome by-- (A) Implementing effective strategies to increase the likelihood of independent living and inclusion in communities and competitive integrated workplaces;(B) Developing and improving strategies for individuals with intellectual disabilities and individuals with significant disabilities to live independently; participate in postsecondary education experiences; and obtain, advance in and retain competitive integrated employment;(C) Providing instruction to vocational rehabilitation counselors, school transition personnel, and other persons supporting students with disabilities;(D) Disseminating information about innovative, effective, and efficient approaches to achieve the goals of this section;(E) Coordinating activities with transition services provided by local educational agencies under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.);(F) Applying evidence-based findings to improve policy, procedure, practice, and the preparation of personnel, in order to better achieve the goals of this section;(G) Developing model transition demonstration projects;(H) Establishing or supporting multistate or regional partnerships involving States, local educational agencies, the Department, the Department of Developmental Services, private businesses, or other participants to achieve the goals of this section; and(I) Disseminating information and strategies to improve the transition to postsecondary activities of individuals who are members of traditionally unserved and underserved populations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7021.6
1. New section filed 2-17-2023; operative 2-17-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 7). Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 29 U.S.C. Section 733; 34 CFR Sections 361.5 and 361.48; Sections 19011 and 19150, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 2-17-2023; operative 2/17/2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 7).