Section 7029 - Transportation(a) "Transportation" means travel and related expenses that are necessary to enable an applicant or eligible individual to participate in a vocational rehabilitation service.(b) The following are examples of expenses that meet the definition of transportation: (1) Actual cost of public transportation such as buses, light rail, rapid transit, or paratransit, including passes for bus, light rail, or rapid transit, and expenses for training in the use of public transportation vehicles and systems.(2) Necessary bridge tolls, parking, gasoline or oil upon a determination that an applicant's or eligible individual's vehicle must be used.(3) Travel and related expenses for a personal care attendant or aide if the services of that person are necessary to enable the applicant or eligible individual to travel to participate in any vocational rehabilitation service.(4) Relocation expenses incurred by an eligible individual in connection with a job placement that is a significant distance from the eligible individual's current residence.(5) The purchase and repair of vehicles, including vans, but not the modification of these vehicles, as vehicle modification is considered a rehabilitation technology service.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7029
1. Renumbering and amendment of section 7020(p) to section 7029 filed 6-21-90; operative 7-21-90 (Register 90, No. 34).
2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 3-4-2004; operative 4-3-2004 (Register 2004, No. 10). Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 29 USC 723(a)(8); 34 CFR Sections 361.5(b)(57) and 361.48(h); and Sections 19011 and 19150(a)(15), Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. Renumbering and amendment of section 7020(p) to section 7029 filed 6-21-90; operative 7-21-90 (Register 90, No. 34).
2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-4-2004; operative 4-3-2004 (Register 2004, No. 10).