Section 7179.4 - Self-Employment; Closure with an Employment Outcome(a) For purposes of the closure requirements in Section 7179.2(a)(2) and (3) of these regulations, an eligible individual is considered to have achieved an employment outcome in a self-employment setting when: (1) The self-employment setting is consistent with the individual's unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice under Article 4.(2) The individual has maintained self-employment in competitive integrated employment comparable to other individuals similarly situated as specified in the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) for a sufficient period of three months to one year.(3) The individual yields an income that is comparable to the income received by other individuals who do not have disabilities and are self-employed in similar occupations or performing similar tasks, with the same or similar training, experience, or skills but not less than the customary wage and benefit level received by individuals engaged in the same or similar self-employment.(4) The individual and their Rehabilitation Counselor agree that the employment outcome in the self-employment setting is satisfactory, and the individual is performing well.(b) At closure, any equipment purchased by the Department and loaned to the individual in connection with the IPE shall be returned to the Department or provided to the individual, as specified in Section 7194 of these regulations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7179.4
1. New section filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9).
2. Amendment of section and NOTE 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 USC 705; 34 CFR 361.5 and 361.56; and Section 19011, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9).
2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 2-17-2023; operative 2/17/2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 7).