Section 7261.1 - General Provisions(a) The Department shall inform deaf clients of in-state and out--of-state college training opportunities. A client shall be considered for Departmental sponsorship of his/her college program only if he/she has all of the following: (1) A clearly defined vocational goal which requires college level training,(2) The ability and potential to complete the IWRP based upon the following academic criteria: (A) For a four-year college program: 1. Completion of a standardized test acceptable to the college, including but not limited to, the Stanford Achievement Test, the Stanford Achievement Test for the Hearing Impaired, or the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The client shall be required to have: a. Average scores of at least 8.0 on the reading, language and math subtests, when a standardized achievement test is taken.b. The equivalent of at least an 8.0 grade level of achievement, when a college entrance exam is taken.c. For Gallaudet University, when the Stanford Achievement Test For the Hearing Impaired is taken, scores on the subtests of at least 8.0 in reading, 8.5 in language and an average of 8.5 in math.2. Acceptance of scores lower than those specified in 1. require one of the following: a. Justification and rationale by the local RCD and approval by the local RS.b. Successful completion of at least one year of college level core classes. Academic success is measured by the completion of a minimum of 12 units per semester/quarter with a grade of "C" or better in each class while maintaining a 2.0 G.P.A.(B) For the National Technical Institute for the Deaf:1. Completion of a standardized test, as specified in (a)(2)(A)1., with the average scores specified in either a. or b.2. Lower scores than those specified in 1. shall be acceptable only if the requirements of (a)(2)(A)2. have been met.(C) For two-year college programs:1. The local RCD shall make a determination of the client's ability to successfully complete the IWRP based upon the client's goals and related training needs, level of maturity, past performance and school records, if available, and shall prepare a written justification and rationale supporting the training. Training shall be subject to the approval of the local RS after he or she has reviewed the justification and rationale and ensured that the Provisions of sections 7154 through 7156 have been met.(3) A disability that is stable to ensure the completion of the training.(4) A means of support, such as SSI/SSDI, a scholarship, or personal funds, which is available to pay for the client's basic living expense while attending school. Maintenance payments shall not be provided except as set forth in Section 7167.(5) A formal acceptance at the college in a program that meets the academic requirements for admittance at least as a freshman.(b) The provision of college level training for the deaf shall be subject to all of the following:(1) The similar benefits provisions of Sections 7031 through 7034.(2) The training services provisions of Section 7154.(3) The out-of-state training provisions of Section 7158.8, except for training at the following Federal Regional Post Secondary Educational Programs: (A) Gallaudet University.(B) National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID).(C) Seattle Community College.(D) St. Paul Technical-Vocational Institute.(c) Graduate school training and tuition at non-resident rates shall not be provided unless both of the following conditions exist:(1) The provision of service is essential to the success of the IWRP.(2) The approval of the local RS has been obtained after he/she has ensured that the requirements of (a) and (b) have been met, as well as the training services provisions of Section 7154.(d) Any client who fails to meet one or more of the requirements of Section 7261.2 (a)(1) through (4) shall be placed on sponsorship probation for one grading period following the grading period in which deficiency occurred, or until such time as the Coordinating RCD confirms that the client has corrected the deficiency and is in compliance with those requirements. Except in unusual circumstances, sponsorship probation shall not be extended beyond the time frame specified above. All extensions shall require the prior approval of the Coordinating RS. The Coordinating RCD shall: (1) Comply with the requirements of Sections 7261.4(a)(2)(F) and (G) before making a decision to withdraw financial support for the client's training because no improvement has been made.(2) Give the client the option of financing his/her own college program, if support is to be withdrawn.(e) The Coordinating RCDs shall meet as needed with their RSs and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Section for mutual caseload conferences and problem solving to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures in all caseloads.(f) Case disputes which may arise between districts shall be referred to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing services Section Program Manager for review and recommendations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7261.1
1. New section filed 12-23-91; operative 1-22-92 (Register 92, No. 13). Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 19050, 19150 and 19200, Welfare and Institutions Code; 34 CFR 361.42 and 361.47(b).
1. New section filed 12-23-91; operative 1-22-92 (Register 92, No. 13).