Section 17-400.1-13 - Coordination of services with the State department of education(a) The division shall implement the following plans, policies, and procedures for coordination of services with the State department of education to facilitate the transition of students with disabilities from the receipt of educational services in school to the receipt of vocational rehabilitation services under the division: (1) The development and approval of an individualized plan for employment in accordance with section 17-401.1-10 as early as possible during the transition planning process but, at the latest, by the time each student determined to be eligible for VR services leaves the school setting or, if the division is operating under an order of selection pursuant to section 17-401.1-5, before each eligible student able to be served under the order leaves the school setting.(2) A formal interagency agreement with the State department of education which at a minimum, provides for: (A) Consultation and technical assistance to assist the department of education in planning for the transition of students with disabilities from school to post-school activities, including VR services;(B) Transition planning between personnel of the division and the department of education for students with disabilities that facilitate the development and completion of their individualized education programs (IEPs) under the Individual's with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);(C) The roles and responsibilities, including financial responsibilities, of each agency, including provisions for determining State lead agencies and qualified personnel responsible for transition services; and(D) Procedures for outreach to and identification of students with disabilities who are in need of transition services as early as possible during the transition planning process, and including, at a minimum, a description of the purpose of the VR services program, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and scope of services that may be provided to eligible individuals.Haw. Code R. § 17-400.1-13
[Eff AUG 13 2007] (Auth: HRS §§ 347-4, 348-7; 29 U.S.C. §721; 34 C.F.R. §361.22 ) (Imp: HRS §§ 347-4, 348-7; 29 U.S.C. §721; 34 C.F.R. §361.22 )