Section 1240-08-03-.01 - STATE AND LOCAL ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION(1) It is the responsibility of the Division's VR Program to provide services necessary for the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities of Tennessee for the purpose of achieving competitive integrated employment.(2) The authority and responsibility for administration of the VR Program affecting eligibility for the nature and scope of VR services and the provision of these services is vested in the head of the Division and the VR Program. This responsibility may not be delegated to any other entity or individual.(3) Supervisory staff are assigned to supervise the work of VR Counselors, Pre-employment Transition Specialists, TRCS and CSU staff, and other appropriate staff.(4) Qualified staff in accordance with VR requirements have assigned responsibilities for determining eligibility for and the provision of services in accordance with VR Program policies and procedures.(5) Any applicant or individual who is eligible for VR services may contact any VR office or employee for assistance and may also seek assistance from the Client Assistance Program (CAP) established under 34 C.F.R. §§ 370.1 et seq.(6) Services of the Division are provided on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to disability, race, color, sex, religion, creed, or national origin in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title V of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-08-03-.01
Original rule filed September 30, 1985; effective October 30, 1985. Amendment filed July 12, 2002; effective September 25, 2002. Repeal and new rule filed June 30, 2009; effective September 13, 2009. Amendments filed October 5, 2017; effective January 3, 2018. Amendments filed February 29, 2024; effective 5/29/2024.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 49-11-601, et seq., and 71-1-105(a)(12); 34 C.F.R. Part 361 ; 34 C.F.R. § 370.1, et seq.; and Executive Order No. 43 (1983).