Department of Education June 22, 2007 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of Education (Department) gives notice that on August 21, 2006, an arbitration panel rendered a decision in the matter of David Stewart v. Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (Case No. R-S/04-1). This panel was convened by the Department, under 20 U.S.C. 107d-1(a), after the Department received a complaint filed by the petitioner, David Stewart.

The Department of Education (Department) gives notice that on October 16, 2006, an arbitration panel rendered a decision in the matter of Terry Ward v. Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission, Bureau of Services for the Blind (Case No. R-S/05-1). This panel was convened by the Department under 20 U.S.C. 107d-1(a), after the Department received a complaint filed by the petitioner, Terry Ward.

The Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) announces two priorities under the Centers for Independent Living (CIL) ProgramTraining and Technical Assistance. The Assistant Secretary may use one or more of these priorities for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2007 and in later years. We take this action to improve the CIL program efficiency, quality of evaluation methods for CIL program activities, and outcomes for individuals with significant disabilities who receive independent living services from CILs and to improve the performance of Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs).