California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 3 - Department of Rehabilitation
Chapter 1 - Definitions and Terms
Section 7021.6 - Pre-Employment Transition Services
Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 7021.6
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) "Pre-employment transition services" means the required and authorized services, listed as follows:
(1) The Department must provide all of the
following pre-employment transition services:
(A)
Job exploration counseling.
(B)
Work-based learning experiences, which may include in-school or after school
opportunities, or experience outside the traditional school setting (including
internships), that is provided in an integrated environment in the community to the
maximum extent possible.
(C) Counseling
on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary
educational programs at institutions of higher education.
(D) Workplace readiness training to develop social
skills and independent living.
(E)
Instruction in self-advocacy (including instruction in person-centered planning),
which may include peer mentoring (including peer mentoring from individuals with
disabilities working in competitive integrated employment).
(2) With the funds that are available and
remaining after the provision of the required activities described in paragraph
(a)(1) of this section, the Department may provide authorized activities to improve
the transition of students with disabilities from school to postsecondary education
or an employment outcome by--
(A) Implementing
effective strategies to increase the likelihood of independent living and inclusion
in communities and competitive integrated workplaces;
(B) Developing and improving strategies for
individuals with intellectual disabilities and individuals with significant
disabilities to live independently; participate in postsecondary education
experiences; and obtain, advance in and retain competitive integrated
employment;
(C) Providing instruction to
vocational rehabilitation counselors, school transition personnel, and other persons
supporting students with disabilities;
(D) Disseminating information about innovative,
effective, and efficient approaches to achieve the goals of this section;
(E) Coordinating activities with transition
services provided by local educational agencies under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (20
U.S.C. 1400 et seq.);
(F) Applying evidence-based findings to improve
policy, procedure, practice, and the preparation of personnel, in order to better
achieve the goals of this section;
(G)
Developing model transition demonstration projects;
(H) Establishing or supporting multistate or
regional partnerships involving States, local educational agencies, the Department,
the Department of Developmental Services, private businesses, or other participants
to achieve the goals of this section; and
(I) Disseminating information and strategies to
improve the transition to postsecondary activities of individuals who are members of
traditionally unserved and underserved populations.
1. New section 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 U.S.C. Section 733; 34 CFR Sections 361.5 and 361.48; Sections 19011 and 19150, Welfare and Institutions Code.
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