California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 3 - Department of Rehabilitation
Chapter 3 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Article 6 - Personal Services
Section 7170 - Tutorial Services

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 7170

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) The following tutorial services shall be provided when necessary for the successful outcome of the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE):

(1) Academic or vocational skills tutorial services as a supplement to training services specified in Sections 7154 through 7158.

(2) Other tutorial services, including but not limited to, assistance in learning a skill essential to achieving independence or suitable employment, such as assistance in learning to use public transportation.

(b) Prior to the provision of any tutorial services, the Counselor shall determine whether the applicant or client is eligible for similar benefits in accordance with Sections 7196 through 7198, including services available through institutions for higher education. If eligibility exists, the Counselor shall follow the procedures specified in those regulations.

(c) Whenever possible, tutorial services for the deaf or non-English speaking clients shall be purchased from a service provider who meets both the appropriate qualifications for tutors specified in Section 7301.5 and for interpreters specified in Section 7300. When such a provider is not available, the Department shall purchase tutorial services from a provider who meets the appropriate qualifications specified in Section 7301.5. Interpreter services under Section 7186 shall be purchased by the Department from a provider who meets the appropriate qualifications specified in Section 7300.

1. Amendment filed 3-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 10).
2. Repealer filed 3-25-91; operative 4-24-91 (Register 91, No. 15).
3. New section filed 1-14-92; operative 2-13-92 (Register 92, No. 13).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 2-16-93; operative 2-16-93 pursuant to title 1, section 100, California Code of Regulations (Register 93, No. 8).
5. Amendment of subsection (a) and NOTE 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: Section 19150, Welfare and Institutions Code; and 34 CFR Sections 361.45 and 361.48.

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