Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) The
Department shall inform deaf clients of in-state and out--of-state college training
opportunities. A client shall be considered for Departmental sponsorship of his/her
college program only if he/she has all of the following:
(1) A clearly defined vocational goal which
requires college level training,
(2) The
ability and potential to complete the IWRP based upon the following academic
criteria:
(A) For a four-year college program:
1. Completion of a standardized test acceptable to
the college, including but not limited to, the Stanford Achievement Test, the
Stanford Achievement Test for the Hearing Impaired, or the Scholastic Aptitude Test.
The client shall be required to have:
a. Average
scores of at least 8.0 on the reading, language and math subtests, when a
standardized achievement test is taken.
b. The equivalent of at least an 8.0 grade level
of achievement, when a college entrance exam is taken.
c. For Gallaudet University, when the Stanford
Achievement Test For the Hearing Impaired is taken, scores on the subtests of at
least 8.0 in reading, 8.5 in language and an average of 8.5 in
math.
2. Acceptance of scores
lower than those specified in 1. require one of the following:
a. Justification and rationale by the local RCD
and approval by the local RS.
b.
Successful completion of at least one year of college level core classes. Academic
success is measured by the completion of a minimum of 12 units per semester/quarter
with a grade of "C" or better in each class while maintaining a 2.0
G.P.A.
(B) For the
National Technical Institute for the Deaf:
1.
Completion of a standardized test, as specified in (a)(2)(A)1., with the average
scores specified in either a. or b.
2.
Lower scores than those specified in 1. shall be acceptable only if the requirements
of (a)(2)(A)2. have been met.
(C) For two-year college programs:
1. The local RCD shall make a determination of the
client's ability to successfully complete the IWRP based upon the client's goals and
related training needs, level of maturity, past performance and school records, if
available, and shall prepare a written justification and rationale supporting the
training. Training shall be subject to the approval of the local RS after he or she
has reviewed the justification and rationale and ensured that the Provisions of
sections 7154 through
7156 have been
met.
(3) A
disability that is stable to ensure the completion of the training.
(4) A means of support, such as SSI/SSDI, a
scholarship, or personal funds, which is available to pay for the client's basic
living expense while attending school. Maintenance payments shall not be provided
except as set forth in Section
7167.
(5) A formal acceptance at the college in a
program that meets the academic requirements for admittance at least as a
freshman.
(b) The provision of
college level training for the deaf shall be subject to all of the following:
(1) The similar benefits provisions of Sections
7031 through
7034.
(2) The training services provisions of Section
7154.
(3) The out-of-state training provisions of
Section 7158.8, except for training at the
following Federal Regional Post Secondary Educational Programs:
(A) Gallaudet University.
(B) National Technical Institute for the Deaf
(NTID).
(C) Seattle Community
College.
(D) St. Paul
Technical-Vocational Institute.
(c) Graduate school training and tuition at
non-resident rates shall not be provided unless both of the following conditions
exist:
(1) The provision of service is essential to
the success of the IWRP.
(2) The
approval of the local RS has been obtained after he/she has ensured that the
requirements of (a) and (b) have been met, as well as the training services
provisions of Section
7154.
(d) Any client who fails to meet one or more of
the requirements of Section
7261.2
(a)(1) through (4) shall be placed on
sponsorship probation for one grading period following the grading period in which
deficiency occurred, or until such time as the Coordinating RCD confirms that the
client has corrected the deficiency and is in compliance with those requirements.
Except in unusual circumstances, sponsorship probation shall not be extended beyond
the time frame specified above. All extensions shall require the prior approval of
the Coordinating RS. The Coordinating RCD shall:
(1) Comply with the requirements of Sections
7261.4(a)(2)(F) and (G)
before making a decision to withdraw financial support for the client's training
because no improvement has been made.
(2) Give the client the option of financing
his/her own college program, if support is to be withdrawn.
(e) The Coordinating RCDs shall meet as needed
with their RSs and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Section for mutual caseload
conferences and problem solving to ensure consistent application of policies and
procedures in all caseloads.
(f) Case
disputes which may arise between districts shall be referred to the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing services Section Program Manager for review and recommendations.
1. New section
filed 12-23-91; operative 1-22-92 (Register 92, No. 13).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
19006
and
19016,
Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections
19050,
19150
and
19200,
Welfare and Institutions Code; 34
CFR 361.42 and
361.47(b).
