Code of Massachusetts Regulations
107 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION
Title 107 CMR 5.00 - Individualized Plan For Employment
Section 5.05 - IPE Development

(1) An IPE will be developed, agreed to and signed by the eligible individual, or if appropriate the individual's representative. All IPE's must be reviewed, approved and signed by the MRC QVRC prior to implementation.

(2) The QVRC, the individual and if appropriate, the individual's representative will review the IPE at least once annually. Amendments to the IPE are required when there is a substantial change to the individual's employment goal, service(s) to be provided or in the provider(s) of those services. All amendments must be agreed to and signed by the individual or his or her representative and reviewed, approved and signed by the QVRC before they are implemented.

(3) For those students in special education programs who are eligible for vocational rehabilitation services, an IPE may be developed, approved and implemented prior to exiting high school. The IPE should reflect the transition services of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

(4) A written copy of the IPE, including any amendments, must be given to the individual or the individual's representative in the native language or mode of communication of the individual whenever possible.