North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES
Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES
Section 89C .0304 - VOCATIONAL AND OTHER TRAINING

(A) If the client's disability creates impediments to performance in the client's current or previous occupation and the client does not possess transferable work skills that will match requirements of a new occupation, the client may be considered for sponsorship of training.

(B) If the client's disability is such that it does not interfere with satisfactory performance in the current or previous occupation, the client shall not be considered for sponsorship of training.

(A) If the client's disability will place the client at a greater disadvantage in securing employment than peers who are not disabled, the client may be considered for sponsorship of training.

(B) If the client's disability is expected to prevent the client from holding employment compatible with the client's capabilities, the client may be considered for sponsorship of training.

(A) The Division shall obtain, analyze, and include in the client record objective data that ensures that the client is capable of successfully completing the training program. Sources of data may include, but not be limited to, SAT scores, placement test scores, secondary transcripts for those just out of high school, previous postsecondary transcripts, vocational evaluations and other psychometric assessments.

(B) Attendance Requirements:

(C) The Division may sponsor a client in a non-degreed curriculum on a limited basis. These courses must be completed as follows:

(D) The Division may sponsor clients enrolled in licensed or accredited distance learning programs as specified in 10 NCAC 20D .0207 when such programs are not available through traditional on-campus programs or when the client has special disability-related problems that prevent him or her from participating in an on-campus program. The client's participation in such a program shall be approved in writing by the unit manager. The Division shall not sponsor programs where the entire package or curriculum must be purchased initially. The Division may assist with required software for distance learning but shall purchase computer equipment only as permitted under Rule .0314 of this Section.

(E) The client shall meet the academic standards imposed by the postsecondary school and demonstrate steady progress toward completion of the training program. If the school does not have specific academic standards for completion of the program, the Division shall require the client to have at a minimum a 2.00 grade point average at entry into the junior year for the agency to continue sponsorship. If the client is in the community college system, he or she shall have a 2.00 average at the end of the second semester or the average required by the school or particular curriculum in order to graduate from the program. In other programs such as proprietary schools, the client shall meet the requirements of each specified progress period that will enable the student to graduate or achieve the competency-based requirements at regular intervals set by the school. If the client's grades fall below the minimum grade point average or other requirements set in this Paragraph, the counselor shall notify the client of the pending loss of Division assistance at least one quarter or semester before terminating assistance. The client may then have one grading period to improve to an acceptable level. Failure to maintain the prescribed academic standards shall mean the loss of Division assistance with tuition, fees, books, interpreter services, maintenance, personal attendant services, and other authorized services directly related to the course of study.

(F) Graduate training may be sponsored for those clients who require this level of training to reach the job choice. For those clients who are either in or entering undergraduate school, graduate training shall be included as part of the original or amended IPE and shall be indicated when the client generally declares his or her major in undergraduate school. For those clients who have an undergraduate degree and require graduate training due to their disability, graduate training may be sponsored subject to the unit manager's approval.