Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-08 - Rehabilitation Services Division
Chapter 1240-08-06 - Services to Groups, Construction and Establishment Programs
Section 1240-08-06-.03 - ESTABLISHMENT OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) DRS will determine that need for the establishment of any rehabilitation facility has been demonstrated in the inventory of rehabilitation facilities contained in the State Facility Plan.
(2) Facilities will meet any departmental standards, provide primarily vocational rehabilitation services to applicants or eligible individuals, and take affirmative action to employ or advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
(3) Establishment grants to facilities (public or non-profit) may be used to provide initial or additional staffing, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of existing buildings and initial equipment.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 71-1-105(12), 71-4-602(13), 71-4-607, 49-11-602(4), 49-11-607(b)(1), 29 U.S.C. §§ 720 et seq., 34 CFR §361.33, and Executive Order No. 43.