29 U.S.C. § 711
Section 711 · Evaluation
Viewing 29 U.S.C. § 711 as in effect on October 29, 1992. The text changed in 2 later editions (most recent July 22, 2014).
View current version →In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Commissioner may—
(1) provide consultative services and technical assistance to public or nonprofit private agencies and organizations;
(2) provide short-term training and technical instruction, including training for the personnel of community rehabilitation programs, centers for independent living, and other providers of services (including job coaches);
(3) conduct special projects and demonstrations;
(4) collect, prepare, publish, and disseminate special educational or informational materials, including reports of the projects for which funds are provided under this chapter; and
(5) provide monitoring and conduct evaluations.
(1) In carrying out the duties under this chapter, the Commissioner may utilize the services and facilities of any agency of the Federal Government and of any other public or nonprofit agency or organization, in accordance with agreements between the Commissioner and the head thereof, and may pay therefor, in advance or by way of reimbursement, as may be provided in the agreement.
(2) In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the Commissioner shall appoint such task forces as may be necessary to collect and disseminate information in order to improve the ability of the Commissioner to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
The Commissioner may promulgate such regulations as are considered appropriate to carry out the Commissioner's duties under this chapter.
The Secretary shall promulgate regulations regarding the requirements for the implementation of an order of selection for vocational rehabilitation services under section 721(a)(5)(A) of this title if such services cannot be provided to all eligible individuals with disabilities who apply for such services.
(1) Not later than 120 days after October 29, 1992, the Secretary shall receive public comment and promulgate regulations establishing criteria pertaining to the selection of vocational rehabilitation services, and of vocational rehabilitation services providers, by an individual with a disability, consistent with the individualized written rehabilitation program of the individual under section 722 of this title.
(2) Regulations under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) Procedures that States must adopt to ensure that the services provided under this chapter are of sufficient scope and quality, that the costs of such services and the length of time such services are provided are reasonable, and that such services are available in a timely manner.
(B) Procedures that prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
(C) Procedures to assure that services are provided in the most integrated settings.
(D) Procedures to assure that rehabilitation providers comply with State guarantees, such as—
(i) affirmative action procedures with respect to the employment of individuals with disabilities;
(ii) standards governing community rehabilitation programs and qualified personnel utilized for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services; and
(iii) minimum standards to ensure the availability of personnel, to the maximum extent feasible, trained to communicate in the native language or mode of communication of the client.
(E) Standards to be adhered to by providers to help ensure the integrity of services.
(F) Guidelines for assisting individuals with disabilities and for providing information about available vocational rehabilitation service providers, especially for assisting—
(i) individuals with cognitive and other disabilities who, due to the nature of the disability, require support and assistance in fully implementing the selection and procurement of services; and
(ii) the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of the individuals.
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in former section 780 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 95–602, title I, §117, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2977.
Amendments
1992—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 102–569, §105(a), inserted before semicolon at end “, including training for the personnel of community rehabilitation programs, centers for independent living, and other providers of services (including job coaches)”.
Subsecs. (d) to (f). Pub. L. 102–569, §105(b), added subsecs. (d) and (e) and redesignated former subsec. (d) as (f).
1988—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–630 substituted “the Commissioner's” for “his”.
1986—Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 99–506, §104(a), substituted “provide monitoring and conduct evaluations” for “provide staff and other technical assistance to the National Council on the Handicapped”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–506, §§104(b), 1001(a)(4)(A), designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “the duties” for “his duties”, and added par. (2).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–506, §1001(a)(4)(B), substituted “as are considered” for “as he considers”.