(a) Combined state plan. This multi-year plan:

1. (1) Contains a collaborative description of:

   1. (A) Arkansas Rehabilitation Services;
   2. (B) The Division of Workforce Services;
   3. (C) The Adult Education Section; and
   4. (D) The Division of State Services for the Blind; and
2. (2) Seeks input from the public and others designated by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, Pub. L. No. 113-128.

(b) Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council.

1. (1) The Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council partners with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services on a regular and ongoing basis by providing advice on the development, implementation, and amendments to the state plan, policies, and procedures pertaining to vocational rehabilitation services.

2. (2) The Arkansas State Rehabilitation Council is Governor appointed, consisting of:

   1. (A) Individuals with disabilities;
   2. (B) Family members;
   3. (C) Advocates;
   4. (D) Vocational rehabilitation counselors; and
   5. (E) Representatives from:

(i) Parent training center;

1. (ii) Client assistance program;

   1. (iii) Business;

      1. (iv) Industry; and
      2. (v) Labor.
2. (3) The Commissioner of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services serves as a nonvoting member.

3. (4) 34 C.F.R. § 361.17.

   1. (c) Policy promulgation process. The Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq., requires Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to receive public input on policies and procedures.

      1. (d) Arkansas State Independent Living Council. Arkansas Rehabilitation Services works jointly with the Arkansas State Independent Living Council in the development and implementation of a statewide State Plan for Independent Living.