(a)

1. (1) The Arkansas Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program has developed loan programs to meet:

   1. (A) The needs of its customers; and
   2. (B) Its fiduciary and legal responsibilities as codified in Arkansas Code § 20-79-301.

2. (2) These programs include:

   1. (A) Low-interest and guaranteed loans made through a financial partner; and
   2. (B) Direct loans made by the AATAFP.

3. (3)

   1. (A) The Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee may delegate to a loan subcommittee the authority to review and approve or deny loan applications.
   2. (B) Decisions made by the committee must be:

(i) In accordance with established criteria; and

1. (ii) Ratified by the committee at its next regular meeting.

(b) Administration.

1. (1) Arkansas Rehabilitation Services and the committee shall have the authority to administer the provision of Title III Alternative Financing Mechanisms of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, Pub. L. No. 105-394.

2. (2)

   1. (A) The committee will approve AATAFP guidelines and procedures.
   2. (B) Arkansas Rehabilitation Services will designate staff to coordinate committee functions and other administrative tasks.

   3. (C) Duties of staff include, but are not limited to:

      1. (i) Coordination, development, and promulgation of rules and procedures;
      2. (ii) Application intake;
      3. (iii) Certification of an individual’s disability;
      4. (iv) Determination of the appropriateness of the equipment or service requested; and
      5. (v) Coordination of marketing and reporting.
   4. (D) Arkansas Rehabilitation Services staff will serve as liaison to the committee.
3. (3) The committee will approve and authorize any contract or interagency agreement that delineates responsibilities of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services as relates to the operation of the AATAFP.
4. (4) The Arkansas Rehabilitation Services staff shall provide reports to the committee as requested.