1. (a) In the process of providing pre-employment transition services, as defined in section 7021.6, the Department will:

   1. (1) work in collaboration with schools, local educational agencies, and other agencies to coordinate and ensure the provision of pre-employment transition services.

   2. (2) assure pre-employment transition services are made available statewide to all students with disabilities, regardless of:

      1. (A) whether the student has applied or been determined eligible for vocational rehabilitation services; and
      2. (B) the student's type of disability.
2. (b) A “student with a disability” and “students with disabilities,” will hereafter be referred to as “student” and “students,” respectively.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 29 U.S.C. Sections 723 and 733; 34 C.F.R. Sections 361.5 and 361.48; and Section 19011, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 7373-7375) and section filed 11-26-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 48).