- (1) The Program shall use best practices (OAR 582-001-0010 (11)) to serve students and youth with disabilities, including those with the most significant disabilities, who are in transition.
- (2) To accomplish this, the Program shall collaborate with the Oregon Department of Education and local education agencies.
(3) General provision of pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities, and pre-employment transition services coordination activities is:
- (a) Governed by the Program’s rules and procedures;
- (b) Made available to all students with disabilities who may need them statewide; and
(c) In accordance with:
- (A) State and federal law and regulation; and
- (B) The statewide Memorandum of Understanding developed between the Oregon Department of Education and the Department.
(4) Outreach to and engagement of families.
- (a) The Program shall inform school transition programs, students, and families about Program services.
- (b) Outreach to and engagement of families shall be provided through local Program branches and services through contracts and interagency agreements with school districts and community-based service providers.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 344.530 & 344.570
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 344.511 - 344.690 & 344.710 - 344.730
History
VRS 1-2025, amend filed 04/29/2025, effective 04/30/2025
VRS 7-2020, adopt filed 10/29/2020, effective 11/12/2020