1. (1) Pre-employment transition coordination activities include:

   1. (a) Attending individualized education plan (IEP) meetings, when invited;
   2. (b) Working with the local workforce development boards, one-stop centers, and employers to develop work opportunities for students with disabilities;
   3. (c) Working with schools to coordinate and ensure the provision of pre-employment transition services; and
   4. (d) Attending person-centered planning meetings for students with disabilities receiving Medicaid services, when invited.

2. (2) The Program shall carry out pre-employment transition coordination activities:

   1. (a) Attend individualized education program meetings for students with disabilities, when invited;
   2. (b) Work with the local workforce development boards, one-stop centers, and employers to develop work opportunities for students with disabilities, including internships, summer employment and other employment opportunities available throughout the school year, and apprenticeships;
   3. (c) Work with local education agencies, including carrying out activities under section 614(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), to coordinate and ensure the provision of pre-employment transition services under 34 CFR §361.48(4)(a);
   4. (d) When invited, attend person-centered planning meetings for individuals receiving Medicaid services;
   5. (e) Pre-employment transition coordination activities may be tracked to a specific student. Program staff may attend individual education program or person-centered planning meetings for students whom they have not yet received a referral or application for services and join to provide basic information.

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