Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-08-06-.03
Establishment of Rehabilitation Facilities
Effective Sep 13, 2009Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 49-11-602(4), 49-11-607(b)(1), 71-1-105(12), 71-4-602(13), 71-4-607, and 71-4-1201, et seq.; 29 U.S.C. §§ 720, et seq.; 34 CFR § 361.33; and Executive Order No. 43.Tennessee Department of Human Services
- (1) DRS will determine that need for the establishment of any rehabilitation facility has been demonstrated in the inventory of rehabilitation facilities contained in the State Facility Plan.
- (2) Facilities will meet any departmental standards, provide primarily vocational rehabilitation services to applicants or eligible individuals, and take affirmative action to employ or advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
- (3) Establishment grants to facilities (public or non-profit) may be used to provide initial or additional staffing, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of existing buildings and initial equipment.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 49-11-602(4), 49-11-607(b)(1), 71-1-105(12), 71-4-602(13), 71-4-607, and 71-4-1201, et seq.; 29 U.S.C. §§ 720, et seq.; 34 CFR § 361.33; and Executive Order No. 43. Administrative History: Original rule filed September 30, 1985; effective October 30, 1985. Amendment filed July 12, 2002; effective September 25, 2002. Repeal and new rule filed June 30, 2009; effective September 13, 2009.