1. (1) The VR Counselor determines eligibility for supported employment based on an exploration, including a review of existing information, of the individual’s abilities, capabilities, and capacity to perform in work situations.
2. (2) An individual who is eligible for supported employment must meet the eligibility criteria for VR services in Rule 1240-08-04-.02. The individual must also be placed in the Most Significantly Disabled Category as outlined in Rule 1240-08-05-.01.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202 and 71-1-105(a)(12); PL 93-112, as amended by PL 99-506; and 34 C.F.R. §§ 361, 361.5, and 363.1, et seq. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 22, 1988; effective November 29, 1988. Amendment filed July 12, 2002; effective September 25, 2002. Repeal and new rule filed June 30, 2009; effective September 13, 2009. Amendments filed October 5, 2017; effective January 3, 2018. Amendments filed February 29, 2024; effective May 29, 2024.