Va. Code Ann. § 51.5-177.1 – Vocational rehabilitation and employment services for law-enforcement officers with a disability | Midpage
§ 51.5-177.1
Va. Code Ann. § 51.5-177.1
Vocational rehabilitation and employment services for law-enforcement officers with a disability
Effective Jul 1, 20202020, c. 553.
A. The Department shall make information regarding vocational rehabilitation programs and employment services available to assist former law-enforcement officers who have a disability as a result of their service with preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining suitable employment, including information on the types of programs available and the process by which former law-enforcement officers who have a disability as a result of their service can access such programs and services, available to law-enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth.
B. Every law-enforcement agency in the Commonwealth shall provide to every law-enforcement officer who separates from the agency due to a disability resulting from his service information regarding vocational rehabilitation programs and employment services available to assist former law-enforcement officers who have a disability as a result of their service with preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining suitable employment, including information on the types of programs available and the process by which such law-enforcement officers may access such programs and services.