1. (1) Transportation services for travel and related expenses may be authorized if necessary for an applicant, eligible individual, or participant to receive any vocational rehabilitation service.

2. (2) Transportation may include:

   1. (a) Fares or travel costs associated with using public or private vehicle;
   2. (b) Food and lodging while in travel status;
   3. (c) Wages, travel, and related expenses for a driver, attendant or aide if the services of that person are necessary for the individual to travel;
   4. (d) Relocation and moving expenses, if necessary for securing a competitive and integrated employment outcome.
3. (3) Transportation services shall be provided only after consideration of comparable services and benefits in accordance with WAC 67-25-283.

[Statutory Authority: P.L. 113-128 and 34 C.F.R. Part 361. WSR 18-14-101, amended and recodified as § 67-25-383, filed 7/3/18, effective 8/3/18. Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.18 RCW. WSR 05-08-097, § 67-25-404, filed 4/4/05, effective 5/5/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.15 RCW. WSR 95-06-057, § 67-25-404, filed 2/28/95, effective 3/31/95. Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.18 RCW. WSR 88-09-006 (Order 88-1), § 67-25-404, filed 4/11/88. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 194 § 18. WSR 84-01-042 (Order 83-08), § 67-25-404, filed 12/15/83. Formerly WAC 67-20-404.]