HR 4210 · 99th Congress · Labor and Employment
A bill to extend and improve the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.(1986-03-10)
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Title I: Amendments to the General Provisions - Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the Act) to redefine "severely handicapped individual" and to add a definition of "supported employment" (competitive work in integrated work settings for individuals with severe handicaps who need intensive, on-going, post-employment support services to perform such work). Revises provisions of the Act to include references to supported employment. Provides that rehabilitation goals for severely handicapped individuals under the Act may include supported, homebound, or part-time employment. Requires the annual report to include an evaluation of the status of individuals with severe handicaps participating in programs under the Act. Title II: Amendments Related to Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Requires State plans under the Act to contain the plans, policies, and methods to be followed to assist in the transition from education to employment related activities. Requires the State agency to provide a justification for the order to be followed in selecting individuals to whom vocational rehabilitation services will be provided. Includes community mental health programs among the entities wit…
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Cosponsors (3)
1 Democrat2 Republicans