Authorization for Services, Vocational and Other Training Services

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
6A-25.009: Authorization for Services
6A-25.015: Vocational and Other Training Services

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 37 No. 41, October 14, 2011 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

Paragraph (3)(c) of Rule 6A-25.009 is amended to read:

(c) Vehicle Repairs. See Form DVR-001, Vehicle Modification Consumer Acknowledgement, as incorporated by reference in Rule 6A-25.019, F.A.C.

Subsection (2) of Rule 6A-25.015 is amended to read:

(2) Residential Architectural Modifications. See Form DVR-002, Home Modification Consumer Acknowledgement, as incorporated by reference in Rule 6A-25.019, F.A.C.

Form DVR-001, Vehicle Modification Consumer Acknowledgement is amended to read:

Department of Education

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Vehicle Modification Consumer Acknowledgment

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (“DVR”) provides vehicle modification services to eligible individuals to help meet transportation needs (the “Services”) pursuant to Rule 6A-25.009, F.A.C.

•          If DVR determines you are eligible for Services, DVR will select a qualified vendor to perform such Services (the “Vendor”).

•          DVR will not provide Services to you unless, and until, you complete, sign, date and return this form to DVR.

•          If you are not the sole owner of record of the vehicle that will be modified, each additional record owner must also execute this Acknowledgment form.

Each person executing this form agrees, represents and acknowledges, individually and collectively:

1. If DVR enters into an agreement for Services on my behalf or affecting my vehicle (the “Agreement”), the Agreement shall be between DVR and the Vendor, and only DVR can agree to a change in the terms of that Agreement.

•          If I desire additional work done on my vehicle, I will not seek or allow to be done such additional work until the work required under the Agreement is finished (including any and all required inspections, certificates and approvals), unless DVR, in its sole discretion, agrees in writing to such additional work.

Form DVR-002, Home Modification Consumer Acknowledgement is amended to read:

Department of Education

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Home Modification Consumer Acknowledgment

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (“DVR”) provides Home Modification services pursuant to Rule 6A-25.015, F.A.C., to eligible individuals, consistent with the individual’s plan for employment, to enhance minimal accessibility to their home (the “Home Modification Services”).

•          If DVR determines you are eligible for this service, DVR will select a vendor (the “Vendor”) experienced in providing accessibility for persons with disabilities.

•          DVR will not provide Home Modifications Services to you unless, and until, you execute and return this form to DVR.

•          If you are not the sole owner/tenant, or property manager of record, of the premises seeking to be modified, each additional owner/tenant of record must sign this Acknowledgment Form.

Each person executing this form agrees, represents and acknowledges, individually and collectively:

1. If DVR enters into an agreement to perform Home Modification Services on my behalf, or affecting my premises (the “Agreement”). The Agreement shall be between DVR and the Vendor, only DVR can agree to a change in the terms of that Agreement.

•          I am not a party to that Agreement, nor am I permitted to change the terms of the Agreement.

•          If I desire any upgrades or additional work done, I will not seek (or allow to be done) such upgrades or additional work required under the Agreement is finished. (This applies to any and all contractors.) The Agreement is considered finished when all required inspections, certificates and approvals have been completed. The only exception to this paragraph is when DVR, in its sole discretion, agrees in writing to such additional work/upgrades.

Form DVR-003A, Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Referral/Application for Vocational Rehabilitation Services is amended to read:

Florida Department of Education Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Social Security Number Collection Policy

In compliance with Section 119.071(5), Florida Statutes, this statement serves to notify you of the purpose for the collection and usage of your social security number by the Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (“Division”).

Your social security number is being collected pursuant to Section 413.24, Florida Statutes and RSA-PD-09-01. The information will be used only for reporting requirements to the federal government in order for the Division to receive federal funding. Providing this information is voluntary. However, if you fail to provide your social security number, you will be deemed ineligible for vocational rehabilitation services. The Division is authorized by federal and state law to collect social security numbers in determining individuals’ eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services, and such collection is imperative for the performance of the Division’s duties.

Form DVR-003B, Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Referral/Application for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Spanish is amended to read:

Departamento de Educación del Estado de la Florida, División de Rehabilitación Vocacional Política sobre Colección de Número de Seguro Social

En conformidad con la Sección 119.071(5) de los Estatutos de la Florida, esta declaración sirve para notificarle del propósito de colección y uso de su número de seguro social por parte del Departamento de Educación de la Florida, División de Rehabilitación Vocacional aviso sirve para notificarle el motivo por el cual la Division de Rehabilitacion Vocacional del Departmento de Educacion (“Divion”) obtiene y usa números de seguro social.

Su número de seguro social se está colectado en virtud de la Sección 413.24, de los Estatutos de la Florida, y RSA-PD-09-01. La información será utilizada sólo para requisitos de presentación de informes al gobierno federal, con fin de que la División de recibir fondos federales. Proveer esta información es voluntario; sin embargo, si usted no provee su número de seguro social, usted será considerado no elegible para recibir servicios de rehabilitación vocacional La Division esta autorizada por las leyes estatales y federales a obtener números de seguro social para determinar si usted es elegible para recibir los servicios de rehabilitación vocacional, dicha obtención es imperativa para la realización de sus funciones.