Education Dept. Funds New Vocational Rehab Training Hub
Published Date: 6/17/2025
Rule
Summary
The Department of Education is setting new rules to pick a national center that helps state vocational rehab agencies get better at their jobs. This center will train staff and partners to improve services for people with disabilities. These changes start in fiscal year 2025 and aim to boost skills without mentioning new funding.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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National Vocational Rehab Training Center
The Department of Education will select a national vocational rehabilitation technical assistance center (NVRTAC) to train staff of State vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies and their partners. The NVRTAC will provide training and technical assistance to upgrade staff competencies and help them manage VR programs starting in fiscal year (FY) 2025 and later.
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