(a) Vocational rehabilitation services shall be provided to any qualified individual who is a bona fide resident of the state. (b) The financial need of eligible persons with disabilities will be 402 49-9-15 considered in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to the extent allowed by federal or other state law. History. Code 1981, § 34-15-10, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, § 49-9- 11, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146. 49-9-12. Independent living program.