New Hampshire Administrative Code

(a) The eligible individual and the counselor shall develop the IPE based on results of the planning that began during the assessment for determining eligibility and continued through comprehensive assessment, to the degree necessary, for plan development pursuant to Ed 1005 and …

In addition to the requirements of 34 CFR 361.45, the following shall apply to the contents of an IPE: (a) NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.46 in developing the content of the IPE, except that the NHVR shall not fund or assist in the funding of intensive hospit…

In accordance with 34 CFR 361.45(c)(1), the following applies to the options for development of the IPE: (a) As soon as possible after determining eligibility, not to exceed 15 business days, the individual shall be notified in writing of the options available to the eligible ind…

(a) The counselor shall facilitate the development of the IPE by engaging the eligible individual through counseling and guidance to identify the employment outcome and the steps and services needed to reach that goal to the degree necessary based on the option for developing the…

(a) Students with disabilities shall be referred to NHVR by school districts when the school's assessment and planning process concerning the individual indicates that NHVR services shall be necessary for the students to successfully achieve employment, either immediately upon le…

For individuals with the most significant disabilities for whom an employment outcome in a supported employment setting is determined to be appropriate, the IPE shall also include the following: (a) A description of the extended services needed, including natural supports when ne…

The following areas shall be documented, and the NHVR shall indicate any opportunities that the individual was afforded to exercise informed choice pursuant to Ed 1013: (a) Employment outcome development, including, but not limited to:(1) The employment outcome selected by the in…

(a) The original IPE shall be completed based on the existing information and comprehensive assessment that identifies the employment outcome and the nature and scope of NHVR services. (b) The IPE, or explanation of the IPE, shall be provided in the primary language or mode of co…

(a) The IPE shall be reviewed at least annually. (b) The eligible individual or the NHVR counselor may initiate a review of the IPE at any time. (c) The results of any review shall be recorded in the "Plan Review Form", revised June 2021. (d) If changes are initiated following a …

(a) Changes to the IPE shall occur at any time when agreed to by the eligible individual and the NHVR counselor. (b) All changes shall be documented in the record of services by completing IPE form referenced in Ed 1008.10(c) or the "Plan Amendment" form, revised June 2021. (c) A…

(a) The NHVR counselor shall review and evaluate the proposed IPE and proposed changes to an IPE. (b) The NHVR counselor shall evaluate the IPE to ensure:(1) The employment outcome is consistent with the individual's employment factors; (2) The plan to reach the goal is feasible;…

The NHVR shall maintain for each applicant and eligible individual a record of services that complies with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.47. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1008.14 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expir…

The provisions under 34 CFR 361.36 shall be used to determine the ability to serve all eligible individuals or an order of selection in addition to the following: (a) NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.36 to either: (1) Provide the full range of vocational rehabi…

The NHVR shall comply with 34 CFR 361.37 to implement an information and referral system adequate to ensure that individuals with disabilities, including eligible individuals who do not meet the NHVR's order of selection criteria for receiving vocational rehabilitation services i…

(a) NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.53 in the determination and use of comparable services and benefits. (b) Comparable benefits and services shall be:(1) Provided or paid for, in whole or in part, by other federal, state, or local public agencies, by health i…

(a) NHVR shall consider the financial need of eligible individuals who are planned to receive services that require a financial needs assessment pursuant to (f) below. The financial needs assessment shall be used for determining the extent of the individual's participation in the…

The NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.51 regarding the standards for facilities and providers of services including accessibility of facilities, affirmative action, and special communication needs personnel. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1012.01 Derived from Volum…

The NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.52 to assist applicants and recipients of services in exercising informed choice throughout the rehabilitation process. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1013.01 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed b…

The NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.55 and Ed 1008.11 when conducting semi-annual and annual reviews. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1014.01 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expires 7/13/2031

The record of services of an individual who has achieved an employment outcome shall be closed only if all the requirements of 34 CFR 361.56 are met to include employment outcome achieved, employment outcome maintained, satisfactory outcome, and post-employment services. Notes N.…

The purpose of Ed 1016 is to develop and implement a collaborative program with appropriate entities, consistent with state and federal law, to provide a program of supported employment services for individuals with the most significant disabilities who require supported employme…

Except where the context makes another meaning manifest, terms incorporated in 34 CFR 363.6 and used in Ed 1016 shall have the same meaning. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1016.02 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expi…

In order to be considered for services under the state supported employment services program, an individual shall: (a) Be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services in accordance with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.42 and Ed 1006; (b) Be an individual with the most significant…

Activities authorized by the state supported employment services program shall include the following: (a) A particularized assessment that is needed to supplement the assessment for determining eligibility and vocational rehabilitation needs done under 34 CFR 361.42 and that is p…

(a) The NHVR shall enter into one or more written cooperative agreements or memoranda of understanding with other state agencies, private nonprofit organizations, and other available funding sources to ensure collaboration in a plan to provide supported employment services and ex…

(a) The NHVR shall collect and report information as required under the Act, for each individual with the most significant disabilities served under the supported employment services program. (b) The NHVR shall collect and report separately information for: (1) Supported employme…

The NHVR shall coordinate the services provided to an individual under Ed 1015 and under Ed 1010.15 and Ed 1010.16 to ensure that the services are complementary and not duplicative. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1016.07 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Prop…

The NHVR shall provide for the transition of an individual with the most significant disabilities to extended services no later than 18 months after placement in supported employment, unless a longer period is established in the IPE, and only if the individual has made substantia…

An individual with the most significant disabilities who is receiving supported employment services shall be considered to be successfully rehabilitated if the individual maintains a supported employment placement for 90 days after making the transition to extended services. Note…

In accordance with the informed provisions of Ed 1013 the NHVR shall inform applicants and recipients, or as appropriate, the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of those individuals, of the availability and purposes of the client assistan…

The purpose of Ed 1017 is to provide uniform application of 45 CFR 1329 regarding state independent living services and centers for independent living. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.01 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13…

Except where the context makes another meaning manifest, the terms defined in 45 CFR 1329.4 and 34 CFR 77.1 have the meaning indicated when used in Ed 1016. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.02 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective…

The service provider shall adhere to the requirements of Ed 1004 for referrals and applications for IL services from individuals with significant disabilities. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.03 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effect…

(a) Before or at the same time that an applicant for IL services begins receiving IL services funded under Ed 1017, the service provider shall determine the applicant's eligibility and maintain documentation that the applicant has met the basic requirements specified in 29 USC 79…

(a) If a determination is made that an applicant for IL services is not an individual with a significant disability, the service provider shall provide documentation of the ineligibility determination which shall be dated and signed by a staff member. (b) The service provider sha…

(a) If an applicant for IL services is found ineligible, the service provider shall review the applicant's ineligibility at least once within 12 months after the ineligibility determination was made and whenever the service provider determines that the applicant's status has mate…

(a) Unless the individual signs a waiver in accordance with Ed 1017.07(b), the service provider, in collaboration with the individual with a significant disability, shall develop and periodically review an IL plan for the individual in accordance with the requirements in Ed 1017.…

(a) Development of an individual's IL plan shall be initiated after documentation of eligibility under Ed 1017.04(a) and shall indicate the goals or objectives established, the services to be provided, and the anticipated duration of the service program and each component service…

(a) The IL plan shall be reviewed as often as necessary but at least on an annual basis to determine whether services should be continued, modified, or discontinued, or whether the individual should be referred to a program of vocational rehabilitation services under Ed 1010.15 a…

The development of the IL plan and the provision of IL services shall be coordinated to the maximum extent possible with any individualized: (a) Written rehabilitation program for vocational rehabilitation services for that individual; (b) Habilitation program for the individual …

If the service provider intends to terminate services to an individual receiving IL services under an IL plan, the service provider shall follow the procedures in Ed 1017.05(c)-(e) and Ed 1017.06. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.11 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August…

(a) For each applicant for IL services other than information and referral and for each individual receiving IL services other than information and referral, the service provider shall maintain a service record that includes: (1) Documentation concerning eligibility or ineligibil…

The service provider shall not impose any uniform durational limitations on the provision of IL services, except as otherwise provided by federal law or regulation. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.13 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, E…

In providing IL services to individuals with significant disabilities, service providers shall comply with: (a) The written standards for IL service providers established by the NHVR pursuant to Ed 1017; and (b) All applicable state or federal licensure or certification requireme…

Personally identifiable information (PII) and other personal information and data shall be collected and shared pursuant to the provisions of Ed 1003. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.15 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/…

(a) The review procedures in Ed 1021 shall be available to an individual to request and receive a timely review of any adverse decision made by the service provider concerning the individual's request for IL services or the provision of IL services to the individual. (b) Each ser…

The purpose of the independent living services for older individuals who are blind program is to support projects that: (a) Provide any of the IL services as described in 34 CFR 367.3(b); (b) Conduct activities that will improve or expand services for older individuals who are bl…