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South Carolina Statutes, Title 43

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Title 43, Social Services

16 chapters · 353 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 43353 Ch 5, Title 43, Chapter 5101 Ch 35, Title 43, Chapter 3546 Ch 33, Title 43, Chapter 3326 Ch 1, Title 43, Chapter 124 Ch 7, Title 43, Chapter 721 Ch 21, Title 43, Chapter 2119 Ch 31, Title 43, Chapter 3118 Ch 39, Title 43, Chapter 3913 Ch 43, Title 43, Chapter 4313 Ch 3, Title 43, Chapter 312 Ch 41, Title 43, Chapter 4112 Ch 47, Title 43, Chapter 4712 Ch 26, Title 43, Chapter 2611 Ch 25, Title 43, Chapter 2510

18 sections·Filtered byTitle 43✕Ch 31✕

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-10 Short title
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This chapter shall be cited as "The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of South Carolina."
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-100 Persons eligible for services; plan effective throughout State
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Pursuant to the policy declared in SECTION 43-31-20, the vocational rehabilitation services shall be provided under this chapter to persons throughout the State, and the vocational rehabilitation plan adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be in effect in all political subdivisio…
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-110 Services shall be available to disabled civil employees of United States
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Rehabilitation services provided under the State plan shall be available to any civil employee of the United States disabled while in the performance of his duty, on the same terms and conditions as apply to other persons.
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-120 Vocational rehabilitation fund
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There is created a special fund, to be known as the vocational rehabilitation fund. The fund shall consist of all monies appropriated by this State and all monies received from the United States or any other source for such purpose, as provided by this chapter. All monies in this…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-130 Acceptance and use of gifts, Federal grants and other funds

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(1) The commissioner may, with the approval of the agency, accept and use gifts made unconditionally by will or otherwise for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Gifts made under such conditions as in the judgment of the agency are proper and consistent with the provisions…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-140 Appropriations

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The General Assembly shall appropriate for vocational rehabilitation such sums as are necessary, along with available Federal and other funds, to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-145 Consideration to be given similar benefits available to handicapped in meeting cost of rehabilitation; insurance carriers not to deny benefits

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As required by the Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Acts, and any amendments thereto, including rules and regulation issued pursuant to such acts, the Vocational Rehabilitation Department shall give full consideration to any similar benefits available to a handicapped individual…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-150 Unlawful disclosure or use of information; records and communications are confidential and privileged

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It shall be unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program, and in accordance with regulations, for any person to solicit, disclose, receive or make use of, or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in or acquie…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-160 Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide services to certain inmates

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In addition to the duties of the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation as set forth in Sections 43-31-20 and 43-31-60, the department shall provide services authorized by this chapter to individuals who have committed criminal offenses and are or have been incarcerated in the D…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-170 Training and experience requirements for counselors

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A counselor for the state agency of Vocational Rehabilitation shall have: (1) a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; (2) a Master's degree in the field of counseling with a graduate course in theories and techniques of counseling; or (3) a Master's degree in any discipli…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-20 Declaration of policy

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It is hereby declared to be the policy of this State to provide rehabilitation services to the extent needed and feasible, to eligible handicapped individuals throughout the State, to the end that they may engage in useful and remunerative occupations to the extent of their capab…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-30 Definitions

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For the purposes of this chapter: (1) The term "Agency" means the State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation. (2) The term "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Vocational Rehabilitation appointed by the Agency. (3) The term "vocational rehabilitation services" means diagnostic…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-40 State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation; appointment and terms of members

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The Governor shall appoint a State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation to be composed of seven members, and this agency shall provide for the administration of this chapter. The members of the agency shall consist of one member from each congressional district. The Governor, upon…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-50 Chairman of Agency; meetings; compensation of members

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The agency shall elect a chairman and shall meet quarterly in regular session and on call by the chairman when necessary for the transaction of agency business. Agency members shall receive such per diem and mileage as is provided by law for members of boards, commissions and com…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-60 Duties and powers of Agency generally

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The agency shall provide the vocational rehabilitation services authorized by this chapter to every physically handicapped individual determined by the commissioner to be eligible therefor, as defined by SECTION 43-31-30, item (10), and in carrying out the purposes of this chapte…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-70 Appointment and qualifications of Commissioner of Vocational Rehabilitation

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The agency shall appoint a Commissioner of Vocational Rehabilitation, in accordance with established personnel standards and on the basis of his education, training, experience and demonstrated ability. The commissioner shall serve as secretary and executive officer of the Agency…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-80 Duties and powers of commissioner generally

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In carrying out his duties under this chapter, the commissioner: (1) shall, with the approval of the agency, make regulations governing personnel standards, the protection of records and confidential information, the manner and form of filing applications, eligibility, and invest…

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-31-90 Administration of chapter

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This chapter shall be administered under the general supervision and direction of the agency by the commissioner.