A hearing conducted under Division 2 of this subchapter (relating to Division for Blind Services and Division for Rehabilitation Services), by an impartial hearing officer selected in accordance with this division, will be held within 60 days of an applicant's or eligible individual's request for review of a DARS determination that affects the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to the individual, unless informal resolution or a mediation agreement is achieved before the 60th day or the parties agree to a specific extension of time.