Tasks. The council shall:
(1) review, analyze, and advise the divisions about
their performance of responsibilities, particularly those relating
to:
(A) eligibility determination (including order of selection);
(B) the extent, scope, and effectiveness of services
provided; and
(C) functions performed by the divisions that potentially
affect the ability of people with disabilities to achieve rehabilitation
goals and objectives;
(2) advise the divisions and, at its discretion, helps
prepare the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services; amendments
to the plan; and applications, reports, needs assessments, and evaluations
required;
(3) to the extent feasible, review and analyze the
effectiveness of, and consumer satisfaction with:
(A) the functions performed by state agencies and other
public and private entities responsible for performing functions for
people with disabilities; and
(B) vocational rehabilitation services:
(i) provided, or paid for from funds made available,
under 29 United States Code §725, or through other public or
private sources; and
(ii) provided by state agencies and other public and
private entities responsible for providing vocational rehabilitation
services to people with disabilities; and
(C) the employment outcomes achieved by people who
receive services under 29 United States Code §725, including
the availability of health and other employment benefits in connection
with those employment outcomes;
(4) coordinate with other councils in the state, including
the State Independent Living Council established under 29 United States
Code §796d; the advisory panel established under §612(a)(20)
of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 U.S.C. §1412(a)(21);
the State Council on Developmental Disabilities described in 42 United
States Code §15025; the State Mental Health Planning Council
established under 42 United States Code §300x-3(a); and the state
workforce investment board;
(5) advise the divisions and coordinates working relationships
between the divisions and the State Independent Living Council and
centers for independent living within the state; and
(6) perform other comparable functions consistent with
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, that the RTC determines
to be appropriate.
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