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29 U.S.C. § 725 — Allotment percentage

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29 U.S.C. § 725 — Allotment percentage

**(a)** (1) For purposes of [section 730 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section730&num=0&edition=prelim), the allotment percentage for any State shall be 100 per centum less that percentage which bears the same ratio to 50 per centum as the per capita income of such State bears to the per capita income of the United States, except that— (A) the allotment percentage shall in no case be more than 75 per centum or less than 33⅓ per centum; and (B) the allotment percentage for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shall be 75 per centum. (2) The allotment percentages shall be promulgated by the Secretary of Education between October 1 and December 31 of each even-numbered year, on the basis of the average of the per capita incomes of the States and of the United States for the three most recent consecutive years for which satisfactory data are available from the Department of Commerce. Such promulgation shall be conclusive for each of the 2 fiscal years in the period beginning on the October 1 next succeeding such promulgation. (3) The term “United States” means (but only for purposes of this subsection) the 50 States and the District of Columbia. **(b)** The population of the several States and of the United States shall be determined on the basis of the most recent data available, to be furnished by the Department of Commerce by October 1 of the year preceding the fiscal year for which funds are appropriated pursuant to statutory authorizations.

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29 U.S.C. § 707 — Program authorization

**(a) In general** From the funds appropriated for fiscal year 2015 and for each subsequent fiscal year to carry out this subpart, the Administrator shall make available such sums as may be necessary to States, centers for independent living, and other entities in accordance with subsections (b) through (d). **(b) Training** (1) **Grants; contracts; cooperative agreements** — From the funds appropriated to carry out this subpart for any fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2015, the Administrator shall first reserve not less than 1.8 percent and not more than 2 percent of the funds, to provide training and technical assistance to centers for independent living and eligible agencies for such fiscal year. (2) **Allocation** — From the funds reserved under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, entities that have experience in the operation of centers for independent living to provide such training and technical assistance with respect to fiscal management of,11 So in original. planning, developing, conducting, administering, and evaluating centers for independent living. (3) **Funding priorities** — The Administrator shall conduct a survey of centers for independent living regarding training and technical assistance needs in order to determine funding priorities for such grants, contracts, and other arrangements. (4) **Review** — To be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement under this subsection, such an entity shall submit an application to the Administrator at such time, in such manner, and containing a proposal to provide such training and technical assistance, and containing such additional information as the Administrator may require. The Administrat

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29 U.S.C. § 705 — Authorized uses of funds

**(a) In general** The State may use funds received under this subpart to provide the resources described in [section 796d(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796d/e&num=0&edition=prelim) (but may not use more than 30 percent of the funds paid to the State under [section 796e–1 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796e-1&num=0&edition=prelim) for such resources unless the State specifies that a greater percentage of the funds is needed for such resources in a State plan approved under [section 796d–1 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796d-1&num=0&edition=prelim)), relating to the Statewide Independent Living Council, may retain funds under [section 796c(c)(5) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796c/c/5&num=0&edition=prelim), and shall distribute the remainder of the funds received under this subpart in a manner consistent with the approved State plan for the activities described in subsection (b). **(b) Activities** The State may use the remainder of the funds described in subsection (a)— (1) to provide independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities, particularly those in unserved areas of the State; (2) to demonstrate ways to expand and improve independent living services; (3) to support the operation of centers for independent living that are in compliance with the standards and assurances set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of [section 796f–4 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796f-4&num=0&edition=prelim); (4) to support activities to increase the capacities o

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29 U.S.C. § 730 — Evaluation

**(a) Statement of purpose; standards; persons eligible to conduct evaluations** For the purpose of improving program management and effectiveness, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner, shall evaluate all the programs authorized by this chapter, their general effectiveness in relation to their cost, their impact on related programs, and their structure and mechanisms for delivery of services, using appropriate methodology and evaluative research designs. The Secretary of Education shall establish and use standards for the evaluations required by this subsection. Such an evaluation shall be conducted by a person not immediately involved in the administration of the program evaluated. **(b) Opinions of participants; data as property of United States; availability of information** (1) In carrying out evaluations under this section, the Secretary of Education shall obtain the opinions of program and project participants about the strengths and weaknesses of the programs and projects. (2) The Secretary of Education shall take the necessary action to assure that all studies, evaluations, proposals, and data produced or developed with Federal funds under this chapter shall become the property of the United States. (3) Such information as the Secretary of Education may determine to be necessary for purposes of the evaluations conducted under this section shall be made available upon request of the Secretary of Education, by the departments and agencies of the executive branch. **(c) Longitudinal study** (1) To assess the linkages between vocational rehabilitation services and economic and noneconomic outcomes, the Secretary of Education shall continue to conduct a longitudinal study of a national sample of applicants for the services. (2) The

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29 U.S.C. § 720 — Findings; purpose; policy

**(a) Findings** Congress finds that— (1) millions of Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities and the number of Americans with such disabilities is increasing; (2) individuals with disabilities constitute one of the most disadvantaged groups in society; (3) disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to— (A) live independently; (B) enjoy self-determination; (C) make choices; (D) contribute to society; (E) pursue meaningful careers; and (F) enjoy full inclusion and integration in the economic, political, social, cultural, and educational mainstream of American society; (4) increased employment of individuals with disabilities can be achieved through implementation of statewide workforce development systems defined in [section 3102 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3102&num=0&edition=prelim) that provide meaningful and effective participation for individuals with disabilities in workforce investment activities and activities carried out under the vocational rehabilitation program established under subchapter I, and through the provision of independent living services, support services, and meaningful opportunities for employment in integrated work settings through the provision of reasonable accommodations; (5) individuals with disabilities continually encounter various forms of discrimination in such critical areas as employment, housing, public accommodations, education, transportation, communication, recreation, institutionalization, health services, voting, and public services; (6) the goals of the Nation properly include the goal of providing individuals with disabilities with the tools necessary to— (A) mak

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29 U.S.C. § 724 — Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter: (1) **Administrative costs** — The term “administrative costs” means expenditures incurred in the performance of administrative functions under the vocational rehabilitation program carried out under subchapter I, including expenses related to program planning, development, monitoring, and evaluation, including expenses for— (A) quality assurance; (B) budgeting, accounting, financial management, information systems, and related data processing; (C) providing information about the program to the public; (D) technical assistance and support services to other State agencies, private nonprofit organizations, and businesses and industries, except for technical assistance and support services described in [section 723(b)(5) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section723/b/5&num=0&edition=prelim); (E) the State Rehabilitation Council and other advisory committees; (F) professional organization membership dues for designated State unit employees; (G) the removal of architectural barriers in State vocational rehabilitation agency offices and State operated rehabilitation facilities; (H) operating and maintaining designated State unit facilities, equipment, and grounds; (I) supplies; (J) administration of the comprehensive system of personnel development described in [section 721(a)(7) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section721/a/7&num=0&edition=prelim), including personnel administration, administration of affirmative action plans, and training and staff development; (K) administrative salaries, including clerical and other support staff salaries, in support of these administrative functions; (L) travel costs r

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29 U.S.C. § 762a — State plans

**(a) Plan requirements** (1) **In general** (A) *Submission* — To be eligible to receive funds under this subchapter for a fiscal year, a State shall submit, and have approved by the Secretary and the Secretary of Labor, a unified State plan in accordance with section 102, or a combined State plan in accordance with section 103, of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [[29 U.S.C. 3112](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3112&num=0&edition=prelim), 3113]. The unified or combined State plan shall include, in the portion of the plan described in section 102(b)(2)(D) of such Act [[29 U.S.C. 3112(b)(2)(D)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3112/b/2/D&num=0&edition=prelim)] (referred to in this subsection as the “vocational rehabilitation services portion”), the provisions of a State plan for vocational rehabilitation services, described in this subsection. (B) *Nonduplication* — The State shall not be required to submit, as part of the vocational rehabilitation services portion of the unified or combined State plan submitted in accordance with subparagraph (A), policies, procedures, or descriptions required under this subchapter that have been previously submitted to the Commissioner and that demonstrate that such State meets the requirements of this subchapter, including any policies, procedures, or descriptions submitted under this subchapter as in effect on the day before the effective date of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. (C) *Duration* — The vocational rehabilitation services portion of the unified or combined State plan submitted in accordance with subparagraph (A) shall remain in effect until the State submits and receives approval of a new State plan

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29 U.S.C. § 772 — Monitoring and review

**(a) In general** (1) **Duties** — In carrying out the duties of the Commissioner under this subchapter, the Commissioner shall— (A) provide for the annual review and periodic onsite monitoring of programs under this subchapter; and (B) determine whether, in the administration of the State plan, a State is complying substantially with the provisions of such plan and with evaluation standards and performance indicators established under [section 726 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section726&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Procedures for reviews** — In conducting reviews under this section the Commissioner shall consider, at a minimum— (A) State policies and procedures; (B) guidance materials; (C) decisions resulting from hearings conducted in accordance with due process; (D) State goals established under [section 721(a)(15) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section721/a/15&num=0&edition=prelim) and the extent to which the State has achieved such goals; (E) plans and reports prepared under [section 726(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section726/b&num=0&edition=prelim); (F) consumer satisfaction reviews and analyses described in [section 725(c)(4) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section725/c/4&num=0&edition=prelim); (G) information provided by the State Rehabilitation Council established under [section 725 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section725&num=0&edition=prelim), if the State has such a Council, or by the commission described in [section 721(a)(21)(A)(i) of this title](https://usco

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29 U.S.C. § 725 — State Rehabilitation Council

Page 240 TITLE 29—LABOR § 724 port to individuals with disabilities within the State who are eligible to receive support under this subchapter and who are not served under this paragraph. (Pub. L. 93–112, title I, § 103, as added Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 404, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1148; amended Pub. L. 113–128, title IV, § 414, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1652.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(7), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Title XIX of the Act is classified generally to subchapter XIX (§ 1396 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables. The Assistive Technology Act of 1998, referred to in subsec. (b)(8), is Pub. L. 105–394, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3627, which is classified principally to chapter 31 (§ 3001 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under sec- tion 3001 of this title and Tables. PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 723, Pub. L. 93–112, title I, § 103, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 368; Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 104, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2960; Pub. L. 99–506, title I, § 103(d)(2), title II, § 204, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1810, 1817; Pub. L. 100–630, title II, § 202(d), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3305; Pub. L. 102–569, title I, §§ 102(p)(9), 124, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4357, 4379; Pub. L. 103–73, title I, § 107(c), Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 721, related to scope of vocational rehabilita- tion services, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220. AMENDMENTS 2014—Subsec. (a)(13). Pub. L. 113–128, § 414(1)(A), sub- stituted ‘‘workforce development system’’ fo

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