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§ 49-9-18. Confidentiality; Penalty

It shall be unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program and in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures, for any person or persons to solicit, disclose, receive, or make use of or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in, or acquiesce in the use of any list of, or names […]

§ 49-9-19. Governing Prohibitions

Employees of the agency engaged in functions under this chapter shall be governed by the prohibitions in the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board and the federal Office of Personnel Management from participation in political activity. History. Code 1981, § 34-15-18, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, § […]

§ 49-9-20. Rights of General Assembly to Amend or Repeal Chapter

The General Assembly reserves the right to amend or repeal all or any part of this chapter at any time, and there shall be no vested private right of any kind against such amendment or repeal. All the rights, privileges, or immunities conferred by this chapter or by acts done pursuant thereto shall exist subject […]

§ 49-9-10. Accepting and Use of Gifts

The director is authorized and empowered, with the approval of the board, to accept and use gifts made unconditionally, by will or otherwise, for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Gifts made under such conditions as are proper and consistent with this chapter may be so accepted and shall be held, invested, reinvested, and […]

§ 49-9-11. Residency Requirement; Financial Need

Vocational rehabilitation services shall be provided to any qualified individual who is a bona fide resident of the state. The financial need of eligible persons with disabilities will be considered in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to the extent allowed by federal or other state law. History. Code 1981, § 34-15-10, enacted by Ga. […]

§ 49-9-12. Independent Living Program

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is the designated state unit for the independent living program. The independent living program is authorized to provide or contract for the provision of such services as may be needed to enable persons with disabilities to attain the maximum degree of independent living. The powers delegated and authorized in this […]

§ 49-9-13. Entitlement to Hearing if Aggrieved

Any individual applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation services who is aggrieved by any action or inaction of the agency shall be entitled, in accordance with regulations, to a hearing in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” and in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. History. Code 1981, […]