§ 49-9-6. Authorization to Utilize Funds
The agency is authorized to utilize funds made available from appropriations by Congress, by gifts or grants from private sources, by appropriations of the General Assembly, or by transfer of funds from other state departments for the purpose of establishing and operating rehabilitation centers and workshops. History. Code 1981, § 34-15-5, enacted by Ga. L. […]
§ 49-9-7. Cooperation to Carry Out the Purposes of Federal Statutes
The agency is empowered and directed to cooperate, pursuant to agreements with the federal government, in carrying out the purposes of any federal statutes pertaining to the purposes of this chapter. The agency is authorized to adopt such methods of administration as are found by the federal government to be necessary for the proper and […]
§ 49-9-8. Office of State Treasurer Designated Custodian of Federal Moneys
The Office of the State Treasurer is designated as custodian of all moneys received from the federal government for the purpose of carrying out any federal statutes pertaining to the purpose of this chapter. The Office of the State Treasurer shall make disbursements from such funds and all state funds available for such purposes, upon […]
§ 49-9-9. Budget Estimates
Budget estimates of the amount of appropriations needed each fiscal year for vocational rehabilitation services and for the administration of the programs under this chapter shall be submitted by the director to the board and, upon approval by the board, shall be included in the estimates made by the board to the Office of Planning […]
§ 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, […]