Section 260. Authorized use of ILS funds

A. The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education provides financial assistance to states under the Independent Living Services program authorized by Part B of Chapter 1 (29 USC § 796 et seq.) of Title VII of the Act to:

1. Provide the resources described in the resource plan required by § 705(e) of the Act and 34 CFR 364.21(d) relating to the Statewide Independent Living Council. A majority of the voting members of the Statewide Independent Living Council must be individuals with disabilities and not employed by any state agency or center for independent living;

2. Provide to individuals with significant disabilities the independent living services required by section 704(e) of the Act;

3. Demonstrate ways to expand and improve IL services;

4. Support the operation of centers for independent living that are in compliance with the standards and assurances in § 725(b) and (c) of the Act, 22VAC30-30-171, and 22VAC30-30-181;

5. Support activities to increase the capacities of public or nonprofit agencies and organizations and other entities to develop comprehensive approaches or systems for providing IL services;

6. Conduct studies and analyses, gather information, develop model policies and procedures, and present information, approaches, strategies, findings, conclusions, and recommendations to federal, state, and local policy makers in order to enhance IL services for individuals with significant disabilities;

7. Train individuals with significant disabilities, individuals with disabilities, individuals providing services to individuals with significant disabilities, and other persons regarding the IL philosophy; and

8. Provide outreach to populations that are unserved or underserved by programs under Title VII of the Act, including minority groups and urban and rural populations.

B. The state may use funds received under 34 CFR Part 365 to support the activities listed in subsection A of this section and to meet its obligation under § 704(e) of the Act and 34 CFR 364.43(b) and subsection A of 22VAC30-30-270.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 20, Issue 09, eff. February 11, 2004.

Statutory Authority

§ 51.5-14 of the Code of Virginia.