[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 34, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 34CFR388.20]

[Page 456-457]
 
                           TITLE 34--EDUCATION
 
            REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 
PART 388--STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT IN-SERVICE TRAINING--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart C--How Does the Secretary Make an Award?
 
Sec.  388.20  What additional selection criterion is used under this program?


    In addition to the selection criteria in 34 CFR 385.31(c), the 
Secretary uses the following additional selection criteria to evaluate 
an application:
    (a) Evidence of need. (1) The Secretary reviews each application for 
information that shows that the need for the in-service training has 
been adequately justified.
    (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows--
    (i) How the proposed project relates to the mission of the State-
Federal rehabilitation service program and can be expected to improve 
the competence of all State vocational rehabilitation

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personnel in providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals 
with disabilities that will result in employment outcomes or otherwise 
contribute to more effective management of the State unit program;
    (ii) That the State unit in-service training plan responds to needs 
identified in their training needs assessment and the proposed training 
relates to the unit's State plan, particularly the requirements in 
section 101(a)(7) of the Rehabilitation Act for each designated State 
unit to develop a comprehensive system of personnel development;
    (iii) The need for in-service training methods and materials that 
will improve the effectiveness of services to individuals with 
disabilities assisted under the Rehabilitation Act and ensure employment 
outcomes; and
    (iv) The State has conducted a needs assessment of the in-service 
training needs for all of the State unit employees.
    (b) [Reserved]

(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c), 770, and 771a)

[62 FR 10405, Mar. 6, 1997]