FOR PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF EMERGENCY AMENDMENT
ALABAMA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

RE: Code of Alabama 1975, §§41 22 5(b) and 41 22 6(c)(2)a. and b.
RULE NO. AND TITLE: 795-6-1-.08 Financial Accountability
EXPIRATION DATE OF RULE: Friday, October 23, 2026

NATURE OF EMERGENCY: The Vocational Rehabilitation Service (VR), a program administered by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), has experienced increased numbers and costs with a reduction in available federal funding over the last year. VR's goal is to continue serving all eligible individuals, while remaining out of an "Order of Selection." An Order of Selection would result in the exclusion of certain categories of individuals with disabilities from receiving services. ADRS needs an emergency rule change to the VR Sliding Fee Schedule, that applies to certain services, from 200% of the poverty level to 125% poverty level, in order to continue serving all eligible individuals. The emergency rule change would enable VR to prepare consumers who will be potentially impacted, including those attending four-year colleges, before fall tuition is due.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Ala. Code 21-9-9

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