Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 590.220 - Purpose and Types of Training

Vocational, technical or academic training may be available to a customer of the VR program, as appropriate. The training shall be determined by the customer's Assessment (89 Ill. Adm. Code 553.100 ) and shall be included in the customer's IPE (89 Ill. Adm. Code 572).

a) Degree Training

DHS-DRS requires supporting evidence to indicate a customer has the ability and the capability to succeed in college level training before DHS-DRS will commit to any financial contribution for post-secondary education.

1) For individuals with no prior post-secondary training, supporting evidence shall include the following:

A) ACT, SAT or Prairie State score;

B) high school curriculum;

C) class rank;

D) high school cumulative grade point average;

E) other diagnostic tests as appropriate; and

F) other supporting documentation, as appropriate.

2) For individuals with prior post-secondary training, in addition to the evidence required by subsection (a)(1), the following information will be evaluated to determine if there is a need for further post-secondary training that would lead to employment:

A) number of credit hours previously earned;

B) degree and certifications currently held;

C) previous work history related to degree held; and

D) reasons the customer is not employed with current qualifications.

b) Non-Degree Training

DHS-DRS requires supporting evidence to indicate a customer has the ability and the capability to succeed in vocational or technical training before DHS-DRS will commit to any financial contribution. Supporting evidence shall include:

1) high school curriculum and grades; and

2) previous work experience, if applicable.

Notes

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 590.220

Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 6598, effective April 13, 2012