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  • 2024-29996 — Proposed Priority and Requirements-Innovative Rehabilitation Training Program
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 102841
    Reading Time:about 32 minutes

    The Department of Education has proposed new priorities and requirements for the Innovative Rehabilitation Training program. This initiative focuses on modernizing vocational rehabilitation (VR) training for counselors to better serve people with disabilities, ensuring they achieve quality employment outcomes. The proposal outlines six significant areas, such as engaging VR participants, aligning career assessments with current job trends, and preparing individuals for STEM careers. The public is encouraged to provide feedback by January 17, 2025, as part of the ongoing process to refine these proposals.

    Simple Explanation

    In the document, the Department of Education wants to make better plans for training people who help others with disabilities find jobs. But, the words they use are really tricky and hard to read, which might confuse people trying to understand it.

  • 2021-03118 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Rehabilitation Action Report
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9954
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the approval of an information collection related to rehabilitation action reports under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves Form OWCP-44, which is used to assess whether disabled workers should continue receiving maintenance allowances during vocational rehabilitation. The request is open for public comment until March 19, 2021. The department aims to obtain a three-year authorization for this collection and emphasizes that no penalties will apply for non-compliance if a valid OMB Control Number is not displayed.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants permission to keep using a form that helps decide if workers who are hurt can keep getting support while they learn new skills for work. They are asking people to share their thoughts about this until March 19, 2021.