Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
Describe the methods and factors the State will use in distributing funds under the core programs in accordance with the provisions authorizing such distributions.
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 5. C. Vocational Rehabilitation Program
In the case of a State that, under section 101(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Rehabilitation Act designates a State agency to administer the part of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan under which VR services are provided for individuals who are blind, describe the process and the factors used by the State to determine the distribution of funds among the two VR agencies in the State.
Current Narrative:
Utah has one designated state unit for Vocational Rehabilitation services that encompasses all populations and activities. The Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation program administered through the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation of the Department of Workforce Services is a combined Vocational Rehabilitation program that serves individuals who are blind as well as individuals of all disability types. The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation program includes services for individuals who are blind and is implemented statewide. Utah State Office of Rehabilitation distributes Vocational Rehabilitation program funds to 10 district offices under the Division of Rehabilitation Services at the beginning of each budget year. The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation uses a formula allocation as the methodology to initially distribute Vocational Rehabilitation program funds throughout the state to regional districts. The criteria for the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation’s formula allocation is based on regional service needs and program performance accountability.