Legislation and Policy
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Legislation
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by title IV of WIOA,
PART B—BASIC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (PDF 791KB).
Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 361 — State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 397 — Limitations on Use of Subminimum Wage
Guidance
PD-19-01—"Discontinuation of the Quarterly Cumulative Caseload Report (RSA-113)"
Feb 12, 2019 — PDF (18KB)
TAC-18-02—"Submission Procedures for Prior Written Approval Requests under the State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Program"
Apr 11, 2018 — PDF (113KB)
TAC-18-01—"Two-Year Modification Requirements for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Unified and Combined State Plans"
Jan 19, 2018 — PDF (169KB)
TAC-17-05—"WIOA Annual Performance Report Submission"
Sep 11, 2017 — PDF (28KB)
PD-16-04 — "Revision of Policy Directive (PD) 14-01 instructions for the completion of the Case Service Report Manual (RSA-911) for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program and the State Supported Employment Services Program"
June 17, 2017 — PDF (929KB)
PD-16-03 — "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Requirements for Unified and Combined State Plans"
Mar 9, 2016 — PDF (72KB)
PD-16-02 — "Announcement of OMB Approval for Annual Report on Appeals Process (RSA-722)"
Dec 14, 2015 — PDF (119KB)
TAC-15-02 — "Vision for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program as a Partner in the Workforce Development System under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act"
Aug 17, 2015 — PDF (69KB)
TAC-15-01 — "Vision for the One-Stop Delivery System under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)"
Aug 13, 2015 — PDF (99KB)
PD-15-05 — "Revisions to PD-12-06, instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services program"
Feb 5, 2015 — PDF (131KB)
TAC-13-02 — "Reorganization of the Designated State Agency and the Designated State Unit for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program"
Jul 9, 2013 — PDF (99KB)
PD-13-01 — "Announcement of OMB Approval for Annual Report on Appeals Process (RSA-722)"
Oct 22, 2012 — PDF (74KB)
TAC-12-04 — "Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to an Individual by More Than One Agency"
Jun 11, 2012 — PDF (52KB)
TAC-12-03 — "Organizational Structure and Non-Delegable Responsibilities of the Designated State Unit for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. "
Apr 16, 2012 — PDF (73KB)
MOU-12-01 — "Memorandum of Understanding Between Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service and U.S. Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration"
May 23, 2011 — PDF (46KB)
IM-07-08 — "Transition Programs & Services: High School/High Tech & Vocational Rehabilitation"
Jul 23, 2007 — PDF (47KB)
PD-05-01 — "Liquidation of Obligations Under RSA’s Formula Grants."
Mar 8, 2005 — PDF (31KB)
IM-01-44 — "Applicability of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program."
Sep 25, 2001 — PDF (21KB)
IM-01-43 — "Basic Information and Resources Available Regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder."
Sep 25, 2001 — PDF (21KB)
PD-01-03 — "Implementation of Informed Choice."
Jan 17, 2001 — PDF (42KB)
IM-01-18 — "Development of National Registry for the Deaf-Blind."
Dec 18, 2000 — PDF (19KB)
TAC-00-02 — "Self-employment, Telecommuting, and Establishing a Small Business as Employment Outcomes."
Jul 24, 2000 — PDF (27KB)
TAC-98-01 — "Support Services for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities and Others Who Need Assistance in Implementing Informed Choice."
Nov 3, 1997 — PDF (48KB)
Other Communication
See Frequently Asked Questions on Period of Performance for Formula Grant Awards.
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Laws, Regulations and Guidance
Legislation
Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 363 – The State Supported Employment Services Program
Guidance
PD-18-02—"Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program, including extended services, for youth with the most significant disabilities (CFDA 84.187B). "
Aug 3, 2018 — PDF (130KB)
PD-18-01—"Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program (CFDA 84.187A)"
Aug 3, 2018 — PDF (128KB)
PD-15-06 – "Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program"
Mar 12, 2015 – PDF (129KB)
PD-11-03 – "Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for other formula grant award programs"
Oct 26, 2010 – PDF (80KB)
PD-05-01 – "Liquidation of Obligations Under RSA’s Formula Grants."
Mar 8, 2005 – PDF (31KB)
Other Communication
Items in this section are not policy or subregulatory policy or formal guidance; rather they are general communications to RSA grantees.
See Frequently Asked Questions on Period of Performance for Formula Grant Awards.
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Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance
Legislation
Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 371 — American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Guidance
Rule amending the definition of "reservation" published in the Federal Register on 02/05/2015
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Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance
Legislation
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by title IV of WIOA SEC. 302. TRAINING. (PDF 791KB).
Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 385 — Rehabilitation Training
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 387 — Innovative Rehabilitation Training
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 390 — Rehabilitation Short-Term Training
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Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance
Legislation
Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 373 — Rehabilitation National Activities Program
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Laws, Regulations, and Guidance
Legislation
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by title IV of WIOA
CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PDF 791KB).
Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 370 — Client Assistance Program
Guidance
PD-14-05 — "Revision of the Annual Client Assistance Program Report (RSA-227)"
Sep 30, 2014 — PDF (114KB)
PD-13-03 — "OMB Approval for Application for Client Assistance Program, OMB 1820-0520"
Apr 30, 2013 — PDF (27KB)
PD-11-03 — "Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for other formula grant award programs"
Oct 26, 2010 — PDF (80KB)
PD-05-01 — "Liquidation of Obligations Under RSA’s Formula Grants."
Mar 8, 2005 — PDF (31KB)
See also: Frequently Asked Questions on Period of Performance for Formula Grant Awards.
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Laws, Regulations and Guidance
Legislation
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by title IV of WIOA
SEC. 509. PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS (PDF 791KB).
Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 381 — Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights
Guidance
PD-15-04 — "OMB Approval of the Assurances for the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) Program, OMB 1820-0625"
Jan 28, 2015 — PDF (26KB)
PD-14-06 — "Announcement of OMB Approval for Report Form RSA-509, Annual Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program (PAIR) Report"
Sep 30, 2014 — PDF (99KB)
PD-11-03 — "Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for other formula grant award programs"
Oct 26, 2010 — PDF (80KB)
PD-05-01 — "Liquidation of Obligations Under RSA’s Formula Grants."
Mar 8, 2005 — PDF (31KB)
See also: Frequently Asked Questions on Period of Performance for Formula Grant Awards.
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Laws, Regulations and Guidance
Legislation
Regulations
Guidance
PD-16-01 — "Announcement of OMB Approval for Form RSA-7-OB, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program (ILOIB) Annual Report"
Nov 30, 2015 — PDF (320KB)
PD-15-03 — "Announcement of OMB Approval for Form RSA-7-OB, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program (ILOIB) Annual Report"
Dec 18, 2014 — PDF (248KB)
PD-11-03 — "Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for other formula grant award programs"
Oct 26, 2010 — PDF (80KB)
PD-05-01 — "Liquidation of Obligations Under RSA’s Formula Grants."
Mar 8, 2005 — PDF (31KB)
See also: Frequently Asked Questions on Period of Performance for Formula Grant Awards.
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Legislation, Regulations and Guidance
Legislation
The Randolph-Sheppard Act, P.L. 74-732, as amended by P.L. 83-565 and P.L. 93-516; 20 U.S.C. Sec. 107 et seq.
Regulations
Guidance
PD-19-02—"Retirement of Certain Policy Issuances "
Apr 16, 2019 — PDF (86KB)
IM-99-28—"U.S. Postal Service Randolph-Sheppard Initiative."
Jun 24, 1999 — PDF (13KB)
PD-92-09—"Federal Financial Participation in the Payment by States of Arbitration Panel Damages Award under the Randolph-Sheppard Act."
Jul 10, 1992 — PDF (31KB)
Decisions of Arbitration Panels
Under section 107d-2(c) of the Randolph-Sheppard Act, the Secretary publishes the decisions of arbitration panels selected to adjudicate disputes over the administration of vending facilities on Federal and other property. You may view a list of those decisions, or view the instructions for how to perform a keyword search.
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Legislation and Policy
Legislation
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) administers legislation that directly influences the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. RSA plays critical roles in both the development of federal regulations that bring legislation into effect and in monitoring that these federal regulations are followed.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
as amended by title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
WIOA was signed into law on July 22, 2014. This legislation and its implementing federal regulations are designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system and help Americans with significant barriers to employment, including individuals with disabilities, into high quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), (PDF 791KB) establishes programs and initiatives administered by RSA.
Other Legislation
The Randolph-Sheppard Act, P.L. 74-732, as amended by P.L. 83-565 and P.L. 93-516; 20 U.S.C. Sec. 107 et seq.
Regulations
RSA issues regulations to clarify, build upon or otherwise implement statutory requirements pertaining to certain programs under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by WIOA. These "program regulations" establish requirements that grantees (e.g., State VR agencies) must follow. Additionally, grantees must follow the joint final rules published by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education in the Federal Register on August 19, 2016.
Sub-Regulatory Policy
RSA develops and promulgates a variety of sub-regulatory guidance intended to provide additional direction in support of program legislation and regulations. RSA issues the following types of guidance:
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Regulations
RSA issues regulations to clarify, build upon or otherwise implement statutory requirements pertaining to certain programs under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by WIOA. These "program regulations" establish requirements that grantees (e.g., state agency grantees under the state VR services program) must follow, in addition to following applicable requirements in the Rehabilitation Act.
Final Rules
On August 19, 2016, the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education announced the publication of the final rules in the Federal Register:
- WIOA: Joint Rule for Unified and Combined State Plans, Performance Accountability, and the One-Stop System Joint Provisions — Final Rule
(Effective Date: October 18, 2016) - State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program; State Supported Employment Services Program; Limitations on Use of Subminimum Wage — Final Rule
(Effective Date: September 19, 2016, with the exception of 34 CFR 361.10; 34 CFR 361.23; 34 CFR 361.40; and subparts D, E, and F of part 361, which become effective October 18, 2016) - WIOA: Miscellaneous Program Changes — Final Rule
(Effective Date: September 19, 2016, with the exception that the removal of part 388 becomes effective October 1, 2016) - Programs and Activities Authorized by the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (Title II of the WIOA) — Final Rule
(Effective Date: September 19, 2016, with the exception of subparts H, I, and J of part 463, which become effective October 18, 2016) - WIOA: Department of Labor-Only — Final Rule
(Effective Date: October 18, 2016)
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Sub-Regulatory Guidance
RSA establishes policy and prescribes the methods found necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the programs funded under the Acts for which RSA is responsible. These acts are: the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act jointly administered by RSA, the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration and the Department of Education’s Office of Career Technical and Adult Education; the Randolph-Sheppard Act, as amended; and the Helen Keller National Center Act of 1984 (the Acts). More information about these Acts is available on the Rehabilitation Services Administration Legislation page.
Policy is a formal statement, determined by the RSA commissioner, from among one or more legally supportable options, establishing conditions, relationships or conduct which are held to be necessary for:
- implementing or substantiating the letter and/or intent of relevant law and regulations; and
- ensuring the proper management by such laws and regulations.
You may access lists of
- all sub-regulatory policy by date issued,
- all sub-regulatory policy by title, or
- sub-regulatory policy by type.
- Policy Directives
A Policy Directive (PD) is a formal statement of required action(s) or condition(s) that must be carried out or met by state VR agencies or other RSA grantees in order to be in compliance with the Acts. A PD is legally enforceable because it is based on a statutory or regulatory provision. - Technical Assistance Circulars
A Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) is a formal statement of guidelines and/or suggested methods to satisfy statutory, regulatory or policy requirements. A TAC addresses those areas of program requirements for which state VR agencies or other RSA grantees have flexibility in determining precisely how such requirements are to be met. - Information Memoranda
An Information Memorandum (IM) transmits information to grantees who operate formula or discretionary grant programs authorized by the Acts, and to individuals who are responsible for monitoring these programs. - Memoranda of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) documents an understanding between RSA and another entity. - Other Documentation Supporting RSA Programs
Other miscellaneous documents which support programs, such as standard attachments to a Grant Award Notification (GAN).
Sub-regulatory Policy by Type
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Sub-Regulatory Guidance by Date Issued
Sub-Regulatory Guidance from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
The following table lists non-retired Policy Directives (PDs), Information Memoranda (IM), Technical Assistance Circulars (TACs), and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) by date issued. Click on the RSA Number to view the document in PDF format.
| Date Issued | RSA Number | Title | PDF Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2019 | PD-19-03 | Instructions for the Completion of the Case Service Report (RSA-911) for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program and the State Supported Employment Services Program | 790KB |
| Apr 16, 2019 | PD-19-02 | Retirement of Certain Policy Issuances | 86KB |
| Feb 12, 2019 | PD-19-01 | Discontinuation of the Quarterly Cumulative Caseload Report (RSA-113) | 18KB |
| Dec 19, 2018 | TAC-19-01 | Guidance for Validating Jointly Required Performance Data Submitted under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) | 190KB |
| Aug 3, 2018 | PD-18-02 | Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program, including extended services, for youth with the most significant disabilities (CFDA 84.187B). | 130KB |
| Aug 3, 2018 | PD-18-01 | Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program (CFDA 84.187A) | 128KB |
| Apr 11, 2018 | TAC-18-02 | Submission Procedures for Prior Written Approval Requests under the State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Program | 113KB |
| Jan 19, 2018 | TAC-18-01 | Two-Year Modification Requirements for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Unified and Combined State Plans | 169KB |
| Sep 11, 2017 | TAC-17-05 | WIOA Annual Performance Report Submission | 28KB |
| Aug 17, 2017 | TAC-17-01 | Performance Accountability Guidance for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I, Title II, Title III and Title IV Core Programs | 1.5MB |
| Jun 14, 2017 | PD-16-04 | Revision of Policy Directive (PD) 14-01 instructions for the completion of the Case Service Report Manual (RSA-911) for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program and the State Supported Employment Services Program (Revised June 14, 2017) | 1.6MB |
| Jun 1, 2017 | TAC-17-04 | Guidance on the Use of Supplemental Wage Information to Implement the Performance Accountability Requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act | 123KB |
| Jan 18, 2017 | TAC-17-03 | Infrastructure Funding of the One-Stop Delivery System | 219KB |
| Jan 18, 2017 | TAC-17-02 | One-Stop Operations Guidance for the American Job Center Network | 235KB |
| Jan 18, 2017 | PD-17-01 | Retirement of Certain Policy Issuances | 143KB |
| Mar 9, 2016 | PD-16-03 | Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Requirements for Unified and Combined State Plans | 72KB |
| Dec 14, 2015 | PD-16-02 | Announcement of OMB Approval for Annual Report on Appeals Process (RSA-722) | 119KB |
| Nov 30, 2015 | PD-16-01 | Announcement of OMB Approval for Form RSA-7-OB, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program (ILOIB) Annual Report | 320KB |
| Aug 17, 2015 | TAC-15-02 | Vision for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program as a Partner in the Workforce Development System under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act | 69KB |
| Aug 13, 2015 | TAC-15-01 | Vision for the One-Stop Delivery System under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) | 99KB |
| Mar 12, 2015 | PD-15-06 | Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program | 129KB |
| Feb 5, 2015 | PD-15-05 | Revisions to PD-12-06, instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services program | 131KB |
| Jan 28, 2015 | PD-15-04 | OMB Approval of the Assurances for the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) Program, OMB 1820-0625 | 26KB |
| Dec 18, 2014 | PD-15-03 | Announcement of OMB Approval for Form RSA-7-OB, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program (ILOIB) Annual Report | 248KB |
| Sep 30, 2014 | PD-14-06 | Announcement of OMB Approval for Report Form RSA-509, Annual Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program (PAIR) Report | 99KB |
| Sep 30, 2014 | PD-14-05 | Revision of the Annual Client Assistance Program Report (RSA-227) | 114KB |
| Jul 9, 2013 | TAC-13-02 | Reorganization of the Designated State Agency and the Designated State Unit for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program | 99KB |
| Apr 30, 2013 | PD-13-03 | OMB Approval for Application for Client Assistance Program, OMB 1820-0520 | 27KB |
| Oct 22, 2012 | PD-13-01 | Announcement of OMB Approval for Annual Report on Appeals Process (RSA-722) | 74KB |
| Jun 11, 2012 | TAC-12-04 | Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to an Individual by More Than One Agency | 52KB |
| Apr 16, 2012 | TAC-12-03 | Organizational Structure and Non-Delegable Responsibilities of the Designated State Unit for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. | 73KB |
| May 23, 2011 | MOU-12-01 | Memorandum of Understanding Between Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service and U.S. Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration | 46KB |
| Oct 26, 2010 | PD-11-03 | Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for other formula grant award programs | 80KB |
| Mar 8, 2005 | PD-05-01 | Liquidation of Obligations Under RSA’s Formula Grants. | 31KB |
| Jan 17, 2001 | PD-01-03 | Implementation of Informed Choice. | 42KB |
| Jul 24, 2000 | TAC-00-02 | Self-employment, Telecommuting, and Establishing a Small Business as Employment Outcomes. | 27KB |
| Jun 24, 1999 | IM-99-28 | U.S. Postal Service Randolph-Sheppard Initiative. | 13KB |
| Mar 19, 1999 | PD-99-05 | The Use of Title I Funds for the Maintenance and Repair of Equipment Under the Randolph-Sheppard Act. | 15KB |
| Nov 3, 1997 | TAC-98-01 | Support Services for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities and Others Who Need Assistance in Implementing Informed Choice. | 48KB |
| Jul 10, 1992 | PD-92-09 | Federal Financial Participation in the Payment by States of Arbitration Panel Damages Award under the Randolph-Sheppard Act. | 31KB |
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Sub-Regulatory Guidance by Title
Sub-Regulatory Guidance from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
The following table lists non-retired Policy Directives (PDs), Information Memoranda (IM), Technical Assistance Circulars (TACs), and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) by title. Click on the RSA Number to view the document in PDF format.
| Title | RSA Number | Date Issued | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announcement of OMB Approval for Annual Report on Appeals Process (RSA-722) | PD-16-02 | Dec 14, 2015 | 119KB |
| Announcement of OMB Approval for Annual Report on Appeals Process (RSA-722) | PD-13-01 | Oct 22, 2012 | 74KB |
| Announcement of OMB Approval for Form RSA-7-OB, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program (ILOIB) Annual Report | PD-16-01 | Nov 30, 2015 | 320KB |
| Announcement of OMB Approval for Form RSA-7-OB, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program (ILOIB) Annual Report | PD-15-03 | Dec 18, 2014 | 248KB |
| Announcement of OMB Approval for Report Form RSA-509, Annual Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program (PAIR) Report | PD-14-06 | Sep 30, 2014 | 99KB |
| Discontinuation of the Quarterly Cumulative Caseload Report (RSA-113) | PD-19-01 | Feb 12, 2019 | 18KB |
| Federal Financial Participation in the Payment by States of Arbitration Panel Damages Award under the Randolph-Sheppard Act. | PD-92-09 | Jul 10, 1992 | 31KB |
| Guidance for Validating Jointly Required Performance Data Submitted under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) | TAC-19-01 | Dec 19, 2018 | 190KB |
| Guidance on the Use of Supplemental Wage Information to Implement the Performance Accountability Requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act | TAC-17-04 | Jun 1, 2017 | 123KB |
| Implementation of Informed Choice. | PD-01-03 | Jan 17, 2001 | 42KB |
| Infrastructure Funding of the One-Stop Delivery System | TAC-17-03 | Jan 18, 2017 | 219KB |
| Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for other formula grant award programs | PD-11-03 | Oct 26, 2010 | 80KB |
| Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program | PD-15-06 | Mar 12, 2015 | 129KB |
| Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program (CFDA 84.187A) | PD-18-01 | Aug 3, 2018 | 128KB |
| Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program, including extended services, for youth with the most significant disabilities (CFDA 84.187B). | PD-18-02 | Aug 3, 2018 | 130KB |
| Instructions for the Completion of the Case Service Report (RSA-911) for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program and the State Supported Employment Services Program | PD-19-03 | May 6, 2019 | 790KB |
| Liquidation of Obligations Under RSA’s Formula Grants. | PD-05-01 | Mar 8, 2005 | 31KB |
| Memorandum of Understanding Between Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service and U.S. Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration | MOU-12-01 | May 23, 2011 | 46KB |
| OMB Approval for Application for Client Assistance Program, OMB 1820-0520 | PD-13-03 | Apr 30, 2013 | 27KB |
| OMB Approval of the Assurances for the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) Program, OMB 1820-0625 | PD-15-04 | Jan 28, 2015 | 26KB |
| One-Stop Operations Guidance for the American Job Center Network | TAC-17-02 | Jan 18, 2017 | 235KB |
| Organizational Structure and Non-Delegable Responsibilities of the Designated State Unit for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. | TAC-12-03 | Apr 16, 2012 | 73KB |
| Performance Accountability Guidance for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I, Title II, Title III and Title IV Core Programs | TAC-17-01 | Aug 17, 2017 | 1.5MB |
| Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to an Individual by More Than One Agency | TAC-12-04 | Jun 11, 2012 | 52KB |
| Reorganization of the Designated State Agency and the Designated State Unit for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program | TAC-13-02 | Jul 9, 2013 | 99KB |
| Retirement of Certain Policy Issuances | PD-17-01 | Jan 18, 2017 | 143KB |
| Retirement of Certain Policy Issuances | PD-19-02 | Apr 16, 2019 | 86KB |
| Revision of Policy Directive (PD) 14-01 instructions for the completion of the Case Service Report Manual (RSA-911) for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program and the State Supported Employment Services Program (Revised June 14, 2017) | PD-16-04 | Jun 14, 2017 | 1.6MB |
| Revision of the Annual Client Assistance Program Report (RSA-227) | PD-14-05 | Sep 30, 2014 | 114KB |
| Revisions to PD-12-06, instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services program | PD-15-05 | Feb 5, 2015 | 131KB |
| Self-employment, Telecommuting, and Establishing a Small Business as Employment Outcomes. | TAC-00-02 | Jul 24, 2000 | 27KB |
| Submission Procedures for Prior Written Approval Requests under the State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Program | TAC-18-02 | Apr 11, 2018 | 113KB |
| Support Services for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities and Others Who Need Assistance in Implementing Informed Choice. | TAC-98-01 | Nov 3, 1997 | 48KB |
| The Use of Title I Funds for the Maintenance and Repair of Equipment Under the Randolph-Sheppard Act. | PD-99-05 | Mar 19, 1999 | 15KB |
| Two-Year Modification Requirements for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Unified and Combined State Plans | TAC-18-01 | Jan 19, 2018 | 169KB |
| U.S. Postal Service Randolph-Sheppard Initiative. | IM-99-28 | Jun 24, 1999 | 13KB |
| Vision for the One-Stop Delivery System under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) | TAC-15-01 | Aug 13, 2015 | 99KB |
| Vision for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program as a Partner in the Workforce Development System under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act | TAC-15-02 | Aug 17, 2015 | 69KB |
| WIOA Annual Performance Report Submission | TAC-17-05 | Sep 11, 2017 | 28KB |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Requirements for Unified and Combined State Plans | PD-16-03 | Mar 9, 2016 | 72KB |
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Policy Directives
Policy Directives from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
The following table lists non-retired Policy Directives (PDs) by date issued. Click on the RSA Number to view the document in PDF format.
| Date Issued | RSA Number | Title | PDF Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07, 2020 | PD-20-01 | Announcement of OMB Approval for Form RSA-7-OB, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program (ILOIB) Annual Report | 349KB |
| May 6, 2019 | PD-19-03 | Instructions for the Completion of the Case Service Report (RSA-911) for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program and the State Supported Employment Services Program | 790KB |
| Apr 16, 2019 | PD-19-02 | Retirement of Certain Policy Issuances | 86KB |
| Feb 12, 2019 | PD-19-01 | Discontinuation of the Quarterly Cumulative Caseload Report (RSA-113) | 18KB |
| Aug 3, 2018 | PD-18-02 | Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program, including extended services, for youth with the most significant disabilities (CFDA 84.187B). | 130KB |
| Aug 3, 2018 | PD-18-01 | Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program (CFDA 84.187A) | 128KB |
| Jun 14, 2017 | PD-16-04 | Revision of Policy Directive (PD) 14-01 instructions for the completion of the Case Service Report Manual (RSA-911) for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program and the State Supported Employment Services Program (Revised June 14, 2017) | 1.6MB |
| Jan 18, 2017 | PD-17-01 | Retirement of Certain Policy Issuances | 143KB |
| Mar 9, 2016 | PD-16-03 | Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Requirements for Unified and Combined State Plans | 72KB |
| Dec 14, 2015 | PD-16-02 | Announcement of OMB Approval for Annual Report on Appeals Process (RSA-722) | 119KB |
| Nov 30, 2015 | PD-16-01 | Announcement of OMB Approval for Form RSA-7-OB, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program (ILOIB) Annual Report | 320KB |
| Mar 12, 2015 | PD-15-06 | Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Supported Employment Services program | 129KB |
| Feb 5, 2015 | PD-15-05 | Revisions to PD-12-06, instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services program | 131KB |
| Jan 28, 2015 | PD-15-04 | OMB Approval of the Assurances for the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) Program, OMB 1820-0625 | 26KB |
| Dec 18, 2014 | PD-15-03 | Announcement of OMB Approval for Form RSA-7-OB, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program (ILOIB) Annual Report | 248KB |
| Sep 30, 2014 | PD-14-06 | Announcement of OMB Approval for Report Form RSA-509, Annual Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program (PAIR) Report | 99KB |
| Sep 30, 2014 | PD-14-05 | Revision of the Annual Client Assistance Program Report (RSA-227) | 114KB |
| Apr 30, 2013 | PD-13-03 | OMB Approval for Application for Client Assistance Program, OMB 1820-0520 | 27KB |
| Oct 22, 2012 | PD-13-01 | Announcement of OMB Approval for Annual Report on Appeals Process (RSA-722) | 74KB |
| Oct 26, 2010 | PD-11-03 | Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for other formula grant award programs | 80KB |
| Mar 8, 2005 | PD-05-01 | Liquidation of Obligations Under RSA’s Formula Grants. | 31KB |
| Jan 17, 2001 | PD-01-03 | Implementation of Informed Choice. | 42KB |
| Mar 19, 1999 | PD-99-05 | The Use of Title I Funds for the Maintenance and Repair of Equipment Under the Randolph-Sheppard Act. | 15KB |
| Jul 10, 1992 | PD-92-09 | Federal Financial Participation in the Payment by States of Arbitration Panel Damages Award under the Randolph-Sheppard Act. | 31KB |
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Information Memoranda
Information Memoranda from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
The following table lists non-retired Information Memoranda (IM) by date issued. Click on the RSA Number to view the document in PDF format.
| Date Issued | RSA Number | Title | PDF Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1999 | IM-99-28 | U.S. Postal Service Randolph-Sheppard Initiative. | 13KB |
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Technical Assistance Circulars
Technical Assistance Circulars from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
The following table lists non-retired Technical Assistance Circulars (TACs) by date issued. Click on the RSA Number to view the document in PDF format.
| Date Issued | RSA Number | Title | PDF Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 06, 2020 | TAC-20-02 | Negotiations and Sanctions Guidance for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Core Programs | 585KB |
| Feb 03, 2020 | TAC-20-01 | Technical Assistance regarding the Submission Deadline for the Unified and Combined State Plans under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Program Years (PYs) 2020-2023 and Other Related Requirements | 381KB |
| Dec 19, 2018 | TAC-19-01 | Guidance for Validating Jointly Required Performance Data Submitted under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) | 190KB |
| Apr 11, 2018 | TAC-18-02 | Submission Procedures for Prior Written Approval Requests under the State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Program | 113KB |
| Jan 19, 2018 | TAC-18-01 | Two-Year Modification Requirements for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Unified and Combined State Plans | 169KB |
| Sep 11, 2017 | TAC-17-05 | WIOA Annual Performance Report Submission | 28KB |
| Aug 17, 2017 | TAC-17-01 | Performance Accountability Guidance for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I, Title II, Title III and Title IV Core Programs | 1.5MB |
| Jun 1, 2017 | TAC-17-04 | Guidance on the Use of Supplemental Wage Information to Implement the Performance Accountability Requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act | 123KB |
| Jan 18, 2017 | TAC-17-03 | Infrastructure Funding of the One-Stop Delivery System | 219KB |
| Jan 18, 2017 | TAC-17-02 | One-Stop Operations Guidance for the American Job Center Network | 235KB |
| Aug 17, 2015 | TAC-15-02 | Vision for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program as a Partner in the Workforce Development System under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act | 69KB |
| Aug 13, 2015 | TAC-15-01 | Vision for the One-Stop Delivery System under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) | 99KB |
| Jul 9, 2013 | TAC-13-02 | Reorganization of the Designated State Agency and the Designated State Unit for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program | 99KB |
| Jun 11, 2012 | TAC-12-04 | Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to an Individual by More Than One Agency | 52KB |
| Apr 16, 2012 | TAC-12-03 | Organizational Structure and Non-Delegable Responsibilities of the Designated State Unit for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. | 73KB |
| Jul 24, 2000 | TAC-00-02 | Self-employment, Telecommuting, and Establishing a Small Business as Employment Outcomes. | 27KB |
| Nov 3, 1997 | TAC-98-01 | Support Services for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities and Others Who Need Assistance in Implementing Informed Choice. | 48KB |
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Sub-Regulatory Guidance
Other Documentation Supporting RSA Programs
This page will direct you to other miscellaneous documents which support RSA programs, such as standard attachments to a Grant Award Notification (GAN).
- RSA-1 – Carry-over requirements for formula programs (09/2015) (PDF, 42KB)
- RSA-2 – Program income for formula programs (09/2016) (PDF, 17KB)
- RSA-3 – Prohibition against subgranting for formula programs (09/2015) (PDF, 22KB)
- RSA-4 – Treatment of indirect costs for purchased services (PDF 28KB)
- RSA-5 – Specific grant terms and conditions for reports (09/2016) (PDF, 44KB)
- RSA-SE-1 – Reservation and match requirements (09/2015) (PDF, 50KB)
- RSA-VR-1 – Pre-employment transition services (09/2016) (PDF, 46KB)
Dear Director Letters
RSA issues broad written technical assistance in the form of Dear Director Letters that provide information, technical assistance and clarification regarding implementation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Cancellation Fees (12/17/2019) (PDF, 485KB)
RSA responds to inquiries received regarding whether “fees for services that were not rendered” or “cancellation fees” are allowable under the State VR Services, State Supported Employment Services, and Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind programs. In this response, RSA provides an analysis for program staff to use when determining whether such a cost is allowable and, therefore, may be paid with program funds as an administrative cost.MOE Penalty Change Announcement (9.16.2019) (PDF, 434KB)
RSA informs State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies of an important change to the process used to assess maintenance of effort (MOE) penalties for the State VR Services program that will affect the way we allot VR funds in Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020 and future years.Formal Interagency Agreements Between State VR Agencies and SEAs (07/15/2019) (PDF, 82KB)
RSA provides a review instrument for the formal interagency agreement between SEAs and VR agencies, as required by Section 101(a)(11)(D) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and 34 C.F.R. §361.22(b) along with technical assistance resources.Auxiliary Aids and Services (12/28/2016) (PDF, 103KB)
RSA clarifies whether states may expend funds reserved for the provision of pre-employment transition services on auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities with sensory and communicative disorders who require such services to access pre-employment transition services.
Other Sub-Regulatory Documents
Frequently Asked Questions: Prior Approval (10/29/2019) (PDF, 373KB)
The Department issued the document Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Prior Approval — OSEP and RSA Formula Grants. This document is non-binding and does not create or impose new legal requirements. The Department is issuing it in this document on an “interim” basis to provide grantees with immediate information to assist them in meeting their obligations under Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. We intend to publish this further and invite public comments.
Increasing Postsecondary Opportunities and Success for Students and Youth with Disabilities (09/17/2019) (PDF, 400KB)
A Questions and Answers document (Q&A), with an accompanying Appendix, on the dual enrollment of students with disabilities in secondary school and postsecondary education institutions, including comprehensive transition and postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disabilities.
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