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2004 Session

Budget Bill - HB29 (Chapter 943)

Department of Rehabilitative Services

Item 347

Item 347 (Not set out)

First Year - FY2003Second Year - FY2004
Rehabilitation Assistance Services (45400)$79,753,760$79,647,714
Restoration Services (45402)FY2003 $1,665,865FY2004 $1,665,865
Social and Personal Adjustment Services (45403)FY2003 $78,087,895FY2004 $77,981,849
Fund Sources:  
GeneralFY2003 $23,469,121FY2004 $23,231,295
SpecialFY2003 $4,563,449FY2004 $4,695,229
Federal TrustFY2003 $51,721,190FY2004 $51,721,190

Authority: Title 51.5, Chapters 5 and 6, Code of Virginia; P.L. 93-112, Federal Code.


A.1. Included in the amounts for Social and Personal Adjustment Services is a minimum of $3,385,210 the first year and $3,676,210 the second year from all funds for sheltered workshop activities. Of the amount allocated for economic development activities, an amount up to $628,000 will be made available to recipients of Extended Employment Services and Long Term Employment Support Services through Employment Service Organizations beginning July 1, 2003.


2. In fiscal year 2004, recovery of administrative costs for the Long Term Employment Support Services program shall be limited to $80,000.


B. A minimum of $3,611,786 the first year and $3,754,538 the second year from all funds is allocated to support Centers for Independent Living.


C. The Department of Rehabilitative Services shall fulfill the administrative responsibilities pertaining to the Personal Attendant Services program, without interruption or discontinuation of personal attendant services currently provided.


D. Out of this appropriation shall be provided $1,119,926 the first year and $1,263,638 the second year from the general fund for expanding the continuum of services used to assist persons with brain injuries in returning to work and community living.


E. In allocating funds for Extended Employment Services, Long Term Employment Support Services (LTESS) and Economic Development, the Department of Rehabilitative Services shall consider recommendations from the established Employment Service Organizations/LTESS Steering Committee.


F. The Commissioner of the Department of Rehabilitative Services is directed to work with the Employment Services Organizations (ESOs) to develop recommendations for administration and program efficiencies, to ensure the funding provided to the ESOs serves the maximum number of eligible citizens. The recommendations shall address the expenditure of funds for Extended Employment Services, Long Term Employment Support Services and Economic Development within the Department of Rehabilitative Services and the appropriate role of the established ESO/LTESS Steering Committee. The Commissioner shall report to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees on the recommendations by September 1, 2003.


G. The Department of Rehabilitative Services shall work with the disAbility Resource Center to phase out funding that has been provided by the State Independent Living Council so as not to impose an undue hardship on persons with disabilities who receive services from the Center.