§ 364.22 - What is the State's responsibility for administration of the programs authorized by chapter 1 of title VII?  


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  • § 364.22 What is the State's responsibility for administration of the programs authorized by chapter 1 of title VII?

    (a) General. The State plan must identify the DSU as the entity that, on behalf of the State, shall -

    (1) Receive, account for, and disburse funds received by the State under part B of chapter 1 and section 723 of title VII of the Act (and 34 CFR parts 365 and 366, as applicable) based on the plan;

    (2) Provide, as applicable, administrative support services for the SILS and CIL programs under part B of chapter 1 and section 723 of title VII of the Act, respectively, and 34 CFR parts 365 and 366, respectively;

    (3) Keep records and afford access to these records as the Secretary finds to be necessary with respect to the SILS and CIL programs; and

    (4) Submit additional information or provide assurances as the Secretary may require with respect to the SILS and CIL programs.

    (b) Provision of administrative support services. The State plan must describe the administrative support services to be provided by the DSU under paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

    (c) Designation of State unit for individuals who are blind. The State plan may designate a State agency or the organizational unit of a State agency that is authorized under State law to provide VR services to individuals who are blind under a State VR plan as the DSU to administer that part of the State IL plan under which IL services are provided to individuals who are blind. However, a State agency designated pursuant to this paragraph may not submit a separate State plan.

    (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1820-0527)