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HI Rev Stat § 348-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|348. Vocational Rehabilitation|348-6 Administrative personnel and administration.

  §348-6 Administrative personnel and administration. (a) The department of human services may adopt and promulgate regulations with respect to methods of administration, use of medical and other records of individuals who have been provided vocational rehabilitation services, and the establishment and maintenance of personnel standards, including provisions relating to the tenure, appointment, and qualification of personnel, which shall govern with respect to such matters notwithstanding any other law.  (b) The department shall adopt and promulgate regulations respecting[:]   (1) The establishment and maintenance of minimum standards governing the facilities and personnel utilized in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services; and   (2) The order to be followed in selecting those to whom vocational rehabilitation services are to be provided in situations where such services cannot be provided all eligible handicapped people.  (c) The department may also promulgate regulations with regard to the use of professional personnel of the department in cooperation with the federal government for the purpose of surveying needs and implementing rehabilitation services in any of the federal government's political subdivisions or trust territories, when such actions or services involve no cost to the State. [L 1955, c 231, pt of §2; RL 1955, §42-35; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §18; HRS §348-6; am L 1970, c 105, §5; am L 1979, c 188, §1(5); am L 1987, c 339, §4] Revision Note  In subsection (b), (1) and (2) reformatted as paragraphs (1) and (2), and in paragraph (1), ending punctuation changed pursuant to §23G-15. Cross References  Administration of vocational rehabilitation, see §26-14.  Personnel, see chapter 76.  Rulemaking, see chapter 91.
HI Rev Stat § 348-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|348. Vocational Rehabilitation|348-7 Cooperative arrangements, etc.

  §348-7 Cooperative arrangements, etc. Pursuant to the general policies of the department of human services, the department is authorized: (1) To cooperate with and utilize the services of the state agency administering the public assistance program, the Social Security Administration, and other federal, state, city and county, and local public agencies providing services relating to vocational rehabilitation, and with the state system of public employment offices in the State, and shall make maximum feasible utilization of the job placement and employment counseling services and other services and facilities of the offices; (2) To cooperate with political subdivisions and other public and nonprofit organizations and agencies, in their establishment of workshops and rehabilitation facilities and, to the extent feasible in providing vocational rehabilitation services, shall utilize all the facilities meeting the standards established by the department; (3) To enter into contractual arrangements with the Social Security Administration, with respect to certifications of disability and performance of other services, and with other authorized public agencies for performance of services related to vocational rehabilitation, for the agencies; and  (4) To contract with schools, hospitals, and other agencies, and with doctors, nurses, technicians, and other persons, for training, physical restoration, transportation, and other vocational rehabilitation services. [L 1955, c 231, pt of §2; RL 1955, §42-36; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §18; HRS §348-7; am L 1970, c 105, §5; am L 1987, c 339, §4; am L 2015, c 35, §10] Cross References  Administration of vocational rehabilitation, see §26-14.
HI Rev Stat § 348-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|348. Vocational Rehabilitation|348-9 REPEALED.

  §348-9 REPEALED. L 2009, c 97, §2.
HI Rev Stat § 348F-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|348F. Disability and Communication Access Board|348F-1 Definitions.

  §348F-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:  "Board" means the disability and communication access board.  "Members" means the members of the disability and communication access board. [L 1999, c 282, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 348F-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|348F. Disability and Communication Access Board|348F-2 Disability and communication access board.

  §348F-2 Disability and communication access board. There is established a disability and communication access board within the department of health for administrative purposes, to be composed of seventeen members to be appointed by the governor for staggered terms pursuant to section 26-34. The members of the board shall include at least nine persons with various types of disabilities, or parents or guardians of persons with disabilities. Other members shall include individuals knowledgeable in areas for which the board has rulemaking authority. The members appointed shall include at least one resident from each of the counties of Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai.  The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed their necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, including travel expenses. [L 1999, c 282, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 348F-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|348F. Disability and Communication Access Board|348F-3 Duties and functions of the board.

 §348F-3 Duties and functions of the board. The board shall perform the following duties and functions:  (1) Establish guidelines for the design of buildings and facilities by or on behalf of the State and counties in accordance with section 103-50;  (2) Provide review and recommendations on all state and county plans for buildings and facilities, in accordance with section 103-50;  (3) Establish guidelines for the utilization of communication access services provided for persons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind in state programs and activities. Guidelines include, but are not limited to, determining the qualifications of interpreters who may provide services, the amount of payment to interpreters, and the credentialing of interpreters who do not hold national certification via a state screening process;  (4) Administer the statewide program for parking for disabled persons, in accordance with part III of chapter 291;  (5) Serve as public advocate of persons with disabilities by providing advice and recommendations on matters relating to access for persons with disabilities, with emphasis on legislative matters, administrative rules, policies, and procedures of the state and county governments;  (6) Review and assess the problems and needs relating to access for persons with disabilities in the State in order to provide recommendations in the improvement of laws and services;  (7) Serve as the designated state agency to coordinate the efforts of the State to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act for access to services, employment, telecommunications, and facility and site design;  (8) Provide technical assistance and guidance to, but not limited to, state and county entities in order to meet the requirements of state, federal, and county laws providing for access for persons with disabilities through public education programs and other voluntary compliance efforts; and  (9) Administer funds allocated for its work, including disbursement and allocation of funds that may be available from public and private sources; provided that such disbursement and allocation shall be consistent with the specific requirements and purposes of this chapter. [L 1999, c 282, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 348F-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|348F. Disability and Communication Access Board|348F-4 Annual report.

  §348F-4 Annual report. The board shall report on its activities to the governor and the legislature at the end of each fiscal year, and may include recommendations consistent with the purposes of this chapter. [L 1999, c 282, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 348F-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|348F. Disability and Communication Access Board|348F-5 Staff.

  §348F-5 Staff. The board may hire an executive director, who may hire staff to assist in the performance of the board's duties. The staff shall be hired without regard to chapter 76; provided that the executive director and staff shall be eligible for participation in state employee benefit plans. [L 1999, c 282, pt of §2; am L 2000, c 253, §150]
HI Rev Stat § 348F-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|348F. Disability and Communication Access Board|348F-6 Rules.

 §348F-6 Rules. The board may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91, to implement this chapter, section 103-50, and part III of chapter 291. [L 1999, c 282, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 348F-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|348F. Disability and Communication Access Board|348F-7 Disability and communication access board special fund.

  §348F-7 Disability and communication access board special fund. (a) There is established the disability and communication access board special fund to be administered by the disability and communication access board. All moneys received by the disability and communication access board shall be deposited into the special fund. All interest earned or accrued on moneys deposited into this special fund shall become part of the special fund.  (b) Moneys in the disability and communication access board special fund shall be expended to defray costs of administering this chapter.  (c) All moneys collected as application fees or fees for continuing education units for credentialing of interpreters shall be deposited into the disability and communication access board special fund. [L 2001, c 192, pt of §2; am L 2012, c 272, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 348F-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|348F. Disability and Communication Access Board|348F-8 Fees.

  §348F-8 Fees. The board may establish fees, pursuant to chapter 91, for applicants seeking state credentialing of interpreters. [L 2001, c 192, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 349-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|349. Executive Office on Aging|349-2 Executive office on aging; appointments.

  §349-2 Executive office on aging; appointments. (a) There is established within the department of health, for administrative purposes only, an executive office on aging.  (b) The head of this office shall be known as the director of the executive office on aging, hereinafter referred to as director. The director shall have professional training in the field of social work, education, public health, and other related fields; extensive direct experience in programs or services related to elders; and recent experience in a supervisory, consultative, or administrative position. The director shall be nominated and appointed by the governor without regard to chapters 76 and 89. Effective July 1, 2005, the director shall be paid a salary set by the appointing authority that shall not exceed sixty-nine per cent of the salary of the director of human resources development. The director shall be included in any benefit program generally applicable to the officers and employees of the State. [L 1976, c 217, pt of §2; am L 1982, c 129, §12; am L 1986, c 128, §11; am L 1989, c 329, §9; am L 1990, c 67, §8; am L 2002, c 148, §39; am L 2003, c 204, §1; am L 2005, c 226, §9]
HI Rev Stat § 349-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|349. Executive Office on Aging|349-3 General functions, duties, and powers of the director.

  §349-3 General functions, duties, and powers of the director. The director shall have the following principal functions, duties, and powers:  (1) Serve as the principal official in state government solely responsible for the performance, development, and control of programs, policies, and activities on behalf of elders;  (2) Oversee, supervise, and direct the performance by the director's subordinates of activities in such areas as planning, evaluation, and coordination of elder programs and development of a statewide service delivery network;  (3) Assess the policies and practices of other agencies impacting on elders and conduct advocacy efforts for elders;  (4) Advise the governor on new legislation, programs, and policy initiatives and conduct such liaison as would be required to implement them;  (5) Serve as a member of advisory boards and regulatory panels of state agencies in such areas as income maintenance, public employment, retirement systems, certification of health care facilities and programs, social service and medical assistance, and housing and employment, among others;  (6) Administer funds allocated for the executive office on aging; and apply for, receive, and disburse grants and donations from all sources for elder programs and services;  (7) Establish a clearinghouse for complaints of persons regarding services to elders, or operations of state and county agencies affecting elders, investigate the complaints, and refer the complaints and the director's findings to the appropriate agency for corrective action;  (8) Adopt, amend, and repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 for the purposes of this chapter;  (9) Employ and retain such staff as may be necessary for the purposes of this chapter, in conformity with chapter 76; and  (10) Contract for or grant such services as may be necessary for the purposes of this chapter, including master contract with other state agencies receiving federal and state funds for programs and services for the aging, and purchase of service agreements with appropriate agencies. [L 1976, c 217, pt of §2; gen ch 1985; am L 1990, c 67, §8; am L 2000, c 253, §150]
HI Rev Stat § 349-3.1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|349. Executive Office on Aging|349-3.1 Renumbered as §349-17.

  §349-3.1 Renumbered as §349-17. L 2017, c 102, §4.
HI Rev Stat § 349-3.2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|349. Executive Office on Aging|349-3.2 Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator.

  §349-3.2 Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator. There is established within the executive office on aging an Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator to coordinate the provision of public and private Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services. The coordinator shall be appointed by the director. [L 2013, c 214, §1; am L 2019, c 127, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 349-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|349. Executive Office on Aging|349-4 Policy advisory board for elder affairs; lifetime honorary kupuna.

  §349-4 Policy advisory board for elder affairs; lifetime honorary kupuna.  (a) There shall be a policy advisory board for elder affairs, appointed by the governor under section 26-34. The board shall advise the director in but not limited to the following areas:  (1) The identification of issues and alternative approaches to solutions;  (2) The development of position statements and papers;  (3) Advocacy and legislative actions; and  (4) Program development and operations. The board shall consist of not less than fifteen nor more than twenty-one members, a majority of whom are over sixty years of age and who shall be selected on the basis of their interests and knowledge in and their ability to make contributions to the solution of problems relating to aging, and shall include at least one member from the county of Hawaii, one member from the county of Maui, one member from the county of Kauai, and one member from the city and county of Honolulu. There may be up to ten members who shall serve as ex officio[,] nonvoting members and may consist of the heads of the following agencies that provide services or programs affecting elders: health, human services, education, labor and industrial relations, commerce and consumer affairs, University of Hawaii, transportation, the state retirement system, and, by invitation, the Hawaii representatives of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Social Security Administration. Ex officio members may delegate their board responsibilities to another member of their agency. Of the non ex officio members, one-third of the members shall be appointed for the term of four years, one-third for the term of three years, and one-third for the term of two years; and thereafter the terms of office of each member shall be four years. The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be paid their necessary expenses in attending meetings and carrying out the responsibilities of the board. The chairperson shall be elected annually from the nongovernmental members of the board. There shall be not less than twelve meetings of the board each year. Quorum shall be a majority of the currently serving members, but in no event fewer than eight members shall constitute a quorum.  (b) The policy advisory board for elder affairs may honor a non ex officio member by voting to award the member a lifetime honorary kupuna title at a meeting called for the purpose and attended by a quorum. The governor:  (1) Shall take into consideration a person's receipt of a lifetime honorary kupuna title when considering the person's reappointment to the board; and  (2) Notwithstanding section 26-34, may reappoint a person who holds the lifetime honorary kupuna title for continued terms over the person's lifetime. [L 1976, c 217, pt of §2; am L 1979, c 136, §1(1); am L 1987, c 339, §4; am L 1990, c 67, §8; gen ch 1993; am L 2013, c 8, §1; am L 2018, c 134, §2; am L 2019, c 125, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 349-5.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|349. Executive Office on Aging|349-5.5 Executive office on aging administrative claiming special fund.

  §349-5.5 Executive office on aging administrative claiming special fund. (a) There is established in the state treasury the executive office on aging administrative claiming special fund into which shall be deposited:  (1) All revenues from medicaid administrative claiming designated for the department of health that are allowable for operating the aging and disability resource centers;  (2) Appropriations made by the legislature to the fund; and  (3) Grants and gifts made to the fund.  (b) The executive office on aging administrative claiming special fund shall be administered and expended by the department of health to implement section 349-32 for services for kupuna and individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports. [L 2019, c 89, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 349-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|349. Executive Office on Aging|349-6 State master plan for elders.

  §349-6 State master plan for elders. The executive office on aging shall be responsible for the continued development, implementation, and continuous updating of a comprehensive master plan for elders which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  (1) Compilation of basic demographic data on elders in the State;  (2) Identification of the physical, sociological, psychological, and economic needs of elders in the State;  (3) Establishment of immediate and long-range goals pursuant to programs and services for elders in the State;  (4) Establishment of priorities for program implementation and of alternatives for program implementation; and  (5) Organization of administrative and program structure, including the use of facilities and personnel.  The state master plan for elders shall be developed in accordance with the requirements of the executive budget act. [L 1976, c 217, pt of §2; am L 1990, c 67, §8] Case Notes  Justifying age sixty-five retirement policy on basis of conserving state funds would be inconsistent with this section. 56 H. 601, 546 P.2d 1005 (1976).
HI Rev Stat § 349-6.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|349. Executive Office on Aging|349-6.5 Alzheimer's disease and related dementias state plan.

  §349-6.5 Alzheimer's disease and related dementias state plan. (a) The executive office on aging shall prepare an update of the state plan on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias no less frequently than once per fiscal biennium. The executive office on aging shall include information on progress made toward the goals of the state plan in its annual report to the legislature.  (b) The update report shall include:  (1) An implementation work plan specifying the tasks, timelines, and milestones for each goal along with parties assigned to each task;  (2) Efforts taken by the State to achieve the goals and strategies identified in the most recent state plan on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias;  (3) Recommendations for state policy relating to Alzheimer's disease and dementias; and  (4) A review of services initiated and coordinated among public and private agencies to meet the needs of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their families.  (c) In preparing the update report, the executive office on aging shall review the most recent state plan on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias for appropriateness and revise the plan as necessary. In determining the appropriateness of the current plan, the executive office on aging shall solicit input from task forces and working groups formed to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and members of the medical community. [L 2018, c 146, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 349-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|349. Executive Office on Aging|349-7 Recognition as responsible state agency.

  §349-7 Recognition as responsible state agency. The executive office on aging shall be the single state agency responsible for programs affecting senior citizens of this State; provided that those programs affecting senior citizens now operated by other departments or agencies shall not be transferred to the executive office on aging except by executive order of the governor. [L 1976, c 217, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 349-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|349. Executive Office on Aging|349-8 Powers of other departments and agencies; cooperation with the executive office on aging.

  §349-8 Powers of other departments and agencies; cooperation with the executive office on aging. It shall be the duty and responsibility of every state department and county agency providing programs and services to the aging, in actively working toward the goals and objectives articulated in the state comprehensive master plan for elders, to coordinate with the executive office on aging the development of its program plans and clear its final plans with the office prior to implementation of such plans. The executive heads of all such departments and agencies shall cooperate with the executive office on aging in providing information as the office deems necessary for the effective discharge of its duties under sections 349-3, 349-5, 349-6, and 349-7. However, nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to delegate or detract in any way from the functions, powers, and duties prescribed by law for any other department or agency of this State, nor to interrupt or preclude the direct relationships of any such department or agency or units of county government in the performance of such functions, powers, and duties. Each department, agency, officer, and employee of the State and of the counties shall cooperate and assist the executive office on aging in the performance of the function, powers, and duties of the office. [L 1976, c 217, pt of §2; am L 1990, c 67, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 349-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|349. Executive Office on Aging|349-9 County functions.

  §349-9 County functions. Each county may establish a county office on aging and a county council on aging pursuant to the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended. [L 1976, c 217, pt of §2; am L 1979, c 136, §1(2)]