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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR THE BLIND (§§ 37-33-51 — 37-33-75) › Section 37-33-73 - Appropriations

Budget estimates of the amount of appropriations needed each fiscal year for vocational rehabilitation services for the blind and for the administration of said program shall be submitted in such manner as may be provided by law, and sufficient funds for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind Law shall be appropriated by the Legislature. In the event federal funds are available to the State of Mississippi for vocational rehabilitation purposes, the department is authorized to comply with such requirements as may be necessary to obtain said federal funds in the maximum amount and most advantageous proportion possible insofar as this may be done without violating other provisions of the state law and constitution. In the event the national Congress fails in any year to appropriate funds for grants-in-aid to the state for vocational rehabilitation purposes, the State Legislature shall appropriate such funds as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of said law.
Codes, 1942, § 6508.5-07; Laws, 1948, ch. 303, § 7; Laws, 1975, ch. 434, § 10; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 98, eff. 7/1/1989.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR THE BLIND (§§ 37-33-51 — 37-33-75) › Section 37-33-75 - Saving clause

The legislature reserves the right to amend or repeal all or any part of the Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind Law at any time, and there shall be no vested private right of any kind against such amendment or repeal. All the rights, privileges or immunities conferred by said law or by acts done pursuant thereto shall exist subject to the power of the legislature to amend or repeal said law at any time.
Codes, 1942, § 6508.5-14; Laws, 1948, ch. 303, § 14; Laws, 1975, ch. 434, § 11, eff. 3/27/1975.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › PROGRAMS OF SERVICES FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED STUDENTS (§ 37-33-81) › Section 37-33-81 - Contracts for implementation and maintenance of programs of services for hearing-impaired students; appropriations

(1)
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services may enter into contracts with appropriate post-secondary educational institutions in the state for the purpose of implementing and maintaining programs of services for hearing-impaired students.
(2)
Those programs shall be funded from funds appropriated to the office by the Legislature or from any other resource identified and accessed by the office. The office shall continue to administer those programs for each year deemed suitable by the office.
Laws, 1987, ch. 342; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 72; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 7, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature); Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 11, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › REHABILITATION SERVICES TO ENABLE DISABLED PERSONS TO ATTAIN INDEPENDENT LIVING [Repealed] (§ 37-33-91) › Section 37-33-91 - through 37-33-95 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 2002, ch. § 50, eff. 7/1/2002.
§ 37-33-91. [Codes, 1942, § 6504.9; Laws, 1962, ch. 377; Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 12; Laws, 1989, ch. 544; § 73; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 8, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature).] § 37-33-93. [Laws, 1985, ch. 472, § 1; Laws, 1986, ch. 494, § 1; reenacted, Laws, 1987, ch. 370; § 1; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 74, Laws, 1989, ch. 579, § 1, eff. 7/1/1989.] § 37-33-95. [Laws, 1985, ch. 472, § 3; reenacted, Laws, 1987, ch. 370; § 2; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 75, Laws, 1990, ch. 522, § 10, Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 9, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature).]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SHELTERED WORKSHOPS (§§ 37-33-101 — 37-33-107) › Section 37-33-101 - Establishment and operation of community rehabilitation programs authorized

In addition to the authority now vested in the State Department of Rehabilitation Services, it may establish and operate by any means, including incorporation under the nonprofit laws of this state, a system of community rehabilitation programs in the several counties of the state for the general purposes of training, rehabilitating, retraining and developing individuals with disabilities to become more productive citizens, including, but not limited to training and job coaching, in order to obtain the maximum degree of independent living.
Codes, 1942, § 6504.11; Laws, 1966, ch. 429, § 1; Laws, 1970, ch. 379, § 1; Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 13; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 76; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 10, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature); Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 28, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SHELTERED WORKSHOPS (§§ 37-33-101 — 37-33-107) › Section 37-33-103 - Powers of Executive Director of Department of Rehabilitation Services

The Executive Director of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services, through the Director of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, may, within budgetary limitations, purchase and operate motor vehicles for the purpose of transporting material, products and clients, and may employ program coordinating, supervising, support and production personnel to properly effectuate the purposes for which community rehabilitation programs are established under Section
37-33-101
. The director may designate a member of his or her staff to execute and enter into, on behalf of the office, contracts and subcontracts with any industry, manufacturer or other party for the production and the manufacture of goods or provision of services in the community rehabilitation program; however, the director must approve the general terms and conditions thereof. The director may authorize community rehabilitation programs to manufacture items and/or provide services for sale to jobbers or directly to the general public.
Codes, 1942, § 6504.11; Laws, 1966, ch. 429, § 1; Laws, 1970, ch. 379, § 1; Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 14; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 77; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 11, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature); Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 29, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SHELTERED WORKSHOPS (§§ 37-33-101 — 37-33-107) › Section 37-33-105 - Disposition of funds received; expenditures from special fund; application for, acceptance and use of gifts, grants or other property

All proceeds from community rehabilitation program contracts or other funds paid for services, fees or items sold shall be deposited in a special fund in an established local county or central state depository and shall be subject to audit by the State Auditor. All expenditures from the special fund shall be made on the signatures of the community rehabilitation program staff as designated by the Director of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. The earnings of all client-trainee persons and all production personnel shall be paid from that fund. Instructor-supervisors and support personnel may be paid in whole or in part from that fund. The director, on behalf of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services, is authorized to apply for and accept gifts, grants or other personal or real property to be used for the purposes of Section
37-33-101
.
Codes, 1942, § 6504.11; Laws, 1966, ch. 429, § 1; Laws, 1970, ch. 379, § 1; Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 15; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 78; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 12, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature); Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 30, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SHELTERED WORKSHOPS (§§ 37-33-101 — 37-33-107) › Section 37-33-107 - Counties and municipalities may support community rehabilitation programs

The board of supervisors and the governing authorities of municipalities may, in their discretion, make reasonable appropriations from the general fund of the municipality or county for the support of community rehabilitation programs established by Section
37-33-101
, to train, rehabilitate, retrain, and develop more productive lives for individuals with disabilities within the respective counties.
Codes, 1942, § 6504.13; Laws, 1968, ch. 424, § 1; Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 31, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › FUNDING OF REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE SEVERELY DISABLED (§§ 37-33-121 — 37-33-133) › Section 37-33-121 - Declaration of purpose

The purpose of Sections 37-33-121 through
37-33-131
is to improve rehabilitation services for severely disabled individuals in Mississippi by providing for the development and continuation of community rehabilitation programs.
Laws, 1975, ch. 509, § 1, eff. 4/8/1975; Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 32, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › FUNDING OF REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE SEVERELY DISABLED (§§ 37-33-121 — 37-33-133) › Section 37-33-123 - Community rehabilitation program defined

For the purposes of Sections
37-33-121
through
37-33-131
, a community rehabilitation program means a program that provides directly or facilitates the provision of services to individuals with disabilities to enable them to maximize their opportunities for employment. These specialized programs provide paid, time-limited work experiences to clients with disabilities through the manufacture of goods or provision of services sold to industry or other parties as the primary means in rendering realistic work based evaluation and training services designed to enable clients with disabilities to attain the necessary work skills, habits, behaviors, and experience required to successfully obtain and maintain competitive employment. Additional services provided by the community rehabilitation program to enhance and facilitate the employability of clients with disabilities include, but are not limited to, vocational evaluation/career exploration and planning, counseling and guidance, job readiness and job seeking skills training, on the job evaluation and other therapeutic or work training services that support or contribute to the ultimate employment of clients with disabilities.
Laws, 1975, ch. 509, § 2; Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 33, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › FUNDING OF REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE SEVERELY DISABLED (§§ 37-33-121 — 37-33-133) › Section 37-33-125 - Receipt of funds by Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Funds for the purpose of providing grants to assist in the establishing and operating of community rehabilitation programs for severely disabled individuals may be received by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, State Department of Rehabilitation Services from appropriations by the Legislature, from grants from other state agencies, departments, divisions, commissions and boards having funds available for this purpose, and from the federal government. The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, State Department of Rehabilitation Services, shall promulgate and publish rules and regulations that shall govern the distribution of those grants and the matching basis incumbent thereto.
Laws, 1975, ch. 509, § 3; Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 16, eff. 7/1/1983; Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 34, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › FUNDING OF REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE SEVERELY DISABLED (§§ 37-33-121 — 37-33-133) › Section 37-33-127 - Applications for assistance in maintaining community rehabilitation programs; expenditure of general funds; acceptance of gifts or grants; matching of federal funds

(1)
Any city, county, nonprofit corporation, state-supported institution, or any combination thereof, may apply to the Director of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services for assistance in establishing or operating, or both establishing and operating, a community rehabilitation program. Applications for that assistance shall be on forms supplied by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Each applicant shall annually submit to the Director of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation its plan and budget for the next fiscal year. No applicant shall be eligible for a grant under this section unless its plan and budget have been approved by the director.
(2)
In order to provide the necessary funds for a community rehabilitation program, the governing body of any city or county may expend any money in the general fund of the city or county for that purpose. Any city, county, nonprofit corporation and state-supported institution may accept gifts or grants from any source for the community rehabilitation program. Any money received as a gift or nonfederal grant may be used to match federal funds.
Laws, 1975, ch. 509, § 4; Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 17; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 79; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 13, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature); Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 35, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › FUNDING OF REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE SEVERELY DISABLED (§§ 37-33-121 — 37-33-133) › Section 37-33-131 - Powers of Director of Office of Vocational Rehabilitation as to grants for community rehabilitation programs; promulgation of rules and regulations

(1)
The Director of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, on behalf of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services, may make grants to assist cities, counties, nonprofit corporations and state-supported institutions, or any combination thereof in the establishment, operation and expansion of community rehabilitation programs. The director may accept federal grants or aids on behalf of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services and shall cooperate with federal agencies in any reasonable manner necessary to qualify for those federal grants or aids for community rehabilitation programs.
(2)
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the director shall allocate funds, as available for this program, to community rehabilitation programs for disbursement during the fiscal year in accordance with their approved plans or budgets. The director shall from time to time during the fiscal year review the budgets and expenditures of the various programs.
(3)
The Director of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, with the approval of the Executive Director of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services, shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations in regard to the following matters:
(a)
State certification of all community rehabilitation programs;
(b)
Eligibility of community rehabilitation programs to receive state grants or be designated as a qualified provider of community rehabilitation program services;
(c)
Standards for qualification of personnel, salary schedule, quality of professional service, in-service training and educational leave programs for personnel;
(d)
Regulatory fees for consultation services;
(e)
Standards as to types and kinds of severely disabled individuals eligible for those services; and
(f)
Such other rules and regulations as he or she deems necessary to carry out the purposes of Sections
37-33-121
through 37-33-131.
Laws, 1975, ch. 509, § 6; Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 19; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 81; Laws, 1990, ch. 522, § 12; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 15, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature); Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 37, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › FUNDING OF REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE SEVERELY DISABLED (§§ 37-33-121 — 37-33-133) › Section 37-33-133 - Disposition of funds obtained from manufacture of goods; disposition of nonappropriated funds generated by community rehabilitation program facilities

Any funds obtained by the State Department of Rehabilitation Services as a result of the manufacture of goods shall be used and accounted for separately from any funds received by the department through appropriations from the Legislature. All nonappropriated funds generated by community rehabilitation program facilities shall not be subject to appropriation by the Legislature, but must be used in accordance with the federal regulations set forth by The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 16, eff. 7/1/1991(became law without the Governor's signature); Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 38, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 37-33-151 — 37-33-173) › Section 37-33-151 - Definitions

The following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein, unless the context shall otherwise require:
(a)
"Board" means the State Board of Rehabilitation Services.
(b)
"Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services.
(c)
"Department" means the State Department of Rehabilitation Services.
(d)
"Director" means the administrative head of an office.
(e)
"Office" means an administrative subdivision of the department.
Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 2; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 82; Laws, 1990, ch. 522, § 13; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 17, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature).
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 37-33-151 — 37-33-173) › Section 37-33-152 - Declaration of state policy

It is declared to be the policy of this state to provide rehabilitation services, to the extent needed and feasible within resources available, to eligible individuals with disabilities throughout the state, to the end that they may engage in useful and remunerative occupations and live independently to the extent of their capabilities, thereby increasing their social and economic well-being and that of their families, and the productive capacity of this state and nation, also thereby reducing the burden of dependency on families and taxpayers.
Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 1; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 2, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature); Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 12, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 37-33-151 — 37-33-173) › Section 37-33-153 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services created; organization of department

In order to provide for rehabilitation, habilitation and other services to eligible individuals with disabilities, their families and the community, there is created the State Department of Rehabilitation Services. The department shall be composed of the following offices:
(a)
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation;
(b)
The Office of Disability Determination Services;
(c)
The Office of Special Disability Programs; and
(d)
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind.
Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 3; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 68; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 18; Laws, 1999, ch. 320, § 1; Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 13, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 37-33-151 — 37-33-173) › Section 37-33-159 - Appointment, term of office and compensation of Executive Director of Department of Rehabilitation Services

The State Board of Rehabilitation Services shall appoint an Executive Director of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services, in accordance with standards established by the State Personnel Board and on the basis of his education, training, experience and demonstrated ability. The executive director shall serve as secretary and executive officer of the board, and he shall serve at the will and pleasure of the board. The salary of the executive director shall be set by the board, subject to the approval of the State Personnel Board, and shall be provided for out of any funds made available for such purpose by the Legislature, the federal government or other gifts or grants. The executive director shall be responsible to the board for the proper administration of the programs of rehabilitation provided under this chapter in conformity with the policies adopted by the board and shall be responsible for appointing directors of offices and any necessary supervisors, assistants and employees. The salary and compensation of such employees shall be subject to the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the State Personnel Board as created under Section
25-9-101
et seq.
Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 21, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature).
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 37-33-151 — 37-33-173) › Section 37-33-161 - Powers and duties of executive director

In carrying out his duties under this chapter, the Executive Director of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services:
(a)
Shall, with the approval of the board, promulgate regulations governing personnel standards, the protection of records and confidential information, the manner and form of filing applications, eligibility and investigation and determination therefor, for vocational rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services, procedures for fair hearings and such other regulations as he finds necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter and in conformity with federal law;
(b)
Shall, with the approval of the board, establish appropriate subordinate administrative units within the department;
(c)
Shall prepare and submit to the board and the Legislature annual reports of activities and expenditures and, before each regular session of the Legislature, coordinate budget requests required for carrying out this chapter and estimates of the amounts to be made available for this purpose from all sources;
(d)
Shall be empowered to exercise executive and administrative supervision over all institutions, offices, programs and services now existing or hereafter acquired or created under the jurisdiction of the department;
(e)
Shall make certification for disbursement, in accordance with regulations, of funds available, for implementing the purposes of this chapter;
(f)
Shall, with the approval of the board, take such other action as he deems necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this chapter;
(g)
May, with the approval of the board, delegate to any officer or employee of the department such of his powers and duties as he finds necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.
Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 7; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 83; Laws, 1990, ch. 522, § 15; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 22, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature).
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 37-33-151 — 37-33-173) › Section 37-33-163 - Administration of Office of Disability Determination Services; general powers and duties of executive director

The Office of Disability Determination Services established by Section
37-33-153
shall be administered by a director appointed by the Executive Director of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services. The director shall devote his full time to the proper administration of the office. In carrying out his duties under this chapter, the director:
(a)
Shall enter into agreements on behalf of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services and the State of Mississippi with the federal Social Security Administration or its successor in order to implement the provisions of the federal Social Security Act relating to the determination of disabilities under Title II and Title XVI, and shall enter into contracts necessary to provide such disability determination functions as allowed under applicable federal regulation;
(b)
Shall, with the approval of the executive director, make regulations governing Mississippi applications for disability benefits under Title II and Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act, and make such other regulations as are found necessary to implement the functions of the office prescribed under this chapter;
(c)
Shall, with the approval of the executive director, establish appropriate subordinate administrative units within the office;
(d)
Shall, with the approval of the executive director, be responsible for appointing supervisors, assistants, physicians, and other employees or entering into purchase of service contracts, as are necessary for the efficient performance of the functions of the office, subject to the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the State Personnel Board as created under Section
25-9-101
et seq.;
(e)
Shall prepare and submit to the board through the executive director annual reports of activities and expenditures, and estimates of the amounts to be made available to the office from all sources; and
(f)
Shall, with the approval of the executive director and the board, take such other action as he deems necessary or appropriate to implement the functions of the office.
Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 20; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 84; Laws, 1990, ch. 522, § 16; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 23, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature).
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 37-33-151 — 37-33-173) › Section 37-33-165 - Powers and duties of Office of Disability Determination Services regarding Social Security Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income

The State Department of Rehabilitation Services, through the Office of Disability Determination Services, shall cooperate pursuant to agreements with the federal Social Security Administration or its successor in carrying out responsibilities relating to the processing and rendering decisions on all Mississippi applications for Social Security Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income pursuant to Title II and Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act, as amended, and is authorized to adopt such methods of administration as are found by the federal government to be necessary for the proper and efficient operation of such disability programs and to comply with such conditions and federal regulations as may be necessary to secure the full benefits of such federal statutes and appropriations. In complying with such federal administrative standards, the office shall assume the following responsibilities:
(a)
Provide management needed to ensure that the office carries out the disability determination function under the various provisions of the federal Social Security Act so that disability determinations are made accurately and promptly;
(b)
Provide an organizational structure, adequate facilities, qualified personnel, medical consultant services and quality assurances;
(c)
Furnish reports and records relating to the administration of the disability program;
(d)
Submit budgets;
(e)
Cooperate with audits;
(f)
Ensure that all applicants for and recipients of disability benefits are treated equally;
(g)
Account for property used for disability program purposes;
(h)
Provide for the advancement of travel expense funds and other services as deemed necessary;
(i)
Take part in research and demonstration projects;
(j)
Coordinate with other state agencies;
(k)
Protect records and confidential information created by the office in performing the disability determination function;
(l)
Maintain liaison with the medical profession and organizations that may facilitate performing the disability determination function; and
(m)
Comply with other provisions of the federal law and regulations in performing the disability determination function in order to promote effective and uniform administration.
Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 21; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 85; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 24, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature).
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 37-33-151 — 37-33-173) › Section 37-33-167 - Authority of Office of Disability Determination Services regarding medical assistance eligibility determinations for certain persons

The State Department of Rehabilitation Services, through the Office of Disability Determination Services, may enter into agreements with the federal Social Security Administration or its successor and other state agencies for the purpose of performing eligibility determinations for Medicaid assistance payments for those persons who qualify therefor under Section
43-13-115(4)
, and may adopt such methods of administration as may be necessary to secure the full benefits of federal appropriations for medical assistance for such persons.
Laws, 1983, ch. 521, § 22; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 86; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 25, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature).
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 37-33-151 — 37-33-173) › Section 37-33-169 - Duties of state treasurer with respect to funds for carrying out disability determination functions under Social Security Act; effect of cessation of federal funding on state's obligation to continue programs

(1)
The State Treasurer is designated as the custodian of all monies received by the state from appropriations made by the federal government or from other sources for the purpose of carrying out disability determination functions under the federal Social Security Act, and he shall establish such special funds and accounts as may be necessary. He shall make disbursements therefrom for disability determination purposes upon requisition by the executive director or, when so authorized, by the director on behalf of the executive director, and upon the issuance of warrants thereunder by the State Fiscal Officer.
(2)
If federal funds are no longer available for the purpose of funding programs under the provisions of this chapter, the State of Mississippi shall not be obligated to appropriate funds for the continuance of such programs.
Laws, 1983, ch. 521, §§ 23, 24; Laws, 1989, ch. 544, § 87; Laws, 1991, ch. 608, § 26, eff. 7/1/1991 (became law without the Governor's signature).
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 37-33-151 — 37-33-173) › Section 37-33-171 - Powers and duties of Office on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

(1)
There is hereby established an Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing within the State Department of Rehabilitation Services, hereinafter referred to as "ODHH."
(2)
The ODHH shall have the following responsibilities:
(a)
To work to make interpreter services available to people who are deaf or hard of hearing;
(b)
To work to increase the number of qualified interpreters in the state and to increase the certification level of interpreters in the state;
(c)
To maintain a registry of available and qualified interpreters in the state;
(d)
To provide community outreach, training and education to the public and private sectors, including business, governmental entities, schools and political subdivisions, on issues related to the deaf and hard of hearing;
(e)
To serve as a collection point and clearinghouse for information and data related to deafness, including program and service options available for adults and children who are deaf and hard of hearing;
(f)
To encourage, participate in and conduct studies and research on issues related to the deaf and hard of hearing;
(g)
To provide advice and information to the Mississippi Legislature;
(h)
To work with public and private entities, including community and four-year colleges and universities, to accomplish the responsibilities of the ODHH;
(i)
To discharge such other duties, responsibilities and powers as are necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
(3)
A service center for ODHH shall be established and operated according to policies established by the ODHH and approved by the State Board of Rehabilitation Services.
(4)
The ODHH shall be staffed by an office director, an administrative assistant and full-time and part-time interpreters. These staff members shall be employees of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services. The ODHH shall also have the power to contract with free lance interpreters as needed.
(5)
The ODHH shall establish and utilize an advisory council made up of a majority of members who are deaf or hard of hearing. The first members of the ODHH Advisory Council shall be appointed for a one-year term; subsequent appointments or reappointments shall be made for two-year terms.
(6)
The ODHH is authorized to apply for and accept funds from any source and to receive contributions, gifts or any other funds from any private or public source.
(7)
The ODHH shall be funded subject to appropriation by the Legislature and in operation by July 1, 1998.
Laws, 1997, ch. 594, § 1, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SPECIAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS LAW (§§ 37-33-203 — 37-33-223) › Section 37-33-203 - Short title

Sections 37-33-203 through
37-33-223
shall be known as the "Special Disability Programs Law of Mississippi."
Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 39, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SPECIAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS LAW (§§ 37-33-203 — 37-33-223) › Section 37-33-207 - Director of Office of Special Disability Programs; powers and duties

The Office of Special Disability Programs established by Section
37-33-153
shall be administered by a director appointed by the executive director in conformity with policies adopted by the department. In carrying out his or her other duties under the Special Disability Programs Law, the director:
(a)
Shall, with the approval of the executive director, make regulations governing the protection of records and confidential information, the manner and form of filing applications, eligibility and investigations and determinations thereof for rehabilitation services through special disability programs, procedures for fair hearings and such other regulations as are found necessary to carry out the purposes of that law;
(b)
Shall, with the approval of the executive director, establish appropriate subordinate administrative units within the office;
(c)
Shall, with the approval of the executive director, recommend for appointment such personnel as may be necessary for the efficient performance of the functions of the office;
(d)
Shall prepare and submit to the state board, through the executive director, annual reports of activities and expenditures and, before each regular session of the Legislature, shall submit estimates of sums required for carrying out the Special Disability Programs Law and estimates of the amounts to be made available for this purpose from all sources;
(e)
Shall, if the executive director so authorizes, make certifications on behalf of the executive director for the disbursement of funds available for rehabilitation services;
(f)
Shall, with the approval of the executive director, appoint boards to serve as the governing authority of centers for independent living or other entities as required by federal law and regulations;
(g)
Shall, with the approval of the executive director, take such other action as he or she deems necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the Special Disability Programs Law;
(h)
May, with the approval of the executive director, delegate to any officer or employee of the office such of his or her powers and duties, except the making of regulations and the making of recommendations for appointment of personnel, as he or she finds necessary to carry out the purposes of the Special Disability Programs Law.
Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 41, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SPECIAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS LAW (§§ 37-33-203 — 37-33-223) › Section 37-33-209 - Acceptance and disposition of gifts and donations; annual report

The director, with the approval of the executive director, may accept and use gifts and donations made unconditionally or otherwise for carrying out the purposes of the Rehabilitation Law, from either public or private sources. Gifts made under such conditions as in the judgment of the director, with the approval of the executive director, are proper and consistent with the provisions of that law may be so accepted and shall be held, invested, reinvested and used in accordance with the conditions of the gift. All monies received as gifts or donations, except conditional gifts requiring other treatments, shall be deposited in the State Treasury and shall constitute a permanent fund to be called the "Special Fund for the Rehabilitation of Individuals with Disabilities through Special Disability Services" and shall be used by the office for such purposes. The director shall prepare and submit a report annually to the Legislature, through the executive director, setting forth the condition of rehabilitation of disabled persons in Mississippi, the expenditures made from state and federal funds in carrying out the provisions of that law or its purpose, and a detailed statement of all gifts and donations offered and accepted, together with the names of donors and the respective amounts prescribed by each and all the disbursements made therefrom.
Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 42, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SPECIAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS LAW (§§ 37-33-203 — 37-33-223) › Section 37-33-211 - Powers and duties of Office of Special Disability Programs

(1)
The Office of Special Disability Programs shall assist individuals with the most severe disabilities determined to be eligible and in carrying out the purposes of the Rehabilitation Act is authorized among other things:
(a)
To cooperate with other departments, agencies and institutions, both public and private, in providing rehabilitation services, in studying the problems involved therein, and in establishing, programs and services as may be necessary or desirable; and
(b)
To conduct research and compile statistics relating to the provision of rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
(2)
The Office of Special Disability Programs shall utilize federal grant money through Title VII of the most current amendment of the federal Rehabilitation Act to assist those individuals with the most severe disabilities. The office will work to provide medical equipment, home modifications, vehicle modifications and other independent living services to assist those individuals determined to be eligible according to the regulations of Title VII of the most current amendment of the Rehabilitation Act to remain in or return to mainstream society.
(3)
The State Attendant Care Program created by the Mississippi Legislature in 1985 to provide personal care services for people who are severely disabled may function under the Office of Special Disability Programs. Personal care services will be provided to those individuals determined to be eligible by the office in accordance with policies established by the department.
(4)
The Office of Special Disability Programs shall provide special disability services through programs developed with other state and federal agencies. The individuals and services provided shall be in conformity with any program policies and eligibility categories established by the programs.
Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 43, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SPECIAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS LAW (§§ 37-33-203 — 37-33-223) › Section 37-33-213 - Cooperation with federal government

The department, through the office, shall cooperate, under agreements with the federal government, in carrying out the purposes of any federal statutes pertaining to special disability programs, and may adopt such methods of administration as are found by the federal government to be necessary for the proper and efficient operation of those agreements or plans for special disability programs and comply with such conditions as may be necessary to secure the full benefits of those federal statutes and appropriations, administer any legislation under federal statutes and appropriations that is enacted by the State of Mississippi, direct the disbursement and administer the use of all funds provided by the federal government or this state for the persons of this state, and do all things necessary to ensure the provision of services to the person served by the special disability programs.
Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 44, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SPECIAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS LAW (§§ 37-33-203 — 37-33-223) › Section 37-33-215 - Eligibility for special disability program; services provided

The Office of Special Disability Programs shall provide services to any individual who is determined to meet the eligibility criteria for receiving services through one or more special disability programs. The services provided through the Office of Special Disability Programs shall be those defined as special disability services and independent living services.
Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 45, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SPECIAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS LAW (§§ 37-33-203 — 37-33-223) › Section 37-33-217 - Hearings

Any individual applying for or receiving services provided by the Office of Special Disability Programs who is aggrieved by any action or inaction of the office shall be entitled, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the department, to a fair hearing.
Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 46, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SPECIAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS LAW (§§ 37-33-203 — 37-33-223) › Section 37-33-219 - Maintenance; right not transferable or assignable; exempt from claims of creditors

The right of an individual to maintenance under the Office of Special Disability Programs shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity and shall be exempt from the claims of creditors.
Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 47, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SPECIAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS LAW (§§ 37-33-203 — 37-33-223) › Section 37-33-221 - Misuse of special disability program lists and records unlawful; misdemeanor

It shall be unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the Office of Special Disability Programs and in accordance with regulations, for any person or persons to solicit, disclose, receive, or make use of, or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in, or acquiesce in the use of any list of, or names of, or any information concerning persons applying for or receiving services under the Office of Special Disability Programs, directly or indirectly derived from the records, papers, files, or communications of the state or subdivisions or agencies thereof, or acquired in the course of the performance of official duties, except in response to summons, subpoena or other order of a court. Any violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor and punishable accordingly.
Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 48, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › SPECIAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS LAW (§§ 37-33-203 — 37-33-223) › Section 37-33-223 - Rules and regulations; acceptance of funds from public and private sources

The Department of Rehabilitation Services shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the proper administration of the Office of Special Disability Programs and shall establish guidelines for eligibility, services, training and evaluation under the program. The State Department of Rehabilitation Services may accept funds from public and private sources for the implementation of Sections
37-33-203
through 37-33-223.
Laws, 2002, ch. 463, § 49, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 33 - CIVILIAN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (§§ 37-33-1 — 37-33-263) › TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR SPINAL CORD AND HEAD INJURIES (§§ 37-33-251 — 37-33-263) › Section 37-33-251 - Legislative intent

It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for the development of a coordinated rehabilitation program for those persons severely disabled by spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries. Further, it is intended that permanent paralysis and brain damage be prevented whenever possible through early identification of spinal cord/brain injuries, skilled emergency evaluation procedures, and proper medical and rehabilitative treatment. The goal of this program shall be to enable individuals severely disabled by spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury to resume the activities of daily living and reintegrate with the community with as much dignity and independence as possible. For those persons who cannot achieve complete independence, supportive services are needed in order for them to live as normally as possible.
Laws, 1996, ch. 505, § 1; Laws, 1997, ch. 491, § 1, eff. 7/1/1997.