Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Division 20 - Division of Learning Services › Chapter 500 - Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services › Section 5 CSR 20-500.270 - Vehicle Modification

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment corrects the name of
				  Vocational Rehabilitation, adds the office name and permit, corrects an
				  internal citation, clarifies the individual's responsibilities, and
				  incorporates by reference applicable federal regulations.
PURPOSE: This rule establishes the standards for
				  vehicle modification services provided by Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of
				  Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services, Department of Elementary and
				  Secondary Education for individuals with disabilities pursuant to the
				  Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and
				  34 CFR section
				  361.5(c)(45) and
				  34 CFR section
				  361.48(b)(2)(17).
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The secretary of state has
				  determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is
				  incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome
				  or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be
				  maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the
				  public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of
				  reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text
				  of the rule is printed here.
(1) Vehicle modification as defined in the
				federal act and/or applicable regulations may be provided to eligible
				individuals who meet the financial need guidelines.
(2) Eligible individuals may be required to
				participate in a driver's evaluation provided by a qualified independent
				organization or individual, to determine the need for vehicle modification
				and/or adaptive equipment. The driver's evaluation should reflect the minimum
				modification required for safe operation of the vehicle.
(3) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) only
				authorizes vehicle modification(s) to enable the eligible individual to enter
				and exit the vehicle, ride in it, and operate it if necessary. Optional
				equipment, or modifications and accessories not required as indicated by a
				driver's evaluation, will not be purchased by VR.
(4) The eligible individual or immediate
				family member/guardian of the eligible individual must own the vehicle, capable
				of passing state inspection, prior to any vehicle modification. VR will not
				purchase an automobile, truck, van, airplane, boat, other powered vehicle, or
				trailer that requires title and/or licensing by the state.
(5) The eligible individual must have a valid
				driver's license or permit. If the disability and resulting functional
				limitations have occurred since the driver's license or permit was issued, the
				eligible individual should complete appropriate driver training. VR may assist
				in providing driver's education training.
(6) The eligible individual is responsible
				for the following:
(A) Maintenance on the
				vehicle and adaptive equipment;
(B)
				Payment of the costs of the vehicle (including loan payments); and
(C) Appropriate insurance coverage for the
				vehicle and modifications and all required city and state licenses.