Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, individuals with disabilities who are clients of the Department of Rehabilitation shall not be barred as participants in manpower programs, including, but not limited to, retraining programs, work incentive programs, job training and placement programs, career opportunity development programs, and vocational educational programs, because of their mental or physical disability when certified by the Department of Rehabilitation as being potentially employable.

(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 152, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2006.)