Florida Statutes 413.40 – Powers of division; independent living program
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 413.40
- Division: means the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Department of Education. See Florida Statutes 413.20
- Independent living services: means any appropriate rehabilitation service that will enhance the ability of a person who has a significant disability to live independently, to function within her or his family and community and, if appropriate, to secure and maintain employment. See Florida Statutes 413.20
- State plan: means the state plan approved by the Federal Government as qualifying for federal funds under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. See Florida Statutes 413.20
The division, in administering a program to provide independent living services to persons who have significant disabilities, shall be authorized, contingent upon available funding, to:
(1) Employ necessary personnel and consultants.
(2) Contract with any public or private entity, including centers for independent living, to provide independent living services in accordance with the state plan for independent living.