Section 7035 - Processing Referrals of Individuals to the Department(a) The purpose of this section is to provide standards for the prompt and equitable handling of referrals of individuals made to the Department for vocational rehabilitation services, including referrals of individuals made through one-stop service delivery systems established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and by other state units.(b) The Department shall provide all individuals referred to the Department with information about: (1) The application process and requirements under Section 7041 of these regulations, including the requirement that the individual provide the Department with information necessary to initiate an assessment to determine eligibility and priority for services as a condition of application;(2) The basis for a determination of eligibility and priority category in accordance with Section 7062 of these regulations; and(3) The Order of Selection process as specified in Chapter 2, Article 2 of these regulations.(c) The information specified in (b) of this section shall be provided in writing to the potential applicant and/or his or her authorized representative no later than 15 working days after the initial contact from the potential applicant and/or his or her authorized representative or from a third party referring the potential applicant.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7035
1. New section filed 3-4-2004; operative 4-3-2004 (Register 2004, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 2-17-2023; operative 2-17-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 7). Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 34 CFR 361.41; and Section 19011, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New sectionfiled 3-4-2004; operative 4-3-2004 (Register 2004, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 2-17-2023; operative 2/17/2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 7).