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NM SB354

NM SB354
Vocational Rehabilitation


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Introduced
02/10/2021
In Committee
03/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION; ENACTING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ACT; CREATING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COMMISSION; ELIMINATING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT; CREATING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OFFICE; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS, PERSONNEL, MONEY, APPROPRIATIONS, RECORDS AND OTHER PROPERTY.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, which creates the Vocational Rehabilitation Commission and the Vocational Rehabilitation Office. The Commission sets policies and standards for vocational rehabilitation programs, while the Office administers vocational rehabilitation services, including ensuring the provision of behavioral health services. The bill also transfers the functions, personnel, money, appropriations, records, and property of the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the Public Education Department to the new Commission and Office. Overall, this bill reorganizes and consolidates the state's vocational rehabilitation programs under a new administrative structure.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Senate Rules Committee (09:00 3/5/2021 Room) (on 03/05/2021)

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