Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria: Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program
Summary
This Education Department regulation establishes rules for the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program, which helps prepare people with disabilities for careers through specialized education and job training. The regulation sets priorities for who receives funding, defines key terms, and explains how states and organizations will be selected to run these training programs.
Key Points
- 1The regulation creates a system for funding long-term training programs that help people with disabilities gain job skills and find employment
- 2It defines what qualifies as a rehabilitation training program and sets standards for how these programs should operate
- 3States and organizations applying to run these programs will be evaluated based on specific selection criteria to ensure quality training
- 4The rule prioritizes serving individuals with the most significant disabilities and those facing the biggest barriers to employment
- 5Organizations receiving funding must meet requirements for tracking outcomes and helping participants successfully transition to jobs
Impact Assessment
If you are a person with disabilities seeking job training, this means you may receive specialized education and career preparation through state-run programs that follow new federal selection and funding criteria.
National
Moderate
Key Dates
June 17, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amendments to Definitions and Related Provisions Under the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program; Withdrawal
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Negotiated Rulemaking Committee; Contingent Additional Dates
Final Priority: Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions on Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.