Number: RL34017
Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States and Territories: Overview and Analysis of the Allotment Formula
Authors: Scott Szymendera, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the vocational rehabilitation program, including discussions on the eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services, the types of services provided by state and territorial vocational rehabilitation agencies, and the requirements concerning state plans and funding matches that states and territories must meet in order to qualify for federal grants. This report also discusses the current authorization for vocational rehabilitation grants and recent legislative attempts to extend this authorization. In addition, this report describes the formula used to determine each state and territory's allotment of vocational rehabilitation funds. Several issues surrounding this formula, including problems stemming from the use of FY1978 allotments as a baseline are analyzed.
Pages: 26
Date: January 29, 2008