Policies, Rules and Regulations
The federal Rehabilitation Act provides the primary legislative authorization for our programs and services. A large framework made up of several federal and state policies, rules and regulations also provides a governing structure for our work.
VRS Policies
State Rules
Federal Regulations
View federal vocational rehabilitation regulations.
Federal Rehab Act
WIOA Limitations on the Use of Subminimum Wage
Subminimum wage (less than the federal minimum wage) is allowable when an employment or day service provider holds a special 14(c) certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The VR program receives 74.9% of its funding through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. For federal fiscal year 2020, the total amount of grant funds is $42,740,250. The required state match for these funds is $11,514,652. The state of Minnesota has appropriated $14.3 million - 25.1% of the total - to exceed the matching requirement.