H.R. 4021 · 99th Congress · enacted
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986
Became Public Law No: 99-506.
Latest official action 1986-10-21 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
(Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor with amendment, H. Rept. 99-571) Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the Act) to revise and extend provisions under the Act. Title I: Amendments to the General Provisions - Provides that the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (the Commissioner) shall be appointed by the Secretary of Education (the Secretary). (Current law provides for appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.) Requires the Commissioner to report directly to the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. Requires that the position of the Commissioner be a Senior Executive Service position and receive GS-18 level compensation. Requires that the Commissioner have substantial experience in rehabilitation and rehabilitation program management. Lowers the Federal share for specified purposes under the Act from 80 to 75 percent, effective October 1, 1988. Replaces the phrase "handicapped individual" with the phrase "individual with handicaps." Revises the definition of "local agency" to eliminate a requirement that such agencies have certain agreements with designated State agencies. Redefines "individual with severe handicaps." Includes Indian tribal organizations under the term "public or nonprofit agency or organization." Re…
Congressional Research Service · 1986-05-05
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