53A-24-110.7 - Appropriation for assistive technology devices and services.

53A-24-110.7. Appropriation for assistive technology devices and services.
(1) Subject to future budget constraints, there is appropriated, as an ongoingappropriation, from the Uniform School Fund for fiscal year 2001-02, $75,000 to the State Boardof Education to be distributed to the State Office of Rehabilitation to purchase assistivetechnology devices and services in accordance with rules made by the State Board of Education.
(2) The office shall use the appropriation to provide:
(a) assistance to individuals with disabilities in acquiring, customizing, and learning touse and maintain assistive technology to facilitate their independence; and
(b) support through Independent Living Centers and other similar programs to facilitateinteragency cooperation in providing assistive technology devices and services.

Amended by Chapter 328, 2001 General Session