ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT.

SEC. 105. ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT. (a) Training.—Section 12(a)(2) (29 U.S.C. 711(a)(2)) is amended by inserting before the semicolon the following: “, including training for the personnel of community rehabilitation programs, centers for independent living, and other providers of services (including job coaches)”. (b) Issuance of Regulations.— Section 12 (29 U.S.C. 711) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: “(d) The Secretary shall promulgate regulations regarding the requirements for the implementation of an order of selection for vocational rehabilitation services under section 101(a)(5)(A) if such services cannot be provided to all eligible individuals with disabilities who apply for such services. “(e) (1) Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992, the Secretary shall receive public comment and promulgate regulations establishing criteria pertaining to the selection of vocational rehabilitation services, and of vocational rehabilitation services providers, by an individual with a disability, consistent with the individualized written rehabilitation program of the individual under section 102. “(2) Regulations under paragraph (1) shall include the following: “(A) Procedures that States must adopt to ensure that the services provided under this Act are of sufficient scope and quality, that the costs of such services and the length of time such services are provided are reasonable, and that such services are available in a timely manner. “(B) Procedures that prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. “(C) Procedures to assure that services are provided in the most integrated settings. “(D) Procedures to assure that rehabilitation providers comply with State guarantees, such as— “(i) affirmative action procedures with respect to the employment of individuals with disabilities; “(ii) standards governing community rehabilitation programs and qualified personnel utilized for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services; and 106 STAT. 4362 “(iii) minimum standards to ensure the availability of personnel, to the maximum extent feasible, trained to communicate in the native language or mode of communication of the client. “(E) Standards to be adhered to by providers to help ensure the integrity of services. “(F) Guidelines for assisting individuals with disabilities and for providing information about available vocational rehabilitation service providers, especially for assisting— “(i) individuals with cognitive and other disabilities who, due to the nature of the disability, require support and assistance in fully implementing the selection and procurement of services; and “(ii) the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of the individuals.”.