Home Modification and/or Remodeling

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the standards for home modifica tion and remodeling services provided by Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for individuals with dis abilities pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and 34 CFR section 361.5(c)(45). PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that publication of the entire text of the material that is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) Home modification and/or remodeling as defined in the federal act and/or applicable regulations may be provided to eligible individuals who meet the financial need guidelines. The modifications should assist the eligible individual to live independently and participate in employment. (2) The eligible individual or member of the eligible individual’s family must own the residence being modified or remodeled or be in the process of purchasing the residence. If the eligible individual resides in rental property, written permission from the eligible individual’s landlord must be obtained before authorizing the modifications to the rental property. (3) 34 CFR section 361.5(c)(45) is hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this rule as published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 N. Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, August 2023. Copies of this regulation can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/ dese-administrative-rules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. AUTHORITY: sections 161.092, 178.600, 178.610, and 178.620, RSMo 2016.* This rule previously filed as 5 CSR 90-5.450. Original rule filed Dec. 17, 1999, effective Aug. 30, 2000. Moved to 5 CSR 20500.260, effective Aug. 16, 2011. Amended: Filed Aug. 29, 2023, effective March 30, 2024. *Original authority: 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002, 2003, 2013, 2014; 178.600, RSMo 1963; 178.610, RSMo 1963; and 178.620, RSMo 1963.