In addition to the duties of the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation as set forth in Sections 43-31-20 and 43-31-60, the department shall provide services authorized by this chapter to individuals who have committed criminal offenses and are or have been incarcerated in the Department of Corrections when these individuals suffer from physical or mental disabilities that may constitute a substantial handicap to employment.
HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 96, Section 2, eff August 31, 2001.
Editor's Note
2001 Act No. 96, Section 3, provides as follows:
"This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor; however, the implementation of this act is contingent upon the appropriation of necessary funds to carry out the provisions of this act."
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
Section 43-31-10. Short title.
Section 43-31-20. Declaration of policy.
Section 43-31-30. Definitions.
Section 43-31-40. State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation; appointment and terms of members.
Section 43-31-50. Chairman of Agency; meetings; compensation of members.
Section 43-31-60. Duties and powers of Agency generally.
Section 43-31-70. Appointment and qualifications of Commissioner of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Section 43-31-80. Duties and powers of commissioner generally.
Section 43-31-90. Administration of chapter.
Section 43-31-100. Persons eligible for services; plan effective throughout State.
Section 43-31-110. Services shall be available to disabled civil employees of United States.
Section 43-31-120. Vocational rehabilitation fund.
Section 43-31-130. Acceptance and use of gifts, Federal grants and other funds.
Section 43-31-140. Appropriations.
Section 43-31-160. Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide services to certain inmates.
Section 43-31-170. Training and experience requirements for counselors.