State Rehabilitation Council

Duties

The SRC advises state government on the performance of Minnesota's VRS programs, particularly on the extent, scope, and effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation services. Duties include:

• Attend virtual SRC meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Advise and assist in preparation of the state plan for vocational rehabilitation services
• Review and analyze the effectiveness of, and consumer satisfaction with, vocational rehabilitation services
• Report to the governor and the U.S. Department of Education on the status of vocational rehabilitation programs
• Coordinate activities with other state councils with interest in the issues pertaining to disability and employment
• Hold hearings and forums as necessary to carry out the duties of the council

See the bylaws of the State Rehabilitation Council.

Members

Council Vacancies

All positions are open for application until filled. Applications are kept active for one year and are reviewed for all open positions, regardless of the position applied for.

The council must have a majority of members with a disability and not employed by the Department of Employment or Economic Development. Members must also meet certain federal requirements. Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of most months, with a total of 10 meetings per year. Compensation is $55 per diem plus expenses.

Apply for an Open Appointment

Complete and submit an online Open Appointments Application on the Secretary of State website. For additional information or to obtain the application form in alternative formats, contact the Secretary of State's Office by email at open.appointments@state.mn.us, or in person or by U.S. mail to:

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
180 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155-1299

Applicants may also submit a cover letter, resume or other information which might be helpful to the appointing authority. Applications become public information once submitted.

Meetings

All meetings are open to the public. Time is set aside at each meeting for the public to address the council. If accommodations are required, request them no later than one week in advance.

All meetings will be held virtually until further notice. For more information on meetings, call 651-356-5467 or email Karla Eckhoff.

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2024 Meeting Dates

Meeting times are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• March 21 - this meeting has been cancelled.
• April 25
• May 23
• June 20
• No meeting in July
• August 22
• September 26
• October 24
• No meeting in November
• December 5

Documents

• SRC Policy Manual and Handbook
• Council By-Laws

Minutes from the State Rehabilitation Council meetings are available by request. Please contact Karla Eckhoff at 651-356-5467.

Reports

See the SRC Reports webpage for the annual, committee and special reports of the SRC.

Contact

For more information, contact Karla Eckhoff at 651-356-5467.

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
180 E 5th St Suite 1200
St. Paul, MN 55101

651-259-7366
800-328-9095
651-297-5159 Fax
800-627-3529 Minnesota Relay Service
877-627-3848 Speech-to-Speech Telephone Re-Voice

Funding

The VR program received 73.42% of federal fiscal year 2023 funding through grants from the U.S. Department of Education. The federal fiscal year 2023 grants totaled $47,671,377. The required state match for these funds is $12,849,251. The state of Minnesota appropriated $14.3 million to meet the match requirement.