Policies, Rules and Regulations
The federal Rehabilitation Act provides the primary legislative authorization for our programs and services. A large framework made up of several federal and state policies, rules and regulations also provides a governing structure for our work.
VRS Policies
Use our policy database to review vocational rehabilitation services policies.
State Rules
Federal Regulations
View federal vocational rehabilitation regulations.
Federal Rehab Act
WIOA Limitations on the Use of Subminimum Wage
Subminimum wage (less than the federal minimum wage) is allowable when an employment or day service provider holds a special 14(c) certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor.
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.