Virginia § 51.5-170 - Eligibility
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 51.5-170 — Eligibility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51.5-170. Eligibility
The Commissioner shall adopt written standards for determining eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services provided or funded, in whole or in part, by the Department, which ensure that eligibility is determined without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, national origin, religion, or type of impairment of the person applying for services and is determined solely by reference to specific written criteria.
1985, c. 421, §§ 51.01-15 51.5-15; 1992, c. 755; 2012, cc. 803, 835; 2020, c. 1137.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 51.5-170
What does Code of Virginia § 51.5-170 cover?
Section 51.5-170 ("Eligibility") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 51.5-170?
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