This bill proposes the transfer of the division of vocational rehabilitation services from the Department of Workforce Development to the Department of Education. The division is responsible for administering programs and services related to the vocational rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, including the management of federal and state funds, the development of training agencies, and the provision of rehabilitation services. The bill includes several amendments to existing law to reflect this transfer, specifically replacing references to the Department of Workforce Development with the Department of Education in various sections of the Iowa Code.

In addition to the transfer, the bill makes conforming changes to ensure that the membership of relevant boards, such as the Iowa Workforce Development Board and the Iowa Autism Council, aligns with the new structure. The amendments include the deletion of outdated references to the Department of Workforce Development and the insertion of the Department of Education in multiple sections, ensuring that the division's responsibilities and functions are accurately represented under its new administrative home.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19B.2, 48A.19, 84A.1, 84A.1A, 84A.4, 84A.6, 84B.1, 84B.2, 84H.2, 84H.3, 84H.1, 84H.8, 84H.10, 85.70, 85.34, 225C.23, 256.35A