This bill proposes the transfer of the division of vocational rehabilitation services from the Department of Workforce Development to the Department of Education in Iowa. 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 laws to reflect this transfer, specifically replacing references to the Department of Workforce Development with the Department of Education.

In addition to the transfer, the bill makes various conforming changes to ensure consistency across related legislation, including adjustments to the membership of the Iowa Workforce Development Board and the Iowa Autism Council. The amendments aim to streamline the administration of vocational rehabilitation services and enhance collaboration among state agencies involved in workforce development and disability services.

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