Human Resources, Department of - As introduced, urges the department to allocate a minimum of $16,000 annually in vocational rehabilitation funds for the purpose of supporting accessible information services for blind persons in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71.

Summary

The bill directs Tennessee’s Department of Human Services, via its vocational rehabilitation program, to set aside a minimum of $16,000 each year to support accessible information services for blind residents, including the National Federation of the Blind newsline. The money must be used to keep those services running and to fund outreach, training, and marketing that help blind individuals obtain and retain employment or education. The measure seeks to restore stable funding after past disruptions.

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