Michael Baltz

The Commission discussed several administrative reports including updates on the Workforce Pell program, the VA Cooperative Agreement, institutional openings and closures, student indemnification fees, and quarterly activity reports. The board deliberated on licensure for multiple institutions, including the granting of a full-term license to NCLab and Unity Dental Assisting, and extended provisional licenses for Pretty in Ink Brow Academy, Southern States University, Sound Connect, Vegas Print School, and BlueJay Education, LLC. Additionally, the commission approved new programs for Northwest Career College, Hands On HVAC School, Reno Medical Assistant School, Stone Sports Swim School and Scuba Dive Center, AM Massage Academy, and William's Academy. A student hearing was held regarding a complaint against Carrington College Reno, which resulted in the commission upholding the administrator's determination that the allegations were unsubstantiated.

This document presents the Q2 Federal Fiscal Year 2026 progress report for the Nevada State Rehabilitation Council, detailing performance against key goals and indicators. The report focuses on increasing competitive integrated employment outcomes, boosting participation of students with disabilities in Pre-Employment Transition Services and VR services, and enhancing participation of Supported Employment consumers in VR. It also tracks participation of targeted disability groups, average caseload size, and the 700-hour program, alongside updates on staffing, client communication, and training initiatives.

The meeting agenda includes program updates from Business Enterprises of Nevada regarding site, financial, and trainee developments. Discussions are scheduled on the operator travel policy and procedures, strategies for upward mobility and training, and initiatives for building a better Business Enterprise Program. Additionally, the committee will review the usage of federal vending machine income balance funds and deliberate on future proposals for these financial resources.

This document outlines Nevada Vocational Rehabilitation's two-year modification update to its Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Unified State Plan, reinforcing its existing strategic direction. The modification focuses on expanding access, improving employment outcomes, strengthening transition services for youth, and enhancing services for individuals with the most significant disabilities. Key updates include refreshed performance data, strong federal performance results, an expanded focus on youth and transition services, strengthened supported employment strategies, and improved data visibility for targeted populations. The plan aims to build on momentum towards a 'Future Ready' strategic direction.

This State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services aims to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Key objectives include increasing competitive integrated employment, expanding participation in pre-employment transition services for students, and enhancing engagement of supported employment consumers and targeted disability groups in VR services. The plan also focuses on ensuring adequate personnel development and interagency coordination to facilitate these outcomes.