OAR 582-100-0015: Requirements for Assignment of Priority Categories

(1) In order to determine an eligible individual’s priority under an Order of Selection, the Program: (a) Shall use the data gathered in the assessment of the individual’s eligibility for Program services. (b) May require the individual to provide additional information or participate in trial work experiences or other evaluations, if the Program counselor determines it is necessary to assign an accurate priority category to the individual. (2) The Program shall not consider the following factors to determine an Order of Selection priority category. (a) Duration of residency provided the individual is present in the state. The state may not require residency as part of the eligibility for services. (b) Type of disability. (c) Age, sex, race, color, national origin. (d) Source of referral. (e) Type of expected employment outcome. (f) The need for specific services except as provided for in OAR 582-100-0021 . (g) Anticipated cost of services; or (h) Income level of the individual or individual’s family.