SECTION 612:10-1-3.2. Pilot projects

  The purpose of pilot projects is to allow the Divisions of Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired to design and evaluate service delivery innovations on a scale that will provide for an effective trial without being disruptive to the entire organization. Such pilot projects might include trials of innovative policies, standards, and/or procedures.

(1)   Authorization of pilot projects. The Division Administrator may approve applications for pilot projects after review and approval of the pilot by the DVR/DSBVI Management Team. Approval of an application for a pilot project by the Division Administrator will constitute authority to implement the pilot project for a length of time to be specified by the Division Administrator. The Division Administrator can terminate the pilot project at any time prior to the specified project duration. The pilot project may not be extended beyond the originally approved time period.

(2)   Effect of DRS policy on pilot projects. The Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Services may waive the applicability of specified departmental policies when necessary to implement a meaningful trial of the approved pilot project. The waiver will apply only to the pilot project specified by the Director, and will be effective only for the duration of the pilot project. The waiver will end immediately upon termination or completion of the model project.

[Source: Added at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1278, eff 8-27-15; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1994, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 2135, eff 9-11-20]