PART 390—REHABILITATION SHORT-TERM TRAINING Authority: Sections 12(a) and (c) and 302 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(a) and (c) and 772, unless otherwise noted. Source: 81 FR 55624, Aug. 19, 2016, unless otherwise noted. Subpart A—General § 390.1 What is the Rehabilitation Short-Term Training program? This program is designed for the support of special seminars, institutes, workshops, and other short-term courses in technical matters relating to the vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation programs, independent living services programs, and client assistance programs. (Authority: Sections 12(a)(2) and 302 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(a)(2) and 772) § 390.2 Who is eligible for assistance under this program? Those agencies and organizations eligible for assistance under this program are described in 34 CFR 385.2. (Authority: Section 302 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 772) § 390.3 What regulations apply to this program? (a) 34 CFR part 385 (Rehabilitation Training); and (b) The regulations in this part 390. (Authority: Section 302 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 772) § 390.4 What definitions apply to this program? The definitions in 34 CFR part 385 apply to this program. (Authority: Section 12(c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(c) Subpart B—What Kinds of Projects Does the Department of Education Assist Under This Program? § 390.10 What types of projects are authorized under this program? (a) Projects under this program are designed to provide short-term training and technical instruction in areas of special significance to the vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation programs, supported employment programs, independent living services programs, and client assistance programs. (b) Short-term training projects may be of regional or national scope. (c) Conferences and meetings in which training is not the primary focus may not be supported under this program. (Authority: Section 12(a)(2) and 302 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(a)(2) and 772) Subpart C [Reserved] Subpart D—How Does the Secretary Make a Grant? § 390.30 What additional selection criterion is used under this program? In addition to the criteria in 34 CFR 385.31(c), the Secretary uses the following additional selection criterion to evaluate an application: (a) Relevance to State-Federal rehabilitation service program. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows that the proposed project can be expected to improve the skills and competence of— (i) Personnel engaged in the administration or delivery of rehabilitation services; and (ii) Others with an interest in the delivery of rehabilitation services. (b) Evidence of training needs. (Authority: Section 12(c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(c)) Subpart E—What Conditions Must Be Met by a Grantee? § 390.40 What are the matching requirements? A grantee must contribute to the cost of a project under this program in an amount satisfactory to the Secretary. The part of the costs to be borne by the grantee is determined by the Secretary at the time of the award. (Authority: Section 12(c) and 302 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(c) and 772) § 390.41 What are allowable costs? (a) In addition to those allowable costs established in 34 CFR 75.530-75.562, the following items are allowable under short-term training projects: (1) Trainee per diem costs; (2) Trainee travel in connection with a training course; (3) Trainee registration fees; and (4) Special accommodations for trainees with handicaps. (b) The preparation of training materials may not be supported under a short-term training grant unless the materials are essential for the conduct of the seminar, institute, workshop or other short course for which the grant support has been provided. (Authority: Section 12(c) and 302 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(c) and 772)