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Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation Seeks Public Input on 2026-27 State Plan Goals

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The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) program is soliciting public feedback on its draft 2026-27 state plan goals and priorities for vocational rehabilitation services serving individuals with disabilities. Two virtual public hearings are scheduled for March 17 and March 18, 2026. Written comments will be accepted through March 31, 2026, via email, online form, or postal mail.

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Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation published a notice of public hearings and comment period for its 2026-27 combined state plan covering vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. The draft plan is available on DESE's website, and DESE-MVR invites public testimony and written feedback on goals and priorities. Virtual hearing access details (WebEx links and phone numbers) and real-time captioning accommodations are provided.

Affected parties — individuals with disabilities, disability advocacy organizations, service providers, and other stakeholders — may attend the virtual hearings or submit written comments by March 31, 2026, to inform the final state plan. Participation is voluntary and non-binding but may shape state-level rehabilitation services priorities.

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Apr 17, 2026

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Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation Seeks Public Input for Goals & Priorities

Mar 06, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) is seeking public feedback on improving vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. Public hearings will be held virtually March 17 and 18.

DESE-MVR is asking for input on its goals and priorities, which are found starting on page 15 in the state plan draft.

See the information below on how to attend.

2026 Public Hearings
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
3024 Dupont Circle
Jefferson City, MO 65109

DESE-MVR will provide real-time captioning of these events. Individuals requiring additional accommodations should contact Tammy McSorley in advance at 877-222-8963 (toll-free), 573-751-1441 (fax), or via email at info@vr.dese.mo.gov.

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Agency
MO DESE
Published
March 6th, 2026
Comment period closes
March 31st, 2026 (closed 17 days ago)
Compliance deadline
March 31st, 2026 (17 days ago)
Instrument
Consultation
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Consultation
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

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Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
Public hearing participation State plan comment submission Disability services feedback
Geographic scope
US-MO US-MO

Taxonomy

Primary area
Education
Operational domain
Regulatory Affairs
Topics
Social Services

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