Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation Seeks Public Input on 2026-27 State Plan Goals
Summary
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.
What changed
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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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.
- March 17 | 10 a.m. – noon
- Click here to join the March 17 public hearing by computer
- Use this information to join by phone
- Call 1-650-479-3207
- Meeting number (access code): 2630 386 4479
- Meeting password: uVAkMwes323
- March 18 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Click here to join the March 18 public hearing by computer
- Use this information to join by phone
- Call 1-650-479-3207
- Meeting number (access code): 2630 826 9745
- Meeting password: 97CdvSPwmq4 Comments may also be submitted by email to info@vr.dese.mo.gov or by completing this online submission form by March 31. Written comments must be submitted by mail to:
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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