34 CFR § 385.40 - What are the requirements pertaining to the membership of a project advisory committee?

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title: "34 CFR § 385.40 - What are the requirements pertaining to the membership of a project advisory committee?"
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# 385.40 What are the requirements pertaining to the membership of a project advisory committee?

If a project establishes an advisory committee, its membership must include individuals with disabilities or parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or other authorized representatives of the individuals; members of minority groups; trainees; and providers of vocational rehabilitation and independent living rehabilitation services.

(Authority: Section 12(c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(c))