Statewide Independent Living
Council of Illinois

State Plan for Independent Living
2005-2007

Section 5: Designation and Responsibilities of the State Unit(s)

5.1 Designation (Sec. 704(c) of the Act; 34 CFR 364.22)

The State unit(s) designated to receive, account for, and disburse funds, and provide administrative support services is (are):  The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services (DHS-DRS)

5.2 DSU Responsibilities under the SPIL (Sec. 704(c) of the Act; 34 CFR 364.22) The DSU:

1. Receives, accounts for, and disburses funds received by the State under Chapter 1 in accordance with the SPIL;
2. Provides administrative support services for the part B State IL services (SILS) program and the part C, Chapter. 1, CIL program in a case in which the program is administered by the State under section 723 of the Act;
3. Keeps such records and affords such access to such records as the Secretary finds to be necessary with respect to the programs; and
4. Submits the SPIL and such additional information or provides such assurances as the Secretary may require with respect to the programs.

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