Welf. & Inst. Code, § 19097 · Chapter 3. Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 19097
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Subject to the control of the director, all employees of the department providing services to persons who are blind and visually impaired administered by the division pursuant to this chapter shall be under the exclusive direction and supervision of the deputy director of the division.
(b) The division shall establish criteria and train counselors and supervisors working with persons who are blind and visually impaired and deaf and hard of hearing to ensure they have the specialized knowledge and skills to meet the needs of these persons.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1102, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2003.
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