§ 21-307
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§21–307.
(a)The State Board of Education and the State Workers’ Compensation Commission shall administer jointly the program established in this section.
(b)The State Workers’ Compensation Commission:
(1)Shall establish a rehabilitation program;
(2)May employ the necessary rehabilitation counselors and clerical staff to review all reports and claims;
(3)Shall select from the reports and claims filed with it those for which rehabilitation services appear to be appropriate;
(4)After proper investigation, shall refer appropriate cases to the Division of Rehabilitation Services;
(5)On request of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, shall make available to the Division a complete medical evaluation, including a prognosis of work potential of any worker whose case it refers to the Division; and
(6)Shall pay the salaries of the employees of the workers’ compensation rehabilitation program and all necessary expenses incurred:
(i)In investigating and reviewing all reports and claims; and
(ii)For supplies, furniture, and office space.