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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".16" citation="COMAR 10.63.03.16" title_num="10" subtitle_num="63" chapter_num="03" heading="Supported Employment Program (SEP).">
  <text>In order to be licensed under this subtitle, a supported employment program (SEP) shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Provide services designed to assist an individual to choose, obtain, and maintain competitive employment; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Assist an individual to obtain competitive employment in an integrated work environment that provides:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Compensation of at least minimum wage;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An individualized approach that establishes an hours-per-week employment goal to maximize an individual’s vocational potential; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Additional supports, as needed, delivered where appropriate.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>