P. de la C. 942

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05 March 2026

To amend Article 2 and add Articles 5-A and 5-B to Act No. 97-2000, as amended, known as the “Puerto Rico Vocational Rehabilitation Act”, for the purpose of empowering the Vocational Rehabilitation Administration to review and update transportation subsidy tables for students participating in its programs; establish a periodic review mechanism and interagency agreements; and for other related purposes.

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P. de la C. 942

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