This report outlines New York state's plan for vocational rehabilitation and supported employment services for federal fiscal years 1998-2000. Part 1 provides affirmative statements assuring that programs will be administered consistent with federal laws and regulations. Changes resulting from the federal regulations implementing the 1992 Rehabilitation Act amendments are included. Part 2 of the plan consists of attachments that describe the New York State Education Department Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities' (VESID) plans, policies, and activities, including: (1) public comments on the state plan and the state's response; (2) views on state policies and administration; (3) transition to vocational rehabilitation services by students with disabilities; (4) personnel development; (5) policy, state plan and strategic plan changes; (6) due process procedures; (7) rehabilitation technology services; (8) personal assistance services; (9) consumer choice; (10) utilization of community rehabilitation programs; (11) explanation to support the decision not to establish an order of selection; (12) services subject to financial need; (13) statewide needs assessment of needs of individuals with severe disabilities; (14) quality, scope, and extent of supported employment services; (15) goals and plans for supported employment funds; (16) evidence of collaboration regarding supported employment services and extended services; and (17) outreach procedures for serving individuals with severe disabilities who are minorities. (CR)