§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.