,i #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gih ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #ae1 #bjac ,mr4 ,tierney 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,hinojosa1 and ,mr4 ,george ,miller of ,california7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih to strengthen the ,united ,states workforce investment system through innovation in1 and alignment and improvement of1 employment1 training1 and education programs1 and to promote national economic growth1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,purposes and principles4 ,title ,i--,workforce ,investment ,systems ,subtitle ,a--,definitions ,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,b--,statewide and ,local ,workforce ,investment ,systems ,sec4 #aaa4 ,state workforce investment boards and requirements for ,state plans4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,state unified plan4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,local workforce investment areas and boards4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,additional one-stop programs and activities4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,providers of training services4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,youth activities4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,adult and dislocated worker training activities4 ,sec4 #aah4 ,unified performance accountability system4 ,sec4 #aai4 ,authorization of funding for one-stop infrastructure4 ,subtitle ,c--,job ,corps ,sec4 #aca4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,individuals eligible for the ,job ,corps4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,recruitment1 screening1 selection1 and assignment of enrollees4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,enrollment4 ,sec4 #acf4 ,job ,corps centers4 ,sec4 #acg4 ,program activities4 ,sec4 #ach4 ,support4 ,sec4 #aci4 ,community participation4 ,sec4 #adj4 ,industry councils4 ,sec4 #ada4 ,experimental1 research1 and demonstration projects and ,college ,corps program4 ,sec4 #adb4 ,technical amendment4 ,sec4 #adc4 ,performance accountability and management4 ,sec4 #add4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,d--,national ,programs ,sec4 #aea4 ,native ,american programs4 ,sec4 #aeb4 ,migrant and seasonal farmworker programs4 ,sec4 #aec4 ,veterans workforce investment programs4 ,sec4 #aed4 ,repeal4 ,sec4 #aee4 ,technical assistance4 ,sec4 #aef4 ,innovation projects4 ,sec4 #aeg4 ,workforce and youth innovation and best practices grants4 ,sec4 #aeh4 ,evaluations4 ,sec4 #aei4 ,national dislocated worker grants4 ,sec4 #afj4 ,youthbuild program4 ,sec4 #afa4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #afb4 ,transition grants to ,states4 ,sec4 #afc4 ,interagency agreement4 ,subtitle ,e--,administration ,sec4 #aga4 ,requirements and restrictions4 ,sec4 #agb4 ,fiscal controls or sanctions4 ,sec4 #agc4 ,reports1 recordkeeping1 investigations4 ,sec4 #agd4 ,administrative provisions4 ,sec4 #age4 ,repeals4 ,sec4 #agf4 ,general program requirements4 ,sec4 #agg4 ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy4 ,sec4 #agh4 ,independent evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of the ,federal ,workforce ,investment ,system4 ,subtitle ,f--,community ,college to ,career ,fund ,sec4 #aha4 ,community ,college to ,career ,fund4 ,title ,,ii--,adult ,education and ,literacy ,sec4 #bja4 ,purposes1 definitions1 and miscellaneous provisions4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,amendments to subtitle ,a4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,amendments to subtitle ,b4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,amendments to subtitle ,c4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,amendments to subtitle ,d4 ,title ,,iii--,amendments to the ,wagner-,peyser ,act ,sec4 #cja4 ,employment service offices4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,federal and ,state employment service offices4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,allotment of sums4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,use of sums4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,state plan4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,performance accountability measures4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,pilot projects4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,labor market information system4 ,title ,,iv--,amendments to the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc ,subtitle ,a--,introductory ,provisions ,sec4 #dja4 ,references4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,findings1 purpose1 policy4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,administration of the ,act4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,evaluation4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,carryover4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,traditionally underserved populations4 ,subtitle ,b--,vocational rehabilitation services ,sec4 #daa4 ,declaration of policy2 authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,state plans4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,eligibility and individualized plan for employment4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,vocational rehabilitation services4 ,sec4 #dae4 ,state ,rehabilitation ,council4 ,sec4 #daf4 ,performance accountability measures4 ,sec4 #dag4 ,monitoring and review4 ,sec4 #dah4 ,training and services for employers4 ,sec4 #dai4 ,state allotments4 ,sec4 #dbj4 ,client ,assistance ,program4 ,sec4 #dba4 ,technical assistance for quality services4 ,sec4 #dbb4 ,pre-employment transition services4 ,sec4 #dbc4 ,american ,indian vocational rehabilitation services4 ,subtitle ,c--,research and ,training ,sec4 #dca4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #dcb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #dcc4 ,national ,institute on ,disability and ,rehabilitation ,research4 ,sec4 #dcd4 ,interagency ,committee4 ,sec4 #dce4 ,research and other covered activities4 ,sec4 #dcf4 ,rehabilitation ,research ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #dcg4 ,definition of covered school4 ,subtitle ,d--,professional ,development and ,special ,projects and ,demonstration ,sec4 #dda4 ,training4 ,sec4 #ddb4 ,demonstration and training programs4 ,sec4 #ddc4 ,migrant and seasonal farmworkers4 ,sec4 #ddd4 ,recreational programs4 ,subtitle ,e--,national ,council on ,disability ,sec4 #dea4 ,report4 ,sec4 #deb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,f--,rights and advocacy ,sec4 #def4 ,board and ,council4 ,sec4 #deg4 ,protection and advocacy of individual rights4 ,sec4 #deh4 ,standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment4 ,subtitle ,g--,employment ,opportunities for ,individuals ,with ,disabilities ,sec4 #dfa4 ,projects with industry4 ,sec4 #dfb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #dfc4 ,supported employment services4 ,subtitle ,h--,independent ,living ,services and ,centers for ,independent ,living ,chapter #a--;,general provisions ,sec4 #dga4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #dgb4 ,independent ,living ,administration4 ,sec4 #dgc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #dgd4 ,state plan4 ,sec4 #dge4 ,statewide ,independent ,living ,council4 ,sec4 #dgf4 ,responsibilities of the ,,ila ,director4 ,chapter #b--;,independent living services ,sec4 #dgg4 ,administration4 ,chapter #c--;,centers for independent living ,sec4 #dha4 ,program authorization4 ,sec4 #dhb4 ,centers4 ,sec4 #dhc4 ,standards and assurances4 ,sec4 #dhd4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,chapter #d--;,independent ,living ,services for ,older ,individuals who are ,blind ,sec4 #dhf4 ,independent living services for older individuals who are blind4 ,sec4 #dhg4 ,program of grants4 ,sec4 #dhh4 ,independent living services for older individuals who are blind authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,i--,increasing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities ,sec4 #dia4 ,disability employment4 ,sec4 #dib4 ,table of contents4 #b4 ,purposes and principles ,the purposes of this ,act include the following3 7#a7 ,to increase economic growth by improving the education and skills of ,american workers4 7#b7 ,to ensure middle class prosperity through strong investment in talent and workforce development4 7#c7 ,to prepare the unemployed1 the underemployed1 and those most disadvantaged with skills to match up with employer needs4 7#d7 ,to provide individuals streamlined access to in-demand skills training and employment services by aligning education1 training and workforce investment programs4 7#e7 ,to strengthen engagement with employers in in-demand industries and all sectors to meet the needs of employers4 7#f7 ,to improve the competitiveness and dynamism of the ,nation's future workforce by investing in college and career-ready pathways for young adults4 7#g7 ,to ensure accountability and efficiency through system performance measures that incentivize continuous improvement in services for workers and employers4 7#h7 ,to encourage private sector partnerships connecting employers1 labor unions1 community colleges1 workforce boards and related stakeholders to develop workforce skills that meet employer needs1 including career pathways1 recognized postsecondary credentials1 and regional planning4 ,i ,workforce ,investment ,systems ,a ,definitions #aja4 ,definitions ,section #aja is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#bd7 and by redesignating-- 7,a7 paragraphs 7#eb7 and 7#ec7 as paragraphs 7#fj7 and 7#fa71 respectively2 7,b7 paragraphs 7#dj7 through 7#ea7 as paragraphs 7#dg7 through 7#eh71 respectively2 7,c7 paragraphs 7#be7 through 7#ci7 as paragraphs 7#ca7 through 7#de71 respectively2 7,d7 paragraphs 7#ah7 through 7#bc7 as paragraphs 7#be7 through 7#cj71 respectively2 7,e7 paragraph 7#ag7 as paragraph 7#bb72 7,f7 paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#af7 as paragraphs 7#af7 through 7#bj71 respectively2 7,g7 paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aa71 as paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#ad71 respectively2 and 7,h7 paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#h71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,career pathway 7,a7 ,in general ,the term career pathway means a sequence of education1 training1 and other supportive services1 clearly articulated from one level of instruction to the next1 that are designed to prepare individuals to meet a set of career-related objectives as referenced in subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,services ,the services referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 aligned with the skill needs of industries in the ,state or regional economy involved2 7ii7 designed to increase an individual's educational and skill attainment1 and improve the individual's employment outcomes and ability to meet career-related objectives1 by-- 7,i7 preparing individuals for the full range of secondary or postsecondary education options1 including apprenticeships registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq47 7referred to individually in this ,act as an apprenticeship1 except in section #bgc72 7,,ii7 including supportive services and counseling to support individuals in achieving their education and career goals2 7,,iii7 including1 as appropriate for an individual1 education offered concurrently with and in the context of workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster2 and 7,,iv7 when participants are adults1 organizing courses to meet adult participants' needs including flexible scheduling1 multiple entry and exit points 7that may correspond with work and stackable credentials71 giving credit for learning toward credentials and adopting other strategies that accelerate the educational and career advancement of the participant to the extent practicable2 and 7iii7 at a minimum1 provided through the alignment of core programs authorized under this ,act with postsecondary education and training programs1 consistent with descriptions included in the ,state and local plans4 7,c7 ,objectives ,the objectives referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 include-- 7i7 enabling an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 and at least #a recognized postsecondary credential2 and 7ii7 helping a worker enter or advance within a specific occupation or occupational cluster4 2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated71 the following3 7#i7 ,core program ,the term core programs means-- 7,a7 chapter #d and #e of subtitle ,b of title ,i 7relating to youth workforce investment activities and adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities72 7,b7 title ,,ii 7relating to adult education and literacy activities72 7,c7 sections #a through #ac of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq47 7relating to employment services72 and 7,d7 title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq471 other than section #aab or part ,c of that title 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcb1 #gda7 7relating to vocational rehabilitation services74 7#aj7 ,costs of ,infrastructure ,the term costs of infrastructure1 used with respect to a one-stop center1 means the nonpersonnel costs that are necessary for the operation of the one-stop center1 including the rental costs of the facilities1 the costs of utilities and maintenance1 equipment 7including assessment-related products and adaptive technology for individuals with disabilities71 and technology to facilitate access to the one-stop center4 2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ad7 7as so redesignated71 the following3 7#ae7 ,economic self-sufficiency ,the term economic self-sufficiency means1 with respect to a worker1 earning a wage sufficient to support a family adequately and1 over time1 to save for emergency expenses and adequate retirement income1 based on factors such as-- 7,a7 family size2 7,b7 the cost of living in the worker's community2 and 7,c7 other factors that may vary by region4 2 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bj7 7as so redesignated71 the following3 7#ba7 ,in-demand industry sector or occupation 7,a7 ,in general ,the term in-demand industry sector or occupation means-- 7i7 an industry sector that-- 7,i7 has a substantial current or forecasted impact on the regional economy overall1 including attracting1 expanding or retaining businesses or jobs 7including1 at a minimum1 jobs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and opportunities for advancement7 in the region2 7,,ii7 contributes to the growth of other supporting businesses1 or the growth of other industry sectors within the region2 7,,iii7 provides workers with jobs that have competitive1 family-sustaining wages and benefits2 and 7,,iv7 includes occupations that provide opportunities for career advancement2 or 7ii7 an occupation that-- 7,i7 has a significant presence in an industry sector2 7,,ii7 has a shortage of available skilled workers2 7,,iii7 pays competitive1 family-sustaining wages and benefits that enable workers to achieve economic self-sufficiency1 or can reasonably be expected to lead to a position with such wages and benefits2 7,,iv7 provides opportunities for career advancement2 and 7,v7 has a significant impact in a region's economy4 7,b7 ,determination ,the determination of whether an industry sector or occupation is an in-demand industry sector or occupation under this paragraph shall be made using national1 ,state1 or regional labor market information4 2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bb7 7as so redesignated71 the following3 7#bc7 ,individual with barriers to employment ,the term individual with barriers to employment means an individual with any characteristic that substantially limits an individual's ability to obtain employment1 including indicators of poor work history1 lack of work experience or access to employment in nontraditional occupations1 long-term unemployment1 lack of educational or occupational skills attainment1 dislocation from high-wage and high-benefit employment1 low levels of literacy or ,english proficiency1 disability status1 homelessness1 ex-offender status1 or receipt of welfare4 7#bd7 ,industry or sector partnership ,the term industry or sector partnership means a workforce collaborative that-- 7,a7 organizes key stakeholders in an industry cluster into a working group that focuses on the workforce needs of the industry cluster and that includes1 at the appropriate stage of development of the partnership-- 7i7 representatives of multiple businesses or other employers in the industry cluster1 including small and medium-sized employers when practicable2 7ii7 representatives of a recognized ,state labor organization or central labor council1 a union representing employees in the industry or sector and another labor representative1 as appropriate2 7iii7 #a or more representatives of an institution of higher education with1 or another provider of1 education or training programs that support the industry cluster1 including career and technical education providers2 and 7iv7 the ,state workforce agency providing labor market information and employment services under the ,wagner-,peyser ,act2 and 7,b7 may include representatives of-- 7i7 ,state or local government2 7ii7 ,state or local economic development agencies2 7iii7 ,state boards or local boards1 as appropriate2 7iv7 any local board that has established through its local plan a concentration of an industry cluster within its area2 7v7 business or trade associations2 7vi7 nonprofit organizations1 community-based organizations1 or intermediaries2 7vii7 philanthropic organizations2 and 7viii7 other organizations1 as determined to be necessary by the members comprising the industry or sector partnership4 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#cf7 7as so redesignated71 by striking as appropriate to the occupation for which the participant is being trained and inserting to a period not in excess of that generally required for acquisition of skills needed for the position with a particular occupation and2 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#dd7 7as so redesignated71 the following3 7#de7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential means a credential awarded by a training provider or educational institution based on completion of all requirements for a program of study1 including coursework or tests or other performance evaluations4 ,the term includes an industry-recognized certificate1 a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship1 or an associate or baccalaureate degree4 2 and 7#i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#eg7 7as so redesignated71 the following3 7#eh7 ,workplace learning advisor ,the term workplace learning advisor means an individual employed by an organization who has the knowledge and skill necessary to advise other employees of that organization about the education1 skill development1 job training1 career counseling services1 and credentials1 including services provided through the workforce investment system1 required to progress toward career goals of such employees in order to meet employer requirements related to job openings and career advancements that support economic self-sufficiency4 4 ,b ,statewide and ,local ,workforce ,investment ,systems #aaa4 ,state workforce investment boards and requirements for ,state plans 7a7 ,size and functions of the ,state boards ,section #aaa is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c7-- 7i7 by amending clause 7i77,i71 by striking including and inserting shall include2 and 7ii7 by amending clause 7vi7 to read as follows3 7vi7 7,i7 lead ,state officials with primary responsibility for the program and activities that are described in section #aba7;b77#b77;,b77#a7 7i7 through 7iv72 and 7,,ii7 the ,state agency officials responsible for economic development2 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,worker representation ,not less than #bj percent of the ,board shall be comprised of representatives of the workforce within the ,state1 and-- 7,a7 shall include representatives described in clause 7iii7 of section #aag7;b77#b77;,a72 7,b7 may include representatives of community-based organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment needs of individuals with barriers to employment1 including organizations that provide or support competitive1 integrated employment for individuals with disabilities2 and 7,c7 may include representatives of organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment1 training1 or education needs of eligible youth1 including representatives of organizations that serve out-of-school youth4 4 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 promotion in the development of guidance on career pathways by aligning workforce investment programs for the purpose of providing individuals with barriers to employment1 including low-skilled adults and youth1 with the employment1 training1 education1 and supportive services the individuals need to attain the necessary credentials to secure and advance in employment2 7#aa7 promotion in the development of sector initiatives such as industry or sector partnerships relating to in-demand industry sectors and occupations2 7#ab7 provision of guidance on the alignment and delivery of services between the local boards1 one-stop operator1 and ,state entities carrying out relevant ,state-administered programs2 7#ac7 provision of technical assistance to local boards1 one-stop partners1 one-stop operators1 and providers1 as appropriate1 in local areas concerning planning and delivering services2 and 7#ad7 staff training and education across programs supported under workforce investment systems in local areas4 4 7b7 ,required content of ,state plans ,section #aab is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking a single ,state plan 7referred to in this title as the ,state plan7 and inserting a single ,state plan 7referred to in this title as the ,state plan7 that shall include the ,state plans of all core program and2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,e7 the ,state's strategic vision and goals for preparing an educated and skilled workforce 7including preparing youth and individuals with barriers to employment7 and for meeting the skilled workforce needs of employers1 including goals relating to performance accountability measures based on primary indicators of performance described in section #acf7;b77#b71 in order to support economic growth and economic self-sufficiency2 and 7,f7 a strategy not inconsistent with the program requirements of the core programs for aligning the core programs1 as well as other resources available to the ,state1 to achieve the strategic vision and goals described in subparagraph 7,e71 including how the ,state will meet performance accountability measures based on the system-wide indicators described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a7 in order to support program alignment4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,a7-- 7i7 in clauses 7ix7 and 7x71 respectively1 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7xi7 apprenticeship programs registered under the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act 7#ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq472 7xii7 ,state labor certification activities for employment-based immigration programs authorized under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act2 and 7xiii7 employment1 training1 and literacy services carried out by public libraries4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,b71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 and1 after consultation with the local boards1 specifying the minimum amount of ,federal assistance under section #acc7;b7 7#b7 and 7#c7 provided to each local area that is to be spent on training2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#ag77;,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#ah77;,d71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ai7 a process for providing guidance to local areas and conducting oversight to ensure implementation of priority of service for adult employment and training activities2 in accordance with section #acd7;d77#d77;,e72 7#bj7 a description of how the ,state will develop and implement career pathways and career and technical education by aligning workforce investment programs for the purpose of providing individuals1 including low-skill adults and youth1 with the employment1 training1 education1 and supportive services the individuals need to attain the necessary credentials to secure and advance in employment2 7#ba7 an objective assessment of the needs of individuals in the ,state or outlying area for adult education and literacy activities1 including individuals with barriers to employment2 7#bb7 a description of how the eligible agency will develop program strategies for populations that include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 low-income students2 7,b7 individuals with disabilities2 7,c7 single parents and displaced homemakers2 and 7,d7 individuals with multiple barriers to educational enhancement1 including individuals with limited ,english proficiency2 and 7#bc7 a description of how the adult education and literacy activities that will be carried out with any funds received under this subtitle will be integrated with other adult education1 career development1 and employment and training activities in the ,state or outlying area served by the eligible agency4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,secretary of and inserting appropriate ,secretary of each core program4 #aab4 ,state unified plan ,the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #eja2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #aab the following3 #aac4 ,state unified plan 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,state unified plan required by this section is to align education1 training1 and workforce development programs in support of a comprehensive workforce investment system4 7b7 ,definition of ,appropriate ,secretary ,in this section1 the term appropriate ,secretary means the head of the ,federal agency who exercises administrative authority over an activity or program described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,state ,unified ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state shall develop and submit to the appropriate ,secretaries a ,state unified plan for the core programs and may develop and submit one or more of the program and activities described in paragraph 7#b7 in lieu of submitting two or more plans1 for the programs and activities and the core programs4 7#b7 ,programs ,the programs and activities referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are as follows3 7,a7 ,career and technical education programs at the secondary and postsecondary level authorized under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 7,b7 ,programs authorized under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 7,c7 ,programs authorized under section #f7;d77#d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d77#d774 7,d7 ,work programs authorized under section #f7o7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7o774 7,e7 ,activities authorized under chapter #b of title ,,ii of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga et seq474 7,f7 ,activities authorized under chapter #da of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,g7 ,programs authorized under ,state unemployment compensation laws 7in accordance with applicable ,federal law74 7,h7 ,programs authorized under title ,v of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef et seq474 7,i7 ,employment and training activities carried out by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7,j7 ,employment and training activities carried out under the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq474 7,k7 ,programs authorized under section #bab of the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agecb74 7d7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the portion of a unified plan covering the core programs shall be subject to the requirements of section #aab and to the additional requirements contained in the authorizing statute of the core program1 if any4 ,the portion of such plan covering a program or activity described in subsection 7b77#b7 shall be subject to the requirements1 if any1 applicable to a plan or application for assistance for that program or activity4 7#b7 ,additional submission not required ,a ,state that submits a ,state unified plan covering an activity or program described in subsection 7b7 that is approved under subsection 7d7 shall not be required to submit any other plan or application in order to receive ,federal funds to carry out the activity or program4 7#c7 ,coordination ,a ,state unified plan shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the methods used for joint planning and coordination of the programs and activities included in the unified plan2 and 7,b7 an assurance that the methods included an opportunity for the entities responsible for planning or administering such programs and activities to review and comment on all portions of the unified plan4 7e7 ,approval by the ,appropriate ,secretaries 7#a7 ,jurisdiction ,the appropriate ,secretary shall have the authority to approve the portion of the ,state unified plan relating to the activity or program over which the appropriate ,secretary exercises administrative authority4 ,on the approval of the appropriate ,secretary1 the portion of the plan relating to the activity or program shall be implemented by the ,state pursuant to the applicable portion of the ,state unified plan4 7#b7 ,approval of core programs ,no portion of the plan relating to a core program shall be implemented until the appropriate ,secretary approves the corresponding portions of the plan for all core programs4 ,other core programs may continue in operation while new plan provisions are revised or are awaiting approval4 7#c7 ,timing of approval 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 a portion of the ,state unified plan covering the core programs or a program or activity described in subsection 7a77#b7 shall be considered to be approved by the appropriate ,secretary at the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the day the plan is submitted4 7,b7 ,plan approved by #c or more appropriate ,secretaries ,if an appropriate ,secretary other than the ,secretary of ,labor or the ,secretary of ,education has authority to approve a portion of a unified plan1 that portion of the unified plan shall be considered to be approved by the appropriate ,secretary at the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the day the plan is submitted4 7,c7 ,disapproval ,the portion shall not be considered to be approved if the appropriate ,secretary makes a written determination1 during the #ij-;day period1 that the portion is not consistent with the requirements of the ,federal law authorizing or applicable to the program or activity involved1 including the criteria for approval of a plan or application1 if any1 under such law1 or the plan is not consistent with the requirements of this section4 7#d7 ,local jurisdiction ,the appropriate local board shall approve the portion of the ,state unified plan relating to the activity or program over which the appropriate local board exercises administrative authority4 ,on the approval of the appropriate local board1 the portion of the plan relating to the activity or program shall be implemented by the ,state pursuant to the applicable portion of the ,state unified plan4 4 #aac4 ,local workforce investment areas and boards 7a7 ,planning process for different types of regions ,section #aaf7;c77#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,as part of and inserting3 7,a7 ,as part of 2 7#b7 by striking may each place it appears and inserting shall2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,planning for cooperative initiatives and arrangements ,in the regions comprised of #b or more local areas1 the ,state shall1 in consultation with local boards1 require regional planning1 and service delivery1 by local boards in those regions4 ,for the purpose of administrative efficiency1 the ,state shall require the local boards in a planning region to participate in a regional planning process for cooperative initiatives and arrangements that result in-- 7i7 the establishment and implementation of regional service strategies and activities1 including service delivery cooperative arrangements and regional approaches to address the employment and training needs of the region1 including strategies that meet the need of individuals with barriers to employment2 7ii7 as appropriate1 the development and implementation of initiatives involving in-demand industry sectors or occupations2 7iii7 the collection and analysis of regional labor market data 7in conjunction with the ,state72 and 7iv7 the establishment of administrative and infrastructural cost sharing1 as appropriate4 7,c7 ,regional plans ,the ,state1 after consultation with the local boards and chief elected officials for the planning region1 shall require the local boards and officials to collaborate in order to prepare1 submit1 and obtain approval of a single regional plan4 ,such plan shall include a description of the cooperative initiatives and arrangements developed pursuant to clause 7iii7 and incorporate local plans for each of the local areas in the planning region1 which shall contain strategies that are consistent and aligned with each other4 4 7b7 ,composition of the board and inclusion of public libraries ,section #aag7;b77#b77;,a77iv7 is amended by striking individuals with disabilities and and inserting public libraries1 individuals with disabilities1 and4 7c7 ,worker representation ,section #aag7;b7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,worker representation ,not less than #bj percent of the ,board shall be comprised of representatives of the workforce within the local area1 and-- 7,a7 shall include representatives described in clause 7iii7 of paragraph 7#b77;,a72 7,b7 may include representatives of community-based organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment needs of individuals with barriers to employment1 including organizations that provide or support competitive1 integrated employment for individuals with disabilities2 and 7,c7 may include representatives of organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment1 training1 or education needs of eligible youth1 including representatives of organizations that serve out-of-school youth4 4 7d7 ,required functions of the local boards ,section #aag7;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the functions and inserting ,consistent with section #aah1 the functions2 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,local plan ,the local board1 in partnership with the chief elected official for the local area involved1 shall develop and submit a local plan to the ,governor that meets the requirements in section #aah4 ,if the local area is part of a planning region that includes other local areas1 the local board shall collaborate with the other local boards and chief elected officials from such other local areas in the development and submission of the local plan as described in section #aaf7;c77#a77;,a74 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b77i7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting or the local board after entity2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by inserting adult education1 literacy and employment services after workforce investment activities2 7,c7 in subclause 7,,iii77ii71 by adding at the end the following3 which staff1 including staff of a one-stop center1 report to and are responsible to the local board and not the chief elected official2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking with respect through in local area and inserting in its local area over the core programs as described in this ,act2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking connecting and inserting convening2 7,b7 by striking connecting and inserting convening2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 and to link youth1 dislocated workers and others to opportunities for employment1 internships1 registered apprenticeships1 or work-based learning2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#i7 ,career pathways development ,the local board1 in consultation with the ,state board and with representatives of secondary1 postsecondary1 career and technical education1 and adult education programs1 shall lead efforts in the local area to develop and implement career pathways within the local area by aligning the employment1 training1 education1 and supportive services that are needed by adults and youth1 particularly individuals with barriers to employment4 7#aj7 ,workforce research and regional labor market analysis ,in order to assist in the development and implementation of the local plan1 the local board shall coordinate with the ,state public employment services under the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq47 to-- 7,a7 utilize analyses of the economic conditions in the region1 the needed knowledge and skills for the region1 the workforce in the region1 and workforce development activities 7including education and training7 in the region described in section #aah7;b77#a71 and regularly update such information2 7,b7 assist the ,governor in developing the statewide labor market information system described in section #ae7;e7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7;e771 specifically in the collection1 analysis1 and utilization of labor market information for the region2 and 7,c7 assemble and utilize such other research1 data collection1 and analysis related to the workforce needs of the regional economy as the board1 after receiving input from a wide array of stakeholders1 determines to be necessary to carry out its functions4 7#aa7 ,proven and promising practices ,the local board shall lead efforts in the local area to-- 7,a7 identify and promote proven and promising strategies and initiatives for meeting the needs of employers1 and workers and job seekers 7including individuals with barriers to employment7 in the local workforce investment system1 including providing physical and programmatic accessibility1 in accordance with section #bhh and applicable provisions of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 and section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 to the one-stop delivery system2 and 7,b7 identify and disseminate information1 in coordination with the ,department of ,labor and the ,state board1 on proven and promising practices carried out in other local areas for meeting such needs4 7#ab7 ,technology ,the local board shall develop strategies for using technology to maximize the accessibility and effectiveness of the local workforce investment system for employers1 and workers and job seekers1 by-- 7,a7 facilitating connections among the reporting systems of the one-stop partner programs to support a comprehensive workforce investment system in the local area2 7,b7 facilitating access to services provided throughout the one-stop delivery system involved1 including facilitating the access in remote areas2 7,c7 identifying strategies for better meeting the needs of individuals with barriers to employment1 including strategies that augment traditional service delivery and technologies that increase access to services and programs of the one-stop delivery system for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment2 and 7,d7 leveraging resources and capacity within the local workforce investment system1 including resources and capacity for services for individuals with barriers to employment4 7#ac7 ,advertising ,the local board shall plan for advertising one-stop services throughout the local area4 7#ad7 ,transition ,the local board shall develop strategies to ensure that services provided in the local area are coordinated with and meet the transition goals and services developed for children with disabilities under section #fad7;d77#a77;,a77i77,,viii7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7#ae7 ,literacy ,the local board shall ensure that one-stop operators in the local area develop and implement policies to ensure that the literacy and ,english language skills of an adult or eligible youth are not barriers to accessing services1 including training services1 that are available to assist individuals obtain and maintain employment4 7#af7 ,sector initiatives ,the local board shall develop and expand sector initiatives in the local area or region which may include the convening of industry or sector partnerships relating to in-demand industry sectors and occupations4 4 7e7 ,contents of the local plan ,section #aah7;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking an identification of-- and inserting based on a labor market study and input solicited from local businesses1 an identification of-- 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aa71 respectively1 and by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 a description of how the local board will coordinate workforce investment activities carried out in the local area with apprenticeship programs registered under the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act 7#ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq472 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 a description of the procedure or process for implementing a priority of service for adult employment and training activities in accordance with section #acd7;d77#d77;,e72 and 7#ac7 a description of how the local board will coordinate workforce investment activities carried out in the local area with employment1 training1 and literacy services carried out by public libraries4 4 #aad4 ,additional one-stop programs and activities ,section #aba is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7xi71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7xii71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7xiii7 programs authorized under section #bab of the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agecb72 and 7xiv7 programs authorized under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 subject to subparagraph 7,c74 7,a7 ,determination by the ,governor 7i7 ,in general ,an entity that carries out a program referred to in subparagraph 7,b77xiv7 shall be included in the one-stop partners for the local area1 as a required partner1 for purposes of this ,act and the other core program provisions that are not part of this ,act1 unless the ,governor provides the notification described in clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,notification ,the notification referred to in clause 7i7 is a notification that-- 7,i7 is made in writing of a determination by the ,governor not to include such entity in the one-stop partners described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 is provided to the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking clause 7i7 and redesignating clauses 7ii7 through 7v7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,if a one-stop and inserting3 7#a7 ,existing systems ,if a one-stop 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,collocation of ,wagner-,peyser services ,consistent with section #c7;d7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;b7d771 and in order to improve service delivery1 avoid duplication of services1 and enhance coordination of services1 the employment service offices in each ,state and the one-stop centers established under this title shall be collocated to the extent practicable4 7#c7 ,use of common one-stop delivery system identifier ,each one-stop delivery system shall include in the identification of products1 programs1 activities1 services1 facilities1 and related property and materials1 a common one-stop delivery identifier4 ,the identifier shall be developed by the ,secretary of ,labor1 in consultation with heads of other appropriate departments and agencies1 and representatives of ,state boards and local boards and of other stakeholders in the one-stop delivery system1 not later than the beginning of the second full program year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,such common identifier may consist of a logo1 phrase1 or other identifier that informs users of the one-stop delivery system that such product1 programs1 activities1 services1 facilities1 property1 or materials are being provided through such system4 ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit one-stop partners1 ,states1 or local areas from having additional identifiers4 4 #aae4 ,providers of training services ,section #abb is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking or certificate and inserting recognized postsecondary credential2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 which may include joint labor-management organizations1 sector partnerships1 and eligible providers of adult education and literacy activities under title ,,ii if such activities are provided in combination with occupational skills training before the period2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,inclusion on list of eligible providers ,a private provider described in subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 shall comply with the criteria1 information requirements1 and procedures established under this section to be included on the list of eligible training services described in paragraph 7#c74 ,a public provider described in subparagraph 7,a7 and a provider described in subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 shall be included and maintained on the list of eligible providers of training services described in subsection 7d7 for so long as they comply with the requirements of this section and for so long as a provider described in subparagraph 7,b7 remains registered as described in such subparagraph4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 information on the performance of the provider with respect to the performance accountability measures described in section #acf for such participants 7taking into consideration the characteristics of the population served and relevant economic conditions71 and information specifying the percentage of such participants who entered unsubsidized employment in an occupation related to the program1 to the extent practicable2 and 7iv7 information on secondary or postsecondary diploma or its recognized equivalent1 or recognized postsecondary credentials received by such participants2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,the list of providers shall also be based on the identified labor market needs of employers in the local area based on input solicited from local business and identified in the local plan pursuant to section #aah7;b77#a742 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking or customized training and inserting incumbent worker training1 customized training1 and other training exceptions2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or customized training and inserting incumbent worker training1 customized training1 internships1 and paid or unpaid work experience opportunities1 or transitional employment4 #aaf4 ,youth activities 7a7 ,definition of disadvantaged youth and ,state allotments ,section #abg is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use the amount appropriated under section #acg7;a7 for a fiscal year to make allotments and grants in accordance with subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a7 and make funds available for use under section #aff 7relating to ,native ,american programs74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 ,disadvantaged youth ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 the term disadvantaged youth means an individual who-- 7i7 is age #af through #bd2 and 7ii7 received an income1 or is a member of a family that received a total family income1 that1 in relation to family size1 does not exceed #aej percent of the poverty line4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,amount ,the amount available for reallotment for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance from ,state allotments to the ,state at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination is made1 exceeds #aj percent of the total amount of funds available to the ,state for that prior program year1 consisting of the ,state allotment to the ,state for such prior program year 7including amounts from ,state allotments to the ,state1 for all program years before that prior program year7 that remained available4 4 7b7 ,within ,state allocations ,section #abh7;c77#b7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,amount 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount available for allocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the balance that is unobligated and unencumbered for training services at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination is made1 exceeds #aj percent of the total amount of funds available to the local area for that prior program year1 consisting of the local allocation to the local area for such prior program year 7including amounts from local allocations to the local area1 for all program years before that prior program year7 that remained available4 7,b7 ,balance of funds ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the balance that is unobligated and unencumbered for training services is the amount that is the difference between-- 7i7 the total amount of funds available to the local area under this section for that prior program year consisting of the local allocation to the local area for such prior program year 7including amounts from local allocations to the local area for all program years before that prior program year7 that remained available2 and 7ii7 the amount1 from that total amount of available funds1 that is obligated or encumbered 7in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles7 for training services during such prior program year1 except that for purposes of this paragraph the amount included as encumbered for raining services shall not exceed #aj percent of the total amount of available funds described in clause 7i74 4 7c7 ,required statewide youth activities ,section #abi7;b77#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 or that fail to meet local performance accountability measures1 after concentrations of eligible youth2 and 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 providing technical assistance to1 as appropriate1 local boards1 one-stop operators1 and eligible providers1 including support for the training or staff in evidence-based practices for serving eligible youth 7including joint training7 and facilitating remote access to services provided through the one-stop delivery system4 4 7d7 ,local elements and requirements ,section #abi7;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking shall identify an and inserting shall identify career pathways that include education and employment goals2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking 1 in appropriate cases2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking strong linkages between academic and occupational learning and inserting activities leading to the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 or a recognized postsecondary credential2 and 7iii7 in clause 7iv7-- 7,i7 by inserting employers1 including small employers1 and in-demand occupations after effective connections to2 and 7,,ii7 by striking subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,j7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,i71 respectively2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking work experiences as appropriate1 and inserting work experiences that include academic1 area career and technical education or occupational education to ensure youth are college and career ready12 and 7ii7 after including internships1 by inserting summer employment1 pre-apprenticeships programs1 on-the-job training12 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting such as youth service and conservation corps1 after include community service2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,f7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting 1 financial literacy education1 and entrepreneurial skills training after supportive services2 and 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,i7 7as so redesignated71 after which1 by inserting shall include career counseling and career exploration services1 as appropriate1 and2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by inserting and family members1 mentors1 after parents2 and 7#d7 by amending paragraph 7#d77;,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,for any program year1 not less than #fj percent of the funds described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be used to provide youth workforce investment activities for out-of-school youth4 4 #aag4 ,adult and dislocated worker training activities 7a7 ,definition of disadvantaged adult ,section #acb7;b77#a77v77,,iv7 is amended by striking does not exceed and all that follow and inserting #aej percent of the poverty line44 7b7 ,reallotment ,section #acb7;c77#b7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,amount ,the amount available for reallotment for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance from ,state allotments to the ,state at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination is made1 exceeds #aj percent of the total amount of funds available to the ,state for that prior program year1 consisting of the ,state allotment to the ,state for such prior program year 7including amounts from ,state allotments to the ,state1 for all program years before that prior program year7 that remained available4 4 7c7 ,transfer authority ,section #acc7;b77#d7 is amended by striking #bj percent both places it appears and inserting #cj percent4 7d7 within ,state ,reallocation ,section #acc7;c7 #b is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,amount 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount available for allocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the balance that is unobligated and unencumbered for training services at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination is made1 exceeds #aj percent of the total amount of funds available to the local area for that prior program year1 consisting of the local allocation to the local area for such prior program year 7including amounts from local allocations to the local area1 for all program years before that prior program year7 that remained available4 7,b7 ,balance of funds ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the balance that is unobligated and unencumbered for training services is the amount that is the difference between-- 7i7 the total amount of funds available to the local area under this section for that prior program year consisting of the local allocation to the local area for such prior program year 7including amounts from local allocations to the local area for all program years before that prior program year7 that remained available2 and 7ii7 the amount1 from that total amount of available funds1 that is obligated or encumbered 7in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles7 for training services during such prior program year1 except that for purposes of this paragraph the amount included as encumbered for raining services shall not exceed #aj percent of the total amount of available funds described in clause 7i74 4 7e7 ,use of unobligated rapid-,response funds ,section #acd7;a77#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively2 7,b7 by striking ,a ,state shall use and inserting3 7i7 ,in general ,a ,state shall use 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,use of unobligated funds ,funds reserved by a ,governor under section #acc7;a77#b7 to carry out this subparagraph that remain unobligated after the first program year for which such funds were allotted may be used by the ,governor to carry out statewide activities authorized under subparagraph 7,b7 or paragraph 7#c77;,a71 in addition to activities under this subparagraph4 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7vi71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7vii7 developing1 implementing1 and using layoff aversion strategies in collaboration with appropriate economic development and private sector entities1 for implementation of strategies that may include early identification of firms at risk of layoffs1 use of feasability studies to assess the needs of and options for at-risk firms and the delivery of employment1 training1 economic development1 investment and financial restructuring activities to address identified risk factors4 4 7f7 ,shared services ,section #acd7;d77#a77;,b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,a portion and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,a portion 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,additional costs of one-stop ,subject to the memorandum of understanding described in section #aba7;c7 for the one-stop delivery system involved1 in addition to the funds provided for one-stop infrastructure described in section #acg7;d71 a portion of funds made available under ,federal law authorizing the programs described in section #aba7;b7 and administered by one-stop partners1 or the noncash resources available under such programs1 shall be used to pay the additional costs relating to the operation of the one-stop delivery system that are not paid from the funds provided under section #acg7;d71 as determined in accordance with clause 7iv71 to the extent not inconsistent with the ,federal law involved4 ,such costs shall include the costs of the provision of core services described in section #acd7;d77#b7 applicable to each program and may include common costs that are not paid from the funds provided under section #acg7;d74 7iii7 ,shared services ,costs of shared services may include costs of services that are authorized for and may be commonly provided through the one-stop partner programs to any individuals1 such as initial intake1 assessment of needs1 appraisal of basic skills1 identification of appropriate services to meet such needs1 referrals to other one-stop partners1 and other similar services4 7iv7 determination and guidance ,the method for determining the appropriate portion of funds and noncash resources to be provided by the one-stop partner for each program for a one-stop center shall be determined as part of the development of the memorandum or understanding under subsection 7c7 for the one-stop center and shall be stated in the memorandum4 ,the ,state board shall provide guidance to facilitate the determination1 for purposes of the memorandum of understanding1 of an appropriate allocation of the funds and noncash resources in local areas4 4 7g7 ,training services ,section #acd7;d77#d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require an individual to receive core or intensive services under paragraphs 7#b7 or 7#c71 respectively1 prior to receiving training services under this paragraph4 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ix71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7x7 education1 training1 and skill upgrading for individuals to work and maintain proficiency as workplace learning advisors in programs sponsored by employers or joint labor-management partnerships4 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in the event through priority and inserting ,with respect to funds allocated to a local area for adult employment and training activities1 priority2 7,b7 by inserting individuals with barriers to employment after public assistance and other2 and 7,c7 by striking making determination related to and inserting implementing2 7#d7 by striking subparagraph 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,g7 ,use of individual training accounts 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 training services provided under this paragraph shall be provided through the use of individual training accounts in accordance with this paragraph1 and shall be provided to eligible individuals through the one-stop delivery system4 7ii7 ,training contracts ,training services authorized under this paragraph may be provided pursuant to a contract for services in lieu of an individual training account if-- 7,i7 the requirements of subparagraph 7,f7 are met2 7,,ii7 such services are on-the-job training1 registered apprenticeships1 customized training1 incumbent worker training1 entrpreneurial skills training1 or transitional employment2 7,,iii7 the local board determines there are an insufficient number of eligible providers of training services in the local area involved 7such as in a rural area7 to accomplish the purposes of a system of individual training accounts2 7,,iv7 the local board determines that there is a training services program of demonstrated effectiveness offered in the local area by a community-based organization or another private organization to serve individuals with barriers to employment2 or 7,v7 the local board determines that it would be most appropriate to award a contract to an institution of higher education or other eligible provider of training services1 including area career and technical education centers in order to facilitate the training of multiple individuals in in-demand industry sectors or occupations and that such contract does not limit customer choice4 7iii7 ,linkage to occupations in demand ,training services provided under this paragraph shall be directly linked to an in-demand industry sector or occupation in the local area or region1 or in another area to which an adult or dislocated worker receiving such services is willing to relocate1 except that a local board may approve training services for occupations determined by the local board to be in sectors of the economy that have a high potential for sustained demand or growth in the local area4 7iv7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to preclude the combined use of individual training accounts and contracts in the provision of training services1 including arrangements that allow individuals receiving individual training accounts to obtain training services that are contracted for under clause 7ii74 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 ,reimbursement for on-the-job training 7i7 ,reimbursement level ,for purposes of the provision of on-the-job training under this paragraph1 the ,governor or local board involved may increase the amount of the reimbursement described in section #aja7ca7 to an amount of up to #ge percent of the wage rate of a participant for a program carried out under this chapter1 if1 respectively-- 7,i7 the ,governor approves the increase with respect to a program carried out with funds reserved by the ,state under that chapter1 taking into account the factors described in clause 7ii72 or 7,,ii7 the local board approves the increase with respect to a program carried out with funds allocated to a local area under such chapter1 taking into account those factors4 7ii7 ,factors ,for purposes of clause 7i71 the ,governor or local board1 respectively1 shall take into account factors consisting of-- 7,i7 the characteristics of the participants2 7,,ii7 the size and resources of the employer2 7,,iii7 the likely employment opportunities available to workers who complete an on-the-job training program2 and 7,,iv7 such other factors as the ,governor or local board1 respectively1 may determine to be appropriate1 which may include the number of employees participating in the training1 wage and benefit levels of those employees 7at present and anticipated upon completion of the training71 relation of the training to the competitiveness of a participant1 and other employer-provided training and advancement opportunities4 4 7h7 ,incumbent worker training programs and transitional jobs ,section #acd7;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 work support activities designed to assist low-wage workers in retaining and enhancing employment1 such as the provision of activities described in this section during nontraditional hours and the provision of child care while such activities are being provided4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,incumbent worker training programs 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,standard reservation of funds ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the local board may reserve and use not more than #ae percent of the funds allocated to the local area involved under section #acc7;b7 to pay for the ,federal share of the cost of providing training through a training program for incumbent workers1 carried out in accordance with this paragraph4 7ii7 ,increased reservation of funds ,if the local board determines that there is sufficient evidence that use of the funds reserved under clause 7i7 led to employee retention by and contributed to creation of new jobs with employers that participated in incumbent worker training programs1 the local board may reserve and use not more than a total of #bj percent of such funds to pay for the ,federal share of such costs4 7iii7 ,determination of eligibility ,for the purpose of determining the eligibility of an employer to receive funding under clause 7i71 the local board shall take into account factors consisting of-- 7,i7 the characteristics of the participants in the program2 7,,ii7 the relationship of the training to the competitiveness of a participant and the employer2 and 7,,iii7 such other factors as the local board may determine to be appropriate1 which may include the number of employees participating in the training1 the wage and benefit levels of those employees 7at present and anticipated upon completion of the training71 and the existence of other training and advancement opportunities provided by the employer4 7iv7 ,statewide impact ,the ,governor or ,state board involved may make recommendations to the local board for providing incumbent worker training that has statewide impact4 7,b7 ,training activities ,the training program for incumbent workers carried out under this paragraph shall be carried out by the local board in conjunction with the employers or groups of employers of such workers1 or a labor-management partnership1 including joint registered apprenticeship programs1 for the purpose of assisting such workers in obtaining the skills necessary to retain employment or avert layoffs4 7,c7 ,employer payment of non-,federal share ,employers participating in the program carried out under this paragraph shall be required to pay for the non-,federal share of the cost of providing the training to incumbent workers of the employers4 7,d7 ,non-,federal share 7i7 ,factors ,subject to clause 7ii71 the local board shall establish the non-,federal share of such cost 7taking into consideration such other factors as the number of employees participating in the training1 the wage and benefit levels of the employees 7at the beginning and anticipated upon completion of the training71 the relationship of the training to the competitiveness of the employer and employees1 and the availability of other employer-provided training and advancement opportunities74 7ii7 ,limits ,the non-,federal share shall not be less than-- 7,i7 #aj percent of the cost for employers with not more than #ej employees2 7,,ii7 #be percent of the cost1 for employers with more than #ej employees but not more than #ajj employees2 and 7,,iii7 #ej percent of the cost1 for employers with more than #ajj employees4 7iii7 ,calculation of employer share ,the non-,federal share provided by an employer participating in the program may include the amount of the wages paid by the employer to a worker while the worker is attending a training program under this paragraph4 7,e7 ,worker protections ,if an incumbent worker training program is proposed for an employer whose workers are covered by a collective bargaining agreement1 the union representing those workers will be consulted regarding the incumbent worker training program and concur prior to the start of the program4 7#e7 ,transitional jobs ,the local board may use not more than #ae percent of the funds allocated to the local area involved under section #acc7;b7 to provide transitional jobs under subsection 7c77#d7 that-- 7,a7 are time-limited work experiences in integrated settings that are subsidized and are in the public1 private1 or nonprofit sectors for individuals with barriers to employment who are chronically unemployed1 have no employment experience or have an inconsistent work history2 7,b7 are combined with comprehensive employment and supportive services2 7,c7 are designed to assist the individuals described in subparagraph 7,a7 to establish a work history1 demonstrate success in the workplace1 and develop the skills that lead to entry into and retention in unsubsidized employment2 and 7,d7 assist in placement or hiring to an unsubsidized job4 4 #aah4 ,unified performance accountability system ,section #acf is amended to read as follows3 #acf4 ,unified performance accountability system 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish shared performance accountability measures that apply across the core programs to assess the effectiveness of ,states and local areas in achieving positive outcomes for individuals served by those programs4 7b7 ,state unified performance accountability measures 7#a7 ,in general ,for each ,state1 the unified performance accountability measures for the core programs shall consist of-- 7,a7 7i7 the primary indicators of performance described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7ii7 the additional indicators of performance 7if any7 identified by the ,state under paragraph 7#b77;,b72 and 7,b7 ,a ,state adjusted level of performance for each indicator described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,indicators of performance 7,a7 ,primary indicators of performance 7i7 ,in general ,the ,state primary indicators of performance for activities provided under the adult and dislocated worker programs authorized under chapter #f of subtitle ,b of title ,i1 the program of adult education and literacy activities authorized under title ,,ii1 the employment services program authorized under sections #a through #ac of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq47 7except that subclauses 7,,iv7 and 7,v7 shall not apply to such program71 and the program authorized under title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq471 other than section #aab or part ,c of that title 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcb1 #gda71 shall consist of-- 7,i7 the percentage and number of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program2 7,,ii7 the percentage and number of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from the program2 7,,iii7 the median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program compared to the median earnings of such participants prior to the training2 7,,iv7 the percentage of program participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential1 including in a registered apprenticeship or on-the-job training program1 or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent 7subject to clause 7iii771 during participation in or within #a year after exit from the program2 7,v7 the percentage of program participants who1 during a program year1 are in an education or training program1 including a registered apprenticeship or on-the-job training program1 that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 or employment and who are achieving measurable basic skill gains toward such a credential or employment2 and 7,,vi7 the indicators of effectiveness in serving employers established pursuant to clause 7iv74 7ii7 ,primary indicators of performance for eligible youth ,the primary indicators of performance for the youth program authorized under chapter #d of this subtitle shall consist of-- 7,i7 the percentage and number of program participants who are in education or training activities1 or in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program2 7,,ii7 the percentage and number of program participants who are in education or training activities1 or in unsubsidized employment1 during the fourth quarter after exit from the program2 7,,iii7 the median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program compared to the median earnings of such participants prior to the training2 7,,iv7 the percentage of program participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential described in clause 7i77,,iv71 or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent subject to clause 7iii7 during participation in or within #a year after exit from the program2 7,v7 the percentage of program participants who1 during a program year1 are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 or employment and who are achieving measurable basic skill gains toward such a secondary credential or employment2 and 7,,vi7 the indicators of effectiveness in serving employers established pursuant to clause 7iv74 7iii7 ,indicator relating to credential ,for purposes of clause 7i77,,iv7 or 7ii77,,iv71 program participants who obtain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent shall be included in the percentage counted as meeting the criterion under such clause only if such participants1 in addition to obtaining such diploma or its recognized equivalent1 have obtained or retained employment1 have been removed from public assistance1 or are in an education or training program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential described in clause 7i77,,iv7 within #a year after exit from the program4 7iv7 ,indicator for services to employers ,prior to the commencement of the second full program year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 for purposes of clauses 7i77,,vi7 and 7ii77,v71 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education after consultation with the representatives described in subsection 7h77#b71 shall jointly develop and establish1 for purposes of this subparagraph1 #a or more primary indicators of performance that indicate the effectiveness of the core programs in serving employers4 7,b7 ,additional indicators ,a ,state may identify in the ,state plan additional performance accountability indicators4 7#c7 ,levels of performance 7,a7 ,state adjusted levels of performance for primary indicators 7i7 ,in general ,for each ,state submitting a ,state plan1 there shall be established1 in accordance with this subparagraph1 levels of performance for each of the corresponding primary indicators of performance described in paragraph 7#b7 for each of the programs described in clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,included programs ,the programs included under clause 7i7 are-- 7,i7 the youth program authorized under chapter #d of this subtitle2 7,,ii7 the adult program authorized under chapter #e of this subtitle2 7,,iii7 the dislocated worker program authorized under chapter #e of this subtitle2 7,,iv7 the program of adult education and literacy activities authorized under title ,,ii2 7,v7 the employment services program authorized under sections #a through #ac of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq472 and 7,,vi7 the program authorized under title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq471 other than section #aab or part ,c of that title 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcb1 #gda74 7iii7 ,identification of ,state plan ,each ,state shall identify1 in the ,state plan1 expected levels of performance for each of the corresponding primary indicators of performance for each of the programs described in clause 7ii7 for the first #b program years covered by the ,state plan4 7iv7 ,agreement of ,state adjusted levels of performance 7,i7 ,first #b years ,the ,state shall reach agreement with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education on levels of performance for each indicator described in clause 7iii7 for each of the programs described in clause 7ii7 for each of the first #b program years covered by the ,state plan4 ,in reaching the agreement1 the ,state and ,secretaries shall take into account the levels identified in the ,state plan under clause 7iii7 and the factors described in clause 7v74 ,the levels agreed to shall be considered to be the ,state adjusted levels of performance for the ,state for such program years and shall be incorporated into the ,state plan prior to the approval of such plan4 7,,ii7 ,third and fourth year ,the ,state and the ,secretaries shall reach agreement1 prior to the third program year covered by the ,state plan1 on levels of performance for each indicator described in clause 7iii7 for each of the programs described in clause 7ii7 for each of the third and fourth program years covered by the ,state plan4 ,in reaching the agreement1 the ,state and ,secretaries shall take into account the factors described in clause 7v74 ,the levels agreed to shall be considered to be the ,state adjusted levels of performance for the ,state for such program years and shall be incorporated into the ,state plan as a modification to the plan4 7v7 ,factors ,in reaching the agreements described in clause 7iv71 the ,state and ,secretaries shall-- 7,i7 take into account how the levels involved compare with the ,state adjusted levels of performance established for other ,states2 7,,ii7 ensure that the levels involved are adjusted1 using the objective statistical model established by the ,secretaries pursuant to clause 7viii71 based on the difference among ,states in economic conditions 7including differences in unemployment rates and job losses or gains in particular industries7 and the characteristics of participants when the participants entered the program involved1 including indicators of poor work history1 lack of work experience1 lack of educational or occupational skills attainment1 dislocation from high-wage and high-benefit employment1 low levels of literacy or ,english proficiency1 disability status1 homelessness1 ex-offender status1 and welfare dependency2 7,,iii7 take into account the extent to which the levels involved promote continuous improvement in performance accountability on the performance accountability measures by such ,state and ensure optimal return on the investment of ,federal funds2 and 7,,iv7 take into account the extent to which the levels involved will assist the ,state in meeting the goals described in clause 7vi74 7vi7 ,goals ,in order to promote enhanced performance outcomes and to facilitate the process of reaching agreements with the ,states under clause 7iv71 the ,secretary of labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall establish performance goals for the core programs1 in accordance with the ,government ,performance and ,results ,act of #aiic and in consultation with ,states and other appropriate parties4 ,such goals shall be long-term goals for the adjusted levels of performance to be achieved by each of the programs described in clause 7ii7 regarding the corresponding primary indicators of performance described in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7vii7 ,revisions based on economic conditions and individuals served during the program year ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall1 in accordance with the objective statistical model developed pursuant to clause 7viii71 revise the ,state adjusted levels of performance applicable for each of the programs described in clause 7ii71 for a program year and a ,state1 to reflect the economic conditions and characteristics of participants 7as described in clause 7v77,,ii77 in that program during such program year in a such ,state4 7viii7 ,statistical adjustment model ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 after consultation with the representatives described in subsection 7h77#b71 shall develop and disseminate an objective statistical model that will be used to make the adjustments in the ,state adjusted levels of performance for economic conditions and characteristics of participants under clauses 7v7 and 7vii74 7,b7 ,levels of performance for additional indicators ,the ,state may identify1 in the ,state plan1 ,state levels of performance for each of the additional indicators identified under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 ,such levels shall be considered to be ,state adjusted levels of performance for purposes of this section4 7c7 ,local performance accountability measures 7#a7 ,in general ,for each local area in a ,state designated under section #aaf1 the local performance accountability measures for each of the program described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 of subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii7 shall consist of-- 7,a7 7i7 the primary indicators of performance described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 that are applicable to such programs2 and 7ii7 additional indicators of performance1 if any1 identified by the ,state for such programs under subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 and 7,b7 the local level of performance for each indicator described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,local level of performance ,the local board1 the chief elected official1 and the ,governor shall negotiate and reach agreement on local levels of performance based on the ,state adjusted levels of performance established under subsection 7b77#c77;,a74 7#c7 ,adjustment factors ,in negotiating the local levels of performance1 the local board1 the chief elected official1 and the ,governor shall make adjustments for the expected economic conditions and the expected characteristics of participants to be served in the local area1 using the statistical adjustment model developed pursuant to subsection 7b77#c77;,a77viii74 ,in addition1 the negotiated local levels of performance applicable to a program year shall be revised to reflect the economic conditions experienced and the characteristics of the populations served in the local area during such program year using the statistical adjustment model4 7d7 ,performance accountability reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall jointly develop a template for performance reports that shall be used by ,states1 local boards1 and eligible providers of training services under section #abb to report on outcomes achieved by the core programs1 and to report on quantifiable benchmarks established in the ,state plan as described in section #aab or the ,state unified plan described in section #aac that demonstrate annual improvement with respect to each of the system-wide performance indicators established under subsection 7j77#b7 of this section4 7#b7 ,contents of ,state performance reports ,the performance report for a ,state shall include1 subject to paragraph 7#e77;,c7-- 7,a7 information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 for each of the programs described in subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii7 and the ,state adjusted levels of performance with respect to such indicators for each program2 7,b7 information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 for each of the programs described in subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii7 with respect to individuals with barriers to employment1 disaggregated by each subpopulation of such individuals2 7,c7 the total number of participants served by each type of service of the programs described in subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii71 and the types of core1 intensive1 and training services provided2 7,d7 the number of individuals with barriers to employment served by each type of service by each of the programs described in subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii71 disaggregated by each subpopulation of such individuals2 7,e7 the number of participants who are enrolled in more than #a of the programs described in subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii72 and 7,f7 other information that facilitates comparisons of programs with programs in other ,states4 7#c7 ,contents of local area performance reports ,the performance reports for a local area shall include1 subject to paragraph 7#e77;,c7-- 7,a7 information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 for each of the programs described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 of subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii71 and the local adjusted levels of performance with respect to such indicators for each program2 7,b7 information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 for each of the programs described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 of subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii7 with respect to individuals with barriers to employment1 disaggregated by each subpopulation of such individuals2 7,c7 the total number of participants served by each of the programs described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 of subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii71 and the types of core1 intensive1 and training services provided2 7,d7 the number of individuals with barriers to employment served by each of the programs described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 of subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii71 disaggregated by each subpopulation of such individuals2 7,e7 the number of participants who are enrolled in any of the programs described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 of subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii7 who are enrolled in more than #a program described in subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii72 and 7,f7 other information that facilitates comparisons of programs with programs in other local areas 7or planning regions1 as appropriate74 7#d7 ,contents of eligible training providers performance reports ,the performance report for an eligible provider of training services under section #abb shall include1 subject to paragraph 7#e77;,c71 with respect to each program of training services1 including core1 intensive1 and training services1 of such provider-- 7,a7 information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 of subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i7 with respect to participants served under the adult and dislocated worker programs under chapter #e of this subtitle2 and 7,b7 the number of participants served under each of the adult and dislocated worker programs under chapter #e of this subtitle and the number of individuals with barriers to employment served under each of such programs1 disaggregated by each subpopulation of such individuals4 7#e7 ,publication 7,a7 ,state performance reports ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall annually make publically available1 including by electronic means1 the performance reports for ,states and local areas containing the information described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,local area and eligible training provider performance reports ,the ,state shall make publically available1 including by electronic means1 the performance reports for the local areas containing the information described in paragraph 7#c7 and the performance reports for eligible providers of training services containing the information described in paragraph 7#d74 7,c7 ,rules for reporting of data ,the disaggregation of data under this subsection shall not be required when the number of participants in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual participant4 7e7 ,evaluation of ,state programs 7#a7 ,in general ,using funds authorized under a core program and made available to carry out this section1 the ,state1 in coordination with local boards in the ,state and the ,state agencies responsible for the administration of the core programs1 shall conduct ongoing evaluations of activities carried out in the ,state under such programs and in accordance with the ,state unified plan4 ,the ,state1 local boards1 and ,state agencies shall conduct the evaluations in order to promote1 establish1 implement1 and utilize methods for continuously improving core program activities in order to achieve high-level performance within1 and high-level outcomes from1 the workforce investment system4 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,state shall coordinate the valuations with the evaluations provided for the ,secretary of ,labor and ,secretary of ,education under section #agb1 section #cdc7;b77#c77;,e71 section #aj7;b7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;i7b771 and sections #ab7;a77#e71 #ad1 and #ajg of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gji7;a77#e71 #gaa1 #gbg7 7applied with respect to programs carried out under title ,i of that ,act74 7#b7 ,design ,the evaluations conducted under this subsection shall be designed in conjunction with the ,state board1 ,state agencies responsible for the administration of the core programs1 and local boards and shall include analysis of customer feedback and outcome and process measures in the statewide workforce investment system4 ,the evaluations may include the use of control groups4 7#c7 ,results ,the ,state shall periodically prepare1 submit to the ,state board and local boards in the ,state1 and make available to the public1 including by electronic means1 reports containing the results of evaluations conducted under this subsection1 to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the workforce investment system4 7f7 ,sanctions for ,state failure ,to meet ,state performance accountability measures 7#a7 ,states 7,a7 ,technical assistance ,if a ,state fails to meet the ,state adjusted levels of performance relating to indicators described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 for a program for any program year1 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall1 upon request1 provide technical assistance1 including assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan4 7,b7 ,reduction in amount of grant ,if such failure continues for a second consecutive year1 or if a ,state fails to submit a report under subsection 7d7 for any program year1 the ,secretary of ,labor or the ,secretary of ,education1 as appropriate1 may reduce by not more than #e percent1 the amount of the allotment that would 7in the absence of this paragraph7 be payable to the ,state under such program for the immediately succeeding program year4 ,such penalty shall be based on the degree of failure to meet ,state adjusted levels of performance4 7#b7 ,funds resulting from reduced allotments ,the ,secretary of ,labor or the ,secretary of ,education1 as appropriate1 shall use any amount retained1 as a result of a reduction in an allotment to a ,state made under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 to provide technical assistance to the ,states the ,secretaries determine to be appropriate to improve the performance of their core programs4 7g7 ,sanctions for local area failure ,to meet local performance accountability measures 7#a7 ,technical assistance ,if a local area fails to meet local performance accountability measures established under subsection 7c7 for the youth1 adult1 or dislocated worker program authorized under chapter #b or #c of subtitle ,b of title ,i for a program described in subsection 7d77#b77;,a7 for any program year1 the ,governor1 or upon request by the ,governor1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall provide technical assistance1 which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan1 or the development of a modified local plan or regional plan4 7#b7 ,corrective actions 7,a7 ,in general ,if such failure continues for a second consecutive year1 the ,governor shall take corrective actions1 which may include development of a reorganization plan through which the ,governor may-- 7i7 require the appointment and certification of a new local board1 consistent with the criteria established under section #aag7;b77#a72 7ii7 prohibit the use of eligible providers and one-stop partners identified as achieving a poor level of performance2 7iii7 redesignate the local area in accordance with section #aaf2 or 7iv7 take such other actions as the ,governor determines are appropriate4 7,b7 ,appeal by local area 7i7 ,appeal to governor ,the local board and chief elected official for a local area that is subject to a reorganization plan under subparagraph 7,a7 may1 not later than #cj days after receiving notice of the reorganization plan1 appeal to the ,governor to rescind or revise such plan4 ,in such case1 the ,governor shall make a final decision not later than #cj days after the receipt of the appeal4 7ii7 subsequent action ,the local board and chief elected official for a local area may1 not later than #cj days after receiving a decision from the ,governor pursuant to clause 7i71 appeal such decision to the ,secretary of ,labor4 ,in such case1 the ,secretary shall make a final decision not later than #cj days after the receipt of the appeal4 7,c7 ,effective date ,the decision made by the ,governor under subparagraph 7,b77i7 shall become effective at the time the ,governor issues the decision pursuant to such clause4 ,such decision shall remain effective unless the ,secretary of ,labor rescinds or revises such plan pursuant to subparagraph 7,b77ii74 7h7 ,definitions of indicators of performance 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to ensure nationwide comparability of performance data1 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 after consultation with representatives described in paragraph 7#b71 shall issue definitions for the indicators described in this section4 7#b7 ,representatives ,the representatives referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are representatives of ,states and political subdivisions1 business and industry1 employees1 eligible providers of activities carried out through the core programs1 educators1 researchers1 participants1 the lead ,state agency officials with responsibility for the programs carried out through the core programs1 individuals with expertise in service individuals with barriers to employment1 and other interested parties4 7i7 ,fiscal and management accountability information systems 7#a7 ,wage records ,in measuring the progress of the ,state across all core programs as identified in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a7 on ,state and local performance accountability measures1 a ,state shall utilize quarterly wage records1 consistent with ,state law4 ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall make arrangements1 consistent with ,state law1 to ensure that the wage records of any ,state are available to any other ,state to the extent that such wage records are required by the ,state in carrying out the ,state plan of the ,state or completing the annual report described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,confidentiality ,in carrying out the requirements of this ,act1 the ,state shall comply with section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g74 7j7 ,system-,wide improvements 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to establish system-wide improvements across all programs to enhance data collection1 ensure accountability and increase administrative efficiencies in employment and training programs that will expand the capacity and improve the performance of the workforce system4 7#b7 ,development and implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 after consultation with the representatives described in subsection 7h77#b71 shall develop system-wide performance measures across the one-stop partner programs described in section #aba7;b7 to measure the collective effectiveness of the workforce investment system in aligning and coordinating the core programs and other one-stop partner programs1 employers as a meaningful system partner to address businesses and other employer immediate and long-term skilled workforce needs in in-demand1 high-growth1 and other occupations important to a ,state1 regional1 or local economy1 expanding access to education and training for participants 7including participants with barriers to employment71 and establishing or strengthening credential attainment and measurement strategies4 ,not later than the beginning of the third program year1 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education after consultation with the representatives described in subsection 7h77#b71 shall develop system-wide performance accountability measures4 7,b7 ,benchmarks ,not later than the beginning of the third program year1 each ,state shall include in the ,state plan described in section #aab or the ,state unified plan described in section #aac quantifiable benchmarks that demonstrate annual improvement with respect to each of the system-wide performance indicators established under this section4 7,c7 ,requirements ,for each ,state1 the system-wide performance accountability measures shall consist of-- 7i7 the indicators of performance described in paragraph 7#c7 7,a7 through 7,d72 7ii7 any other indicators established by the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education in consultation with the representatives described in subsection 7h77#b72 and 7iii7 a ,state adjusted level of performance for each indicator described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,indicators of performance ,the indicators of system-wide performance shall be measured from baseline data collected in the first year after the date of enactment of this subsection and shall consist of the following3 7,a7 ,indicators of effectiveness in engaging employers as a system partner ,the ,state indicators of effectiveness in serving employers shall at a minimum consist of-- 7i7 the number and percentage of employers in the ,state using one-stops2 7ii7 the total number of returning employers in the ,state using one-stops and one-stop partner program services1 including training2 7iii7 the number of training modules created for specific employers or groups of employers2 and 7iv7 the size of each employer in the ,state using one-stops and one-stop partner programs services4 7,b7 ,indicators of expanded access to training services ,the ,state indicators of expanded access to training services shall at a minimum consist of-- 7i7 the number and percentage of participants who received training or education services under a one-stop partner program2 7ii7 the number and percentage of participants and youth with barriers to employment who received services from a one-stop partner program resulting in entry into an education and training program that leads to employment or a recognized postsecondary credential2 7iii7 the total number and percentage of participants concurrently enrolled in two or more core programs1 or in at least one other one-stop partner program2 7iv7 the number and percentage of participants engaged in career pathways2 and 7v7 the total number and percentage of participants who are enrolled and whose training is co-funded by ,pell grants or other sources of financial aid4 7,c7 ,indicators of credential attainment and measurement ,the ,state indicators of credential attainment and measurement shall at a minimum consist of the total number and percentage of recognized postsecondary credentials earned during the program year by1 or awarded to1 participants of programs described in section #acf7;b77#c77;,a77i74 7,d7 ,additional indicators ,a ,state may identify in a ,state plan additional system-wide performance accountability indicators4 7#d7 ,levels of performance 7,a7 ,state adjusted levels of performance for system-wide performance accountability indicators 7i7 ,in general ,for each ,state submitting a ,state plan under section #aab or section #aac1 there shall be established1 in accordance with this paragraph1 levels of performance for each of the system-wide performance accountability indicators that shall measure aggregate performance for the programs referred to in section #aba7;b77#a77;,b71 and which may include data from programs referred to in section #aba7;b77#b77;,b74 7ii7 ,identification in ,state plan ,prior to the third program year after enactment of this ,act1 each ,state shall identify1 in the ,state plan1 expected levels of performance for each of the corresponding system-wide performance accountability indicators under subsection 7j77#b7 for each of the third and fourth program years covered by the ,state plan4 7iii7 ,agreement on ,state adjusted levels of performance ,the ,state shall reach agreement with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education on levels of performance for each indicator under subsection 7j77#b7 for each of the third and fourth program years covered by the ,state plan4 ,in reaching the agreement1 the ,state and ,secretaries shall take into account the levels identified in the ,state plan under clause 7ii71 and may take into account the factors described in subsection 7c77#c77;,a77v74 7,b7 ,levels of performance for additional indicators ,the ,state may identify1 in the ,state plan1 ,state levels of performance for each of the additional indicators identified under subsection 7j77#b77;,e74 ,such levels shall be considered the ,state adjusted levels of performance for purposes of this section4 7,c7 ,failure to meet system-wide performance accountability measures ,if a ,state fails to meet ,state adjusted levels of performance relating to indicators described in paragraph 7#c7 for any program year the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall1 upon request1 provide technical assistance1 including assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan4 7#e7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall report to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce on the indicators described in paragraph 7#b7 of this section and provide recommendations to the ,committee on improving coordination and increasing efficiencies in one-stop partner programs4 4 #aai4 ,authorization of funding for one-stop infrastructure ,section #acg is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,one-,stop infrastructure 7#a7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,in addition to the funds authorized under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c71 there is authorized to be appropriated an additional amount equal to #c percent of the total of amounts appropriated under such subsections1 for costs of infrastructure including rental costs and other expenses associated with establishing and maintaining one-stop centers in accordance with section #aba4 7#b7 ,allotment ,the ,secretary shall allot the funds appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 for each fiscal year among the ,states as follows3 7,a7 ,two-thirds of such sums shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of individuals in the civilian labor force in each ,state as compared to the total number of such individuals in all ,states4 7,b7 ,one-third of such sums shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals in each ,state as compared to the total number of such individuals in all ,states4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the number of individuals in the civilian labor force and the number of unemployed individuals shall be based on data for the most recent calendar year available1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 ,c ,job ,corps #aca4 ,purposes ,section #ada7a7 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 to maintain a national ,job ,corps program1 carried out in partnership with ,states and communities1 to-- 7,a7 assist eligible youth to connect to the labor force by providing them with intensive social1 academic1 career and technical education1 and service-learning opportunities1 in primarily residential centers1 in order for such youth to obtain secondary school diplomas or recognized postsecondary credentials leading to-- 7i7 successful careers1 in in-demand industry sectors or occupations or the ,armed ,forces1 that will result in economic self-sufficiency and opportunities for advancement2 or 7ii7 enrollment in postsecondary education2 and 7,b7 support responsible citizenship2 4 #acb4 ,definitions ,section #adb is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking customer service2 7,b7 by striking intake and inserting assessment2 and 7,c7 by striking a ,jobs ,corps center and inserting support the purposes of the ,jobs ,corps2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking before completing the requirements and all that follows and inserting prior to becoming a graduate42 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking has completed the requirements and all that follows and inserting the following3 who1 as a result of participation in the ,job ,corps program1 has received a secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent or completed the requirements of a career and technical education and training program that prepares individuals for employment leading to economic self-sufficiency or entrance into postsecondary education or training42 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking area served by a regional office of the ,employment and ,training ,administration and inserting defined by the ,secretary4 #acc4 ,individuals eligible for the ,job ,corps ,section #add is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,special rule for veterans ,notwithstanding the requirement of paragraph 7#b71 a veteran of the ,armed ,forces shall be eligible to become an enrollee under this section if the individual-- 7,a7 meets the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c72 and 7,b7 does not meet the requirement of paragraph 7#b7 because the military income earned by such individual within the #f-month period prior to the individual's application for ,job ,corps prevents the individual from meeting such requirement4 4 #acd4 ,recruitment1 screening1 selection1 and assignment of enrollees ,section #ade is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c77i71 by striking vocational and inserting career and technical education and training2 and 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,e7 to read as follows3 7,e7 assure appropriate representation of enrollees from urban areas and from rural areas4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 child welfare agencies that are responsible for children in foster care and children eligible for assistance under section #dgg of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgg74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 by inserting and agrees to such rules after failure to observe the rules2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking an assignment and inserting a2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,secretary shall1 every #b years1 analyze1 for the ,job ,corps center-- and inserting every #b years the ,secretary1 in consultation with operators of ,job ,corps centers1 shall analyze relevant factors relating to each ,job ,corps center1 including--2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by inserting the education1 training1 and supportive after including2 and 7ii7 by adding and after the semicolon2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 the performance of the ,job ,corps center relating to the expected levels of performance for the indicators described in section #aei7;c77#a71 and whether any actions have been taken with respect to such center pursuant to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #aei7;f74 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking is closest to the home of the enrollee1 except that the and inserting offers the type of career and technical education and training selected by the individual and1 among the centers that offer such education and training1 is closest to the home of the individual4 ,the2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking to the home of and inserting to the home of that offers the career and technical education and training desired by 4 #ace4 ,enrollment ,section #adf7;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or2 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#d7 and inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 in the case of an individual with a disability who would reasonably be expected to meet the standards for a ,job ,corps graduate1 as defined under section #adb7e71 if allowed to participate in the ,job ,corps for not more than #a additional year2 7#c7 in the case of an individual who participates in national service1 as authorized by a ,civilian ,conservation ,center program1 who would be granted an enrollment extension in the ,job ,corps for the amount of time equal to the period of national service2 or 4 #acf4 ,job ,corps centers ,section #adg is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking vocational both places it appears and inserting career and technical2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 or other entity with the necessary capacity1 after local entity2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #cjc of the ,federal ,property and ,administrative ,services ,act of #aidi 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #bec7 and inserting subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #ccjd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code12 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking vocational and inserting career and technical education and2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking is familiar with the surrounding communities1 and inserting demonstrates relationships with the surrounding communities1 employers1 labor organizations1 workforce boards12 and 7,,iii7 by amending subclause 7,,iv7 to read as follows3 7,,iv7 the performance of the entity1 if any1 relating to operating or providing activities described in this subtitle to a ,job ,corps center1 including the entity's demonstrated effectiveness in assisting individuals in achieving the primary indicators of performance for eligible youth described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a77ii74 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,civilian conservation centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,job ,corps centers may include ,civilian ,conservation ,centers1 operated under an agreement between the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 that are located primarily in rural areas4 ,such centers shall provide1 in addition to academics1 career and technical education and training1 and workforce preparation skills training1 programs of work experience to conserve1 develop1 or manage public natural resources or public recreational areas or to develop community projects in the public interest4 7#b7 ,assistance during disasters ,enrollees in ,civilian ,conservation ,centers may provide assistance in addressing national1 ,state1 and local disasters1 consistent with current child labor laws and regulations4 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall ensure that with respect to the provision of such assistance the enrollees are properly trained1 equipped1 supervised1 and dispatched consistent with standards for the conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife established under the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 7#c7 ,national liaison ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall designate a ,job ,corps ,national ,liaison to support the agreement under this section between the ,departments of ,labor and ,agriculture4 4 #acg4 ,program activities ,section #adh is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,activities provided by job corps centers 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,job ,corps center shall provide enrollees with an intensive1 organized1 and supervised program of education1 including ,english language acquisition programs1 career and technical education and training1 work experience1 work-based learning1 recreational activities1 physical rehabilitation and development1 and counseling1 which may include information about financial literacy4 ,each ,job ,corps center shall provide enrollees assigned to the center with access to core services described in section #acd7;c77#b7 and the intensive services described in section #acd7;c77#c74 7#b7 ,relationship to opportunities 7,a7 ,in general ,the activities provided under this subsection shall be targeted to helping enrollees1 on completion of their enrollment-- 7i7 secure and maintain meaningful unsubsidized employment2 7ii7 enroll in and complete secondary education or postsecondary education or training programs1 including other suitable career and technical education and training1 and registered apprenticeship programs2 or 7iii7 satisfy ,armed ,forces requirements4 7#c7 ,link to employment opportunities ,the career and technical education and training provided shall be linked to the employment opportunities in the local area in which the enrollee intends to seek employment after graduation4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,education and ,vocational and inserting ,academic and ,career and ,technical ,education and2 7,b7 by striking education and vocational and inserting career and technical education2 7,c7 by striking vocational educational and inserting career and technical educational2 and 7,d7 by striking or technical institutes and inserting technical institutes1 or national service providers2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,benefits ,during the period of participation in an advanced career training program1 an enrollee shall be eligible for full ,job ,corps benefits1 or a monthly stipend equal to the average value of the residential support1 food1 allowances1 and other benefits provided to enrollees assigned to residential ,job ,corps centers4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,each year1 and inserting ,the ,secretary shall develop standards by which2 and 7#d7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,graduate services ,in order to promote the retention of graduates in employment or postsecondary education1 the ,secretary shall arrange for the provision of job placement and support services to graduates for up to #ab months after the date of graduation4 ,one-stop partners1 may support the provision of these services1 including services from the ,state vocational rehabilitation agency to supplement job placement and job development efforts for ,job ,corps graduates who are individuals with disabilities4 4 #ach4 ,support ,section #aej7;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,readjustment allowances and inserting ,transition allowances and support2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking graduates and inserting allowances for graduates2 7,b7 in the first sentence1 by striking readjustment and inserting transition2 and 7,c7 by striking the second and third sentences1 and inserting the following3 ,the transition allowance shall be incentive-based to reflect a graduate's completion of academic1 career and technical education or training1 and attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials42 and 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,transition support for former enrollees ,the ,secretary may arrange for the provision of #c months of employment services for former enrollees4 4 #aci4 ,community participation ,section #aec is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsections 7a7 and 7b7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,business and community participation ,the director of each ,job ,corps center shall ensure the establishment and development of the business and community networks described in subsection 7b7 in order to enhance the effectiveness of such centers4 ,at centers where a national training contractor provides career and technical education training1 and has direct and long-standing linkages to registered apprenticeship programs or affiliated national employer groups1 the national training contractor shall have the lead in maintaining networks with the programs described in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of subsections 7b77#a77;,c74 7b7 ,networks ,the activities carried out by each ,job ,corps center under this section shall include-- 7#a7 establishing and developing relationships and networks with-- 7,a7 local and distant employers1 to the extent practicable1 in coordination with other ,federal and non-,federal programs that conduct similar outreach to employers2 7,b7 applicable one-stop centers and applicable local boards1 for the purpose of providing-- 7i7 information to1 and referral of1 potential enrollees2 and 7ii7 job opportunities for ,job ,corps graduates2 and 7,c7 7i7 youth programs2 7ii7 registered apprenticeship programs1 labor-management organizations and local labor organizations2 7iii7 employers and contractors that support national training contractor programs2 and 7iv7 community-based organizations1 non-profit organizations1 and intermediaries providing workforce development-related services2 and 7#b7 establishing and developing relationships with members of the community in which the ,job ,corps center is located1 informing members of the community about the projects of the ,job ,corps center and changes in the rules1 procedures1 or activities of the center that may affect the community1 and planning events of mutual interest to the community and the ,job ,corps center4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,liaison for and inserting director of a2 and 7,b7 by striking establish and develop and inserting ensure the establishment and development of4 #adj4 ,industry councils ,section #aed is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking after consultation with the ,liaison2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 by striking area and inserting areas in which enrollees will be seeking employment2 7,b7 by adding after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,employers outside of local area ,the industry council for a ,job ,corps center may include1 or otherwise provide for consultation with1 employers from outside the local area who are likely to hire a significant number of enrollees from the ,job ,corps center4 7#d7 ,special rule for single ,state local areas ,in the case of a single ,state local area designated under section #aaf7;b71 the industry council shall include a representative of the ,state ,board4 2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking vocational each place it appears and inserting career and technical education and4 #ada4 ,experimental1 research1 and demonstration projects and ,college ,corps program 7a7 ,miscellaneous amendments ,section #aef is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting 7a7 ,in general4--,the ,secretary2 7#b7 by striking program and may waive and inserting program4 ,the ,secretary may waive2 and 7#c7 by inserting before the period the following3 if the ,secretary informs the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 in writing1 not less than #ij days in advance of issuing such waiver44 7b7 ,college ,corps ,section #aef is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,college ,corps 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall jointly establish a demonstration project under this section to be known as the ,college ,corps that provide at-risk youth intensive education and skills training in order to prepare such youth for college and for high-skilled employment that can only be achieved with a college degree4 7#b7 ,selection of sites ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall jointly select sites to participate1 on a competitive basis1 from among underperforming ,jobs ,corps centers in areas with low levels of college attainment4 7#c7 ,eligible operators ,the ,secretary shall select ,college ,corps center operators on a competitive basis from among nonprofit organizations with prior success operating high-performing1 college and career-ready education residential programs for at-risk young people4 7#d7 ,administration projects 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,college ,corps sites in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,education with the development of an interagency agreement that identifies the duties and responsibilities of the ,departments under these projects4 7,b7 ,partnerships ,as part of the interagency agreement1 the ,secretary of ,education will be responsible for partnering with a ,state or local education agency for the purposes of granting a high school diploma that adheres to college and career ready standards and accessing ,state and local education dollars4 7,c7 ,deadline ,a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement to operate at least one center shall be awarded to an eligible operative within #a year from enactment4 7#e7 ,eligible participants ,individuals eligible to participate in ,college ,corps projects under this subsection shall be low-income youth who are in #fth or #gth grade at the time they begin participation who meet at least two of the following criteria3 7,a7 ,have a record of suspensions1 office referrals1 or chronic truancy4 7,b7 ,have failed to achieve proficiency on ,state assessment in mathematics1 reading1 or both4 7,c7 ,live in a household that is headed by a single parent or non-custodial parent4 7,d7 ,is homeless or is a foster child4 7,e7 ,live in a household that is public housing or receives public housing assistance4 7,f7 ,have an immediate family member who is or has been incarcerated4 4 #adb4 ,technical amendment ,section #aeh7;c77#a7 is amended by striking title ,,ii of the ,federal ,property and ,administrative ,services ,act of #aidi 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #dha et seq47 and inserting chapter #e of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code14 #adc4 ,performance accountability and management ,section #aei is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking management information and inserting ,performance accountability and management2 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7c7 through 7f71 redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7j71 and inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,information on indicators of performance 7#a7 ,levels of performance and indicators ,the ,secretary shall annually establish expected levels of performance for ,job ,corps centers and the ,job ,corps program relating to each of the primary indicators of performance for eligible youth activities described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a77ii74 7#b7 ,performance of recruiters ,the ,secretary shall also establish performance indicators1 and expected performance levels on the performance indicators1 for recruitment service providers serving the ,job ,corps program4 ,the performance indicators shall relate to the number of enrollees recruited1 compared to the established goals for such recruitment1 and the number of enrollees who remain committed to the program for #ij days after enrollment4 7#c7 ,performance of career transition service providers ,the ,secretary also shall establish performance indicators1 and expected levels of performance for such indicators1 for local and national career transition service provides serving the ,job ,corps program4 ,the performance indicators shall include the number of graduates and former enrollees-- 7,a7 who entered an unsubsidized employment related to the training they received at ,job ,corps and their average wage2 and 7,b7 who entered other types of unsubsidized employment1 the military1 postsecondary education1 or advanced training programs1 including registered apprenticeship programs1 and their average wage1 if applicable4 7#d7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall collect1 and annually submit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report containing-- 7,a7 information on the performance of each ,job ,corps center1 and the ,job ,corps program1 on the performance indicators described in paragraph 7#a71 as compared to the expected level of performance established under such paragraph for each performance accountability measure2 and 7,b7 information on the performance of the service providers described in paragraph 7#b7 on the performance indicators established under such paragraph1 as compared to the expected performance levels for the performance indicators4 7d7 ,additional information 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall also collect1 and submit in the report described in subsection 7c71 information on the performance of each ,job ,corps center1 and the ,job ,corps program1 regarding-- 7,a7 the number of enrollees entering and completing by field of education or training2 7,b7 demographic information on the enrollees served1 including age1 race1 gender1 and education and income level2 7,c7 the number of graduates who entered the ,armed ,forces2 7,d7 the number of graduates who entered unsubsidized employment related to the career and technical education and training received through the ,job ,corps program and the number who entered unsubsidized employment not related to the education and training received2 7,e7 the starting hourly wages of graduates and whether they receive other forms of compensation and benefits2 7,f7 the number and percentage of former enrollees1 including the number dismissed under the zero tolerance policy described in section #aeb7;b72 and 7,g7 any additional information required by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,rules for reporting of data ,the disaggregation of data under this subsection shall not be required when the number of individuals in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual4 7e7 ,methods ,the ,secretary shall collect the information described in subsections 7c7 and 7d71 using methods described in section #acf7;i77#b7 and consistent with ,state law1 by entering into agreements with the ,states to access such data for ,job ,corps enrollees1 former enrollees1 and graduates4 7f7 ,performance assessments and improvements 7#a7 ,assessments ,the ,secretary shall conduct an annual assessment of the performance of each ,job ,corps center4 ,based on the assessment1 the ,secretary shall take measures to continuously improve the performance of the ,job ,corps program4 7#b7 ,performance improvement ,with respect to a ,job ,corps center that fails to meet the expected levels of performance relating to the primary indicators of performance specified in subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a performance improvement plan4 ,such a plan shall require action to be taken during a one-year period1 including-- 7,a7 providing technical assistance to the center2 7,b7 changing the career and technical education and training offered at the center2 7,c7 changing the management staff of the center2 7,d7 replacing the operator of the center2 7,e7 reducing the capacity of the center2 7,f7 relocating the center2 or 7,g7 closing the center4 7#c7 ,additional performance improvement ,in addition to the performance improvement plans required under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may develop and implement additional performance improvement plans4 ,such a plan shall require improvements1 including the actions described in such paragraph1 for a ,job ,corps center that fails to meet criteria established by the ,secretary other than the expected levels of performance described in such paragraph4 7#d7 ,civilian conservation centers ,with respect to a ,civilian ,conservation ,center that fails to meet the expected levels of performance relating to the primary indicators of performance specified in subsection 7c77#a71 or fails to improve performance as described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 may select an entity to operate a ,civilian ,conservation ,center on a competitive basis1 in accordance with the requirements of section #adg7;a77#b77;,b74 7g7 ,participant health and safety ,the ,secretary shall require that an entity that has entered into a contract with a ,job ,corps operator to provide work-based learning activities for any ,job ,corps enrollee under this subtitle shall comply with the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq47 or1 as appropriate1 under the corresponding ,state ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj requirements in the ,state in which such activities occur4 7h7 ,buildings and facilities ,the ,secretary shall collect1 and submit in the report described in subsection 7c71 information regarding the state of ,job ,corps buildings and facilities4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a review of requested construction1 rehabilitation1 and acquisition projects1 by each ,job ,corps center2 and 7#b7 a review of new facilities under construction4 7i7 ,national and community service ,the ,secretary shall include in the report described in subsection 7c7 available information regarding the national and community service activities of enrollees1 particularly those enrollees at ,civilian ,conservation ,centers4 4 #add4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #afa is amended by striking fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 ,d ,national ,programs #aea4 ,native ,american programs ,section #aff is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 by inserting and to equip them with the entrepreneurial skills necessary for successful self-employment after workforce2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,secretary may exercise the waiver authority of the preceding sentence not more than once during any #d-year period with respect to any single recipient42 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 by inserting ,alaska ,natives after ,indians2 7ii7 by striking unsubsidized2 and 7iii7 by inserting leading to self-sufficiency and the development of the academic1 occupational1 and literacy skills of such individuals before the period2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by inserting 1 including training on entrepreneurial skills before the semicolon2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by inserting ,alaska ,native after ,indian2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking unsubsidized2 and 7ii7 by inserting leading to self-sufficiency before the semicolon2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by inserting accountability after performance2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 which shall include the primary indicators of performance described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a7 and expected levels of performance for such indicators1 in accordance with subsection 7h7 before the period2 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 through 7j7 as subsections 7i7 through 7k71 respectively1 and inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection3 7h7 ,performance ,accountability ,measures 7#a7 ,additional performance indicators and standards 7,a7 ,development of indicators and standards ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,native ,american ,employment and ,training ,council1 shall develop a set of performance indicators and standards that is in addition to the primary indicators of performance described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a7 and that shall be applicable to programs under this section4 7,b7 ,special considerations ,such performance indicators and standards shall take into account-- 7i7 the purpose of this section as described in subsection 7a77#a72 7ii7 the needs of the groups served by this section1 including the differences in needs among such groups in various geographic service areas2 and 7iii7 the economic circumstances of the communities served1 including differences in circumstances among various geographic service areas4 7,c7 ,agreement on adjusted levels of performance ,the ,secretary and the entity described in subsection 7c7 shall reach agreement on the levels of performance for each of the primary indicators of performance described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a71 taking into account economic conditions1 characteristics of the individuals served1 and other appropriate factors and using1 to the extent practicable1 the statistical adjustment model under section #acf7;b77#c77;,a77viii74 ,the levels agreed to shall be the adjusted levels of performance and shall be incorporated in the program plan4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking performance measures and inserting regulations relating to the performance accountability measures2 and 7ii7 by striking such subsection1 taking into account the economic circumstances of such entities and inserting this section2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by inserting and to provide the advice described in subparagraph 7,c7 before the period2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7k7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,american ,samoans who reside in ,hawaii for the co-location of federally funded and ,state-funded and inserting the ,cook ,inlet ,tribal ,council1 ,incorporated1 and the ,university of ,hawaii at ,maui1 for the unique populations who reside in ,alaska or ,hawaii1 respectively1 to improve job training and2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking fiscal year #aiii and inserting each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 #aeb4 ,migrant and seasonal farmworker programs ,section #afg is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting and deliver after administer2 and 7,b7 by inserting workforce investment after including youth2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking identify and inserting describe the population to be served and identify2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 including upgraded employment in agriculture before the semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking indicators of performance and inserting performance accountability measures2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 which shall include the expected levels of performance for the primary indicators of performance described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a7 before the semicolon2 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraphs3 7,d7 describe the availability and accessibility of local resources such as supportive services1 services provided through one-stop delivery systems1 and education and training services1 and how the resources can be made available to the population to be served2 and 7,e7 describe the plan for providing services under this section1 including strategies and systems for outreach1 career planning1 assessment1 and delivery through one-stop delivery systems4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively1 and inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,agreement on adjusted levels of performance ,the ,secretary and the entity described in subsection 7b7 shall reach agreement on the levels of performance for each of the primary indicators of performance described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a71 taking into account economic conditions1 characteristics of the individuals served1 and other appropriate factors1 and using1 to the extent practicable the statistical adjustment model under section #acf7;b77#c77;,a77viii74 ,the levels agreed to shall be the adjusted levels of performance and shall be incorporated in the program plan4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking grant or contract the first place it appears and inserting grant1 contract1 or agreement2 7ii7 by striking under the terms of the grant agreement or contract2 7iii7 by striking requirement and inserting requirements2 7iv7 by striking plan described in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting program plan2 and 7v7 by striking grant or contract the second place it appears and inserting period of the grant1 contract1 or agreement2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,authorized activities ,funds made available under this section and section #abg shall be used to carry out workforce investment activities 7including youth workforce investment activities7 and provide related assistance for eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers1 which may include-- 7#a7 outreach1 employment1 training1 educational assistance1 literacy assistance1 ,english language and literacy instruction1 pesticide and worker safety training1 housing 7including permanent housing71 supportive services1 and school dropout prevention activities2 7#b7 followup services for those individuals placed in employment2 7#c7 self-employment and related business or micro-enterprise development education as needed by eligible individuals as identified pursuant to the plan required by subsection 7c72 7#d7 customized career and technical education in occupations that will lead to higher wages1 enhanced benefits1 and long-term employment in agriculture or another area2 and 7#e7 technical assistance to improve coordination of services and implement best practices relating to service delivery through one-stop delivery systems4 2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall establish regulations to carry out this section1 including regulations relating to how economic and demographic barriers to employment of eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers should be considered and included in the negotiations leading to the adjusted levels of performance described in subsection 7c74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7g71 by striking 7enacted by the ,single ,audit ,act of #aihd72 and 7#f7 by amending subsection 7h7 and deleting subsection 7i7 to read as follows3 7h7 ,funding allocation ,from the funds appropriated and made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #a percent for national purposes1 such as providing technical assistance to eligible entities4 4 #aec4 ,veterans workforce investment programs ,section #afh is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,a71 by inserting 1 including services provided by one-stop operators and one-stop partners before the semicolon2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by inserting accountability after performance2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end of subsection 7b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,performance accountability measures ,in carrying out the responsibilities relating to performance accountability measures described in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,veterans' ,employment and ,training shall1 for each grant or contract under this section providing education1 training1 or employment services to veterans1 include among such measures the primary indicators of performance described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a77i7 and adjusted levels of performance for each such indicator that are agreed to by the ,assistant ,secretary and the recipient of the grant or contract4 4 #aed4 ,repeal ,section #afi is repealed4 #aee4 ,technical assistance ,section #agj is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,promising and proven practices coordination ,consistent with the identification and dissemination of promising and proven practices under subtitle ,b of title ,i1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a system through which ,states and local areas share information regarding promising and proven practices with regard to the operation of workforce investment activities under this ,act2 7#b7 evaluate and disseminate information regarding such promising and proven practices and identify knowledge gaps2 and 7#c7 commission research under section #agj7;c7 to address knowledge gaps identified under paragraph 7#b74 4 #aef4 ,innovation projects ,section #aga is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,demonstration1 pilot1 ,multiservice1 research and multistate projects and inserting ,innovation projects2 7#b7 by amending subsections 7b7 and 7c7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,innovation projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 through grants or contracts1 carry out demonstration and pilot projects that are consistent with the priorities specified in the plan published under subsection 7a7 and that are for the purposes of developing and implementing techniques and approaches1 and demonstrating the effectiveness of specialized methods1 in addressing employment and training needs4 ,such projects shall-- 7,a7 include the provision of direct services to individuals2 7,b7 be subject to measures of performance that include the primary indicators of performance described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a7 as well as other appropriate indicators2 and 7,c7 include an evaluation component as appropriate to the program design4 7#b7 ,types of projects ,such projects may include-- 7,a7 projects that assist employers in connecting with the workforce investment system established under this ,act in order to facilitate the recruitment1 employment1 and retention of workers for jobs with career pathways and to provide information to such system on skills and high-growth occupations2 7,b7 projects that focus on opportunities for employment in industries and sectors of industries that are experiencing1 or are likely to experience1 high rates of growth1 including health care and advanced manufacturing sectors1 and have jobs with wages and benefits leading to economic self-sufficiency2 7,c7 projects that focus on local partnerships of industry1 labor1 community colleges1 area career and technical education centers community-based organizations1 and economic development organizations1 to promote opportunities for dislocated workers and long-term unemployed to receive training and related services for employment and access to career ladders in high-demand sectors2 7,d7 projects to determine the feasibility of1 and potential means to replicate1 measuring the compensation1 including the wages1 benefits1 and other incentives provided by an employer1 received by program participants by using data other than or in addition to data available through wage records1 for potential use as a performance indicator2 7,e7 projects to develop and implement promising or proven approaches and technologies1 including the use of distance education and activities to increase the digital literacy of older individuals1 in order to deliver employment related1 work-based training services and recognized postsecondary credentials2 7,f7 projects that provide retention grants1 which grants shall-- 7i7 be provided to job training and apprenticeship programs that have demonstrated expertise in serving low-income individuals and that offer instruction1 assessment1 and professional coaching1 for each low-income individual who is retained in such employment with such employer for a period of #a year2 and 7ii7 be provided taking into account the economic benefit received by the ,federal ,government from the employment and retention of the individual1 including the economic benefit from tax revenue and decreased public subsidies2 7,g7 projects utilizing a pay-for-performance approach for providers of education1 training1 and employment services to individuals with barriers to employment1 including services targeted to addressing the specific challenges and conditions that have created barriers for participants in programs under this ,act2 7,h7 projects that provide comprehensive education and training services1 and support services1 in coordination with local boards1 for populations in targeted high poverty areas where the greatest barriers to employment exist1 including ex-offenders1 out-of-school youth1 and public assistance recipient populations2 and 7,i7 projects that seek to replicate exemplary youth programs that have demonstrated effectiveness in #b or more noncontiguous local areas in preparing youth for success in the workforce4 7#c7 ,conditions 7,a7 ,competitive awards ,grants or contracts awarded for carrying out demonstration and pilot projects under this subsection shall be awarded on a competitive basis and in accordance with generally applicable ,federal requirements4 7,b7 ,time limits ,the ,secretary shall establish appropriate time limits for carrying out demonstration and pilot projects under this subsection4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#g71 by striking 7,public ,law #aji-eh7 and inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeheb74 #aeg4 ,workforce and youth innovation and best practices grants ,the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih is further amended by inserting after section #aga the following new sections3 #aga;,a4 ,workforce innovation and best practices grants 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this section to-- 7#a7 promote the development of comprehensive workforce investment systems at the ,state1 regional1 and local levels that reflect the alignment of strategies and activities across the core programs and1 where appropriate1 across other workforce development1 education1 economic development1 and human services programs1 to provide effective1 high quality1 and client-centered services to job seekers and workers1 youth1 and employers2 7#b7 promote innovation and to improve1 replicate1 and expand models and service delivery strategies of demonstrated effectiveness in meeting the education1 training1 and employment needs of job seekers and workers1 and youth1 including such individuals with barriers to employment1 and employers2 and 7#c7 establish and improve programs for youth that provide access to career pathways that include the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential or employment that leads to economic self-sufficiency4 7b7 ,program authorized ,from amounts appropriated to carry out this section1 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 in accordance with section #agf1 shall-- 7#a7 for the first program year that begins after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjac1 award transition grants in accordance with section #age2 and 7#b7 with funds not awarded for transition grants under paragraph 7#a7 for the first program years that begins after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjac1 and for subsequent years1 award workforce innovation and best practices grants to eligible entities in accordance with subsection 7c74 7c7 ,workforce innovation and best practices grants to eligible entities 7#a7 ,in general ,from funds described in subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall award workforce innovation and replication grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 to be used for the purposes set forth in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,eligible entities 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 a ,state partnership or regional entity shall meet the requirements of this paragraph1 submit an application in accordance with subsection 7e71 and be in partnership with one or more of the following3 7i7 ,a nonprofit organization with relevant expertise1 including a community-based organization4 7ii7 ,an institution of higher education1 including a community college4 7iii7 ,a joint labor-management partnership4 7,b7 ,state partnership ,for a ,state partnership to be eligible for funding under this subsection1 a ,governor of a ,state shall-- 7i7 submit the application in partnership with the ,state board and with #a or more regional entities in the ,state described in subparagraph 7,c72 and 7ii7 demonstrate that the ,state has-- 7,i7 aligned the core programs2 7,,ii7 made significant progress towards aligning the core programs with other workforce investment programs2 and 7,,iii7 achieved the alignments described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 consistent with the ,state plan4 7,c7 ,regional entities ,to be identified as a regional entity and to be eligible for funding under this subsection1 a local board for a local area that is aligned with a region1 or all of the local boards for local areas that comprise a planning region under section #aaf7;c71 shall demonstrate that-- 7i7 the application has been developed in consultation with the ,state and is not duplicative of other applications under this subsection submitted by a ,state partnership2 and 7ii7 the local board1 or all of the local boards for the planning region1 has-- 7,i7 worked with the core programs to achieve alignment of such programs in the region2 7,,ii7 made significant progress towards aligning the core programs with other workforce investment programs in the region2 and 7,,iii7 achieved the alignments described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 consistent with the ,state plan4 7d7 ,types of ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated to carry out this section1 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall award eligible entities one or more of the following3 7,a7 ,planning grant ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education may award a planning grant under this section1 not to exceed a total of #bej1jjj for a #a-year period1 to an eligible entity that-- 7i7 is preparing to establish an innovative workforce investment project2 and 7ii7 has not received a grant under this section4 7,b7 ,innovation grant ,the ,secretaries may award an innovation grant under this section1 not to exceed a total of #c1jjj1jjj for a #b-year period to an eligible entity that-- 7i7 has already received a planning grant under this section2 or 7ii7 has already established an innovative workforce investment project4 7,c7 ,sustainability grant ,the ,secretaries may award a sustainability grant1 not to exceed a total of #b1jjj1jjj for a #b-year period or #e1jjj1jjj for a #e-year period1 to an eligible entity that-- 7i7 has established an innovative workforce investment project that has demonstrated measurable improvements as measured by the performance measures set forth in section #acf2 and 7ii7 seeks to expand or replicate that project on the ,state1 local1 or regional level4 7#b7 ,federal and non-,federal share ,the ,federal share for the grants described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 for a planning grant described in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 #ajj percent2 7,b7 for an innovation grant described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 #ij percent of the costs of the activities carried out under the grant1 in the first year of the grant2 7ii7 #hj percent of such costs in the second year of the grant2 and 7iii7 #gj percent of such costs in the third year of the grant2 and 7,c7 for a sustainability grant described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7-- 7i7 for an eligible entity that receives a #b-year grant-- 7,i7 not more than #ej percent of the costs of the activities carried out under the grant1 in the first year of the grant2 and 7,,ii7 not more than #cj percent of such costs in the second year of the grant2 and 7ii7 for an eligible entity that receives a #e-year grant-- 7,i7 not more than #gj percent of the costs of the activities carried out under the grant1 in the first year of the grant2 7,,ii7 not more than #fj percent of such costs in the second year of the grant2 7,,iii7 not more than #ej percent of such costs in the third year of the grant2 7,,iv7 not more than #dj percent of such costs in the fourth year of the grant2 and 7,v7 not more than #cj percent of such costs in the fifth year of the grant4 7#c7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of an innovation or sustainability grant under this section may be in cash or in-kind1 and may come from ,state1 local1 philanthropic1 private1 or other resources4 7#d7 ,financial hardship waiver ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education may waive or reduce the matching share of an eligible entity that has submitted an application under this subsection if such entity demonstrates a need for such waiver or reduction due to financial hardship as defined by the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education4 7#e7 ,fiscal agent ,each eligible entity that is a ,state consortia or partnership receiving a grant under this subsection shall designate an entity in the partnership as the fiscal agent for purposes of this grant4 7#f7 ,supplement not supplant ,federal funds awarded under this section shall be used to supplement1 not supplant non-,federal resources that would be used to support activities carried out as part of the innovative workforce investment project4 7#g7 ,grant period 7,a7 ,planning grants ,grants awarded under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be made for a period of not longer than #a year4 7,b7 ,innovation grant ,grants awarded under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be made for a period of no longer than #c years4 7,c7 ,sustainability grant ,grants awarded under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall be made for a period of no longer than #e years4 7e7 ,application ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education may require4 ,an application submitted under this paragraph may include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the eligible entity1 evidence of the eligible entity's capacity to carry out activities in support of the strategic objectives identified in the application under paragraph 7#d71 and1 if the eligible entity is a partnership1 a description of the expected participation and responsibilities of each of the partners4 7#b7 ,a description of the industry or targeted industry cluster that will be served through the project1 including a description of how the skilled workforce needs of small- and medium-sized employers connected with that industry or industries will be addressed4 7#c7 ,a description of the target worker populations to be served through the project1 including a description of target worker populations with significant barriers to employment and a description of strategies that will be used to help overcome such barriers4 7#d7 ,a description of the strategic objectives that the eligible entity seeks to achieve through the funded project for-- 7,a7 implementing career pathways strategies1 which may include-- 7i7 providing clear linkages between remedial1 academic and occupational programs within educational institutions1 and articulation of credits across institutions2 7ii7 designing curricula in terms of competencies required for education and career advancement1 and1 where possible1 tied to industry skill standards1 certifications or licensing requirements including those developed by industry or sector partnerships2 7iii7 offering programs at times and places 7including workplaces7 convenient for working adults and structured in small modules or chunks1 each leading to recognized credential2 7iv7 allowing flexibility to enter and exit education as participants' circumstances permit2 7v7 providing support services1 including career assessment and counseling1 case management1 child care1 transportation1 financial aid and job placement2 7vi7 creating bridge programs for educationally disadvantaged youths and adults that teach basic skills such as office communication1 math and problem solving in the context of training for advancement to better jobs and postsecondary training2 and 7vii7 aligning both public and private funding sources1 such as the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act1 ,workforce ,investment ,act1 ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act1 ,temporary ,assistance to ,needy ,families1 ,state and ,federal financial aid1 and employer tuition reimbursement2 7,b7 implementing industry or sector partnerships1 which may include-- 7i7 recruiting key stakeholders in the targeted industry cluster1 such as multiple businesses and employers1 labor organizations1 local boards1 and education and training providers1 and regularly convening the stakeholders in a collaborative structure that supports the sharing of information1 ideas1 and challenges common to the targeted industry cluster2 7ii7 identifying the training needs of multiple businesses1 especially skill gaps critical to competitiveness and innovation in the targeted industry cluster2 7iii7 facilitating economies of scale by aggregating training and education needs of multiple employers2 7iv7 helping postsecondary educational institutions1 training institutions1 apprenticeship programs1 area career and technical education centers1 and all other training programs authorized under this ,act1 align curricula1 entrance requirements and programs to industry demand and nationally portable1 recognized postsecondary credentials 7or1 if not available for the targeted industry1 other credentials1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary71 particularly for higher skill1 high-priority occupations validated by the industry2 7v7 ensuring that the ,state agency carrying out the ,state program under the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq471 including staff of the agency that provide services under such ,act1 shall inform recipients of unemployment insurance of the job and training opportunities that may result from the implementation of this grant2 7vi7 informing and collaborating with organizations such as youth councils1 business-education partnerships1 apprenticeship programs1 secondary schools1 and postsecondary educational institutions1 and with parents and career counselors1 for the purpose of addressing the challenges of connecting disadvantaged adults and disadvantaged youth as defined in section in this ,act to careers2 7vii7 helping companies identify1 and work together to address1 common organizational and human resource challenges1 such as-- 7,i7 recruiting new workers2 7,,ii7 implementing effective workplace practices2 7,,iii7 retraining dislocated and incumbent workers2 7,,iv7 implementing a high-performance work organization2 7,v7 recruiting and retaining women in nontraditional occupation2 7,,vi7 adopting new technologies2 and 7,,vii7 fostering experiential and contextualized on-the-job learning2 7viii7 developing and strengthening career ladders within and across companies1 in order to enable dislocated1 incumbent and entry-level workers to improve skills and advance to higher-wage jobs2 7ix7 improving job quality through improving wages1 benefits1 and working conditions2 7x7 helping partner companies1 industry or sector partnerships to attract potential employees from a diverse job seeker base1 including individuals with barriers to employment 7such as job seekers who are low income1 youth1 older workers1 and individuals who have completed a term of imprisonment71 by identifying such barriers through analysis of the existing labor market and implementing strategies to help such workers overcome such barriers2 and 7xi7 strengthening connections among businesses in the targeted industry cluster1 leading to cooperation beyond workforce issues that will improve competitiveness and job quality1 such as joint purchasing1 market research1 or centers for technology and innovation2 and 7,c7 implementing credential attainment and measurement strategies1 which may include-- 7i7 establishing a cross agency committee 7such as the ,state workforce investment board1 a legislative task force1 a ,p-#bj ,council1 or some other agreed upon group7 that is specifically focused on low and middle skill education and training outcomes to measure credential attainment through the ,state's workforce investment and training programs1 by-- 7,i7 tracking1 counting1 measuring and public reporting credential attainment rates for all programs providing education and training beyond a high school diploma but less than a #d-year degree2 7,,ii7 measuring the result of workforce training programs leading to an recognized postsecondary credential1 certificate of degree2 7,,iii7 establishing statewide policies1 goals1 and guidelines for the collection of credential outcome data for all employment and training programs and related programs and services within the ,state2 7,,iv7 engaging other related departments and agencies that may have data or are involved in activities related to workforce development and job training2 7,v7 establishing standards and data collection infrastructure to assess the number of industry-recognized middle skill credentials or certificates produced through ,federal or ,state programs1 and their relation to labor market needs2 7,,vi7 setting credential attainment goals in high demand industry sector then monitor and measure progress over time2 and 7,,vii7 providing an annual assessment and report to the ,governor and ,legislature about the type of credential outcomes produced by programs and provide recommendations to better align efforts across agencies to meet employer demand2 7ii7 ensuring the collection of credential outcome data from a range of public workforce and education programs to ensure ,state agencies and programs are increasing the number of workers with the skills and credentials needed to fill the projected demand for middle and high skilled jobs2 7iii7 using the data in order to assess workforce system outcomes1 establish credential attainment goals1 measure progress1 and hold agencies accountable to increase the skills of the workforce2 and 7iv7 developing a comprehensive workforce system report that provides individual agency outcomes and statewide representation of the credential attainment outcomes of the ,state's workforce investment system4 7#e7 ,a description of a pay-for-performance approach for providers of education1 training1 and employment services to individuals with barriers to employment1 including services targeted to addressing the specific challenges and conditions that have created barriers for participants in programs under this ,act4 7f7 ,award basis 7#a7 ,geographic distribution ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall award competitive grants under this section in a manner to ensure geographic diversity4 7#b7 ,priorities ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretaries shall give priority to eligible entities that-- 7,a7 provide evidence of past or current investments in workforce innovation projects that incorporate one or more of the priority strategies2 7,b7 focus on addressing the skill needs of multiple employers1 including small- and medium-sized businesses2 or 7,c7 target services to low-income individuals1 low-skill individuals1 long-term unemployed1 and other populations with barriers to employment4 7g7 ,activities 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall carry out the activities necessary to meet the strategic objectives1 including planning activities if applicable1 described in the entity's application in a manner that-- 7,a7 integrates services and funding sources in a way that enhances the effectiveness of the activities2 and 7,b7 uses grant funds awarded under this section efficiently4 7#b7 ,administrative costs ,an eligible entity may retain a portion of a grant awarded under this section for a fiscal year to carry out the administration of this section in an amount not to exceed #e percent of the grant amount4 7h7 ,evaluation and progress reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after receiving a grant under this section1 and annually thereafter during the grant period1 an eligible entity shall report to the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 and to the ,governor of the ,state that the eligible entity serves1 on the spending and activities funded pursuant to a grant under this section1 including an evaluation of the progress the eligible entity has made toward the strategic objectives identified in the application and measure the progress using the performance accountability measures identified in the application4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall transmit such reports to the ,congress and make such reports available to the public4 7i7 ,administration by the ,secretaries 7#a7 ,administrative costs ,the ,secretaries may jointly retain a total of not more than #c percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this section for each fiscal year to administer this section1 including technical assistance and evaluation activities4 7#b7 ,technical assistance and oversight ,the ,secretaries shall provide technical assistance and oversight to assist the eligible entities in applying for and administering grants awarded under this section1 including technical assistance and through the collection and dissemination of information on best practices4 7#c7 ,performance accountability measures ,the ,secretaries shall issue a range of performance measures1 with quantifiable benchmarks1 and methodologies that eligible entities may use to evaluate the effectiveness of each type of activity in making progress toward the strategic objectives described in the application4 ,such measures shall consider the benefits of the innovative workforce development projects and its activities for workers1 firms1 industries1 and communities4 7#d7 ,dissemination ,the ,secretaries shall-- 7,a7 coordinate the annual review of each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section and produce an overview report that1 at a minimum1 includes each funded project and best practices identified2 7,b7 make resource materials1 including all reports published and all data collected under this section1 available on the ,internet2 and 7,c7 conduct conferences and seminars to-- 7i7 disseminate information on best practices developed by eligible entities receiving a grant under this section2 and 7ii7 provide information to interested stakeholders4 7#e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjac and on an annual basis thereafter1 the ,secretaries shall transmit a report to ,congress on the grant program established by this section4 ,the report shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the eligible entities receiving funding2 7,b7 the spending and activities carried out by the eligible entities2 7,c7 how the eligible entities were selected to receive funding under this section2 and 7,d7 an assessment of the results achieved by the grant program including findings from the annual reviews conducted under subsection 7i74 #aga;,b4 ,youth ,innovation and best practices grants 7a7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 shall-- 7,a7 for the first program year that begins after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab1 award transition grants in accordance with section #agf2 and 7,b7 with funds not awarded for transition grants under paragraph 7#a7 for the first program year that begins after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab1 and with the funds reserved for each program year thereafter1 award youth innovation and replication grants to eligible entities described in subsection 7c7 for the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authorization and purpose of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,from funds appropriated pursuant to section #agd1 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall award youth innovation and replication grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,use of funds ,the grants awarded under this section shall be used to support the demonstration of innovative new strategies and activities1 or the replication and expansion of effective evidence-based strategies and activities that are designed to substantially improve education and employment outcomes for eligible youth1 including preparation for post secondary education and training and for careers4 ,such strategies and activities shall include-- 7,a7 establishing career pathways in in-demand industry sectors and occupations for eligible youth1 in collaboration with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs1 and public and private entities2 7,b7 developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy1 for an area of high poverty1 that provides education and training programs1 resources1 and other activities that prepare youth for postsecondary education and training and for employment that leads to economic self-sufficiency2 7,c7 developing and implementing strategies and activities that provide opportunities for youth with disabilities to receive education1 training1 and employment services that lead to a recognized postsecondary credential or integrated1 competitive employment1 including through incorporating elements of the individualized education program and related services under the ,individuals with ,disabilities in ,education ,act2 7,d7 developing and implementing evidence-based strategies and activities1 such as-- 7i7 education offered concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster2 7ii7 career academies2 7iii7 dropout prevention and recovery strategies2 7iv7 paid or unpaid work experience1 including summer employment opportunities and employment opportunities available throughout the school year1 combined with academic learning leading to a recognized postsecondary credential2 7v7 innovative programs for youth facing multiple barriers to employment that arrange for the provision of or provide supportive services combined with education1 training1 including preparation for postsecondary education and training1 or employment activities2 or 7vi7 to include youth service and conservation corps programs in which a project undertaken is credited as qualifying experience for higher education1 job training1 or careers in public service2 or 7,e7 other evidence-based strategies or activities designed to improve the education and employment outcomes for youth4 7c7 ,eligible entities and application 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under this section shall include-- 7,a7 7i7 the ,governor of a ,state in coordination with the ,state board and with a local board for a local area that is aligned with a region1 or with all boards for local areas that comprise a planning region1 under section #aaf7;c72 or 7ii7 a local board for a local area that is aligned with a region1 or all local boards for local areas that comprise a planning region1 under section #aaf7;c71 in consultation with the standing committee on youth associated with the local board2 and 7,b7 one or more of the following3 7i7 ,a ,state education agency4 7ii7 ,a local education agency4 7iii7 ,a nonprofit organization with expertise serving eligible youth1 including a community-based organization1 youth corps1 or an intermediary4 7iv7 ,an institution of higher education1 including a community college and an area career and technical education center4 7v7 ,a joint labor-management partnership4 7#b7 ,application ,to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information1 consistent with this paragraph1 as the ,secretaries may require4 ,each such application shall describe the innovation and replication strategies and activities that the eligible entity will carry out to strengthen the workforce investment system in the ,state or region in order to substantially improve education and employment outcomes for youth1 such as youth with disabilities1 served by such system1 and may include-- 7,a7 a description of the region in the ,state or the ,state1 as applicable1 that will be the focus of grant activities1 including analyses of economic conditions1 skill needs1 the workforce1 and the workforce development services 7including the strengths and weaknesses of such services and the capacity to provide such services7 that are relevant to the proposed strategies and activities that would be carried out under the grant2 7,b7 a description of the youth populations to be served1 including individuals with barriers to employment who are youth1 and the skill needs of those populations2 7,c7 a description of the promising strategies and activities the eligible entity is proposing to demonstrate1 or the evidence-based strategies and activities that the eligible entity is proposing to expand or replicate2 7,d7 a description of how the eligible entity will meaningfully involve youth in the design and implementation of the proposed strategies and activities2 7,e7 a description of how1 in carrying out such strategies and activities1 the eligible entity will-- 7i7 collaborate to leverage resources among strategic partners to achieve the purposes of the grant1 and to provide the matching share described in subsection 7d77#b72 and 7ii7 ensure the sustainability of the programs and activities supported by the grant after grant funds are no longer available2 7,f7 a description of how the strategies and activities will be aligned with the ,state plan and the local plans in the region of the ,state that will be the focus of grant activities2 7,g7 a description of the outcomes1 including outcomes for the performance accountability measures based on indicators of performance described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a77ii71 to be achieved by the proposed strategies and activities2 and 7,h7 a description of how the eligible entity will-- 7i7 use technology2 7ii7 collect data2 7iii7 made data publicly available2 and 7iv7 use technology and date to improve program delivery1 activities1 and administration4 7d7 ,matching funds requirements 7#a7 ,innovation fund share ,the amount of the share of the funds provided under this section shall be not greater than #ej percent of the cost of the programs and activities that are carried out under the grant4 7#b7 ,matching share 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,amount ,the amount of the matching share under this subsection for a program year may not be less than #ej percent of the costs of the programs and activities that are carried out under the grant4 7ii7 ,in cash or kind ,the matching share may be in cash or in kind 7fairly evaluated74 7iii7 ,sources ,not more than #ej percent of the matching share required under this subsection may be provided from ,federal resources1 of which not less than #ej percent shall be provided from ,federal resources from the partner programs identified in the application other than resources provided under the core programs4 ,non-,federal sources for the matching share may include ,state resources1 local resources1 contributions from private organizations1 or a combination of such resources and contributions4 7,b7 ,financial hardship waiver ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education may waive or reduce the matching share of an eligible entity that has submitted an application under this subsection if such entity demonstrates a need for such waiver or reduction due to extreme financial hardship as defined by the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education4 7,c7 ,supplement not supplant ,the ,federal and matching share required by this subsection shall be used to supplement and not supplant other ,federal and ,state funds used to carry out activities described in this subsection4 7e7 ,grant period ,grants awarded under this subsection shall be awarded for periods of not more than #c years in duration and may not be renewed4 7f7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education are authorized to establish appropriate reporting requirements for grantees under this subsection4 7g7 ,technical assistance and evaluation ,for each program year for which funds are available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education may reserve a total of not more than #c percent of the amount available to carry out this subsection to provide technical assistance to applicants and grantees under this subsection and to evaluate projects carried out under this subsection4 ,the ,secretaries shall ensure that the results of the evaluations are publicly available1 including through electronic means4 4 #aeh4 ,evaluations ,section #agb is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting accountability after performance2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking as least and inserting at least2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjje and inserting #bjaf2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,labor and ,human ,resources and inserting ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions2 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g7 and inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,publication of reports ,if an entity that enters into a contract or other arrangement with the ,secretary to conduct an evaluation of a program or activity under this section requests permission from the ,secretary to publish a report resulting from the evaluation1 such entity may publish the report unless the ,secretary denies the request during the #ij-;day period beginning on the date the ,secretary receives such request4 4 #aei4 ,national dislocated worker grants ,section #agc is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking emergency and inserting dislocated worker2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and redesignating subsection 7a7 as subsection 7b71 and inserting before such redesignated subsection the following new subsection3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term emergency or disaster means-- 7,a7 an emergency or a major disaster1 as defined in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 of section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb 7#a7 and 7#b772 or 7,b7 an emergency or disaster situation of national significance that could result in a potentially large loss of employment1 as declared or otherwise recognized by the chief official of a ,federal agency with authority for or jurisdiction over the ,federal response to the emergency or disaster situation2 and 7#b7 the term disaster area means an area that has suffered or in which has occurred an emergency or disaster4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 and 7#d7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 respectively1 and moving such subparagraphs 7as so redesignated7 #b ems to the right2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting3 7#a7 ,grants ,the ,secretary 2 and 7ii7 by striking emergency grants in a timely manner and inserting dislocated worker grants2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7c77#a77;,b72 7,d7 in subsection 7,b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking an area that has suffered and all that follows and insert a disaster area1 to provide disaster relief employment in the disaster area2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7,f7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 to provide additional assistance to a ,state board or local board serving an area where-- 7i7 a higher-than-average demand for employment and training activities for dislocated members of the ,armed ,forces1 spouses described in section #aja7ad77;,e71 or members of the ,armed ,forces described in subsection 7c77#b77;,a77iv71 exceeds ,state and local resources for providing such activities2 and 7ii7 such activities are to be carried out in partnership with the ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,veterans ,affairs transition assistance programs2 and 7,e7 from funds appropriated under section #agd7;c71 to a ,state or entity described in subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 to carry out-- 7i7 subsection 7e71 including providing assistance to eligible individuals2 and 7ii7 subsection 7f71 including providing assistance to eligible individuals4 7#b7 ,decisions and obligations ,the ,secretary shall issue a final decision on a complete application for a national dislocated worker grant under this subsection not later than #de calendar days after receipt of the application4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking emergency and inserting dislocated worker2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking emergency and inserting dislocated worker2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a77#b7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 as applicable1 after shall be used2 and 7ii7 by striking structures and inserting public structures2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting emergency or after consequence of the2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking ,no individual and inserting3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 no individual 2 7ii7 by striking natural disaster and inserting emergency or disaster2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,extension ,at the request of a ,state1 the ,secretary may extend such employment1 related to recovery from a single emergency or disaster involving the ,state1 for not more than an additional #f months4 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,use of available funds ,funds made available under subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 shall be available to assist workers described in paragraph 7#b7 who are affected by an emergency or disaster1 including workers who have relocated from an area in which an emergency or disaster has been declared or otherwise recognized1 as appropriate4 ,under conditions determined by the ,secretary and following notification to the ,secretary1 a ,state may use such funds1 that are appropriated for any fiscal year and available for expenditure under any grant awarded to the ,state under this section1 to provide any assistance authorized under this subsection4 ,funds used pursuant to the authority provided under this paragraph shall be subject to the liability and reimbursement requirements described in paragraph 7#e74 7#e7 ,liability and reimbursement ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to relieve liability1 by a responsible party that is liable under ,federal law1 for any costs incurred by the ,united ,states under subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 or this subsection1 including the responsibility to provide reimbursement for such costs to the ,united ,states4 2 7#f7 by striking subsection 7e7 and redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 7#g7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#d77;,a7 of subsection 7a7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7b77#a77;,e77i72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking clauses 7i7 through 7v7 and inserting clauses 7i7 through 7iv72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 by striking enactment of this clause and inserting enactment of the ,american ,recovery and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-e1 #abc ,stat4 #aae72 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7f72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7f72 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i71 by striking not later than and inserting notwithstanding subsection 7b77#b71 not later than2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking section #dihj;,b and inserting section #dihj;,b7f77#d72 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii77,i71 by striking clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7vi7 of paragraph 7#b77;,a77 and inserting subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,f7 of section #ce7;e77#a7 of such ,code72 and 7#h7 in subsection 7f71 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#d77;,a7 of subsection 7a7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7b77#a77;,e77i72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7e77#a77;,a72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking this subsection and inserting subsection 7b77#a77;,e77ii72 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking not later than and inserting notwithstanding subsection 7b77#b71 not later than2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #agd7;c77#a77;,b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#a77;,e77ii74 #afj4 ,youthbuild program ,section #agc;,a is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph3 7#e7 to improve the quality and energy efficiency of community and other nonprofit and public facilities1 including those facilities that are used to serve homeless and low-income families4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#h7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#ab71 respectively2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aa7 7as so redesignated71 by striking means housing provided and all that follows and inserting has the meaning given the term in section #dja7bi7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj7bi7742 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#ab7 7as so redesignated71 by striking or construction and inserting construction1 or energy efficiency enhancement2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking or construction and inserting construction1 or energy efficiency enhancement2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a77iv7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking individuals with limited ,english proficiency and inserting participants who are ,english language learners2 and 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking ,general ,education ,development 7,,ged7 credential1 or other ,state-recognized equivalent 7including recognized alternative standard and inserting or its recognized equivalent including recognized certificates of attendance or similar documents2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a77vii7-- 7,i7 by striking supportive services2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting or training after postsecondary education2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or construction and inserting construction1 or energy efficiency enhancement2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking or construction and inserting construction1 or energy efficiency enhancement2 and 7,,ii7 by striking #aj percent and inserting #ae percent2 and 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting 1 including recruitment and selection of participants12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting construction and after opportunities in2 7ii7 in clauses 7iii7 and 7vi71 by striking or construction each place it appears and inserting construction1 or energy efficiency enhancement2 7iii7 in clause 7x71 by striking vocational education and inserting career and technical education and training2 7iv7 in clause 7xii7-- 7,i7 by striking results and inserting levels2 7,,ii7 by striking common and inserting primary2 and 7,,iii7 by striking youth and lifelong learning1 as identified by the ,secretary and inserting eligible youth described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a77ii72 7v7 in clause 7xvi7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting energy efficiency enhancement after construction2 and 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking vocational education and inserting career and technical education and training2 and 7vi7 in clause 7xvii77,i71 by inserting energy efficiency enhancement after construction2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by inserting community and after which the housing and2 and 7,,ii7 by striking or construction each place it appears and inserting construction1 or energy efficiency enhancement2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,j7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting energy efficiency enhancement after construction2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking vocational education and inserting career and technical education and training2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking or construction each place it appears and inserting construction1 or energy efficiency enhancement2 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 by inserting 1 or an individual who was a school dropout and has subsequently re-enrolled before the period2 and 7,b7 in amending subparagraph 7,b77i7 to read as follows3 7i7 are basic skills deficient1 despite attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent 7including recognized certificates of attendance or similar documents for individuals with disabilities72 or 2 7#f7 in subsection 7f77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 or to support pilot and demonstration projects or program evaluations with recipients of grants under subsection 7c7 as directed by the ,secretary1 including pilot or demonstration projects that create new career tracks for ,youthbuild participants in areas such as health care and manufacturing before the period2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking shall reserve and inserting shall reserve not less than #c percent and not more than2 7#g7 in subsection 7g71 by striking postsecondary educational institutions and inserting institutions of higher education2 and 7#h7 by amending subsection 7h7 to read as follows3 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjag such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 4 #afa4 ,authorization of appropriations ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #agd are amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,native ,american programs2 migrant and seasonal farmworker programs2 veterans' workforce investment programs 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections #aff through #afh such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 7#b7 ,reservations ,of the amount appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 reserve not less than #ee1jjj1jjj for carrying out section #aff2 7,b7 reserve not less than #gj1jjj1jjj for carrying out section #afg2 and 7,c7 reserve not less than #g1cjj1jjj for carrying out section #afh4 7b7 ,technical assistance2 innovation grants ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections #afi through #aga such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 4 #afb4 ,transition grants to ,states ,subtitle ,d is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #age4 ,transition ,grants to ,states 7a7 ,in general ,for the program year described in section #aga;,a1 from the funds allocated for awards described in section #aga;,a and section #aga;,b1 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall award1 on a competitive basis1 transition grants to ,states4 ,the ,secretaries1 to the extent practicable and consistent with the purposes of the transition grants under this section1 shall award transition grants in a manner that maximizes the number of ,states benefitting from such grants4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 the ,governor of a ,state1 in coordination with the ,state board and in consultation with the local boards1 shall submit an application to the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 at such time1 in a such manner1 and containing such information1 consistent with this subsection1 as the ,secretaries may require1 including-- 7#a7 a description of how the grant funds will be used to carry out the transition activities described in subsection 7d72 7#b7 a description of the process by which the ,state will award funds to local areas in accordance with subsection 7d77#b72 and 7#c7 assurances that all the entities carrying out core programs in the ,state will participate in the activities4 7c7 ,grant period ,grants awarded under this subsection shall be awarded for periods of not more than #b years in duration and may not be renewed4 7d7 ,use of funds ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section-- 7#a7 may reserve not more than #dj percent of the grant funds for transition activities to assist in the development of the ,state plan under section #aab or #aac2 and 7#b7 shall use not less than #fj percent of the grant funds to award subgrants to local areas for transition activities to assist in the development local and regional plans under section #aaf7;c7 and #aah1 with a priority in making such awards to local areas most in need of resources to make the transition to meeting the requirements of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab4 7e7 ,limitations ,no ,state may-- 7#a7 receive more than #a grant under this section2 and 7#b7 receive a grant under this section concurrently with a grant under section #aga;,a or #aga;,b for the first program year that commences after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjaa4 4 #afc4 ,interagency agreement ,subtitle ,d is further amended by adding after section #age 7as added by section #aab7 the following3 #agf4 ,interagency agreement 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,education and the ,secretary of ,labor shall jointly develop policies for the administration of this subtitle in accordance with such terms as the ,secretaries shall set forth in an interagency agreement4 ,such interagency agreement1 at a minimum1 shall include a description of the respective roles and responsibilities of the ,secretaries in carrying out this subtitle 7both jointly and separately71 including-- 7#a7 how the funds available under this subtitle will be obligated and disbursed and compliance with applicable laws 7including regulations7 will be ensured1 as well as how the grantees will be selected and monitored1 and a peer review process for selection of grantees that includes program practitioners and national experts will be carried out2 7#b7 how evaluations and research will be conducted on the effectiveness of grants awarded under this subtitle in addressing the education and employment needs of job seekers and workers1 youth1 and employers2 7#c7 how technical assistance will be provided to applicants and grant recipients2 7#d7 how information will be disseminated1 including through electronic means1 on best practices and effective strategies and service delivery models for activities carried out under this subtitle2 and 7#e7 how policies and processes critical to the successful achievement of the education1 training1 and employment goals of this subtitle will be established4 7b7 ,transfer authority ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall have the authority to transfer funds between the ,department of ,labor and the ,department of ,education to carry out this subtitle in accordance with the agreement described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,reports ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall jointly develop and submit a biennial report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 describing-- 7#a7 actions the ,departments have taken to-- 7,a7 assess the effectiveness of the projects carried out under this subtitle2 and 7,b7 facilitate the coordination of the programs carried out through the grants awarded with other education1 employment and training programs2 7#b7 barriers that impede effectiveness of projects carried out under this subtitle2 7#c7 the best practices and effective strategies and service delivery models that the ,departments have identified pursuant to this subtitle and actions the ,departments have taken to promptly disseminate information1 including through electronic means1 on such best practices1 service delivery models1 and effective strategies2 and 7#d7 the actions the ,departments have taken to leverage resources provided under ,federal law other than this subtitle and non-,federal resources1 to improve the workforce investment system nationwide1 including in ,states1 regions1 and local areas that have not received funds under this subtitle4 4 ,e ,administration #aga4 ,requirements and restrictions ,section #aha is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,the reference in subparagraph 7,a7 to section #f7;a77#a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7;a77#a77 shall not be applicable for individuals in territorial jurisdictions in which section #f of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7 does not apply4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7 by striking investment and inserting development2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting or allocation after an allotment2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking employment and training activity and inserting employment or training activity2 7,b7 by inserting incumbent worker training1 transitional employment1 after on-the-job training12 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 7or that has provided funding to an entity that has violated such paragraph7 after violated such paragraph2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by inserting to carry out an activity after ,no funds available2 7,b7 by striking and similar activities and inserting or similar activities2 and 7,c7 by striking title4 ,no funds available under subtitle ,b and inserting or under subtitle ,c4 ,no funds received to carry out an activity under subtitle ,b or ,c2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 by inserting or subtitle ,c after subtitle ,b both places it appears4 #agb4 ,fiscal controls or sanctions ,section #ahd is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the appropriate circulars and inserting appropriate circulars or rules2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking administration of youth activities and inserting3 7iii7 administration of youth workforce investment activities4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#e77;,a71 7#f77;,c71 and 7#g7 7,a7 and 7,b71 by inserting with the requirements afer compliance each place it appears2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b77v71 by inserting with the provision after compliance2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking made available and inserting received2 7ii7 by striking offset repayment and inserting require payment by offsetting the amount2 and 7iii7 by inserting under this title after may be entitled2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 7subsequent to the program year for which the determination was made7 after allocations2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of4 #agc4 ,reports1 recordkeeping1 investigations ,section #ahe7;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 shall1 to the extent practicable1 submit or make available 7including through electronic means7 any reports1 records1 plans1 or any other data that are required to be submitted or made available1 respectively1 under this title4 4 #agd4 ,administrative provisions ,section #ahi is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking section #bjd of the ,intergovernmental ,cooperation ,act of #aifh and inserting section #fejd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,availability 7,a7 ,in general ,funds obligated for any program year for a program or activity funded under subtitle ,b may be expended by each ,state receiving such funds during that program year and the #b succeeding program years4 ,funds received by local areas from ,states under subtitle ,b during a program year may be expended during that program year and the succeeding program year4 7,b7 ,certain national activities 7i7 ,in general ,funds obligated for any program year for any program or activity carried out under section #agj or #aga shall remain available until expended4 7ii7 ,incremental funding basis ,a contract or arrangement entered into under the authority of section #agj7;c7 7relating to research projects1 studies and reports1 and multistate projects7 or section #aga 7relating to evaluations71 including a long-term1 nonseverable services contract1 may be funded on an incremental basis with annual appropriations or other available funds4 7,c7 ,special rule ,no amount of the funds obligated for a program year for a program or activity funded under this title shall be deobligated on account of a rate of expenditure that is consistent with a ,state plan1 an operating plan described in section #aea1 or a plan1 grant agreement1 contract1 application1 or other agreement described in subtitle ,d1 as appropriate4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting accountability after performance2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7,i7 by inserting the funding of infrastructure costs for one-stop centers1 after functions of local areas and local boards2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 and other requirements relating to the basic purposes of this title before the period2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking investment and inserting development2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7v71 by striking an opportunity to comment on such request has been provided to the local board and inserting 1 in the case of a waiver for a local area1 an opportunity to comment on such request has been provided to the local board for the local area for which the waiver is requested2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting for which the waiver was requested after ensure that the local area2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,expedited determination regarding provision of waivers ,if the ,secretary has approved a waiver of statutory or regulatory requirements for a ,state or local area pursuant to this subsection1 the ,secretary shall expedite the determination regarding the provision of that waiver1 for another ,state or local area4 4 #age4 ,repeals ,the ,act is further amended by striking section #aij1 and redesignating sections #aia through #aie as sections #aij through #aid1 respectively4 #agf4 ,general program requirements ,section #aid 7as redesignated by section #ahe7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#ad7 ,funds provided under this title shall not be used to establish or operate a stand-alone fee-for-service enterprise in a situation in which a private sector employment agency 7as defined in section #gja of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e77 is providing full access to similar or related services in such a manner as to fully meet the identified need4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 such an enterprise does not include a one-stop delivery system described in section #aba7;e74 7#ae7 7,a7 ,none of the funds available under this title shall be used by a recipient or subrecipient of such funds to pay the salary and bonuses of an individual1 either as direct costs or indirect costs1 at a rate in excess of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the limitation described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to vendors providing goods and services as defined in ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#acc4 7,c7 ,in a case in which a ,state is a recipient of such funds1 the ,state may establish a lower limit than is provided in subparagraph 7,a7 for salaries and bonuses of those receiving salaries and bonuses from a subrecipient of such funds1 taking into account factors including the relative cost of living in the ,state1 the compensation levels for comparable ,state or local government employees1 and the size of the organizations that administer the ,federal programs involved4 4 #agg4 ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy ,subtitle ,e is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aie4 ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish an ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy-- 7#a7 to help develop and support national policies and practices that will increase employment and economic advancement opportunities for all individuals with disabilities2 and 7#b7 to ensure that such individuals are fully integrated into the #bast century workforce4 7b7 ,office ,there is established within the ,department of ,labor an ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy 7referred to in this section as the ,office74 ,except as otherwise specifically provided in this ,act1 such ,office shall be the principal entity carrying out the functions described in this section4 7c7 ,assistant secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,office shall be headed by an ,assistant ,secretary of ,disability ,employment ,policy 7referred to in this title as the ,assistant ,secretary7 appointed by the ,president by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 ,except as otherwise specifically provided in this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall be the principal officer carrying out the functions described in this section4 7#b7 ,experience ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall be an individual with substantial experience in1 and a thorough knowledge of1 disability employment policy1 training and educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities 7including youth with disabilities71 public benefit programs for individuals with disabilities1 job development1 and the barriers that may limit employment and economic advancement opportunities of individuals with disabilities4 7#c7 ,goals and direction ,in carrying out the functions of the ,office1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall be guided by the goals of achieving equal opportunity1 full participation1 economic self-sufficiency1 and independent living for all individuals with disabilities1 to the greatest extent possible4 ,in the performance of the functions of the ,office1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall be directly responsible to the ,secretary of ,labor4 7d7 ,functions ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall provide national leadership1 and encourage interagency collaboration1 on increasing employment and training opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of policies and initiatives 7taking into account relevant information from other ,federal agencies and including the awarding of grants as appropriate7 that-- 7#a7 eliminate barriers to the employment and training of individuals with disabilities2 7#b7 advance opportunities for employment1 and identify strategies that increase employment opportunities in the private sector1 for individuals with disabilities1 including recruitment1 retention1 and promotion of such individuals2 7#c7 identify and remove disincentives that limit or prevent the full employment of individuals with disabilities who are receiving benefits through ,federal or ,state programs such as medical assistance under a ,state ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq471 disability insurance benefits under title ,,ii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dja et seq471 or supplemental security income benefits under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq472 7#d7 advise and assist the ,department of ,labor and other ,federal agencies in the development of policies and practices that increase employment opportunities in the ,federal ,government for individuals with disabilities1 including outreach to and recruitment1 retention1 and promotion of such individuals2 7#e7 assist youth with disabilities1 including such youth who are out-of-school youth1 in successfully transitioning into the workforce2 7#f7 increase access for individuals with disabilities seeking employment1 education1 and training services from a one-stop delivery system described in section #bba7;e7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab1 and other public and private providers of such services and supports2 7#g7 increase coordination of activities between ,state vocational rehabilitation programs and the workforce development systems 7as defined in section #aja of such ,act71 including the one-stop centers 7as defined in such section #aja71 including assisting individuals with disabilities in maximizing the services available through such programs1 systems1 and centers2 7#h7 leverage available public and system resources to address individual and systematic employment barriers for individuals with disabilities1 and assist such individuals in navigating the process of coordinating their public benefits1 including health care2 7#i7 increase employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities in competitive integrated employment2 and 7#aj7 meet other objectives1 as specified by the ,secretary of ,labor1 that will increase employment and training opportunities for individuals with disabilities4 7e7 ,report ,for each fiscal year1 beginning with the first full fiscal year following the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjac1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall prepare a report and submit the report to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 not later than #ij days after the end of that fiscal year4 ,the report shall summarize the ,office's progress in-- 7#a7 meeting the general objectives specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a72 7#b7 meeting each of the #d goals specified in subsection 7c77#c72 and 7#c7 developing the specific policies and initiatives specified in subsection 7d74 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 4 #agh4 ,independent evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of the ,federal ,workforce ,investment ,system 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,federal job training program means any federally funded employment and training program2 and 7#b7 the term individual with barriers to employment has the meaning given such term in section #aja7bc7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,evaluation by the ,government ,accountability ,office 7#a7 ,evaluation ,the ,comptroller ,general shall conduct an evaluation of the operations of federally funded job training programs in order to evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness in providing job training services to eligible participants1 particularly individuals with barriers to employment4 ,the evaluation shall consider-- 7,a7 the findings of the ,january #bjaa report of the ,government ,accountability ,office entitled ,multiple ,employment and ,training ,programs3 ,providing ,information1 ,co-locating ,services and ,consolidating ,administrative ,structures could ,promote ,efficiencies 7,,gao-#aa-ib72 7,b7 whether programs need to be enhanced in order to more effectively provide needed services2 7,c7 whether programs are effectively aligned to provide needed services to different eligible populations2 and 7,d7 whether any programs provide duplicative services to their participants and1 if so1 why4 7#b7 ,consultation and recommendations ,the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with the ,states1 local workforce investment boards1 businesses1 labor organizations1 workforce advocates and community organizations1 and relevant education-related organizations in preparing its evaluation and may make any recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of training programs and attain needed levels of services and accessibility of services4 7#c7 ,submission of ,plan ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit the evaluation and any plan for improvement to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 ,f ,community ,college to ,career ,fund #aha4 ,community ,college to ,career ,fund ,title ,i is further amended by adding at the end the following3 ,f ,community ,college to ,career ,fund #aii4 ,community ,college and ,industry ,partnerships ,program 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from funds appropriated under section #aii;,d7#a71 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 in accordance with the interagency agreement described in section #aii;,e1 shall award competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection 7b7 for the purpose of developing1 offering1 improving or providing educational or career training programs for workers4 7b7 ,eligible entity 7#a7 ,in general ,entities eligible for a grant under this section are any of the following 7or a consortium of any of the following7 in partnership with employers or an association of employers-- 7,a7 a junior or community college 7as defined in section #cab7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;f7772 7,b7 a four-year public institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife7 that offers two-year degrees1 will use funds provided under this section for activities at the certificate and associate degree levels1 and is not reasonably close1 as determined by the ,secretaries1 to a community college2 7,c7 a tribal college or university 7as defined in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act72 or 7,d7 at the discretion of the ,secretaries1 a private1 not-for-profit1 two-year institution of higher education in ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 or the ,republic of ,palau4 7#b7 ,additional ,partnerships ,in addition to partnering with employers or an association of employers1 the eligible entities described in paragraph 7#a7 may partner with any of the organizations described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 ,any such partnership shall collaborate with1 and may include1 the ,state or local workforce investment board4 7,a7 ,an adult education provider or institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife74 7,b7 ,a community-based organization4 7,c7 ,a joint-labor management partnership4 7,d7 ,any other organization that the ,secretaries considers appropriate4 7c7 ,application ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit a grant proposal to the ,secretaries at such time and containing such information as the ,secretaries determine is required1 including a detailed description of-- 7#a7 the specific project for which the grant proposal is submitted1 including the manner in which the grant will be used to develop1 offer1 improve1 or provide an educational or career training program2 7#b7 the extent to which the project will meet the educational or career training needs of workers in the area served by the eligible entity2 7#c7 the extent to which the project will meet the needs of employers in the region for skilled workers in in-demand industry sectors and occupations2 7#d7 the extent to which the project submitted fits within any overall strategic plan developed by an eligible entity2 and 7#e7 any previous experience of the eligible entity in providing educational or career training programs1 the absence of which shall not automatically disqualify an eligible institution from receiving a grant under this section4 7d7 ,criteria for award 7#a7 ,in general ,grants under this section shall be awarded based on criteria established by the ,secretaries1 that include the following3 7,a7 ,a determination of the merits of the grant proposal submitted by the eligible entity to develop1 offer1 improve1 or provide educational or career training programs to be made available to workers4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the likely employment opportunities available in the region to individuals who complete an educational or career training program that the eligible entity proposes to develop1 offer1 improve1 or provide4 7,c7 ,an assessment of prior demand for training programs by individuals eligible for training served by the eligible entity as well as availability and capacity of existing training programs to meet future demand for training programs4 7#b7 ,priority ,the ,secretaries shall give priority to eligible entities that-- 7,a7 include a partnership with a business or industry or sector partnership that-- 7i7 pays a portion of the costs of such programs2 or 7ii7 agrees to hire individuals who have completed a particular postsecondary degree1 certificate1 or credential resulting from the training program of the eligible entity2 7,b7 enter into a partnership with a labor organization or labor-management training program that provides technical expertise for occupationally specific education necessary for a recognized postsecondary credential leading to a skill occupation in an in-demand industry sector2 7,c7 are focused on serving individuals with barriers to employment1 low-income1 non-traditional students as defined in section #hjc7;j7 of the ,higher ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaefa7;c77j771 students who are dislocated workers1 students who are veterans1 or students who are long-term unemployed2 7,d7 are community colleges serving areas with high unemployment rates1 including rural areas2 and 7,e7 are eligible entities that include an institution of higher education eligible for assistance under title ,,iii or ,v of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7e7 ,use of funds ,grants awarded under this section shall be used for one or more of the following3 7#a7 ,the development1 offering1 improvement1 or provision of academic programs or training programs1 that provide relevant job training for skilled occupations that will meet the needs of employers in in-demand industries sectors1 and which may include registered apprenticeship programs1 on-the-job training programs1 and programs that support employers in upgrading the skills of their workforce4 7#b7 ,the development and implementation of policies and programs to expand opportunities for students to earn a recognized postsecondary credential or degree in in-demand industry sectors and occupations1 including by-- 7,a7 facilitating the transfer of academic credits between institutions of higher education1 including the transfer of academic credits for courses in the same field of study2 7,b7 expanding articulation agreements and policies that guarantee transfer between such institutions1 including through common course numbering and general core curriculum2 and 7,c7 developing or enhancing student support services programs4 7#c7 ,the creation of workforce programs that provide a sequence of education and occupational training that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or degree1 including programs that-- 7,a7 blend basic skills and occupational training2 7,b7 facilitate means of transitioning from non-credit occupational1 basic skills1 or developmental coursework to for-credit coursework within and across institutions2 7,c7 build or enhance linkages including the development of dual enrollment programs and early college high schools between secondary education or adult education programs 7including programs established under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf and title ,,ii of this ,act72 7,d7 implement other innovative programs designed to increase the provision of training for students1 including students who are veteran members of the ,national ,guard or ,reserves1 to enter skilled occupations in in-demand industry sectors2 and 7,e7 support paid internships that will allow students to simultaneously earn credit for work-based learning and gain relevant employment experience in an in-demand industry sector or occupation1 which shall include opportunities that transition individuals into employment4 7#d7 ,the support of regional or national in-demand industry sectors to develop skills consortia that will identify pressing workforce needs and develop solutions such as-- 7,a7 standardizing industry certifications2 7,b7 developing new training technologies2 and 7,c7 collaborating with industry employers to define and describe how specific skills lead to particular jobs and career opportunities4 #aii;,a4 ,pay-for-,performance and ,pay-for-,success ,job ,training projects 7a7 ,award grants authorized ,from funds appropriated under section #aii;,d7#b71 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 in accordance with the interagency agreement described in section #aii;,e1 shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities described in subsection 7b7 who meet specific performance outcomes and criteria established by the ,secretaries under subsection 7c74 ,projects funded by grants under this section shall be referred to as either ,pay-for-,performance or ,pay-for-,success projects1 as set forth in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,eligible entity ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section an entity shall be a ,state or local organization 7which may be a local workforce organization7 in partnership with entities such as community colleges and other training providers who-- 7#a7 in the case of ,pay-for-,performance projects1 agree to be reimbursed primarily on the basis of achievement of specified performance outcomes and criteria agreed upon by the ,secretaries under subsection 7c72 or 7#b7 in the case of ,pay-for-,success projects1 include partnerships with investors1 such as philanthropic organizations that provide funding for a specific project or projects to address a clear and measurable job training need in the community or region and agree to be reimbursed under the grant only if the project or projects meet specified performance outcomes and criteria agreed to by the ,secretaries under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,performance outcomes and criteria ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this subtitle1 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall establish and publish specific performance measures for the initial qualification of eligible entities to receive a grant under this section4 ,at a minimum1 to receive an award an eligible entity shall-- 7#a7 identify a particular program area and client population that is not achieving optimal outcomes2 7#b7 provide evidence that the proposed strategy would achieve better results2 7#c7 clearly articulate and quantify the improved outcomes of such new approach2 7#d7 for ,pay-for-,success projects1 specify a monetary value that would need to paid to obtain such results and explain the basis for such value2 7#e7 identify data that would be required to evaluate whether outcomes are being achieved for a target population and a comparison group2 7#f7 identify estimated savings that would result from the improved outcomes1 including to other programs or units of government2 7#g7 demonstrate the capacity to collect required data1 track outcomes1 and validate those outcomes2 and 7#h7 any other criteria the ,secretaries may require4 7d7 ,period of availability for pay-for-,success projects ,funds appropriated to carry out ,pay-for-,success projects pursuant to section #aii;,d7#b7 shall1 upon obligation1 remain available for disbursement until expended1 notwithstanding section #aeeb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and1 if later deobligated1 in whole or in part1 be available until expended for additional ,pay-for-,success grants under this section4 #aii;,b4 ,bring ,jobs ,back to ,america grants 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from funds appropriated under section #aii;,d7#c71 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 in accordance with the interagency agreement described in section #aii;,e1 shall award grants to ,state or local governments for job training and recruiting activities that can quickly provided businesses with skilled workers in order to encourage businesses to remain in or relocate to areas served by such governments4 ,the ,secretaries shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,commerce in carrying out this section4 7b7 ,purpose and use of funds ,grants awarded under this section may be used by a ,state or local government to issue subgrants to eligible entities as designated by the ,secretaries1 including those described in section #aii7;b71 to assist such eligible entities in providing training necessary to provide skilled workers for businesses that have relocated or are considering relocating operations outside the ,united ,states1 and may instead relocate to the areas served by such governments4 7c7 ,application ,a ,state or local government seeking a grant under the program established under subsection 7a7 shall submit an application to the ,secretaries in such manner and containing such information as the ,secretaries may require4 ,at a minimum1 each application shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the eligible entity or entities the ,state or local government proposes to assist in providing job training or recruiting activities2 7#b7 a description of the proposed or existing business facility1 including the number of jobs relating to such facility and the average wage or salary of those jobs2 and 7#c7 a description of any other resources that the ,state has committed to assisting such business in locating such facility1 including tax incentives provided1 bonding authority exercised1 and land granted4 7d7 ,criteria ,the ,secretaries shall award grants to ,state and local governments that-- 7#a7 the ,secretaries determine are most likely to succeed with a grant under the program in assisting an eligible entity in providing the training necessary to cause a business or businesses to remain in or relocate to areas served by such governments2 7#b7 will fund training programs that will result in the greatest number and quality of jobs2 7#c7 have committed ,state or other resources1 to the extent of their ability as determined by the ,secretaries1 to assist a business or businesses to remain in or relocate to areas served by such governments2 and 7#d7 have met such other criteria as the ,secretaries consider appropriate1 including criteria relating to marketing plans1 benefits to ongoing regional or ,state strategies for economic development and job growth4 #aii;,c4 ,grants for ,entrepreneur and ,small ,business startup training 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from funds appropriated under section #aii;,d7#d71 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 in accordance with the interagency agreement described in section #aii;,e1 shall award competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection 7b7 to provide training in starting a small business and entrepreneurship4 ,the ,secretaries shall coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration in carrying out this section including in the development of criteria and selection of proposals4 7b7 ,eligible entity 7#a7 ,in general ,entities eligible for a grant under this section are any of the following 7or a consortium of any of the following7 in partnership with at least one local or regional economic development entity described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 a junior or community college 7as defined in section #cab7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;f7772 7,b7 a four-year public institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife7 that offers two-year degrees1 will use funds provided under this section for activities at the certificate and associate degree levels1 and is not reasonably close1 as determined by the ,secretaries1 to a community college2 7,c7 a tribal college or university 7as defined in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act72 or 7,d7 at the discretion of the ,secretaries1 a private1 not-for-profit1 two-year institution of higher education in ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 or the ,republic of ,palau4 7#b7 ,additional ,partnerships ,local or regional economic development entities described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,small business development centers4 7,b7 ,women's business centers4 7,c7 ,regional innovation clusters4 7,d7 ,local accelerators or incubators4 7,e7 ,state or local economic development agencies4 7c7 ,application ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit a grant proposal in such manner and containing such information as the ,secretaries and the ,small ,business ,administrator shall require4 ,such information shall include the manner in which entrepreneurship training and education will be provided1 the role of partners in such an arrangement1 and the manner in which the proposal will integrate and partner with local economic development resources4 7d7 ,use of funds ,grants awarded under this section shall be used to provide training in entrepreneurship and starting a small business1 including through online courses1 intensive seminars1 and comprehensive courses4 #aii;,d4 ,authorization of ,appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #h1jjj1jjj1jjj to carry out this subtitle1 of which #d1jjj1jjj1jjj is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,labor and #d1jjj1jjj1jjj is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,education4 ,such amounts shall be used to carry out the programs authorized by this subtitle as follows3 7#a7 #g1jjj1jjj1jjj is authorized for the program established by section #aii2 7#b7 #ejj1jjj1jjj is authorized for the program established by section #aii;,a2 7#c7 #bej1jjj1jjj is authorized for the program established by section #aii;,b2 7#d7 #bej1jjj1jjj is authorized for the program established by section #aii;,c2 and 7#e7 ,not more than #e percent of the amounts authorized under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 may be used by the ,secretaries to administer each respective program1 including providing technical assistance and carrying out evaluations4 7b7 ,period of availability ,except as provided in section #aii;,a7d71 the funds appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be available for ,federal obligation for the fiscal year for which the funds are appropriated and the succeeding #b fiscal years4 #aii;,e4 ,interagency agreement 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall jointly develop policies for the administration of this subtitle in accordance with such terms as the ,secretaries shall set forth in an interagency agreement4 ,such interagency agreement1 at a minimum1 shall include a description of the respective roles and responsibilities of the ,secretaries in carrying out this subtitle 7both jointly and separately71 including-- 7#a7 how the funds available under this subtitle will be obligated and disbursed and compliance with applicable laws 7including regulations7 will be ensured1 as well as how the grantees will be selected and monitored2 7#b7 how evaluations and research will be conducted on the effectiveness of grants awarded under this subtitle in addressing the education and employment needs of workers1 and employers2 7#c7 how technical assistance will be provided to applicants and grant recipients2 7#d7 how information will be disseminated1 including through electronic means1 on best practices and effective strategies and service delivery models for activities carried out under this subtitle2 and 7#e7 how policies and processes critical to the successful achievement of the education1 training1 and employment goals of this subtitle will be established4 7b7 ,transfer authority ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall have the authority to transfer funds between the ,department of ,labor and the ,department of ,education to carry out this subtitle in accordance with the agreement described in subsection 7a74 ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall have the ability to transfer funds to the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration to carry out sections #aii;,b and #aii;,c1 respectively4 7c7 ,reports ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall jointly develop and submit a biennial report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 describing the activities carried out under this subtitle and the outcomes of such activities4 4 ,,ii ,adult ,education and ,literacy #bja4 ,purposes1 definitions1 and miscellaneous provisions 7a7 ,purpose ,section #bjb is amended to read as follows3 #bjb4 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this title to create a partnership among the ,federal ,government1 ,states1 and localities to provide1 on a voluntary basis1 adult education and literacy activities1 in order to-- 7#a7 assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency2 7#b7 assist adults who are parents to obtain the education and skills that-- 7,a7 are necessary to becoming full partners in the educational development of their children2 and 7,b7 lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family2 7#c7 assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma or its equivalent and in the transition to and success in postsecondary education and training1 including through career pathways2 7#d7 assist immigrants and other individuals who are ,english language learners in improving their reading1 writing1 speaking1 and comprehension skills in ,english2 7#e7 assist immigrants in acquiring an understanding of the ,american system of government and the responsibilities of citizenship2 7#f7 assist ,states in expanding a #bast century delivery system for adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services that meet the needs of adults at all skill levels2 7#g7 assist adults in developing technology literacy2 and 7#h7 enable more adults to complete adult education and enter and succeed in postsecondary education and employment4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #bjc is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,adult education ,the term adult education means academic instruction and services below the postsecondary level that increase an individual's ability to-- 7,a7 read1 write1 and speak in ,english and perform mathematics or other activities necessary for the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent2 7,b7 transition to and success in postsecondary education and training2 or 7,c7 obtain employment4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking activities described in section #bca7;b7 and inserting programs1 activities1 and services that include adult education1 literacy1 workplace adult education and literacy activities1 family literacy activities1 ,english language acquisition activities1 workforce preparation activities1 or integrated education and training2 7#c7 by striking paragraphs 7#c71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#ac71 7#ad71 and 7#ag7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#g71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ae71 7#af71 and 7#ah7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ac71 7#ad71 and 7#ae71 respectively2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting activities after literacy2 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#d7 ,eligible individual ,the term eligible individual means an individual-- 7,a7 who has attained #af years of age2 7,b7 who is not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under ,state law2 and 7,c7 who-- 7i7 is unable to compute or solve problems1 or read1 write1 or speak ,english at a level necessary to function on the job1 in the individuals' family1 or in society2 7ii7 does not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 and has not achieved an equivalent level of education2 or 7iii7 is an ,english language learner4 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by striking means-- and inserting means an organization that has demonstrated effectiveness in providing adult education and literacy activities that may include--2 7,b7 in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 by striking of demonstrated effectiveness both places it appears2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking literacy services and all that follows and inserting adult education and literacy activities to eligible individuals22 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 a partnership between an employer and an entity described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,i74 2 7#g7 by amending paragraph 7#f7 to read as follows3 7#f7 ,english language acquisition program ,the term ,english language acquisition program means a program of instruction-- 7,a7 designed to help eligible individuals who are ,english language learners achieve competence in reading1 writing1 speaking1 and comprehension of the ,english language2 7,b7 that may lead to-- 7i7 attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent2 7ii7 transition to success in postsecondary education and training2 and 7iii7 employment or career advancement2 and 7,c7 that such programs may be sequential1 integrated1 or concurrent in nature4 2 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,english language learner ,the term ,english language learner when used with respect to an eligible individual1 means an eligible individual who has limited ability in reading1 writing1 speaking1 or comprehending the ,english language1 and-- 7,a7 whose native language is a language other than ,english2 or 7,b7 who lives in a family or community environment where a language other than ,english is the dominant language4 7#h7 ,high quality literacy instruction ,the term high quality literacy instruction means developmentally appropriate1 explicit1 and systematic instruction that provides students with-- 7,a7 early development and grade-level mastery of oral language skills1 both listening and speaking1 phonological awareness1 using a wide vocabulary1 conventional forms of grammar1 and academic language2 7,b7 the ability to read regularly spelled words and high-frequency irregularly spelled words and to decode regularly spelled unfamiliar words accurately1 using phonemic awareness1 print awareness1 alphabet knowledge1 and knowledge of ,english spelling patterns2 7,c7 the ability to read texts accurately1 fluently1 and with comprehension1 relying on knowledge of the vocabulary in those texts and of the background information that the students possess2 7,d7 the ability to read with a purpose and the capacity to differentiate purposes and to select and apply comprehension strategies appropriate to achieving the purpose2 7,e7 an understanding of1 and ability to adapt to1 the varying demands of different genres1 formats1 and types of texts across the core content areas in order to comprehend texts of appropriate levels of complexity and content1 including texts necessary for mastery of grade-level standards2 7,f7 the ability to effectively access1 critically evaluate1 and appropriately synthesize information from a variety of sources and formats2 7,g7 the development and maintenance of a motivation to read and write1 as reflected in habits of reading and writing regularly and or discussing one's reading and writing with others2 and 7,h7 the ability to write clearly1 accurately1 and quickly so as to communicate ideas and deepen comprehension1 in ways that fit purpose1 audience1 occasion1 discipline1 and format2 adhere to conventions of spelling and punctuation2 and benefit from revision so as to improve clarity1 coherence1 logical development1 and the precise use of language4 2 7#i7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,services and inserting ,activities2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking services both places it appears and inserting activities2 and 7ii7 by striking changes in a family and inserting improvements in the economic prospects for a family and that better enable parents to support their children's learning needs2 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,a7 ,parent adult education and literacy activities that lead to readiness for the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent postsecondary education or training1 employment1 career advancement1 and economic self-sufficiency4 2 7#aj7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#aa7 ,integrated education and training ,the term integrated education and training means services that provide adult education and literacy activities contextually and concurrently with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster4 ,such services may include offering adult education services concurrent with credit-bearing postsecondary education and training1 including through co-instruction4 7#ab7 ,integrated ,english literacy and civics education ,the term integrated ,english literacy and civics education means an integrated program of educational services for immigrant and other limited ,english proficient adults1 including immigrant professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries1 that enables them to achieve competency in the ,english language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents1 workers1 and citizens4 ,such programs shall include instruction in literacy and ,english language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation1 and may include workforce training4 2 7#aa7 by amending paragraph 7#ae7 7as so redesignated7 to read as follows3 7#ae7 ,workplace adult education and literacy activities ,the term workplace adult education and literacy activities means adult education and literacy activities offered by an eligible provider in collaboration with an employer or employee organization at a workplace or an off-site location that is designed to improve the productivity of the workforce4 2 and 7#ab7 by adding at the end the following3 7#af7 ,workforce preparation activities ,the term workforce preparation activities means activities1 programs1 or services designed to help an individual acquire a combination of basic academic skills1 critical thinking skills1 and self-management skills1 including competencies in utilizing resources1 using information1 working with others1 understanding systems1 working with technology1 and skills necessary for successful transition into and completion of postsecondary education or training1 or employment4 4 7c7 ,home schools ,section #bjd is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting whether a home school is treated as a home school or a private school under ,state law1 after home schools12 and 7#b7 by striking an ,english literacy program and all that follows and inserting adult education and literacy activities44 7d7 ,rule of construction ,title ,,ii is further amended by redesignating section #bje as section #bjf and inserting after section #bjd the following3 #bje4 ,rule of construction regarding postsecondary transition and concurrent enrollment activities ,nothing in this title shall be construed to prohibit or discourage the use of funds provided under this title for adult education and literacy activities that help eligible individuals transition to and succeed in postsecondary education1 including credit-bearing coursework1 and training or employment1 or for concurrent enrollment activities4 4 7e7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,section #bjf 7as so redesignated7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting #a1ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjac and after to carry out this title2 and 7#b7 by striking of the fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting succeeding fiscal year 4 7f7 ,technical amendment ,title ,,ii is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking subtitle ,b2 7#b7 by striking the subtitle ,a designation2 and 7#c7 by redesignating chapters #a through #d as subtitles ,a through ,d1 respectively4 #bjb4 ,amendments to subtitle ,a 7a7 ,reservation of funds1 eligible agencies1 allotments ,section #baa is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,reservation of funds ,from the sum appropriated under section #bjf for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall reserve #bej1jjj1jjj to carry out section #bdb7;c77#a77;,e72 7#b7 shall reserve #a4e percent to carry out the remainder of section #bdb1 except that the amount so reserved shall not exceed #ae1jjj1jjj2 7#c7 shall reserve #a4e percent to carry out section #bdc1 except that the amount so reserved shall not exceed #ab1jjj1jjj2 and 7#d7 shall reserve #ab percent of the amount that remains after reserving funds under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 to carry out section #bdd4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking section #bje and inserting section #bjf2 and 7,b7 by striking section #bbd and inserting section #aab or a ,state unified plan approved under section #aac2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking section #bje and inserting section #bjf2 7ii7 by striking section #bbd and inserting section #aab or a ,state unified plan approved under section #aac2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking #ajj1jjj and inserting #bej1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting except as provided in subsection 7e7 after outlying area2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #bej1jjj and inserting #cej1jjj2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #bje and inserting section #bjf2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,hold-,harmless provisions 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7c71 for fiscal year #bjaa and each succeeding fiscal year1 no eligible agency shall receive an allotment under this section that is less than #ij percent of the allotment the eligible agency received for the preceding fiscal year under this section4 7#b7 #ajj ,percent allotment ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7e71 for a fiscal year for which an eligible agency receives only an initial allotment under subsection 7c77#a7 7and no additional allotment under subsection 7c77#b77 the eligible agency shall receive an allotment under this section that is equal to #ajj percent of the initial allotment under subsection 7c77#a74 7#c7 ,ratable reduction ,if for any fiscal year the amount available for allotment under this title is insufficient to satisfy the provisions of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,secretary shall ratably reduce the payments to all eligible agencies1 as necessary4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,study and report 7#a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study concerning the formula described in this section and1 in conducting the study1 shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 examine whether the formula results in a distribution of funds that sufficiently targets the entire population of individuals eligible for adult education and literacy activities under this title2 7,b7 examine whether the data used to count qualified adults1 for purposes of the formula1 accurately identify the population of individuals eligible for the activities2 and 7,c7 develop recommendations1 as necessary1 for improving the formula so that the formula results in a distribution of funds that better serves that population and the data used to count qualified adults accurately measure that population4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjac1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of the study described in paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,performance accountability system ,section #bab is amended to read as follows3 #bab4 ,performance accountability system ,programs and activities authorized in this title are subject to the performance accountability provisions described in section #acf4 ,additional indicators shall include the following3 7#a7 ,demonstrated improvements in literacy skill levels in reading1 writing1 and speaking the ,english language1 numeracy1 ,english language acquisition1 and other literacy skills4 7#b7 ,receipt of a secondary school diploma or its equivalent4 7#c7 ,attainment of an industry-recognized workforce readiness credential or other recognized postsecondary credential1 the attainment of which requires skills below the postsecondary level4 7#d7 ,placement in1 retention in1 or completion of a postsecondary education or training program4 4 #bjc4 ,amendments to subtitle ,b 7a7 ,state administration ,section #bba is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking submission1 and implementation of the ,state plan and inserting implementation1 and monitoring of the relevant components of the ,state unified plan in section #aab or the ,state unified plan in section #aac4 7b7 ,state distribution and matching requirement ,section #bbb is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking this subtitle and inserting section #baa7;b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #hb4e percent and inserting #hj percent2 7ii7 by striking #aj percent and inserting not less than #aj percent2 and 7iii7 by striking of the #hb4e percent2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ab4e percent and inserting #ae percent2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #fe1jjj and inserting #ge1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking equal to-- and inserting that is not less than--4 7c7 ,state leadership activities ,section #bbc is amended by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,activities 7#a7 ,required ,each eligible agency shall use funds made available under section #bbb7;a77#b7 and from other funds available to the ,state for such purposes1 for the following adult education and literacy activities to develop or enhance the adult education system of the ,state or outlying area3 7,a7 ,the alignment of adult education and literacy activities with other core programs and one-stop partners1 including eligible providers1 to implement the strategy identified in the unified ,state plan under section #aab or the ,state unified plan under section #aac1 including the development of career pathways to provide access to employment and training services for individuals in adult education and literacy activities4 7,b7 ,the establishment or operation of high-quality professional development programs to improve the instruction provided pursuant to local activities required under section #bca7;b71 including instruction incorporating the essential components of reading1 writing1 and numeracy instruction and instruction for ,english language learners as such components relate to adults1 instruction related to the specific needs of adult learners1 instruction provided by volunteers or by personnel of a ,state or outlying area1 and dissemination of information about models and promising practices related to such programs4 7,c7 ,the provision of technical assistance to eligible providers of adult education and literacy activities1 including technical assistance in-- 7i7 the development and dissemination of instructional and programmatic practices based on available evidence-based research1 where appropriate1 in reading1 writing1 speaking1 mathematics1 ,english language acquisition programs1 distance education1 and staff training2 7ii7 the role of eligible providers as a one-stop partner in providing access to employment1 education1 and training services2 7iii7 the use of technology1 including for staff training1 to eligible providers1 especially the use of technology to improve system efficiencies2 7iv7 the development of content and models for career pathways1 including integrated education and training1 career bridge programs or instruction1 and postsecondary transition activities2 and 7v7 the acquisition and implementation of technology tools1 applications1 and other resources that will-- 7,i7 help in enhancing or redesigning adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills curricula to improve technology literacy for adult learners2 7,,ii7 facilitate assessments for data analysis to enable individualized instruction2 and 7,,iii7 be employed in professional development activities4 7,d7 ,the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of1 and the improvement in1 adult education and literacy activities and the dissemination of information about models and proven or promising practices within the ,state4 7,e7 ,the assessment of the quality of the adult education teacher workforce in the ,state1 which shall include taking actions to improve that quality1 including by establishing a requirement that all paid professionals have at least a bachelor's degree and that volunteers be required to be supervised or supported by a paid professional with a bachelor's degree1 and through such actions as working in partnership with colleges and universities to improve the quality of adult education teacher preparation and increase access to high-quality preparation programs4 7,f7 ,the development of rigorous content standards and aligned assessments for their adult education programs that reflect accepted standards for college- and career-readiness that are aligned with the college- and career-ready standards the ,state develops and implements in compliance with section #adjjf7;d77#d7 of the ,american ,recovery and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjji4 7#b7 ,permissible activities ,each eligible agency may use funds made available under section #bbb7;a77#b7 for #a or more of the following adult education and literacy activities3 7,a7 ,the support of ,state or regional networks of literacy resource centers4 7,b7 ,the development and implementation of technology applications1 including online and on-air educational digital content1 translation technology1 or distance education1 including professional development to support the use of instructional technology4 7,c7 ,the development and dissemination of curricula1 including curricula incorporating the essential components of reading instruction as such components relate to adults4 7,d7 ,the dissemination of content and models for integrated education and training and career pathways1 including the provision of technical assistance to eligible providers in the ,state administering such programs4 7,e7 ,the provision of assistance to eligible providers in developing and implementing programs that achieve the objectives of this title and in measuring the progress of those programs in achieving such objectives1 including meeting the ,state adjusted levels of performance described in section #acf7;b77#c74 7,f7 ,the provision of assistance to eligible providers in the development of new data management systems required by the performance accountability system described in section #acf7;b74 7,g7 ,the development and implementation of a system to assist in the transition from adult education to postsecondary education1 including linkages with postsecondary educational institutions or institutions of higher education4 7,h7 ,the integration of literacy and ,english language instruction with occupational skill training1 including promoting linkages with employers4 7,i7 ,activities to promote workplace adult education and literacy activities4 7,j7 ,activities to promote and complement local outreach initiatives described in section #bdc7;b77#c77;,g74 7,k7 ,in cooperation with efforts funded under sections #bdb and #bdc1 development and piloting of-- 7i7 promising and proven assessment tools and strategies that-- 7,i7 are based on evidence-based research1 where available and appropriate2 and 7,,ii7 identify the needs and capture the gains of students at all levels1 with particular emphasis on-- 7aa7 students at the lowest achievement level2 7bb7 students who are ,english language learners2 and 7cc7 adults with learning disabilities2 7ii7 strategies for improving teacher quality and retention2 7iii7 assistance in converting evidence-based research into practice2 and 7iv7 strategies in the use of technology1 including online and on-air educational digital content to improve technology literacy for adult learners4 7,l7 ,the development and implementation of programs and services to meet the needs of adult learners with learning disabilities who are ,english language learners4 7,m7 ,family literacy activities that promote adult education and help parents become their child's first teacher4 7,n7 ,support for recruitment and outreach for instructors1 students1 and employers4 7,o7 ,other activities of statewide significance that promote the purpose of this title4 7#c7 ,digital learning ,each eligible agency may reserve up to #aj percent of the funds made available under section 7#bbb77;a77#b7 for grants to an entity that owns and operates a television public broadcast station1 as defined in section #cig7f7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cig7f77 7including a partnership of such entities71 in partnership with an eligible agency1 ,state ,board described in section #aaa1 or institution of higher education to develop1 disseminate1 and provide online and on-air education and training services for adults1 including3 7,a7 the development1 training and use of innovative1 high-quality tools1 products1 and educational digital content and services for-- 7i7 adult education and literacy1 ,,ged preparation1 workforce training1 and related outreach 7including community and family7 services2 7ii7 professional development2 and 7iii7 ,english language education and services for non-,english speakers2 7,b7 the development and implementation of technology applications1 including online and on-air education digital content1 translation technology1 or distance education1 including professional development to support the use of instructional technology2 and 7,c7 developing and piloting strategies in the use of technology through online and on-air educational digital content1 including to improve technology literacy for adult learners4 4 7d7 ,state plan ,section #bbd is amended to read as follows3 #bbd4 ,state ,plan ,each ,state desiring to receive funds under this title for any fiscal year shall submit and have approved by the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,labor a ,state plan in accordance with section #aab or a ,state unified plan in accordance with section #aac4 4 7e7 ,programs for corrections education and other institutionalized individuals ,section #bbe is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking basic education and inserting adult education and literacy activities2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking education programs and inserting education12 and 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 secondary school credit2 7#d7 integrated education and training2 7#e7 career pathways2 7#f7 concurrent enrollment2 7#g7 postsecondary correctional education linked to employment2 7#h7 peer tutoring2 and 7#i7 transition to re-entry initiatives and other post-release services with the goal of reducing recidivism4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,report ,in addition to any report required under section #acf1 each eligible agency that receives assistance provided under this section shall annually prepare and submit to the ,secretary a report on the progress1 as described in section #acf1 of the eligible agency with respect to the programs and activities carried out under this section1 including the rate of recidivism for the criminal offenders served4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,correctional institution ,the term correctional institution means any-- 7,a7 prison2 7,b7 jail2 7,c7 reformatory2 7,d7 work farm2 7,e7 detention center2 or 7,f7 halfway house1 community-based rehabilitation center1 or any other similar institution designed for the confinement or rehabilitation of criminal offenders4 7#b7 ,criminal offender ,the term criminal offender means any individual who is charged with or convicted of any criminal offense4 4 #bjd4 ,amendments to subtitle ,c 7a7 ,grants and contracts for eligible providers ,section #bca is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking one or more programs that provide and all that follows and inserting programs that provide adult education and literacy activities1 programs that provide such activities concurrently with postsecondary education or training or employment activities1 and credit-bearing postsecondary coursework42 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,each eligible and inserting3 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and moving such subparagraphs #b ems to the right2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting and compete after apply2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,,gao study ,not later than the second program year following the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjac1 the ,comptroller ,general shall conduct a study to determine how the provisions of paragraph 7#a7 have been implemented and whether such provisions accomplished the purposes of such paragraph4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking section #bjc7a7 and inserting section #bjc7d72 and 7,b7 by striking other than adult education activities and inserting other than activities for eligible individuals2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking will establish measurable goals for participant outcomes and insert would be responsive to-- 7,a7 regional needs as identified in the local plan under section #aah2 and 7,b7 serving individuals in the community who were identified in such plan as most in need of adult education and literacy activities1 including individuals-- 7i7 who have low levels of literacy skills2 7ii7 who have learning disabilities2 or 7iii7 who are ,english language learners2 2 7,b7 by amending paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 to read as follows3 7#b7 capacity1 including past effectiveness in improving the ,english language1 reading1 and mathematic skills of eligible individuals of the eligible provider1 to meet and exceed ,state-adjusted levels of performance for the primary indicators of performance described in section #acf for eligible individuals1 especially with respect to eligible individuals who have low levels of literacy2 7#c7 the extent to which the eligible provider demonstrates alignment between proposed activities and services and the strategy and goals of the local plan under section #aah1 as well as with the activities and services of the one-stop partners2 7#d7 whether the eligible provider's program uses instructional practices that include the essential components of reading instruction2 7#e7 whether the eligible provider's activities are built on a strong foundation of evidence-based research on available and effective educational practices2 7#f7 whether the eligible provider's activities effectively employ advances in technology and delivery systems1 including distance education2 7#g7 whether the eligible provider's activities provide learning in context1 including through integrated education and training1 so that an individual acquires the skills needed to transition to and success in completing postsecondary education and training programs1 obtain and advance in employment leading to economic self-sufficiency1 and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship2 7#h7 whether the eligible provider's activities are delivered by instructors1 counselors1 and administrators who meet minimum qualifications established by the ,state1 and who have access to professional development1 including through electronic means2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by inserting eligible provider's after whether the2 7ii7 by inserting education1 training1 and social service after other available2 7iii7 by inserting local workforce investment boards1 after postsecondary educational institutions12 and 7iv7 by inserting 1 business1 industry1 labor organizations1 community-based organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 and intermediaries1 for the development of career pathways before the semicolon2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7i7 by inserting eligible provider's after whether the2 7ii7 by inserting coordination with ,federal1 ,state1 and local after schedules and2 and 7iii7 by striking and transportation and inserting transportation1 mental health services1 and career planning2 and 7,e7 by striking paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab7 and inserting the following3 7#aa7 the capacity of the eligible provider to provide integrated education and training2 7#ab7 whether the eligible provider maintains an information management system that has the capacity to report measurable participant outcomes 7consistent with section #acf7 and monitor program performance2 7#ac7 the capacity of the eligible provider to offer or connect individuals with career pathways that will lead to economic self-sufficiency2 7#ad7 whether the local areas in which the eligible provider is located have demonstrated need for additional ,english language acquisition programs1 integrated ,english literacy1 and civics education programs2 and 7#ae7 the capacity of the eligible provider to serve eligible individuals with disabilities1 including individuals with learning disabilities4 4 7b7 ,local application ,section #bcb is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking under this subtitle and inserting from an eligible agency2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting consistent with the requirements of this title22 and 7#c7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting a semicolon1 and after such paragraph inserting the following3 7#c7 a description of how the eligible provider will provide services in alignment with the local plan under section #aah1 including how such provider will promote concurrent enrollment in programs and activities under titles ,i and ,,ii1 as appropriate1 to assist eligible individuals in accessing and succeeding in postsecondary education and job training services and how such provider will promote access to career pathways2 7#d7 a description of how the eligible provider will meet the ,state adjusted levels of performance described in section #acf7;b77#c71 including how such provider will collect data to report on such performance indicators2 7#e7 a description of how the eligible provider will fulfill one-stop partner responsibilities as described in section #aba7;b77#a77;,a71 as appropriate2 7#f7 a description of how the eligible provider will provide services in a manner that meets the needs of eligible individuals2 and 7#g7 information that addresses the considerations described under section #bca7;e71 as applicable4 4 7c7 ,local administrative cost limits ,section #bcc is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking personnel development and interagency coordination and inserting 7including carrying out the requirements of section #acf71 professional development1 and the activities described in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e7 of section #bcb2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking adequate planning1 administration1 personnel development1 and interagency coordination and inserting the eligible provider to carry out the activities described in subsection 7a77#b74 #bje4 ,amendments to subtitle ,d 7a7 ,administrative provisions ,section #bda7;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking adult education and literacy activities and inserting activities under this title2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #a fiscal year only and inserting not more than #a fiscal year4 7b7 ,national institute for adult education and literacy ,section #bdb is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,adult ,education and after ,institute for2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking literacy and inserting effective adult education and literacy activities for adults and families1 including the identification of research topics2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively1 and inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 supports the development and replication of promising and proven approaches to adult education and literacy activities and programs of demonstrated effectiveness2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking literacy and inserting and disseminates information on adult education and literacy activities12 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking programs by-- and all that follows through subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting activities by-- 7,a7 providing advice on the efforts of the ,department of ,education1 ,department of ,labor1 and the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services and other relevant agencies to achieve the goals of adult education and literacy programs and programs consistent with title ,i1 within and across such agencies2 7,b7 coordinating and participating in the ,federal effort to identify1 produce1 and disseminate information on adult education and literacy activities that are derived from available evidence-based research and effective programs that serve adults and families1 including individuals with learning disabilities2 and 7,c7 providing current information annually on effective practices and research in adult education and literacy activities to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the relevant ,federal agencies4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,adult ,education and after ,institute for2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking separate and inserting independent2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to reinforce and support the alignment of activities and programs consistent with provisions under title ,i1 the ,institute is authorized-- 7,a7 to maintain a national electronic database of information that disseminates information to the broadest possible audience within the adult education and literacy field1 and that includes-- 7i7 best practices and research regarding the provision of adult education and literacy activities1 including instruction in the essential components of reading instruction1 integrated education and training1 and the integration of ,english literacy and civics education2 7ii7 public and private adult education and literacy activities and programs1 and ,federal1 ,state1 and local policies1 affecting the provision of adult education and literacy activities at the national1 ,state1 and local levels2 7iii7 opportunities for technical assistance1 meetings1 conferences1 and other opportunities that lead to the improvement of adult education and literacy activities2 7iv7 a list of eligible providers2 and 7v7 best practices in reading research1 numeracy instruction1 and service to ,english language learners2 7,b7 to coordinate the support of promising and proven research1 as defined by the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and development on adult education and literacy activities for adults and for employers across ,federal agencies1 and to carry out basic and applied research and development on topics that are not being investigated by other organizations or agencies1 such as the special literacy needs of individuals with learning disabilities2 7,c7 to provide policy and technical assistance to ,federal1 ,state1 and local entities for the improvement of policy and programs relating to adult education and literacy activities2 7,d7 to fund a network of ,state or regional adult education and literacy resource centers to assist ,state eligible agencies1 eligible providers1 and private nonprofit efforts to improve adult education and literacy activities by-- 7i7 encouraging the coordination of adult education and literacy activities2 7ii7 enhancing the capacity of ,state eligible agencies and eligible providers to deliver adult education and literacy activities2 and 7iii7 serving as a link between the ,institute and eligible providers of adult education and literacy activities for the purpose of sharing information1 data1 research1 expertise1 and literacy resources1 and for soliciting research needs2 7,e7 to establish and maintain a national adult learning and technology resource center to-- 7i7 develop frameworks for technology-based learning and professional development materials for adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills2 7ii7 support distance education for professional development for eligible entities and eligible providers of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services2 7iii7 coordinate and share information on the innovative uses of technology1 such as the use of assistive technology to deliver digital content to adult learners2 and 7iv7 be accessible to the public through the website of the center2 7,f7 to advise ,congress and ,federal departments and agencies regarding the development of policy with respect to adult education and literacy activities2 7,g7 to undertake other activities that lead to the improvement of the ,nation's adult education and literacy delivery system and that complement other such efforts being undertaken by public and private agencies and organizations1 including activities that relate to the acquisition of skills in reading1 writing1 ,english language acquisition1 and mathematics2 7,h7 to assist ,states that are pursuing the implementation of standards-based educational improvements and related standards-based assessment instruments for eligible providers through the dissemination of training1 technical assistance1 and related support2 and 7,i7 to develop and disseminate best practices on the education1 training1 professional development1 certification1 and credentialing of adult education instructors1 including how the use of technology can contribute to such efforts4 7#b7 ,grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements ,the ,institute may award competitive grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 individuals1 public or private institutions1 agencies1 organizations1 or consortia of such institutions1 agencies1 or organizations to carry out the activities of the ,institute4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in identifying and supporting promising and proven research the ,institute shall use standards for research quality that are consistent with those of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking research1 or innovation and inserting or research2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting ,adult ,education and after ,institute for2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting ,adult ,education and after ,institute for2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 by inserting adult education and after organizations and providers of2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,english literacy and inserting ,english language acquisition2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking literacy programs and inserting or have participated in or partnered with workplace adult education and literacy activities2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 by striking literacy both places it appears and inserting adult education and literacy2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,b77iv71 by inserting adult education and literacy research1 including adult after area of2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,b77vi71 by striking and2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,b77vii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7viii7 by adding at the end the following3 7viii7 institutions of higher education or postsecondary educational institutions4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 review the biennial report submitted to ,congress pursuant to subsection 7k74 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking ,any and inserting ,a2 and 7ii7 by inserting at a meeting for which there is a quorum before the period2 7#f7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,the and inserting not later than one year after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjac1 and biennially thereafter1 the2 and 7ii7 by striking ,committee on ,labor and ,human ,resources of the ,senate and inserting ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor and ,pensions of the ,senate and the relevant agencies2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting adult education and after field of2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking adult education and after goals of the2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,national institute for literacy ,any reference in any other ,federal law1 ,executive order1 rule1 regulation1 or delegation of authority1 or any document of or pertaining to-- 7#a7 the head of the ,national ,institute for ,literacy shall be treated as a reference to the head of the ,national ,institute for ,adult ,education and ,literacy2 and 7#b7 the ,national ,institute for ,literacy shall be treated as a reference to the ,national ,institute for ,adult ,education and ,literacy4 4 7c7 ,national ,leadership activities ,section #bdc is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7,b7 by inserting and outcomes after the quality2 7,c7 by striking programs and inserting activities and programs2 and 7,d7 by striking ,such activities may include the following3 and inserting3 7b7 ,allowable activities ,the national leadership activities described in subsection 7a7 may include the following3 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d71 respectively and inserting before subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,a7 assistance to help ,states meet the requirements of section #acf2 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking developing and using performance measures and inserting using performance accountability measures based on indicators described in section #acf1 and data systems2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 including family literacy services2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking including family literacy services and all that follows and inserting utilizing evidence-based research where available22 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking learning and inserting education2 and 7ii7 by striking the period and inserting the following3 1 including through the use of instructional models that blend in-person and online instruction2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 assistance in the development and dissemination of promising and proven models for addressing the digital literacy needs of adults1 including older adults4 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c71 and inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,a program of grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements awarded on a competitive basis to national1 regional1 or local networks of private nonprofit organizations1 public libraries1 or institutions of higher education to build the capacity of such networks' members to-- 7,a7 meet the performance requirements1 described in section #acf1 of eligible providers under this title2 and 7,b7 involve eligible individuals in program improvement4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting institutions of higher education1 after postsecondary educational institutions12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking phonemic awareness and all that follows through reading comprehension and inserting the essential components of reading instruction2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 1 including family literacy services2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking research1 such as and inserting3 research1 including evidence-based research where available1 on national literacy basic skill acquisition for adult learning1 including2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking the semicolon and inserting 1 which may include programs that-- 7,i7 accelerate learning outcomes for eligible individuals with the lowest literacy levels2 7,,ii7 promote career pathways for eligible individuals2 7,,iii7 promote concurrent enrollment programs in adult education and credit bearing postsecondary coursework2 and 7,,iv7 develop high-quality professional development activities for eligible providers2 2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking such as the development and all that follows and inserting such as-- 7,i7 programs for skill certification2 7,,ii7 the identification of effective strategies for working with adults with learning disabilities and with adults who are ,english language learners2 7,,iii7 integrated education and training programs2 7,,iv7 programs providing adult education and literacy activities coordinated with employment services2 7,v7 family literacy activities that promote adult education and help parents become their child's first teacher2 and 7,,vi7 postsecondary education and training transition programs2 2 7,f7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking through studies and analyses conducted independently2 7ii7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by inserting accountability after performance2 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 including interim measures connected to increasing advancement along a career pathway1 after measures of accountability2 and 7,,iii7 by striking 1 including family literacy services2 7iii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by striking including family literacy services2 and 7,,ii7 by striking adults 7and of children and all that follows through in such activities and inserting eligible individuals1 lead2 7iv7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by striking adults and inserting eligible individuals2 7,,ii7 by striking family2 and 7,,iii7 by striking programs and inserting activities2 and 7v7 in clause 7iv71 by striking eligible agencies have distributed and all that follows and inserting different types of providers measurably improve the skills of eligible individuals in adult education and literacy activities22 7,g7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f71 7,g7 and 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,g71 7,h71 and 7,k71 respectively2 7,h7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 carrying out research on the relationship between instructional quality1 including education levels1 certification status1 and experience of instructors1 and the performance outcomes of eligible providers consistent with section #acf2 2 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by inserting of programs after building2 and 7ii7 by striking subtitle and inserting title2 and 7,j7 in subparagraph 7,h7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon and inserting after such subparagraph the following3 7,i7 supporting the development of an entity that would produce and distribute technology-based programs and materials for adult education and literacy activities using an interconnection system 7as defined in section #cig of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cig77 and expand the effective outreach and use of such programs and materials to eligible providers2 7,j7 determining how participation in adult education and literacy activities prepares eligible individuals for entry into postsecondary education and employment and1 in the case of programs carried out in correctional institutions1 has an effect on recidivism2 and 4 7d7 ,integrated ,english literacy and civics education ,subtitle ,d1 as redesignated by section #bja7;f71 is further amended by adding after section #bdc the following new section3 #bdd4 ,integrated ,english literacy and civics education 7a7 ,in general ,from funds made available under section #baa7;a77#a77;,c7 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states1 from allotments under subsection 7b71 for integrated ,english literacy and civics education4 7b7 ,allotment 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 from amounts made available under section #baa7;a77#a77;,c7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allocate-- 7,a7 #fe percent to the ,states on the basis of a ,state's need for integrated ,english literacy and civics education1 as determined by calculating each ,state's share of a #aj-year average of the data of the ,office of ,immigration ,statistics of the ,department of ,homeland ,security for immigrants admitted for legal permanent residence for the #aj most recent years2 and 7,b7 #ce percent to the ,states on the basis of whether the ,state experienced growth1 as measured by the average of the #c most recent years for which the data of the ,office of ,immigration ,statistics of the ,department of ,homeland ,security for immigrants admitted for legal permanent residence are available4 7#b7 ,minimum ,no ,state shall receive an allotment under paragraph 7#a7 in an amount that is less than #fj1jjj4 7c7 ,study ,to determine continued need ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretaries of ,education1 ,labor1 and ,homeland ,security shall submit a report to ,congress about the ,english-language instruction needs of adult immigrants4 ,it shall include changes in national1 ,state and county-level approaches and requirements in ,english-language instruction2 data on the composition of recent immigration flows and immigrant settlement patterns across ,states2 and estimated instructional needs based on the ,english ability and educational attainment of recent immigrants from top immigrant-sending countries4 ,such study shall be commissioned by the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 with its design conducted in collaboration with the ,departments of ,labor and ,homeland ,security4 4 ,,iii ,amendments to the ,wagner-,peyser ,act #cja4 ,employment service offices ,section #a of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di7 is amended by inserting service before offices4 #cjb4 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 the term employment service office means a local office of a ,state agency2 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking investment board each place it appears and inserting development board2 and 7,b7 by striking of #aiih and inserting of #bjaa2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking #acd7;c7 and inserting #bba7;e72 and 7,b7 by striking #aiih and inserting #bjaa2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking and at the end2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 except in section #ae1 the term ,state agency1 used without further description1 means an agency designated or authorized under section #d2 and 7#h7 the term workplace learning advisor1 has the meaning given the terms in section #aja of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih4 4 #cjc4 ,federal and ,state employment service offices 7a7 ,coordination ,section #c7;a7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;b7a77 is amended by striking services and inserting service offices4 7b7 ,public labor exchange services system ,section #c7;c77#b7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;b7c77#b77 is amended by inserting 1 and identify and disseminate information on best practices for such system before the semicolon4 7c7 ,one-,stop centers ,section #c of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;b7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,in order to improve service delivery1 avoid duplication of services1 and enhance coordination of services1 the employment service offices in each ,state and the one-stop centers shall be collocated to the extent practicable4 7e7 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,states1 is authorized to assist the ,states in the development of national electronic tools that may be used to improve access to workforce information for individuals through-- 7#a7 the one-stop delivery systems established as described in section #aba7;e7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab2 and 7#b7 such other delivery systems as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 4 #cjd4 ,allotment of sums ,section #f of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,from and inserting ,after making the reservation required by subsection 7c71 from2 and 7,b7 by striking amounts appropriated pursuant to section #e and inserting funds appropriated and 7except for ,guam7 certified under section #e and made available for allotments under this section2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting before the ,secretary the following after making the allotments required by subsection 7a712 and 7ii7 by striking sums and all that follows through this ,act and inserting funds described in subsection 7a72 7,b7 in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by striking sums and inserting remainder2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term ,state does not include ,guam or the ,virgin ,islands44 #cje4 ,use of sums 7a7 ,resources for unemployment insurance claimants ,section #g7;a77#c7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;f7a77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,e72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,f7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following3 7,g7 providing unemployment insurance claimants and other unemployed individuals with referrals to1 and application assistance for1 training and education resources and programs1 including ,federal ,pell ,grants under subpart #a of part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a et seq471 educational assistance under chapter #cj of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,montgomery ,,gi ,bill71 and chapter #cc of that title 7,post-#i_/aa ,veterans ,educational ,assistance71 student assistance under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq471 ,state student higher education assistance1 and training and education programs provided under titles ,i and ,,ii of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab1 and title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq474 4 7b7 ,state activities ,section #g7;b7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;f7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking performance standards established by the ,secretary and inserting the performance accountability measures that are based on indicators described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting offices after employment service4 7c7 ,providing additional funds ,section #g7;c77#b7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;f7c77#b77 is amended by striking #aiih and inserting #bjaa4 7d7 ,other services and activities ,section #g7;d7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;f7d77 is amended by striking #aiih and inserting #bjaa4 7e7 ,conforming amendment ,section #g7;e7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;f7e77 is amended by striking labor employment statistics and inserting labor market information4 #cjf4 ,state plan ,section #h of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;g7 is amended to read as follows3 #h4 ,any ,state desiring to receive assistance under section #f shall prepare and submit to1 and have approved by1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,education1 a ,state plan in accordance with section #aab or #aac of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjaa4 4 #cjg4 ,performance accountability measures ,section #ac7;a7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,the activities carried out pursuant to section #g shall be subject to the performance accountability measures that are based on indicators described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjaa4 4 #cjh4 ,pilot projects ,the ,wagner-,peyser ,act is amended by inserting after section #ac 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil7 the following3 #ac;,a4 ,pilot projects 7a7 ,grants ,from funds appropriated under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall establish and carry out a pilot program4 ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall annually make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,state agencies to cooperate in the administration of this ,act by carrying out pilot projects that enhance the professional development and provision of services by the staff of such ,state agencies4 7b7 ,use of funds ,funds made available under this section may be used to enable a ,state agency to-- 7#a7 make available a broad range of career guidance services1 including career planning1 aptitude and interest assessments1 provision of labor market information1 job placement services1 and evaluations of the outcomes for recipients of such services2 7#b7 strengthen the capacity of the ,state agency to identify job openings through the use of technology1 and through intensive outreach to small- and medium-size employers while using and enhancing the business and employer services authorized under this ,act2 7#c7 provide professional development and career advancement opportunities for staff of a ,state agency in order to upgrade their skills and competencies in the provision of career development activities1 employer outreach1 job placement1 and other services authorized under this ,act1 including upgrading those skills and competencies through the training of such staff to improve their knowledge of1 and ability to effectively interact with1 staff and programs of one-stop partners and other entities administering workforce development programs2 7#d7 identify and implement strategies for ,state agency staff to provide technical assistance and training to assist other providers of workforce development activities1 including workplace learning advisors1 in providing counseling and employment-related services to workers and job seekers1 and employers2 and 7#e7 identify and implement new strategies for integrating counseling and technology to enhance the provision of employment-related services under this ,act4 7c7 ,applications ,a ,state agency that seeks a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall-- 7#a7 give priority to a ,state agency that-- 7,a7 demonstrates participation by employees of the agency and their organized representatives in the planning of the proposed pilot project2 7,b7 demonstrates participation by the employees1 or provides an assurance that the employees will participate1 in the implementation of the pilot project2 and 7,c7 demonstrates that the ,state agency has established a partnership1 or provides an assurance that the agency will establish a partnership1 with a relevant professional organization1 or with an institution of higher education2 and 7#b7 ensure geographic diversity and diversity with respect to the population density of the ,states in which projects under this section will be carried out4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 4 #cji4 ,labor market information system 7a7 ,heading ,the section heading for section #ae of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7 is amended by striking ,employment statistics and inserting labor market information system4 7b7 ,name of system ,section #ae7;a77#a7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7;a77#a77 is amended by striking employment statistics system of employment statistics and inserting labor market information system4 7c7 ,system responsibilities ,section #ae7;b7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,structure ,the labor market information system described in subsection 7a7 shall be evaluated and improved by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,workforce ,information ,advisory ,council established in subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,grants and responsibilities 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out the provisions of this section in a timely manner1 through grants to or agreements with ,states4 7ii7 ,distribution of funds ,using amounts appropriated under subsection 7g71 the ,secretary shall provide funds through those grants and agreements4 ,in distributing the funds 7relating to labor market information funding7 for fiscal years #bjac through #bjag1 the ,secretary shall continue to distribute the funds to ,states in the manner in which the ,secretary distributed funds to the ,states under this section for fiscal years #bjjd through #bjjh4 2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,secretary1 with respect to data collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of labor market information for the system1 shall carry out the following duties3 7,a7 ,assign responsibilities within the ,department of ,labor for elements of the labor market information system described in subsection 7a7 to ensure that the statistical and administrative data collected is consistent with appropriate ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics standards and definitions1 and that the information is accessible and understandable to users of such data4 7,b7 ,actively seek the cooperation of heads of other ,federal agencies to establish and maintain mechanisms for ensuring complementarity and nonduplication in the development and operation of statistical and administrative data collection activities4 7,c7 ,solicit1 receive1 and evaluate the recommendations from the ,workforce ,information ,advisory ,council established in subsection 7d7 concerning the evaluation and improvement of the labor market information system described in subsection 7a7 and respond in writing to the ,council regarding the recommendations4 7,d7 ,through the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics and the ,employment and ,training ,administration1 and in collaboration with ,states1 develop and maintain the elements of the labor market information system described in subsection 7a71 including the development of consistent procedures and definitions for use by the ,states in collecting the data and information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a74 7,e7 ,establish procedures for the system to ensure that-- 7i7 such data and information are timely2 and 7ii7 paperwork and reporting for the system are reduced to a minimum4 4 7d7 ,two-,year plan ,section #ae of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7 is amended by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,two-,year plan ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,labor ,statistics and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,employment and ,training1 and in consultation with the ,workforce ,information ,advisory ,council described in subsection 7d7 and heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall prepare a #b-year plan for the labor market information system4 ,the plan shall be developed and implemented in a manner that takes into account the activities described in ,state plans submitted by ,states under section #aab or #aac of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab and shall be submitted to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 ,the plan shall include-- 7#a7 a description of how the ,secretary will work with the ,states to manage the nationwide labor market information system described in subsection 7a7 and the statewide workforce and labor market information systems that comprise the nationwide system2 7#b7 a description of the steps to be taken in the following #b years to carry out the duties described in subsection 7b77#b72 7#c7 an evaluation of the performance of the system1 with particular attention to the improvements needed at the ,state and local levels2 7#d7 a description of the involvement of ,states in the development of the plan1 through consultation by the ,secretary with the ,workforce ,information ,advisory ,council in accordance with subsection 7d72 and 7#e7 a description of the written recommendations received from the ,workforce ,information ,advisory ,council established under subsection 7d71 and the extent to which those recommendations were incorporated into the plan4 4 7e7 ,workforce information advisory council ,section #ae of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,workforce information advisory council 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 through the ,commissioner of ,labor ,statistics and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,labor for ,employment and ,training1 shall formally consult at least twice annually with the ,workforce ,information ,advisory ,council established in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 ,such consultations shall address the evaluation and improvement of the nationwide labor market information system described in subsection 7a7 and the statewide labor market information systems that comprise the nationwide system and how the ,department of ,labor and the ,states will cooperate in the management of such systems4 ,the ,council shall provide written recommendations to the ,secretary concerning the evaluation and improvement of the nationwide system1 including any recommendations regarding the #b-year plan described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,establishment of council 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an advisory council that shall be known as the ,workforce ,information ,advisory ,council 7referred to in this section as the ,council7 to participate in the consultations and provide the recommendations described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,membership ,the ,secretary shall appoint the members of the ,council1 which shall consist of-- 7i7 #d members who are representatives of lead ,state agencies with responsibility for workforce investment activities1 or ,state agencies described in section #d1 who have been nominated by such agencies or by a national organization that represents such agencies2 7ii7 #d members who are representatives of the ,state labor market information directors affiliated with the ,state agencies that perform the duties described in subsection 7e77#b71 who have been nominated by the directors2 7iii7 #a member who is a representative of providers of training services under section #abb of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab2 7iv7 #a member who is a representative of economic development entities2 7v7 #a member who is a representative of businesses1 who has been nominated by national business organizations or trade associations2 7vi7 #a member who is a representative of labor organizations1 who has been nominated by a national labor federation2 7vii7 #a member who is a representative of local workforce investment boards1 who has been nominated by a national organization representing such boards2 and 7viii7 #a member who is a representative of research entities that utilize labor market information4 7,c7 ,geographic diversity ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the membership of the ,council is geographically diverse and that no #b of the members appointed under clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7vii7 represent the same ,state4 7,d7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies 7i7 ,in general ,each member of the ,council shall be appointed for a term of #c years1 except that the initial terms for members may be #a1 #b1 or #c years in order to establish a rotation in which one-third of the members are selected each year4 ,any such member may be appointed for not more than #b consecutive terms4 7ii7 ,vacancies ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term4 ,a member may serve after the expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken office4 7,e7 ,travel expenses ,the members of the ,council shall not receive compensation for the performance of services for the ,council1 but shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,council4 ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary may accept the voluntary and uncompensated services of members of the ,council4 4 7f7 ,state responsibilities ,section #ae7;e7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking employment statistics each place it appears and inserting labor market information2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by striking annual plan and inserting plan described in subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting and at the end2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,h72 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking section #acf7;f77#b7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih and inserting section #aca7;i77#b7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab2 and 7,d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,i7 as subparagraph 7,h74 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ae7;g7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7;g77 is amended by striking #aiii through #bjjd and inserting #bjac through #bjag4 ,,iv ,amendments to the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc ,a ,introductory ,provisions #dja4 ,references ,except as otherwise specifically provided1 whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a provision1 the amendment or repeal shall be considered to be made to a provision of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq474 #djb4 ,findings1 purpose1 policy 7a7 ,findings ,section #b7;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 7,a7 a high proportion of students are leaving secondary education without being employed in competitive integrated employment1 or being enrolled in postsecondary education2 and 7,b7 there is a substantial need to support such students as they transition from school to postsecondary life4 4 7b7 ,purpose ,section #b7;b7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking with disabilities and all that follows through economic and inserting with disabilities1 including individuals with the most significant disabilities1 to maximize opportunities for competitive integrated employment and to achieve economic2 and 7,b7 at the end of subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 to increase employment opportunities and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities1 including through encouraging meaningful involvement by employers and vocational rehabilitation service providers on successful and prospective employment and placement strategies2 and 7#d7 to ensure1 to the greatest extent possible1 that youth with disabilities and students with disabilities who are transitioning from receipt of special education services under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq47 and receiving accommodations and supports consistent with section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid7 are either continuing their education or employed in competitive integrated employment4 4 #djc4 ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration ,section #c 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,office of the ,secretary and inserting ,office of ,special ,education and ,rehabilitative ,services2 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,,iv and ,v and inserting ,,iv1 ,v1 ,,vii1 and ,,viii2 and 7,c7 by striking the last #c sentences and inserting ,the functions of the ,commissioner shall not be delegated to any officer1 unless the officer is directly responsible to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,special ,education and ,rehabilitative ,services42 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7#a7 the ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration provides oversight of1 conducts monitoring of1 and provides technical assistance to1 the designated ,state agencies funded under this ,act2 and 7#b7 the staff providing such oversight1 monitoring1 and technical assistance includes individuals who have training in and experience with the programs administered by the ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking for the programs and all that follows and insert in a manner that is consistent with the purposes of the program for which the funds are appropriated and of this ,act1 as enumerated in section #b7;b74 #djd4 ,definitions ,section #g 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting after means the following3 an assessment that presumes the attainment of an employment outcome for all individuals with disabilities 7including individuals with significant disabilities and individuals with the most significant disabilities71 and that relies on2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 to the maximum extent possible1 relies on information obtained from experiences in integrated employment settings in the community1 and other integrated community settings2 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking for employment1 including career advancement and inserting for competitive integrated employment and for career advancement1 including2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,o7 through 7,q7 as subparagraphs 7,p7 through 7,r72 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,n7 the following3 7,o7 customized employment services2 2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,r71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph1 by striking 7,p7 and inserting 7,q72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g7 and inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,competitive integrated employment 7,a7 ,in general ,the term competitive integrated employment means work by an employee who is an individual with a disability-- 7i7 that is compensated at a rate that-- 7,i7 is the same rate as the rate for other employees who are not individuals with disabilities1 and who are similarly situated in similar occupations by the same employer and who have similar training1 experience1 and skills2 and 7,,ii7 shall be in accordance with the applicable law1 but in no event less than the higher of the rate specified in section #f7;a77#a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7;a77#a77 or the applicable ,state or local minimum wage law2 7ii7 for which the employee receives health and employment benefits comparable to those of other employees2 7iii7 that is at a location typically found in the community where the employee interacts frequently with other employees and individuals who are not individuals with disabilities to the same extent that non-disabled employees in comparable positions interact with others2 and 7iv7 that provides opportunities for advancement that are equivalent to those for other employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who have comparable positions4 7,b7 ,inclusion of customized or supported employment ,the term competitive integrated employment includes integrated employment resulting from the provision of customized employment strategies or supported employment services1 provided the work involved satisfies the criteria described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,inclusion of ,self-,employment or ,micro-enterprises ,the term competitive integrated employment includes self-employment or micro-enterprises1 as long as the work involved satisfies the criteria described in subparagraph 7,a74 2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#bh7 as paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#bi71 respectively1 and inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 ,customized employment ,the term customized employment means an employment outcome in competitive integrated employment1 for an individual with a significant disability1 that is based on an individualized determination of the strengths1 needs1 and interests of the individual with a significant disability1 is designed to meet the specific abilities of the individual with a significant disability and the business needs of the employer1 and is carried out through flexible strategies1 such as-- 7,a7 job exploration by the individual2 and 7,b7 working with an employer to facilitate placement1 including-- 7i7 customizing a job description based on current employer needs or on previously unidentified and unmet employer needs2 7ii7 developing a set of job duties 7including a work schedule7 and specifics of supervision 7including performance evaluation and review71 and determining job location2 7iii7 representation by a professional chosen by the individual1 or self-representation by the individual1 in working with an employer to facilitate placement2 and 7iv7 providing services and supports at the job location4 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#ab7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking competitive employment in the integrated labor market and inserting competitive integrated employment2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting customized employment1 after outcome of2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#ah7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking the and at the end of subparagraph 7,c72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 transition and prevention services that-- 7i7 facilitate the transition of individuals with significant disabilities from nursing homes and other institutions to home and community-based residences1 with the required supports and services2 7ii7 provide assistance to individuals with significant disabilities who are at risk of entering institutions so that the individuals may remain in the community2 and 7iii7 facilitate the transition of youth 7including students7 who are individuals with significant disabilities1 who were eligible for individualized education programs under section #fad7;d7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adad7;d771 and who have completed their secondary education or otherwise left school1 to postsecondary life1 including employment2 and 7,f7 services to promote full access to community life4 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#ba77;,b71 by striking and ,,vii and inserting ,,vii1 and ,,viii2 7#h7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#bi7 through 7#cd7 as paragraphs 7#cb7 through 7#cg71 respectively2 7#i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bi7 the following3 7#cj7 ,post-employment service ,the term post-employment service means a service identified under section #ajc7;a7 that is-- 7,a7 provided subsequent to the achievement of an employment outcome2 and 7,b7 necessary for an individual to maintain or regain an employment outcome in competitive integrated employment1 consistent with the individual's strengths1 resources1 priorities1 concerns1 abilities1 capabilities1 interests1 and informed choice4 7#ca7 ,pre-employment transition services 7,a7 ,in general ,the term pre-employment transition services means a coordinated set activities for an eligible student with a disability1 designed within an outcome-oriented process1 that promotes movement from school to any of the following post-school activities3 postsecondary education1 vocational training1 competitive integrated employment 7including supported employment71 adult education1 adult services1 independent living1 or community participation4 7,b7 ,specific services ,the term pre-employment transition services means a set of services1 that is available to students with disabilities1 and that makes available1 at a minimum-- 7i7 career counseling2 7ii7 work-based learning experience1 including in-school and after school work experience1 or work experience outside the traditional school setting 7such as experience through job training or internships71 that is provided in an integrated environment to the maximum extent possible2 7iii7 counseling on opportunities for enrollment in a comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational program at an institution of higher education2 7iv7 school-based preparatory employment experiences such as role playing1 social skills development1 and independent living training1 coordinated with any transition services provided by the local educational agency under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 and 7v7 training in self-advocacy1 individual rights1 self-determination skills1 and the informed consent process1 as well as peer mentoring4 7,c7 ,coordinated set of activities ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the coordinated set of activities shall be based on the individual student's needs1 taking into account the student's preferences and interests1 and shall include education and training1 community experiences1 the development of employment and other adult living objectives1 and1 when appropriate1 acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation4 2 7#aj7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ce7 through 7#ci7 as paragraphs 7#ci7 through 7#dc71 respectively1 and inserting after paragraph 7#cg7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#ch7 ,student with a disability 7,a7 ,in general ,the term student with a disability means an individual with a disability who-- 7i7 attends a secondary school2 7ii7 7,i7 is not younger than the earliest age for the provision of transition services under section #fad7;d77#a77;,a77i77,,viii7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adad7;d77#a77;,a77i77,,viii772 and 7,,ii7 7aa7 is not older than #ba years of age2 or 7bb7 if the ,state law for the ,state provides for a higher maximum age for receipt of services under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 is not older than that maximum age2 and 7iii7 7,i7 is eligible for1 and receiving1 special education or related services under part ,b of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adaa et seq472 or 7,,ii7 is an individual with a disability1 for purposes of section #ejd4 2 7#aa7 by striking paragraphs 7#ch7 and 7#ci71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#ab71 and inserting the following3 7#ch7 ,supported employment ,the term supported employment means an employment outcome in competitive integrated employment1 including customized employment1 that is consistent with the strengths1 resources1 priorities1 concerns1 abilities1 capabilities1 interests1 and informed choice of the individuals involved1 for individuals with the most significant disabilities-- 7,a7 7i7 for whom competitive integrated employment has not historically occurred2 or 7ii7 for whom competitive integrated employment has been interrupted or intermittent as a result of a significant disability2 7,b7 who1 because of the nature and severity of their disability-- 7i7 need intensive supported employment services for the period described in paragraph 7#ci72 and 7ii7 need extended services described in paragraph 7#ac7 in order to continue to perform in such work beyond the period described in paragraph 7#ci72 and 7,c7 to the extent that on-going extended services1 as described in paragraph 7#ac7 of this section1 are needed1 the designated ,state unit will assist the individual in identifying providers of those services4 7#ci7 ,supported employment services ,the term supported employment services means ongoing support services1 including customized employment1 needed to support and maintain an individual with a most significant disability in an employment1 outcome that-- 7,a7 are provided singly or in combination and organized and made available in such a way as to assist an eligible individual to succeed in competitive integrated employment2 7,b7 are based on a determination of the needs of an eligible individual1 as specified in an individualized plan for employment2 and 7,c7 are provided by the designated ,state unit for a period of not more than #bd months1 except that the period may be extended1 if necessary1 in order to achieve the employment outcome identified in the individualized plan for employment4 2 and 7#ab7 by inserting after paragraph 7#dc7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#dd7 ,youth with a disability ,the term youth with a disability means an individual with a disability who-- 7,a7 is not younger than #ad years of age2 and 7,b7 is not older than #bd years of age4 4 #dje4 ,administration of the ,act ,section #ab7;a77#a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gji7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#a7 and inserting 7#a77;,a72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 provide technical assistance to the designated ,state units on developing successful partnerships with local and multi-,state businesses to increase the employment of individuals with disabilities2 and 7,c7 provide technical assistance to providers and organizations on developing self-employment opportunities and outcomes for individuals with disabilities4 4 #djf4 ,reports ,section #ac 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking 7c7 and inserting 7c77#a72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,the ,,ila ,director described in section #gja;,a shall include1 in the annual report1 information on the extent to which centers for independent living receiving funds under part ,c of title ,,vii have complied with the standards and assurances set forth in section #gbe4 ,the ,,ila ,director may identify individual centers for independent living in the analysis contained in that information4 ,the ,,ila ,director shall include in the report the results of onsite compliance reviews1 identifying individual centers for independent living and other recipients of assistance under part ,c of title ,,vii4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 7#a7 7,a7 ,the ,commissioner shall ensure that the reports1 information1 and data described in subparagraph 7,b7 are made publicly available in a timely and accessible manner1 including through electronic means1 in order to inform the public about the administration and performance of programs in each ,state under this ,act4 7,b7 ,the reports1 information1 and data referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall consist of-- 7i7 reports submitted by a designated ,state agency or designated ,state unit under this ,act2 7ii7 accountability information1 including ,state performance information relating to evaluation standards and performance indicators1 and additional performance accountability indicators1 under section #ajf1 including information on compliance with such standards1 indicators1 and measures1 relating to individuals with disabilities1 submitted by a designated ,state agency or designated ,state unit under this ,act1 or submitted by a ,state to the ,secretary of ,labor or the ,secretary of ,education under section #acf of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih2 7iii7 data collected from each designated ,state unit under this ,act2 and 7iv7 reports from monitoring conducted under this ,act1 including relevant reports required under section #acf of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih and other relevant reports1 information1 and data required under title ,i of such ,act4 7,c7 7i7 ,the ,commissioner shall ensure that the information described in clause 7ii7 is made publicly available in a timely and accessible manner1 including through electronic means4 7ii7 ,the information referred to in clause 7i7 is-- 7,i7 the reports1 information1 and data required to be submitted by designated ,state units or designated ,state agencies under this ,act2 7,,ii7 evaluations1 studies1 and audits conducted by ,federal agencies1 concerning programs carried out under this ,act2 and 7,,iii7 a list that specifies the designated ,state unit or designated ,state agency for each ,state1 including a link to the website maintained by each such unit or agency4 7#b7 ,the ,commissioner shall maintain public use read-only access to the ,state and aggregated reports1 and analyzed data1 concerning programs carried out under this ,act1 that are filed and maintained in the ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration management information system or a system maintained by the ,department of ,education4 4 #djg4 ,evaluation ,section #ad7;f77#b7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa7;f77#b77 is amended by striking nonintegrated to integrated employment and inserting nonintegrated to competitive integrated employment4 #djh4 ,carryover ,section #ai 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gaf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking part ,b of title ,i and all that follows through including and inserting part ,b of title ,i 7except the client assistance program funded under section #aab71 part ,b of title ,,vi1 or chapter #b and #d of title ,,vii including2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,client assistance program2 protection and advocacy of individual rights 7#a7 ,appropriated amounts ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any funds appropriated for a fiscal year to carry out a grant program under section #aab or #eji 7except as provided in section #eji7;b771 including any funds reallotted during that fiscal year under such grant program1 that are not obligated and expended by a recipient prior to the beginning of the succeeding fiscal year1 shall remain available for obligation and expenditure by such recipient during such succeeding fiscal year4 7#b7 ,program income ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any amount of program income received by a recipient under a grant program under section #aab or #eji in a fiscal year that is not obligated and expended by the recipient prior to the beginning of the succeeding fiscal year1 shall remain available until expended4 4 #dji4 ,traditionally underserved populations ,section #ba 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gah7 is amended in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,racial profile ,the demographic profile of the ,united ,states is changing at an unprecedented rate1 with the population of the ,nation becoming far more ethnically diverse than in the past4 ,within the ,united ,states1 while the rate of increase from #bjjj to #bjaj for ,white ,americans was #g4i percent1 the rate of increase during that period for racial and ethnic minorities was much higher3 #db4j percent for ,latinos1 #aa4d percent for ,african-,americans1 and #cd4i percent for ,asian-,americans4 7#b7 ,rate of disability ,ethnic and racial minorities tend to have disabling conditions at a disproportionately high rate4 ,in #bjje-- 7,a7 among ,americans ages #be through #fd1 the rate of disability was #ag4c percent2 7,b7 among ,african-,americans in that age range1 the disability rate was more than twice as high1 at #ba4c percent2 and 7,c7 for ,american ,indians in the same age range1 the disability rate was #be4f percent of the general population4 4 ,b ,vocational rehabilitation services #daa4 ,declaration of policy2 authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,findings2 purpose2 policy ,section #ajj7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking gainful employment in integrated settings and inserting gainful employment in competitive integrated employment settings2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking gainful employment and inserting high quality employment that will increase opportunities for economic self-sufficiency2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking gainful employment in integrated settings and inserting competitive integrated employment2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking for the individuals2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting should before facilitate4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajj7;b77#a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj7;b77#a77 is amended by striking fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 #dab4 ,state plans 7a7 ,plan requirements ,section #aja7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gba7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking to participate and all that follows and inserting to receive funds under this title for a fiscal year1 a ,state shall submit1 and have approved by the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,labor a ,state plan in accordance with section #aab1 or a ,state unified plan in accordance with section #aac4 ,the ,state plan or ,state unified plan shall include the provisions of a ,state plan for vocational rehabilitation services1 described in this subsection42 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking in the ,state plan for vocational rehabilitation services1 and inserting as part of the vocational rehabilitation services portion of the ,state plan or ,state unified plan submitted in accordance with subparagraph 7,a712 and 7ii7 by striking ,rehabilitation ,act ,amendments of #aiih and inserting ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,state plan shall remain in effect subject to the submission of such modifications and inserting ,the vocational rehabilitation services portion of the ,state plan or ,state unified plan submitted in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 shall remain in effect until the ,state is required to submit the plan in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 or until the submission of such modifications2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 until the ,state submits and receives approval of a new ,state plan2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,the ,state plan and inserting ,the ,state plan for vocational rehabilitation services2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,v7 7aa7 has the authority and responsibility within the ,state to ensure that the funds appropriated under this title are expended only in a manner that is consistent with the purposes of this title2 and 7bb7 the authority and responsibility described in subparagraph 7aa7 may not be delegated to or performed by another agency1 including the designated ,state agency for the vocational rehabilitation program1 and or individual4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 notwithstanding subparagraph 7,c71 assure that the designated ,state unit may give priority for the provision of services to those eligible individuals who require specific services or equipment in accordance with an approved individualized plan for employment to maintain an employment outcome under the vocational rehabilitation program2 and 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b71 by striking to employ and advance in employment and inserting to recruit1 employ1 and advance in competitive integrated employment2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a77v7-- 7,a7 by striking subclause 7,i7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 a system for the continuing education of rehabilitation professionals and paraprofessionals within the designated ,state unit1 particularly with respect to rehabilitation technology1 including training implemented in coordination with entities carrying out ,state programs under section #d of the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc72 and 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7#e77;,d7 and inserting 7#e77;,e72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 by striking 7#e77;,d7 and inserting 7#e77;,e72 and 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking 7#e77;,d7 and inserting 7#e77;,e72 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c77i71 by striking 7#e77;,d7 and inserting 7#e77;,e72 7#g7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking annual and all that follows through of #aiih and inserting annual reporting of information1 on eligible individuals receiving the services1 that is necessary to assess the ,state's performance on those primary indicators of performance 7described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 from each individual ,state1 after additional data2 7ii7 in clause 7i77,,ii71 by striking determined and all that follows and inserting determined to be ineligible for vocational rehabilitation services1 and the reason for such determination of ineligibility 7disaggregated by type of disability1 and age722 7iii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking 7#e77;,d7 and inserting 7#e77;,e72 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 the total number of individuals with ongoing open cases 7disaggregated by individuals who are in training settings1 and individuals who are in postsecondary education71 and the services individuals described in this subclause are receiving2 7,v7 the total number of students with disabilities that are receiving pre-employment transition services1 and the total cost for providing those services for each full fiscal year after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab2 7,,vi7 the total number of students with disabilities that are receiving transition services1 and the total cost for providing those services for each full fiscal year after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab2 7,,vii7 the number of individuals referred to one-stop centers1 as defined in section #acd7;c7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih2 and 7,,viii7 the number of individuals referred from such one-stop centers to designated ,state units and the outcomes of such referrals2 2 7iv7 by striking all of clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 the number of applicants and eligible recipients1 including the numbers of individuals with significant disabilities1 who exited the program carried out under this title and the number who achieved employment outcomes after receiving vocational rehabilitation services1 including-- 7,i7 the number of youth with disabilities who-- 7aa7 entered postsecondary education and the earnings of such youth who completed postsecondary education1 by academic fields2 7bb7 attained academic levels and job skills needed for employment1 such as a high school diploma1 certificate1 or other educational credential required for the employment outcome specified in the individual's individualized plan for employment2 7cc7 entered postsecondary training or programs for apprenticeships registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq472 and 7dd7 the number of youth with disabilities who entered employment2 7,,ii7 for individuals who obtained an employment outcome with wages-- 7aa7 the average length of time for obtaining employment2 7bb7 the average earnings of individuals who obtained an employment outcome2 7cc7 the number who earned the minimum wage rate specified in section #f7;a77#a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7;a77#a77 or another wage level set by the ,commissioner1 during such employment2 and 7dd7 the number who received employment benefits from an employer during such employment2 7,,iii7 a comparison1 among individuals who obtained employment1 of the number of individuals who no longer used public benefits2 and 7,,iv7 for those individuals who received supported employment services-- 7aa7 the number of individuals who were employed #f months after receiving such services2 7bb7 the number of individuals who were employed #ab months after receiving such services2 and 7cc7 the number of individuals who earned wages at not less than the minimum wage rate determined under section #f7;a77#a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7;a77#a77 during their employment2 and 2 and 7v7 by striking clause 7iv7 and inserting the following3 7iv7 7,i7 the transition from school to postsecondary life1 including employment1 and achievement of the postsecondary vocational goals1 of students with disabilities served under the program carried out under this title2 and 7,,ii7 the provision of supported employment services2 and 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e77ii71 by striking of the ,state and all that follows and inserting of the ,state in meeting the standards and indicators established pursuant to section #ajf42 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,rules for reporting of data ,the disaggregation of data under this section shall not be required within a category if the number of participants in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information1 or required if the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual participant4 7,h7 ,comprehensive report ,the ,state plan shall specify that the ,commissioner will provide an annual comprehensive report that includes the reports and data required under this section1 as well as a summary of the reports and data1 for each fiscal year4 ,the ,commissioner shall submit the report to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 not later than #ahj days after the end of the fiscal year involved4 2 7#h7 in paragraph 7#aa7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i77,,ii71 by inserting 7including programmatic accessibility and physical accessibility7 after program accessibility2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by inserting the ,state programs carried out under section #d of the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc71 after including2 7ii7 by inserting noneducational agencies serving out-of-school youth1 after ,agriculture2 and 7iii7 by striking such agencies and programs and inserting such ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies and programs2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking completion and inserting implementation2 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7iv7 and 7v71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 identifying options for additional education and training1 in order to facilitate the provision of services for youth with disabilities1 including transition services for students with disabilities1 such as services provided under section #aad2 2 7,d7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,h71 respectively2 7,e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 ,coordination with employers ,the ,state plan shall contain plans1 policies1 and procedures for coordination between the designated ,state units1 ,state workforce investment boards1 local workforce investment boards1 and employers that provide for building relationships with employers and identifying community-based competitive integrated employment opportunities and career exploration opportunities1 in order to facilitate the provision of transition services for youth with disabilities and students with disabilities1 such as services provided under section #aad2 2 7,f7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e7 of this paragraph-- 7i7 by inserting chapter #a of after part ,c of2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 as appropriate before the period2 7,g7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e7 of this paragraph1 the following3 7,g7 ,cooperative agreement regarding individuals eligible for home and community-based waiver programs ,the ,state plan shall include an assurance that the designated ,state unit has entered into a formal cooperative agreement with the ,state agency responsible for administering the ,state ,medicaid plan under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 and the ,state designated agency described in section #abe7;d7 of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejbe7 with respect to the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services1 including extended services1 for individuals with the most significant disabilities who have been determined to be eligible for home- and community-based services under a ,medicaid waiver1 ,medicaid ,state plan amendment1 or other authority related to a ,state ,medicaid program4 ,the agreement shall describe strategies for collaboration and coordination in providing vocational rehabilitation services to such individuals receiving ,medicaid home- and community-based services in a manner consistent with the person-centered planning process required by ,medicaid4 2 7,h7 in subparagraph 7,h71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e7 of this paragraph-- 7i7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by inserting on or before near2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 strategies for the provision of transition planning1 by personnel of the designated ,state unit1 the ,state educational agency1 and the recipient of funds under part ,c1 that will facilitate the development and implementation of the individualized education programs under section #fad7;d7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adad7;d77 and1 as appropriate1 the development and completion of the individualized plans for employment under section #ajb1 in order to enable students with disabilities to achieve employment outcomes2 2 and 7,i7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,coordination with assistive technology programs ,the ,state plan shall include an assurance that the designated ,state unit1 and the lead agency and implementing entity 7if any7 designated by the ,governor of the ,state under section #d of the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc71 have developed working relationships and will enter into agreements for the coordination of their activities1 including the referral of individuals with disabilities to programs and activities described in that section4 7,j7 ,coordination with ticket to work and self-sufficiency program ,the ,state plan shall include an assurance that the designated ,state unit will coordinate activities with any other ,state agency that is functioning as an employment network under the ,ticket to ,work and ,self-,sufficiency ,program established under section #aadh of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#ai74 2 7#i7 in paragraph 7#ad7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph header1 by striking ,annual and inserting ,semiannual2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking annual and inserting semiannual2 7ii7 by striking 7and thereafter and all that follows through representative7 and inserting 1 and annually thereafter2 and 7iii7 by striking to competitive and all that follows and inserting the following3 to competitive integrated employment or training for competitive integrated employment22 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the individuals described and all that follows and inserting individuals in attaining competitive integrated employment2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 an assurance that the ,state will report the information generated under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 for each of the individuals1 to the ,administrator of the ,wage and ,hour ,division of the ,department of ,labor for each fiscal year1 not later than #fj days after the end of the fiscal year4 2 7#aj7 in paragraph 7#ae7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 individuals with disabilities receiving ,medicaid home- and community-based waiver habilitation services 7reference71 including pre-vocational and supported employment services2 and 7,v7 youth with disabilities1 and students with disabilities1 including their need for pre-employment transition services described in section #aad or other transition services2 and 2 and 7ii7 by striking clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 include an assessment of the needs of individuals with disabilities for transition services and pre-employment transition services provided under this ,act1 and coordinated with transition services provided under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 and an assessment as to whether the transition and pre-employment transition services provided under those ,acts meet the needs of individuals with disabilities4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7ii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 the number of individuals who are eligible for services under this title1 but are not receiving such services due to an order of selection2 and 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 through 7v7 as clauses 7iv7 through 7vi72 and 7ii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 the methods to be used to improve and expand vocational rehabilitation services for students with disabilities1 including the coordination of services designed to facilitate the transition of such students from the receipt of educational services in school to postsecondary life 7including the receipt of vocational rehabilitation services under this title1 postsecondary education1 employment1 and pre-employment transition services under section #aad72 2 7#aa7 in paragraph 7#bj7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,information on assistance for beneficiaries of assistance under title ,,ii or ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act ,the ,state plan shall include an assurance that the designated ,state unit will make available1 to individuals entitled to benefits under title ,,ii or ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dja et seq41 #acha et seq47 on the basis of a disability or blindness-- 7i7 information on the availability of benefits and medical assistance authorized under the ,state ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 or under the ,medicare program under title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq471 and medical assistance authorized under other federally funded programs2 7ii7 information on the availability of assistance through benefits planning and assistance programs authorized under section #aadi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#bj7 and services provided by the ,state protection and advocacy system and authorized under section #aaej of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#ba72 and 7iii7 in the case of individuals who are also eligible for a ticket under the ,ticket to ,work and ,self-,sufficiency ,program established under section #aadh of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#ai71 general information regarding the options for using the ticket and information on how to contact a program manager of the ,ticket to ,work and ,self-,sufficiency ,program to obtain information on approved employment networks1 on providers for the benefits planning and assistance programs described in clause 7ii7 in the ,state1 and on the services provided by the ,state protection and advocacy system and described in clause 7ii74 2 and 7#ab7 by adding at the end the following3 7#be7 ,services for students with disabilities ,the ,state plan shall provide an assurance satisfactory to the ,secretary that1 with respect to students with disabilities1 the ,state-- 7,a7 has developed and will implement-- 7i7 strategies to address the needs identified in the assessments described in paragraph 7#ae72 and 7ii7 strategies to achieve the goals and priorities identified by the ,state1 in accordance with paragraph 7#ae71 to improve and expand vocational rehabilitation services for students with disabilities on a statewide basis2 and 7,b7 has developed and will implement a plan to carry out the provision of pre-employment transition services in accordance with section #aad4 7#bf7 ,job growth and development ,the ,state plan shall provide an assurance describing how the ,state will utilize initiatives involving in-demand industry sectors or occupations as defined in section #aja of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab to increase competitive integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities4 4 7b7 ,approval ,section #aja7;b7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gba7;b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,submission2 approval2 modification ,the ,state plan for vocational rehabilitation services shall be subject to-- 7#a7 section #aab of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih1 in a case in which that plan is a portion of the ,state plan described in that section #aab2 and 7#b7 section #aac of such ,act in a case in which that ,state plan for vocational rehabilitation services is a portion of the ,state unified plan described in that section #aac4 4 7c7 ,construction ,section #aja 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gba7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,construction ,nothing in this part shall be construed to reduce the obligation of a local educational agency or any other agency to provide or pay for any transition services that are allowable under the programs of the respective agencies4 4 #dac4 ,eligibility and individualized plan for employment 7a7 ,eligibility ,section #ajb7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the subparagraph header1 by striking ,demonstration and inserting ,applicants2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 unless and all that follows and inserting a period2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the subparagraph header1 by striking ,methods and inserting ,responsibilities2 7ii7 in the first sentence-- 7,i7 by striking ,in making the demonstration required under subparagraph 7,a71 and inserting ,prior to determining under this subsection that an applicant described in subparagraph 7,a7 is unable to benefit due to the severity of the individual's disability or that the individual is ineligible for vocational rehabilitation services12 and 7,,ii7 by striking 1 except under and all that follows and inserting a period2 and 7iii7 in the second sentence1 by striking individual or to determine and all that follows and inserting individual4 ,in providing the trial experiences1 the designated ,state unit shall provide the individual with the opportunity to try different employment experiences1 including supported employment1 and the opportunity to become employed in competitive integrated employment42 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii71 by striking outcome from and all that follows and inserting outcome1 including supported employment1 from vocational rehabilitation services due to the current 7as of the date of the determination7 severity of the disability of the individual42 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,if an individual and inserting ,if1 after the designated ,state unit carries out the activities described in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 a review of existing data1 and1 to the extent necessary1 the assessment activities described in section #g7b77;,a77ii71 an individual2 and 7ii7 by striking is determined and all that follows through not to be and inserting is determined not to be2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,a7 the ineligibility determination shall be an individualized one1 based on the available data1 and shall not be based on disability category2 2 and 7,d7 in clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph1 by inserting after determination the following3 1 including clear and convincing evidence that forms the basis for the determination of ineligibility2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking #fj days each place it appears and inserting #de days4 7b7 ,development of an individualized plan for employment1 and related information ,section #ajb7;b7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbb7;b77-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,c71 and 7,d71 and 7,e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 information on the availability of assistance from consumer organizations1 as defined in section #ajf7;a77#d7 7including a listing of such organizations7 that can assist an individual in the development of an individualized plan for employment2 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 amended1 as necessary1 to include the post-employment services and service providers that are necessary for the individual to maintain or regain employment1 consistent with the individual's strengths1 resources1 priorities1 concerns1 abilities1 capabilities1 interests1 and informed choice4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,timeframe for completing the individualized plan for employment ,the individualized plan for employment shall be developed as soon as possible1 but not later than a deadline of #ij days after the date of the determination of eligibility described in paragraph 7#a71 unless the designated ,state unit and the eligible individual agree to an extension of that deadline to a specific date by which the individualized plan for employment shall be completed4 7,g7 ,failure to develop the individualized plan for employment within the specified timeframe ,in the event the individualized plan for employment is not completed by the deadline or extended deadline1 as appropriate1 under subparagraph 7,f71 the eligible individual shall have the right to request both mediation and an impartial due process hearing according to the procedures described in subsection 7c74 ,at such hearing1 the hearing officer shall have the authority to order the designated ,state unit to complete the individualized plan for employment within a specific period of time1 not to exceed #fj days from the date of the decision1 in addition to any other authority given to the officer under this section4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking choice of the and all that follows and inserting choice of the eligible individual1 consistent with the employment outcome of competitive integrated employment 7except that in the case of an eligible individual who is a student1 the description may be a description of the student's projected employment outcome722 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 by redesignating subclause 7,,ii7 as subclause 7,,iii72 and 7ii7 by striking subclause 7,i7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 needed to achieve the employment outcome1 including1 as appropriate-- 7aa7 the provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services 7including referrals described in section #ajc7;a77#c7 to the device reutilization programs and demonstrations described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,d7 of section #d7;e77#b7 of the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7;e77#b777 through agreements developed under section #aja7;a77#aa77;,h72 and 7bb7 personal assistance services 7including training in the management of such services72 7,,ii7 in the case of a plan for an eligible individual that is a student1 the specific transition services and supports 7including work experience1 mentoring activities1 and supported employment7 needed to achieve the student's employment outcome or projected employment outcome2 and 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 for an individual who also is receiving assistance from an employment network under the ,ticket to ,work and ,self-,sufficiency ,program established under section #aadh of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#ai71 a list of the services that are listed in the individual work plan that the individual developed with the employment network under subsection 7g7 of that section1 and a description of how responsibility for service delivery will be divided between the employment network and the designated ,state unit in accordance with the agreement between the two parties required under the ,ticket to ,work and ,self-,sufficiency ,program4 4 7c7 ,procedures ,section #ajb7;c7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbb7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,these procedures also shall allow for the review of any delay in the vocational rehabilitation process42 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 any applicable ,state limit on the time by which a request for mediation under paragraph 7#d7 or a hearing under paragraph 7#e7 shall be made1 and any required procedure by which the request shall be made4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 by inserting the denial1 before reduction12 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,officer ,a due process hearing described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be conducted by an impartial hearing officer who1 on reviewing all the evidence presented1 shall issue a written decision based on the provisions of the approved ,state plan1 requirements specified in this ,act 7including regulations implementing this ,act71 and ,state regulations and policies that are consistent with the ,federal requirements specified in this title4 ,the officer shall provide the written decision to the applicant or eligible individual1 or1 as appropriate1 the applicant's representative or individual's representative1 and to the designated ,state unit4 ,the impartial hearing officer shall have the authority to render a decision and require actions1 consistent with the requirements specified in this title 7including regulations implementing this title71 regarding all aspects of the applicant's or eligible individual's vocational rehabilitation services under this title4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking in laws 7including regulations7 and inserting about ,federal and ,state laws 7including regulations7 and the approved ,state plan4 #dad4 ,vocational rehabilitation services ,section #ajc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#ae7 and inserting the following3 7#ae7 transition services for students with disabilities1 that facilitate the transition from school to postsecondary life1 such as achievement of an employment outcome in competitive integrated employment1 or pre-employment transition services described in section #aad2 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ag7 and 7#ah7 as paragraphs 7#ah7 and 7#ai71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af7 the following3 7#ag7 customized employment services2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#ah71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph1 by striking the and at the end2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#ai71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph1 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bj7 mentoring services4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking the second sentence and inserting ,such programs shall be used to provide services that promote integration into the community and that result in competitive integrated employment1 including supported employment and customized employment42 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,consultation and technical assistance services to assist ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in planning for the transition of students with disabilities from school to postsecondary life1 including employment4 4 #dae4 ,state ,rehabilitation ,council ,section #aje 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking clause 7ix7 and inserting the following3 7ix7 in a ,state in which one or more projects are funded under section #aba and in which such services are provided through those projects1 at least one representative of the directors of the projects located in such ,state2 2 7ii7 in clause 7x71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in clause 7xi71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7xii7 the director of the ,state's comprehensive statewide program of technology-related assistance funded under section #d of the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7xi71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7xii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7xiii7 the director of the ,state's comprehensive statewide program of technology-related assistance funded under section #d of the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#f71 by striking ,service ,act and all that follows and inserting ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjx-#c7;a77 and the ,state workforce investment board1 and with the activities of entities carrying out programs under the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq4724 #daf4 ,performance accountability measures ,section #ajf 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,standards and indicators ,the evaluation standards and performance indicators for the vocational rehabilitation program carried out under this title shall be subject to the performance accountability provisions described in section #acf7;b7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab4 7#b7 ,additional performance accountability indicators 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,commissioner may establish through regulation additional performance accountability indicators1 which may include outcome and related measures of program performance4 7,b7 ,comment ,such additional performance accountability indicators shall be developed with input from ,state vocational rehabilitation agencies1 related professional and consumer organizations1 recipients of vocational rehabilitation services1 and other interested parties4 7#c7 ,reports ,each ,state that receives funds under this title shall submit a report to the ,commissioner containing information on any additional performance accountability indicators established under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,consumer organization ,in this subsection1 the term consumer organization means a membership organization1 or disability advocacy group1 for which a majority of the members of the board of directors of the organization or group are individuals with disabilities or family members of individuals with disabilities4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 on a biannual basis1 review the program improvement efforts of the ,state and1 if the ,state has not improved its performance to acceptable levels1 as determined by the ,commissioner1 direct the ,state to make revisions to the plan to improve performance2 and 4 #dag4 ,monitoring and review 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajg7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbg7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,e71 by inserting before the period the following3 1 including personnel of a client assistance program under section #aab1 and past or current recipients of vocational rehabilitation services2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 7i7 the eligibility process to ensure compliance with the requirements set forth in section #ajb7;a72 and 7ii7 implementation of an order of selection1 if applicable1 to ensure compliance with the requirements set forth in section #aja7;a77#e72 and 7,b7 the provision of services to ensure compliance with section #ajc2 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 data on individuals determined to be ineligible for services due to severity of their disability1 to determine if systematic changes could result in increased capacity to meet the needs of such individuals2 and 4 7b7 ,review ,section #ajg7;d7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbg7;d77 is amended1 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by striking a final determination of the ,commissioner under section #aja7;b7 or subsection 7c7 and inserting a final determination on a ,state plan for vocational rehabilitation services under the procedures referenced in section #aja7;b71 or a final determination by the ,commissioner under subsection 7c74 #dah4 ,training and services for employers ,section #aji 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbh;a7 is amended to read as follows3 #aji4 ,training and services for employers ,a ,state may expend payments received under section #aaa to educate and provide services to employers who have hired or are interested in hiring individuals with disabilities under programs carried out under this title1 including-- 7#a7 providing training and technical assistance to employers regarding the employment of individuals with disabilities1 including disability awareness1 and the requirements of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 and other employment-related laws2 7#b7 working with employers to-- 7,a7 provide opportunities for work-based learning experience 7including internships1 short-term employment1 apprenticeships1 and fellowships71 such as opportunities in conjunction with pre-employment transition services2 7,b7 recruit qualified applicants with disabilities2 7,c7 train employees with disabilities2 and 7,d7 promote retention of employees who are at risk of losing a job due to disability-related barriers2 7#c7 providing consultations1 technical assistance1 and support to employers on workplace accommodations1 assistive technology1 and facilities and workplace access2 7#d7 assisting employers with utilizing available financial support1 including tax credits and deductions available for hiring or accommodating individuals with disabilities2 and 7#e7 supporting the development of working relationships between ,state vocational rehabilitation agencies1 the workforce investment system1 their community partners1 and employers on multi-,state and national levels1 including-- 7,a7 encouraging employers to recruit qualified individuals with disabilities for available employment opportunities2 7,b7 facilitating such recruitment by disseminating information about specific available employment opportunities to qualified individuals who are recipients of vocational rehabilitation services under this subtitle1 or who are applicants for such services2 7,c7 matching qualified individuals who are recipients of vocational rehabilitation services under this subtitle1 or who are applicants for such services1 with employers that have available employment opportunities on the local1 regional1 or national level2 and 7,d7 providing support services1 as appropriate1 to employers to facilitate the hiring of qualified individuals who are recipients of vocational rehabilitation services under this subtitle1 or who are applicants for such services4 4 #dai4 ,state allotments 7a7 ,in general ,section #aaj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,subject to the provisions of subsection 7c7 and inserting ,subject to the provisions of subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 and section #cjc7;d72 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 and inserting the following3 7b7 7#a7 ,not later than #de days prior to the end of the fiscal year1 the ,commissioner shall determine1 after reasonable opportunity for the submission to the ,commissioner of comments by the ,state agency administering or supervising the program established under this title1 whether any amount from the payment of an allotment to a ,state under section #aaa7;a7 for any fiscal year will not be utilized by such ,state in carrying out the purposes of this title4 7#b7 7,a7 ,as soon as practicable but not later than the end of the fiscal year1 the ,commissioner shall reallot the amount available under paragraph 7#a7 to other ,states1 consistent with subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 for carrying out the purposes of this title to the extent the ,commissioner determines that another ,state will be able to use an additional amount1 during that fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year for carrying out such purposes4 7,b7 7i7 ,the ,commissioner shall reallot a portion of the amount available under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year to each ,state whose allotment under subsection 7a7 for such fiscal year is less than such ,state's allotment under subsection 7a7 for the immediately preceding fiscal year1 adjusted by the percentage change in the funds available for subsection 7a7 from the immediately preceding fiscal year4 7ii7 7,i7 ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 a ,state that is eligible to receive a reallotment under clause 7i7 shall receive a portion for a fiscal year from the amount available for reallotment under paragraph 7#a7 that is equal to the difference between-- 7aa7 the amount such ,state was allotted under subsection 7a7 for such fiscal year2 and 7bb7 the amount such ,state was allotted under subsection 7a7 for the immediately preceding fiscal year1 adjusted by the percentage change in the funds available for subsection 7a7 from the immediately preceding fiscal year4 7,,ii7 ,if the amount available for reallotment under paragraph 7#a7 is insufficient to provide each ,state eligible to receive a reallotment under clause 7i7 with the portion described in subclause 7,i71 the amount reallotted to each eligible ,state shall be determined by the ,commissioner4 7,c7 ,if there are funds remaining after each ,state eligible to receive a reallotment under subparagraph 7,b77i7 receives the portion described in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 the ,commissioner shall reallot the remaining funds among the ,states requesting a reallotment4 7#c7 ,the ,commissioner shall reallot an amount to a ,state under this subsection only if the ,state will be able to make sufficient payments from non-,federal sources to pay for the non-,federal share of the cost of vocational rehabilitation services under the ,state plan for the fiscal year for which the amount was appropriated4 7#d7 ,for the purposes of this part1 any portion made available to a ,state for any fiscal year pursuant to this subsection shall be regarded as an increase of such ,state's allotment 7as determined under the preceding provisions of this section7 for such year4 7c7 7#a7 ,for fiscal year #bjab and for each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,commissioner shall reserve1 from the funds appropriated under section #ajj7;b77#a7 for each fiscal year1 an amount that is not less than #a4bc percent and not more than #a4e percent of those funds in order to carry out section #aba1 provided that the minimum percentage that may be reserved shall increase by #j4ja percent for each succeeding fiscal year after fiscal year #bjab4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 there shall be no increase in the minimum percentage of funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 unless there is an equivalent increase in the funds appropriated under section #ajj7;b77#a74 4 7b7 ,reservation for ,transition and ,pre-,employment ,transition ,services ,section #aaj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,from any ,state allotment under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,state shall reserve not less than #aj percent of the allotted funds for the provision of transition services to assist students with disabilities and youth with disabilities in transitioning from education or training to employment1 which includes pre-employment transition services under section #aad4 4 #dbj4 ,client ,assistance ,program ,section #aab 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking grants to ,states and inserting grants to agencies designated under subsection 7c7 7referred to individually in this section as a designated ,,cap agency72 7,b7 by inserting including under sections #aad1 after all available benefits under this ,act12 and 7,c7 by inserting and eligibility after to ensure the protection of the rights2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and inserting ,neither an agency within the ,state1 nor the ,state1 may receive payments from an allotment under subsection 7e7 in any fiscal year unless the ,state has designated under subsection 7c7 an agency that--2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 7as defined in section #ajf7;a77 after consumer organizations2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking agency designated under this subsection and inserting designated ,,cap agency2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking agency designated under subsection 7c7 of this section and inserting designated ,,cap agency2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,after reserving funds under subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 the ,secretary shall allot the remainder of the sums appropriated for each fiscal year under this section among the designated ,,cap agencies within the ,states on the basis of relative population of each ,state1 except that no such agency shall receive less than #ej1jjj4 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting the designated ,,cap agencies located in before ,american ,samoa2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 7i7 ,for any fiscal year for which the funds appropriated for such fiscal year under subsection 7h7 exceed #g1ejj1jjj1 the minimum allotment under this subsection shall be #ajj1jjj for the designated ,,cap agencies located in ,states and #de1jjj for the designated ,,cap agencies located in territories4 7ii7 ,for any fiscal year for which the total amount appropriated under subsection 7h7 exceeds the total amount appropriated under such subsection 7or the corresponding provision7 for the preceding fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall increase each of the minimum allotments under clause 7i7 by a percentage that shall not exceed the percentage increase1 calculated by dividing such total amount for the fiscal year involved by such total amount for the preceding fiscal year4 7,e7 7i7 ,for any fiscal year for which the amount appropriated under subsection 7h7 equals or exceeds #ac1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall reserve funds appropriated under subsection 7h7 to make a grant to the protection and advocacy system serving the ,american ,indian ,consortium1 to provide designated ,,cap agency services in accordance with the requirements of this section4 ,the amount of such a grant shall be the same amount as is provided to a territory under subparagraph 7,b71 as increased under clauses 7i7 and1 if applicable1 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,d74 7ii7 ,in this subparagraph3 7,i7 ,the term ,american ,indian ,consortium has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejjb74 7,,ii7 ,the term protection and advocacy system means a protection and advocacy system established under subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejda et seq474 7,f7 ,for any fiscal year for which the amount appropriated under subsection 7h7 equals or exceeds #ad1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #a4h percent and not more than #b4b percent of such amount to provide a grant for training and technical assistance for the programs established under this section4 ,such training and technical assistance shall be coordinated with activities provided under section #eji7;c77#a77;,a74 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 except as provided in clause 7ii71 by striking ,state each place it appears and inserting designated ,,cap agency2 and 7ii7 by striking ,states each place it appears and inserting designated ,,cap agencies2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking agency designated and all that follows and inserting designated ,,cap agency the amount specified in the application approved under subsection 7f742 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 by striking ,state and inserting designated ,,cap agency2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7g71 by striking such programs and inserting the designated ,,cap agency of a ,state2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #bjac through #bjag4 #dba4 ,technical assistance for quality services ,part ,b of title ,i 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcj et seq471 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aac4 ,additional technical assistance ,the ,commissioner shall provide technical assistance for programs provided under this title regarding improving the quality of vocational rehabilitation services provided through the programs1 including-- 7#a7 consulting with the ,department of ,labor1 the ,small ,business ,administration1 other appropriate ,federal agencies1 ,state and local workforce investment boards1 and businesses or business-led intermediaries2 7#b7 based on information obtained through the consultations1 providing-- 7,a7 technical assistance that improves quality by enabling designated ,state units to develop successful partnerships with local and multi-,state businesses in an effort to employ individuals with disabilities2 and 7,b7 technical assistance on developing self-employment opportunities and improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities2 and 7#c7 providing technical assistance to improve the quality of vocation rehabilitation services programs carried out under section #aba4 4 #dbb4 ,pre-employment transition services ,part ,b of title ,i 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcj et seq471 as amended by section #eba1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aad4 ,provision of pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities 7a7 ,in general ,from the funds reserved under section #aaj7;d71 and funds made available from ,state1 local1 and private funding sources 7consistent with requirements that apply to the acceptance and use of such funds71 each ,state shall ensure that-- 7#a7 the designated ,state unit shall provide1 or arrange for the provision of1 pre-employment transition services for all students with disabilities who are in need of such services2 and 7#b7 the designated ,state unit will not expend more than #e percent of the funds reserved to carry out this section to pay for the administrative costs associated with providing pre-employment transition services under this section4 7b7 ,local pre-,employment transition coordinator 7#a7 ,coordinator ,each local office of a designated ,state unit shall designate at least #a staff person to carry out the responsibilities of a ,local ,pre-,employment ,transition ,coordinator for students with disabilities1 as well as appropriate staff to support the ,coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities as described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,it shall be the responsibility of a ,local ,pre-,employment ,transition ,coordinator to-- 7,a7 attend individualized education program meetings1 as appropriate1 for students with disabilities2 7,b7 work with the local workforce investment boards1 one-stop centers1 and employers to develop job opportunities for students with disabilities1 including internships1 summer employment opportunities and other employment opportunities available throughout the school year1 and apprenticeships2 and 7,c7 work with schools1 including those carrying out activities under section #fad7;d77#a77;,a77i77,,viii7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adad7;d77#a77;,a77i77,,viii771 to coordinate and ensure the provision of pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities1 including services described in clauses 7i7 through 7v7 of section #g7cj77;,b74 7c7 ,national pre-,employment transition coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,education and the ,secretary of ,labor shall each designate a lead staff person to fulfill the responsibilities of a ,national ,pre-,employment ,transition ,coordinator for ,students with ,disabilities4 ,the ,national ,pre-,employment ,transition ,coordinators shall work cooperatively1 and with other ,federal agencies including the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 to develop and coordinate-- 7,a7 agency policies related to pre-employment transition services2 and 7,b7 resources to increase job opportunities for students with disabilities1 including internships1 summer employment opportunities and other employment opportunities available throughout the school year1 and apprenticeships4 7#b7 ,construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit either ,secretary from assigning additional responsibilities1 other than the responsibilities described in this subsection1 to a staff person designated under this subsection4 4 #dbc4 ,american ,indian vocational rehabilitation services ,section #aba 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the first sentence1 by inserting before the period the following3 7referred to in this section as eligible individuals71 consistent with such eligible individuals' strengths1 resources1 priorities1 concerns1 abilities1 capabilities1 interests1 and informed choice1 so that such individuals may prepare for1 and engage in1 high quality employment that will increase opportunities for economic self-sufficiency2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 contains assurances that-- 7i7 all decisions affecting eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services1 the nature and scope of available vocational rehabilitation services1 and the provision of such services1 will be made by a representative of the tribal vocational rehabilitation program funded through the grant2 and 7ii7 such decisions will not be delegated to another agency or individual4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,if an application is approved under this part for a grant1 the resulting grant shall be for #e years1 if the grant recipient complies with the program requirements for the program carried out under this part 7including the regulations promulgated for the program74 ,the grant shall be renewed for additional #e-year periods if the ,commissioner determines that the grant recipient demonstrated acceptable past performance and the grant recipient submits1 and obtains approval by the ,commissioner1 for a plan1 including a proposed budget1 that identifies future performance criteria1 goals1 and objectives4 ,the ,state shall continue to provide vocational rehabilitation services under the ,state plan to ,american ,indians residing on or near a reservation whenever such ,state includes any such ,american ,indians in its ,state population under section #aaj7;a77#a74 7#d7 ,in allocating funds for grants under this part1 the ,secretary shall give priority to paying the continuation costs of projects in existence on the date of the allocation and may provide for increases in funding for such projects that the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 7#a7 ,from the funds appropriated and made available to carry out this part for any fiscal year1 beginning with fiscal year #bjab1 the ,commissioner shall first reserve not less than #a4h percent and not more than #b percent of the funds to provide training and technical assistance to governing bodies described in subsection 7a7 for such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,from the funds reserved under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commissioner shall make grants to1 and enter into contracts and other arrangements with1 entities that have experience in the operation of vocational rehabilitation services programs under this section to provide such training and technical assistance with respect to developing1 conducting1 administering1 and evaluating such programs4 7#c7 ,the ,commissioner shall conduct a survey of the governing bodies regarding training and technical assistance needs in order to determine funding priorities for such grants1 contracts1 or other arrangements4 7#d7 ,to be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract or other arrangement under this section1 such an entity shall submit an application to the ,commissioner at such time1 in such manner1 and containing a proposal to provide such training and technical assistance1 and containing such additional information as the ,commissioner may require4 ,the ,commissioner shall provide for peer review of grant applications by panels that include persons who are not government employees and who have experience in the operation of vocational rehabilitation services programs under this section4 4 ,c ,research and ,training #dca4 ,purpose ,section #bjj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gfj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting technical assistance1 after training12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting technical assistance1 after training12 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 use1 and adoption after transfer2 and 7ii7 by inserting in a timely and efficient manner1 after disabilities2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting and dissemination of research findings to individuals with disabilities and other interested entities after technology2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 identify effective strategies for supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities in competitive integrated employment4 4 #dcb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bja7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gfa7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #bjac through #bjag2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #bjac through #bjag4 #dcc4 ,national ,institute on ,disability and ,rehabilitation ,research ,section #bjb 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gfb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and training2 and and inserting 1 training1 and technical assistance22 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 knowledge translation and dissemination2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking in rehabilitation and inserting on disability and rehabilitation2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting education1 health and health care1 after independent living12 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 public and private entities1 including-- 7i7 elementary schools and secondary schools 7as defined in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife72 7ii7 institutions of higher education2 and 7iii7 nongovernmental agencies and organizations2 7,b7 rehabilitation practitioners2 7,c7 employers and organizations representing employers with respect to employment-based educational materials or research2 7,d7 individuals with disabilities 7especially such individuals who are members of minority groups or of populations that are unserved or underserved by programs under this ,act72 7,e7 the individuals' representatives for the individuals described in subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,f7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,national ,council on ,disability2 4 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by inserting disability and after advances in2 and 7ii7 by inserting education1 health and health care1 after independent living12 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking taking whatever action is necessary to keep the ,congress fully and currently informed and inserting reporting to ,congress on a continuing and yearly basis2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking health1 income1 and inserting health and health care1 income1 education12 7,f7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking and telecommuting2 and and inserting 1 supported employment 7including customized employment71 and telecommuting22 7,g7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 ensuring that the research activities and findings1 demonstration projects1 reports1 evaluations1 studies1 information described in this section1 as well as information about any reports in progress1 will be made publicly available in a timely manner1 including through electronic means 7such as the website of the ,department of ,education and other relevant government agency websites7 in order to inform the public about the research and activities performed under this title4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a71 in the second sentence1 by inserting before the period the following3 1 and shall not be an employee of the ,department of ,education during the #ij-;day period before such appointment2 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking the second sentence and inserting the following3 ,the scientific peer review shall be conducted by individuals who are not ,department of ,education employees1 who are scientists or other experts in the disability and rehabilitation field 7including the independent living field71 including individuals with disabilities and the individuals' representatives1 and who have sufficient knowledge to review applications for the financial assistance4 ,such panel shall include a member of the covered school community 7for any activity resulting in educational materials or a product to be used in a covered school71 a member of the business community 7for an activity resulting in a product to be used in an employment activity71 a member of the assistive technology community 7for an activity relating to assistive technology71 and an accessible electronic and information technology vendor or manufacturer 7for an activity relating to accessible electronic and information technology74 ,the peer review panel shall include a director of a designated ,state unit for a panel that considers research related to the operation or administration of the vocational rehabilitation program42 7#e7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by inserting disability and after priorities for2 and 7ii7 by inserting dissemination1 after training12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking 1 especially in the area of employment2 7#f7 by redesignating subsections 7i71 7j71 and 7k71 as subsections 7j71 7k71 and 7l71 respectively2 7#g7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following3 7i7 7#a7 ,the ,director shall determine if entities that received financial assistance under this title are complying with the applicable requirements of this ,act and achieving measurable goals1 described in section #bjd7;d77#b71 that are consistent with the requirements of the programs under which the entities received the financial assistance4 7#b7 ,to assist the ,director in carrying out the responsibilities described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall require recipients of financial assistance under this title to submit relevant information to evaluate program outcomes with respect to the measurable goals described in section #bjd7;d77#b7 pursuant to section #ge4aah of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7k71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#f71 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#i7 by striking subsection 7l71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#f71 and inserting the following3 7l7 ,the ,director shall make grants to institutions of higher education for the training of rehabilitation researchers1 including individuals with disabilities and traditionally underserved populations of individuals with disabilities1 as described in section #ba1 with particular attention to research areas that-- 7#a7 support the implementation and objectives of this ,act2 and 7#b7 improve the effectiveness of services authorized under this ,act4 7m7 7#a7 ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,director shall prepare1 and submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report on the activities funded under this title4 7#b7 ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a compilation and summary of the information provided by recipients of financial assistance for such activities under this title2 7,b7 a summary of recipients of financial assistance received under this title and the progress of the recipients of financial assistance in achieving the measurable goals described in section #bjd7;d77#b72 and 7,c7 a summary of practical implications of research outcomes and anticipated next steps4 7n7 7#a7 ,if the ,director determines that an entity that receives financial assistance under this title fails to comply with the applicable requirements of this ,act1 or to make progress toward achieving the measurable goals described in section #bjd7;d77#b71 with respect to the covered activities involved1 the ,director shall enact monitoring and enforcement measures pursuant to section #ge4bec of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,as part of the annual report required under subsection 7m71 the ,secretary shall describe each action taken by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 and the outcomes of such action4 4 #dcd4 ,interagency ,committee ,section #bjc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking and cooperation and inserting 1 cooperation1 and collaboration2 7,b7 by inserting disability and after agencies conducting2 7,c7 by inserting the ,chairman of the ,national ,council on ,disability1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,disability ,employment ,policy1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of the ,office on ,disability of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 after ,assistant ,secretary for ,special ,education and ,rehabilitative ,services12 and 7,d7 by striking and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 and inserting the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration42 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking from targeted individuals and inserting individuals with disabilities and their representatives2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 share information regarding the range of assistive technology research1 rehabilitation research1 and research that incorporates the principles of universal design1 that is being carried out by members of the ,committee and other ,federal departments and organizations2 7,b7 identify and make efforts to address1 gaps in assistive technology research1 rehabilitation research1 and research that incorporates the principles of universal design1 that are not being adequately addressed2 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by striking and research that incorporates the principles of universal design and inserting 1 rehabilitation research1 and research that incorporates the principles of universal design2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and research that incorporates the principles of universal design4 and inserting 1 rehabilitation research1 and research that incorporates the principles of universal design2 and2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 7#a7 ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab1 and periodically thereafter1 the ,committee shall host a disability and rehabilitation research summit1 for the purposes of establishing a research agenda to ensure projects are relevant and applicable1 bringing together policymakers1 representatives from ,federal agencies conducting disability and rehabilitation research1 nongovernmental funders of rehabilitation research1 and organizations representing individuals with disabilities1 researchers1 and providers4 7#b7 ,based on the proceedings of the summit described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,committee shall develop a comprehensive ,government-wide strategic plan for disability and rehabilitation research4 ,the strategic plan shall include measurable goals and objectives1 action-oriented measures1 timetables1 budgets1 and assignment of responsible individuals and agencies for carrying out research activities4 ,at a minimum1 the strategic plan shall include-- 7,a7 research priorities and recommendations2 7,b7 the development of a searchable ,government-wide inventory of disability and rehabilitation research for trend and data analysis across ,federal agencies2 7,c7 a set of guiding principles and policies and procedures for conducting and administering disability and rehabilitation research across ,federal agencies2 and 7,d7 a summary of underemphasized and of duplicative areas of research4 7#c7 ,not later than #ij days after the conclusion of the summit described in paragraph 7#a71 the strategic plan described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be submitted to the ,president and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,the annual report prepared by the ,committee under subsection 7d7 shall include an annual accounting of the progress made in implementing the strategic plan described in paragraph 7#b71 including achievement of measurable goals and objectives1 timetables1 budgets1 and the assignment of responsible individuals and agencies4 7#e7 ,the ,committee shall have the authority to facilitate collaborative projects among ,federal agencies by receiving the transfer of funds from such agencies4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 describes the progress of the ,committee in fulfilling the duties described in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 and including specifically for subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 a report of the progress made in implementing the strategic plan2 7,b7 a description of the achievement of measurable goals1 objectives1 and timetables2 7,c7 detailed budgetary information2 and 7,d7 the assignment of responsible individuals and agencies4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the term rehabilitation research means research on issues and topics related to attaining maximum self sufficiency and function by individuals with disabilities1 including research on assistive technology and universal design1 employment1 education1 health and function1 and community integration and participation4 4 #dce4 ,research and other covered activities ,section #bjd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gfd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting have practical real life applications and before maximize2 and 7ii7 by striking employment1 independent living1 and inserting employment1 education1 independent living1 health and health care12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and from which the research findings can be transferred to practice after ,state agencies2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 studies and analysis of policies and the interaction of how particular factors 7industrial1 vocational1 educational1 employment1 social1 recreational1 psychiatric1 psychological1 economic1 and health and health care71 including for traditionally underserved populations as described in section #ba1 affect the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities2 2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking are homebound and inserting have significant challenges attempting to engage with community life outside of their homes2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iv71 by inserting 1 including the principles of universal design and the interoperability of products and services after disabilities2 7,,iv7 in clause 7v71 by inserting 1 and to promote employment opportunities in competitive integrated employment after employment2 7,v7 in clause 7vi71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,,vi7 in clause 7vii71 by striking and assistive technology4 and inserting 1 assistive technology1 and communications technology2 and2 and 7,,vii7 by adding at the end the following3 7viii7 studies1 analyses1 and other activities affecting employment outcomes as defined in section #g7aa71 including self-employment and telecommuting1 of individuals with disabilities4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall emphasize covered activities that include plans for-- 7,a7 dissemination of high quality materials1 scientifically valid research results1 or findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations resulting from covered activities1 including through electronic means 7such as the website of the ,department of ,education71 so that such information is available in a timely manner to the general public2 or 7,b7 the commercialization of marketable products1 research results1 or findings1 resulting from the covered activities4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7#ah7 both places the term appears and inserting 7#ag72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 be operated in collaboration with institutions of higher education or providers of rehabilitation services1 developers or providers of assistive technology devices1 assistive technology services1 or information technology devices or services1 or providers of other appropriate services2 and 7ii7 serve as centers of national excellence and national or regional resources for individuals with disabilities1 as well as providers1 educators1 and researchers4 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking alleviate or stabilize and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting maximize health and function 7including alleviating or stabilizing conditions1 or preventing secondary conditions71 and promote maximum social and economic independence of individuals with disabilities1 including promoting the ability of the individuals to prepare for1 secure1 retain1 regain1 or advance in employment22 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7,,iii7 by striking clause 7iv7 and inserting the following3 7iv7 serving as an informational and technical assistance resource to individuals with disabilities1 as well as to providers1 educators1 and researchers1 through conferences1 workshops1 public education programs1 in-service training programs1 and similar activities and providing knowledge translation to promote the use of research findings through training1 technical assistance1 and dissemination1 including identifying potential new areas of research2 and 7v7 developing practical applications for the findings of the research of the ,centers4 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 1 including research on assistive technology devices1 assistive technology services1 and accessible electronic and information technology devices after research2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and social and inserting 1 social1 and economic2 7,,iii7 by striking clauses 7iii7 through 7vi7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 improving the evaluation process for determining the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities2 7iv7 research related to vocational rehabilitation1 including the use of assistive technology devices and accessible electronic and information technology devices in employment2 7v7 continuation of research that promotes the emotional1 social1 educational1 and functional growth of children who are individuals with disabilities1 as well as their integration in school1 employment1 and community activities2 7vi7 continuation of research to develop and evaluate interventions1 policies1 and services that support families of children and adults who are individuals with disabilities2 7vii7 continuation of research that will improve services and policies that foster the independence and social integration of individuals with disabilities1 and enable individuals with disabilities1 including individuals with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities1 to live in their communities2 and 7viii7 research1 dissemination1 and technical assistance on best practices in supported employment and other strategies to promote competitive integrated employment for persons with the most significant disabilities4 2 7,,iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,training of students preparing to be rehabilitation personnel or to provide rehabilitative1 assistive1 or supportive services 7such as rehabilitation counseling1 personal care services1 direct care1 job coaching1 aides in school based setting1 or advice or assistance in utilizing assistive technology devices1 assistive technology services1 and accessible electronic and information technology devices and services7 shall be an important priority for each such ,center4 2 7,v7 by striking subparagraph 7,i72 and 7,,vi7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,j7 through 7,o7 as subparagraphs 7,i7 through 7,n71 respectively2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii77,,ii71 by striking employment and inserting educational1 employment12 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii77,,ii71 by striking employment and inserting educational1 employment12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d77ii71 by adding at the end the following3 ,each such ,center conducting an activity relating to assistive technology or relating to accessible electronic and information technology shall include in the advisory committee a member of the assistive technology or accessible electronic and information technology community1 respectively4 ,each such ,center conducting an activity resulting in educational materials or a product to be used in a covered school1 or resulting in a product to be used in an employment activity1 shall include in the advisory committee a member of the covered school community1 or a member of the business community1 respectively42 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,g77ii71 by inserting the success of any commercialized product researched or developed through the ,center1 after individuals with disabilities12 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking special and inserting unique2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting social and functional needs1 and before acute care2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by inserting education1 health and health care1 after employment12 7,e7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by striking ,veteran's ,administration and inserting ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration1 the ,federal ,communications ,commission12 and 7ii7 by inserting the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,small ,business ,administration1 the ,department of ,labor1 after ,space ,administration12 7,f7 by striking paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aa72 7,g7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 and 7#ah71 as paragraphs 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#ae71 and 7#af71 respectively2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#aa71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,g7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking employment needs of individuals with disabilities1 and inserting employment needs1 opportunities1 and outcomes 7including those relating to self-employment1 supported employment1 and telecommuting7 of individuals with disabilities1 including older individuals with disabilities1 students with disabilities who are transitioning from school to postsecondary life1 including employment1 and out of school youth with disabilities12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and employment related after the employment2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 develop models and alternatives to help transition sheltered workshops for individuals with disabilities to competitive integrated employment for such individuals1 and develop recommendations for decreasing reliance on the special minimum wage certificate program under section #ad7;c7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bad7;c774 2 7,i7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and access to gainful employment4 and inserting 1 full participation1 equal opportunity1 and economic self-sufficiency42 and 7,j7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 ,research grants may be used to provide for research and training concerning the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services4 ,such projects and activities may include projects and activities designed to-- 7,a7 identify1 develop1 and evaluate evidence-based practices or policies that are effective in improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities2 7,b7 conduct research related to improving the provision of services for underserved or special populations1 such as strategies to enhance employment services and outcomes for middle-aged and older workers with disabilities or ,american ,indians with disabilities2 7,c7 conduct research on the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services to rural areas2 7,d7 demonstrate innovative models of service delivery or testing methods of service delivery that have the potential to improve the effectiveness of programs authorized under this ,act1 including the use of assistive technology devices and accessible electronic and information technology devices in employment2 7,e7 conduct research on ways to improve the performance of ,state vocational rehabilitation agencies2 7,f7 disseminate and promote the implementation of evidence-based practices identified through these activities2 and 7,g7 conduct rigorous evaluations of programs and activities administered by the ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration or supported under this ,act4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 7#a7 ,the ,director shall award the grants1 contracts1 or other financial assistance under this title on a competitive basis4 7#b7 7,a7 ,to be eligible to receive financial assistance under this section for a covered activity1 an entity shall submit an application to the ,director at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,director may require4 7,b7 ,the application shall include information describing-- 7i7 measurable goals1 as established through section #aaae of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and a timeline and specific plan for meeting the goals1 that the applicant has set for addressing priorities related to-- 7,i7 commercialization of a marketable product 7including a marketable curriculum or research7 resulting from the covered activity2 7,,ii7 in the case of a covered activity relating to technology1 technology transfer2 7,,iii7 in the case of research1 dissemination of research results to1 as applicable1 ,government entities1 individuals with disabilities1 covered schools1 the business community1 the assistive technology community1 and the accessible electronic and information technology community2 and 7,,iv7 other priorities as required by the ,director2 and 7ii7 how the applicant will quantifiably measure the goals to determine whether the goals have been accomplished4 7#c7 7,a7 ,in the case of an application for financial assistance under this section to carry out a covered activity that results in the development of a marketable product1 the application shall also include a commercialization and dissemination plan1 as appropriate1 containing commercialization and marketing strategies for the product involved1 and strategies for disseminating information about the product4 ,the financial assistance shall not be used to carry out the commercialization and marketing strategies4 7,b7 ,in the case of any other application for financial assistance to carry out a covered activity under this section1 the application shall also include a dissemination plan1 containing strategies for disseminating educational materials1 research results1 or findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations1 resulting from the covered activity4 4 #dcf4 ,rehabilitation ,research ,advisory ,council ,section #bje 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gfe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting not less than after composed of 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,qualifications ,members of the ,council shall include representatives of rehabilitation professionals1 rehabilitation researchers1 the directors of community rehabilitation programs1 the business community 7including a representative of the small business community7 that has experience with the system of vocational rehabilitation services carried out under this ,act and with hiring individuals with disabilities1 assistive technology developers and manufacturers1 information technology vendors and manufacturers1 entities carrying out programs under the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq471 covered school professionals1 individuals with disabilities1 and the individuals' representatives4 ,at least one-half of the members shall be individuals with disabilities or the individuals' representatives4 4 #dcg4 ,definition of covered school ,title ,,ii 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gfj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjf4 ,definition of covered school ,in this title1 the term covered school means an elementary school or secondary school 7as such terms are defined in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja77 or an institution of higher education4 4 ,d ,professional ,development and ,special ,projects and ,demonstration #dda4 ,training ,section #cjb 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ggb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 by striking all after deliver and inserting supported employment services and customized employment services to individuals with the most significant disabilities2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 personnel trained in providing assistive technology services4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b77i71 by striking or prosthetics and orthotics and inserting prosthetics and orthotics1 rehabilitation teaching for the blind1 or orientation and mobility instruction2 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding after the period the following3 ,any technical assistance provided to community rehabilitation programs shall be focused on the employment outcome of competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking clause 7iv7 and inserting the following3 7iv7 for the #b years following the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab1 to provide training regarding the amendments made to this ,act4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking on the date of enactment of the ,rehabilitation ,act ,amendments of #aiih and inserting on the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7i71 by striking fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 #ddb4 ,demonstration and training programs ,section #cjc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ggc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 special projects and demonstration programs focused on improving transition from education to competitive integrated employment for youth who are individuals with significant disabilities2 2 and 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 increasing competitive integrated employment for individuals with significant disabilities4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 to provide support and guidance in helping individuals with significant disabilities1 including students with disabilities1 transition to competitive integrated employment2 and 2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for the purpose of carrying out this section 7other than subsections 7c7 and 7e771 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 4 #ddc4 ,migrant and seasonal farmworkers ,section #cjd7;b7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ggd7;b77 is amended by striking fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 #ddd4 ,recreational programs ,section #cje 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ggf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 by striking construction of facilities for aquatic rehabilitation therapy12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 ,e ,national ,council on ,disability #dea4 ,report ,section #dja 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gha7 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 #deb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dje 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ghe7 is amended by striking fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 ,f ,rights and advocacy #def4 ,board and ,council 7a7 ,architectural and transportation barriers compliance board ,section #ejb7;j7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gib7;j77 is amended by striking #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #bjac through #bjag4 7b7 ,program or activity ,section #ejd7;b77#b77;,b7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid7;b77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking vocational education and inserting career and technical education4 7c7 ,interagency ,disability ,coordinating ,council ,section #ejg7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid;c7a77 is amended by inserting the ,chairperson of the ,national ,council on ,disability1 before and such other4 #deg4 ,protection and advocacy of individual rights ,section #eji 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 by inserting a grant or contract for before training2 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking general and all that follows through records and inserting general authorities 7including rights and remedies71 including the authority to access records2 and 7ii7 by inserting of title ,i after subtitle ,c2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking authority and inserting authority 7including the right72 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking was paid and all that follows and inserting was paid1 except that program income generated from the amount paid to an eligible system for a fiscal year shall remain available to such system in accordance with section #ai of this ,act42 7#d7 in subsection 7l71 by striking #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #bjac through #bjag2 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7l7 and 7m7 as subsections 7m7 and 7n71 respectively2 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7k7 the following3 7l7 ,system authority ,for purposes of serving persons eligible for services under this section1 an eligible system shall have the same general authorities1 including access to records1 as the system is afforded under subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejda et seq471 as determined by the ,commissioner of the ,administration on ,developmental ,disabilities4 4 #deh4 ,standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment ,section #eaj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #f months after the date of the issuance of the standards under subsection 7a71 each appropriate ,federal agency authorized to promulgate regulations under section #ejd or the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij shall prescribe regulations in an accessible format1 to the extent necessary to carry out the provisions of this section1 section #ejd1 and the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij1 as applicable1 that include accessibility standards that are consistent with the standards issued under subsection 7a74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,not later than #f months after the date of the issuance of such amended standards1 each ,federal agency covered by subsection 7c7 shall prescribe revised regulations1 in an accessible format1 that are consistent with the amended standards44 ,g ,employment ,opportunities for ,individuals ,with ,disabilities #dfa4 ,projects with industry ,section #faa 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gie7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking in the competitive and inserting in competitive integrated employment in the2 and 7ii7 by inserting locally after career advancement2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting local and national after jointly financed2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting in competitive integrated employment after career opportunities2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 identify job and career availability within the community in consultations with local workforce investment boards1 consistent with the existing and emerging in-demand industry sectors and occupations as defined in section #aja of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab1 and the employment needs of employers in those industry sectors and occupations2 2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iv71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 coordinate such training and job placement activities with the local workforce investment boards described in clause 7ii7 as appropriate1 and with the ,job ,corps center industry councils established under section #aed of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab4 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 internship programs for individuals with disabilities who seek employment2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking in ,states1 portions of ,states1 ,indian tribes1 or tribal organizations and inserting nationally or in ,states1 in portions of ,states1 across multiple ,states1 or in ,indian tribes or tribal organizations2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,prohibited use of funds ,grant funds awarded under this section shall not be used to support services in sheltered workshops or segregated settings4 4 #dfb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #fab 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gie;a7 is amended by striking fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 #dfc4 ,supported employment services ,part ,b of title ,,vi 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gie;g7 is amended to read as follows3 ,b ,supported employment services #fba4 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this part to authorize allotments1 in addition to grants for vocational rehabilitation services under title ,i1 to assist ,states in developing collaborative programs with appropriate entities to provide supported employment services for individuals with the most significant disabilities1 including youth with the most significant disabilities1 to enable such individuals to achieve an employment outcome of supported employment in competitive integrated employment4 #fbb4 ,allotments 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,states ,the ,secretary shall allot the sums appropriated for each fiscal year to carry out this part among the ,states on the basis of relative population of each ,state1 except that-- 7,a7 no ,state shall receive less than #bej1jjj1 or #a_/c of #a percent of the sums appropriated for the fiscal year for which the allotment is made1 whichever amount is greater2 and 7,b7 if the sums appropriated to carry out this part for the fiscal year exceed the sums appropriated to carry out this part for fiscal year #aiib by #a1jjj1jjj or more1 no ,state shall receive less than #cjj1jjj1 or #a_/c of #a percent of the sums appropriated for the fiscal year for which the allotment is made1 whichever amount is greater4 7#b7 ,certain territories 7,a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of this subsection1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands shall not be considered to be ,states4 7,b7 ,allotment ,each jurisdiction described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be allotted not less than #a_/h of #a percent of the amounts appropriated for the fiscal year for which the allotment is made4 7b7 ,reallotment ,whenever the ,commissioner determines that any amount of an allotment to a ,state for any fiscal year will not be expended by such ,state for carrying out the provisions of this part1 the ,commissioner shall make such amount available for carrying out the provisions of this part to one or more of the ,states that the ,commissioner determines will be able to use additional amounts during such year for carrying out such provisions4 ,any amount made available to a ,state for any fiscal year pursuant to the preceding sentence shall1 for the purposes of this section1 be regarded as an increase in the allotment of the ,state 7as determined under the preceding provisions of this section7 for such year4 7c7 ,limitations on administrative costs ,a ,state that receives an allotment under this part shall not use more than #e percent of the funds made available through the allotment to pay for administrative costs4 7d7 ,services for youth with the most significant disabilities ,a ,state that receives an allotment under this part shall expend half of the allotment for the provision of supported employment services1 including extended services1 to youth with the most significant disabilities in order to assist those youth to achieve an employment outcome in supported employment4 #fbc4 ,availability of services 7a7 ,supported employment services ,funds provided under this part may be used to provide supported employment services to individuals who are eligible under this part4 7b7 ,extended services ,except as provided in paragraph 7c71 funds provided under this part1 or title ,i1 may not be used to provide extended services to individuals who are eligible under this part or title ,i4 7c7 ,extended services for youth with the most significant disabilities ,funds allotted under this part1 or title ,i1 and used for the provision of services under this part to youth with the most significant disabilities pursuant to section #fbb7;d7 of this part1 may be used to provide extended services to youth with the most significant disabilities for a period not to exceed four years4 #fbd4 ,eligibility ,an individual1 including a youth with a disability1 shall be eligible under this part to receive supported employment services authorized under this part if-- 7#a7 the individual1 including a youth with a disability1 is eligible for vocational rehabilitation services under title ,i2 7#b7 the individual1 including a youth1 is determined to be an individual with a most significant disability2 and 7#c7 a comprehensive assessment of rehabilitation needs of the individual or youth described in section #g7b77;,b71 including an evaluation of rehabilitation1 career1 and job needs1 identifies supported employment as the appropriate employment outcome for the individual or youth4 #fbe4 ,state plan 7a7 ,state plan supplements ,to be eligible for an allotment under this part1 a ,state shall submit to the ,commissioner1 as part of the ,state plan under section #aja1 a ,state plan supplement for providing supported employment services authorized under this ,act to individuals1 including youth with the most significant disabilities1 who are eligible under this ,act to receive the services4 ,each ,state shall make such annual revisions in the plan supplement as may be necessary4 7b7 ,contents ,each such plan supplement shall-- 7#a7 indicate each designated ,state agency as the agency to administer the program assisted under this part2 7#b7 summarize the results of the comprehensive1 statewide assessment conducted under section #aja7;a77#ae77;,a77i71 with respect to the rehabilitation needs of individuals1 including youth1 with significant disabilities and the need for supported employment services1 including needs related to coordination2 7#c7 describe the quality1 scope1 and extent of supported employment services authorized under this ,act to be provided to individuals1 including youth with the most significant disabilities1 who are eligible under this ,act to receive the services and specify the goals and plans of the ,state with respect to the distribution of funds received under section #fbb2 7#d7 demonstrate evidence of the efforts of the designated ,state agency to identify and make arrangements 7including entering into cooperative agreements7 with other ,state agencies and other appropriate entities to assist in the provision of supported employment services2 7#e7 demonstrate evidence of the efforts of the designated ,state agency to identify and make arrangements 7including entering into cooperative agreements7 with other public or nonprofit agencies or organizations within the ,state1 employers1 natural supports1 and other entities with respect to the provision of extended services2 7#f7 a description of the activities to be conducted under this part1 using the funds specified in section #fbb7;d7 of this title1 for providing supported employment services to youth with the most significant disabilities1 including-- 7,a7 the provision of extended services for a period not to exceed four years2 and 7,b7 how the ,state will use the funds specified in section #fbb7;d7 to leverage other public and private funds to increase resources for extended services and expand supported employment opportunities for youth with the most significant disabilities2 7#g7 provide assurances that-- 7,a7 funds made available under this part will only be used to provide supported employment services authorized under this ,act to individuals1 including youth1 who are eligible under this part to receive the services2 7,b7 the comprehensive assessments of individuals with significant disabilities1 including youth with the most significant disabilities1 conducted under section #ajb7;b77#a7 and funded under title ,i will include consideration of supported employment as an appropriate employment outcome2 7,c7 an individualized plan for employment1 as required by section #ajb1 will be developed and updated using funds under title ,i in order to-- 7i7 specify the supported employment services to be provided1 including as appropriate for youth with the most significant disabilities1 transition services and pre-employment transition services provided in accordance with sections #aja7;a77#be7 and #aad2 7ii7 specify the expected extended services needed1 including the extended services that may be provided to youth with the most significant disabilities under this part1 in accordance with an approved individualized plan for employment1 for a period not to exceed four years2 and 7iii7 identify1 as appropriate1 the source of extended services1 which may include natural supports1 or to the extent that it is not possible to identify the source of extended services at the time the individualized plan for employment is developed2 7,d7 the ,state will use funds provided under this part only to supplement1 and not supplant1 the funds provided under title ,i1 in providing supported employment services specified in the individualized plan for employment2 7,e7 services provided under an individualized plan for employment will be coordinated with services provided under other individualized plans established under other ,federal or ,state programs2 7,f7 to the extent jobs skills training is provided1 the training will be provided onsite2 7,g7 supported employment services will include placement in an integrated setting based on the unique strengths1 resources1 priorities1 concerns1 abilities1 capabilities1 interests1 and informed choice of individuals with the most significant disabilities2 7,h7 the ,state agencies designated under paragraph 7#a7 will expend not more than #e percent of the allotment of the ,state under this part for administrative costs of carrying out this part2 and 7,i7 with respect to supported employment services provided to youth with the most significant disabilities with the funds described in section #fbb7;d71 the designated ,state agency will provide1 directly or indirectly through public or private entities1 non-,federal contributions towards the grant award in an amount that is not less than #aj percent of such costs2 and 7#h7 contain such other information and be submitted in such manner as the ,commissioner may require4 #fbf4 ,restriction ,each ,state agency designated under section #fbe7;b77#a7 shall collect the information required by section #aja7;a77#aj7 separately for eligible-- 7#a7 7,a7 individuals receiving supported employment services under this part2 and 7,b7 individuals receiving supported employment services under title ,i2 and 7#b7 7,a7 youth receiving supported employment services under this part2 and 7,b7 youth receiving supported employment services under title ,i4 #fbg4 ,savings provision 7a7 ,supported employment services ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to prohibit a ,state from providing supported employment services in accordance with the ,state plan submitted under section #aja by using funds made available through a ,state allotment under section #aaj4 7b7 ,post-,employment services ,nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a ,state from providing discrete post-employment services in accordance with the ,state plan submitted under section #aja by using funds made available through a ,state allotment under section #aaj to an individual who is eligible under this subpart4 #fbh4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part1 including for technical assistance1 such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 4 ,h ,independent ,living ,services and ,centers for ,independent ,living #a ,general provisions #dga4 ,purpose ,section #gja 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif7 is amended1 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting before the period the following3 1 with the goal of improving the independence of and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities4 #dgb4 ,independent ,living ,administration ,title ,,vii 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #gja the following3 #gja;,a4 ,independent ,living ,administration 7a7 ,establishment ,in order to promote the philosophy and purpose of section #gja1 there is established within the ,department of ,education an ,independent ,living ,administration1 independent of the ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration4 7b7 ,director ,the ,independent ,living ,administration shall be headed by a ,director 7referred to in this title as the ,,ila ,director7 appointed by the ,secretary4 ,the ,,ila ,director shall not have been an employee of the ,department of ,education during the #ij-;day period before such appointment1 and shall have substantial knowledge of independent living services4 ,the ,independent ,living ,administration shall be the principal agency1 and the ,,ila ,director shall be the principal officer1 of the ,department for carrying out this title4 ,the ,,ila ,director shall have the same reporting relationship as is outlined in section #bjb7;a77#b71 and shall be a different individual than the ,commissioner4 7c7 ,general ,counsel ,the ,office of the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,education shall designate #a or more individuals1 with substantial background in and knowledge of independent living services and centers for independent living under this title1 to provide advice1 support1 and technical assistance to the ,,ila ,director4 7d7 ,input ,the ,,ila ,director shall have the authority to seek such input and advice1 including convening meetings1 as the ,,ila ,director determines to be appropriate with respect to the policies and conduct of the ,independent ,living ,administration4 7e7 ,staff ,the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7#a7 the ,independent ,living ,administration has sufficient staff to provide oversight of1 conduct auditing of1 and provide technical assistance to1 the centers for independent living and ,statewide ,independent ,living ,councils funded under this ,act2 and 7#b7 such staff includes qualified individuals who have significant experience with centers for independent living or ,statewide ,independent ,living ,councils described in section #gje4 4 #dgc4 ,definitions ,section #gjb 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter before subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting for individuals with significant disabilities 7regardless of age or income7 before that--2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 1 including1 at a minimum1 independent living core services as defined in section #g7ag72 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 has sufficient staff to provide the services described in subparagraph 7,b74 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting the following3 81 both in terms of-- 7,a7 the management1 staffing1 decisionmaking1 and operation of the center2 and 7,b7 the center's establishment of policies1 direction1 and provision of services4 4 #dgd4 ,state plan ,section #gjd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting after ,state plan the following3 developed and signed in accordance with paragraph 7#b712 and 7ii7 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking developed and signed by2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 developed by the chairperson of the ,statewide ,independent ,living ,council1 the director of the designated ,state entity described in subsection 7c71 and the directors of the centers for independent living in the ,state1 after receiving public input from individuals with disabilities throughout the ,state2 and 7,b7 signed by-- 7i7 the chairperson of the ,statewide ,independent ,living ,council1 acting on behalf of and at the direction of the ,council2 7ii7 the director of the designated ,state entity described in subsection 7c72 and 7iii7 not less than #ea percent of the directors of the centers for independent living in the ,state4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,state independent living services and inserting independent living services in the ,state2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 working relationships and collaboration between-- 7i7 centers for independent living2 and 7ii7 7,i7 entities carrying out programs that provide independent living services1 including those serving older individuals2 7,,ii7 other community-based organizations that provide or coordinate the provision of housing1 transportation1 employment1 information and referral assistance1 services1 and supports for individuals with significant disabilities2 and 7,,iii7 entities carrying out the vocational rehabilitation program established under title ,i1 and other programs providing services for individuals with disabilities2 and 7,d7 cooperative agreements and partnerships to provide a seamless model for provision of services to individuals with disabilities and to avoid duplication of services4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,statewide basis ,the ,state plan shall provide for the provision of independent living services on a statewide basis1 to the greatest extent possible1 including through the establishment of additional centers for independent living or focused outreach to serve underserved populations4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the period and inserting the following3 1 as well as a plan for funding the administrative costs of the ,council42 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking unit and inserting entity2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the designated ,state unit of such ,state and inserting a ,state entity of such ,state 7referred to in this title as the designated ,state entity71 which may be the designated ,state unit1 an entity within the designated ,state agency1 or an entity within a different ,state agency12 7,c7 in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 7#d7 in subsection 7i71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 the ,statewide ,independent ,living ,council2 7#b7 centers for independent living2 7#c7 the designated ,state entity2 and 7#d7 other ,state agencies or entities represented on the ,council1 other councils that address the needs and issues of specific disability populations1 and other public and private entities determined to be appropriate by the ,council4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7m7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,promoting full access to community life 7#a7 ,in general ,the plan shall describe how the ,state will provide independent living services that promote full access to community life for individuals with significant disabilities4 7#b7 ,services ,the services shall include-- 7,a7 facilitating transitions of individuals with significant disabilities from nursing homes and other institutions1 to home- and community-based residences1 with the requisite supports and services2 7,b7 providing assistance to individuals with significant disabilities that are at risk of entering institutions so that the individuals may remain in the community2 and 7,c7 facilitating transitions of youth 7including students7 who are individuals with significant disabilities1 who were eligible for individualized education programs under section #fad7;d7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adad7;d771 and who have completed their secondary education or otherwise left school1 to postsecondary life1 including employment4 4 #dge4 ,statewide ,independent ,living ,council ,section #gje 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,council shall include-- 7,a7 among its voting members1 at least #a director of a center for independent living chosen by the directors of centers for independent living within the ,state2 7,b7 among its voting members1 for a ,state in which #a or more centers are funded under section #gba7;c77#d71 at least #a representative of the directors of the centers2 and 7,c7 as ex officio1 nonvoting members1 a representative of the designated ,state entity1 and representatives from ,state agencies that provide services for individuals with disabilities4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,g71 respectively2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking parents and guardians of2 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 parents and guardians of individuals with disabilities2 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,functions 7#a7 ,duties ,the ,council shall-- 7,a7 in conjunction with the directors of the centers for independent living in the ,state1 and the designated ,state entity1 jointly develop and sign the ,state plan as provided in section #gjd7;a77#b72 7,b7 monitor1 review1 and evaluate the implementation of the ,state plan2 7,c7 have at least #d regularly scheduled meetings per year1 and ensure that such meetings of the ,council are open to the public and sufficient advance notice of such meetings is provided2 7,d7 submit to the ,,ila ,director such periodic reports as the ,,ila ,director may reasonably request1 and keep such records1 and afford such access to such records1 as the ,,ila ,director finds necessary to verify the information in such reports2 and 7,e7 as appropriate1 coordinate activities with the ,state ,rehabilitation ,council established under section #aje1 if the ,state has such a ,council1 or the commission described in section #aja7;a77#ba77;,a71 if the ,state has such a commission1 and councils that address the needs of specific disability populations and issues under other ,federal law4 7#b7 ,authorities ,the ,council may1 consistent with the ,state plan described in section #gjd1 unless prohibited by ,state law-- 7,a7 facilitate the improvement and coordination of services provided to individuals with disabilities by centers for independent living1 the designated ,state unit1 other government agencies1 and community organizations2 7,b7 conduct resource development activities to obtain funding from public and private resources to support the activities described in this subsection or to support the provision of independent living services by centers for independent living2 and 7,c7 perform such other functions1 consistent with the purpose of this chapter and comparable to other functions described in this subsection1 as the ,council determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,council shall not provide independent living services directly to individuals with significant disabilities or manage such services4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the first sentence1 by striking prepare and all that follows through a plan and inserting prepare1 in conjunction with the designated ,state entity1 a plan2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking agency and inserting entity2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking such resources and inserting available resources2 and 7,b7 by striking 7including and all that follows through compensation and inserting 7such as personal assistance services71 and to pay reasonable compensation4 #dgf4 ,responsibilities of the ,,ila ,director ,section #gjf 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;d-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the title of the section and inserting the following3 #gjf4 ,responsibilities of the ,,ila ,director 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,secretary or the ,commissioner2 and 7bb7 by striking to the ,commissioner2 and and inserting to the ,,ila ,director22 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 to the ,state agency shall be deemed to be references to the designated ,state entity2 and 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,indicators ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab1 the ,,ila ,director shall develop and publish in the ,federal ,register indicators of minimum compliance for centers for independent living 7consistent with the standards set forth in section #gbe71 and indicators of minimum compliance for ,statewide ,independent ,living ,councils4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,reviews 7,a7 ,types of reviews ,the ,,ila ,director shall annually conduct-- 7i7 onsite compliance reviews of at least #ae percent of the centers for independent living that receive funds under section #gbb and shall periodically conduct such a review of each such center2 7ii7 onsite compliance reviews of at least one-third of the designated ,state units that receive funding under section #gbc1 and1 to the extent necessary to determine the compliance of such a ,state unit with subsections 7f7 and 7g7 of section #gbc1 centers that receive funding under section #gbc in such ,state2 and 7iii7 onsite compliance reviews for at least #aj percent of the ,statewide ,independent ,living ,councils established in each ,state under section #gje4 7,b7 ,selections ,the ,,ila ,director shall select the centers1 ,state units1 and ,councils described in this paragraph for review on a random basis4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,commissioner and inserting ,,ila ,director2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking such a review and inserting a review described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7iii7 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by striking ,department each place it appears and inserting ,independent ,living ,administration2 and 7#e7 by striking subsection 7d74 #b ,independent living services #dgg4 ,administration 7a7 ,allotments ,section #gaa 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,except and inserting ,after the reservation required by section #gaa;,a is made1 and except2 and 7ii7 by inserting the remainder of the before sums appropriated2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking amounts made available for purposes of this part and inserting remainder described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7#b7 in subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,administration ,funds allotted or made available to a ,state under this section shall be administered by the designated ,state entity1 in accordance with the approved ,state plan1 except for ,states covered by section #gbc4 4 7b7 ,training and technical assistance ,part ,b of title ,,vii is amended by inserting after section #gaa 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;e7 the following3 #gaa;,a4 ,training and technical assistance 7a7 ,in general ,from the funds appropriated to carry out this part for any fiscal year1 beginning with fiscal year #bjab1 the ,,ila ,director shall first reserve not less than #a4h percent and not more than #b percent of the funds to provide training and technical assistance to ,statewide ,independent ,living ,councils for such fiscal year4 7b7 ,allocation ,from the funds reserved under subsection 7a71 the ,,ila ,director shall make grants to1 and enter into contracts and other arrangements with1 entities that have experience in the operation of ,statewide ,independent ,living ,councils to provide such training and technical assistance with respect to developing1 conducting1 administering1 and evaluating ,statewide ,independent ,living ,councils4 7c7 ,funding priorities ,the ,,ila ,director shall conduct a survey of ,statewide ,independent ,living ,councils regarding training and technical assistance needs in order to determine funding priorities for such grants1 contracts1 or other arrangements4 7d7 ,review ,to be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract or other arrangement under this section1 such an entity shall submit an application to the ,,ila ,director at such time1 in such manner1 and containing a proposal to provide such training and technical assistance1 and containing such additional information as the ,,ila ,director may require4 ,the ,,ila ,director shall provide for peer review of grant applications by panels that include persons who are not government employees and who have experience in the operation of ,statewide ,independent ,living ,councils4 4 7c7 ,payments ,section #gab7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;e-#a7;a77 is amended by striking ,commissioner and inserting ,,ila ,director4 7d7 ,authorized uses of funds ,section #gac 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;e-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,state may use funds received under this part 7but not more than #cj percent of the funds paid to the ,state under section #gab7 to provide the resources described in section #gje7;e71 relating to the ,statewide ,independent ,living ,council1 may retain funds under section #gjd7;c77#e71 and shall distribute the remainder of the funds received under this part in a manner consistent with the approved ,state plan under section #gjd for the activities described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,activities ,the ,state may use the remainder of the funds described in subsection 7a7-- 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 particularly those in unserved areas of the ,state after disabilities4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #gad 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;e-#c7 is amended by striking #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #bjac through #bjag4 #c ,centers for independent living #dha4 ,program authorization ,section #gba 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking #aiii and inserting #bjab2 7,b7 by striking ,commissioner shall allot and inserting ,,ila ,director shall make available2 and 7,c7 by inserting 1 centers for independent living1 after ,states2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,for and all that follows through ,commissioner and inserting ,from the funds appropriated to carry out this part for any fiscal year1 beginning with fiscal year #bjab1 the ,,ila ,director2 7ii7 by inserting not less than #a4h percent and not more than #b percent of the funds after reserve2 and 7iii7 by striking eligible agencies and all that follows and inserting centers for independent living and eligible agencies for such fiscal year42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,commissioner and inserting ,,ila ,director2 and 7ii7 by inserting fiscal management of1 before planning12 7,c7 in paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,statewide ,independent ,living ,councils and2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,allotments to ,states 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,additional appropriation ,the term additional appropriation means the amount 7if any7 by which the appropriation for a fiscal year exceeds the total of-- 7i7 the amount reserved under subsection 7b7 for that fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the appropriation for fiscal year #bjjh4 7,b7 ,appropriation ,the term appropriation means the amount appropriated to carry out this part4 7,c7 ,base appropriation ,the term base appropriation means the portion of the appropriation for a fiscal year that is equal to the lesser of-- 7i7 an amount equal to #ajj percent of the appropriation1 minus the amount reserved under subsection 7b7 for that fiscal year2 or 7ii7 the appropriation for fiscal year #bjjh4 7#b7 ,allotments to ,states from base appropriation ,after the reservation required by subsection 7b7 has been made1 the ,,ila ,director shall allot to each ,state whose ,state plan has been approved under section #gjf an amount that bears the same ratio to the base appropriation as the amount the ,state received under this subsection for fiscal year #bjjh bears to the total amount that all ,states received under this subsection for fiscal year #bjjh4 7#c7 ,allotments to ,states of additional appropriation ,from the portion of any additional appropriation for each fiscal year that remains after the application of paragraph 7#d71 the ,,ila ,director shall allot to each ,state whose ,state plan has been approved under section #gjf an amount equal to the sum of-- 7,a7 an amount that bears the same ratio to #ej percent of the portion as the population of the ,state bears to the population of all ,states2 and 7,b7 #a_/ef of #ej percent of that portion4 7#d7 ,grants for centers for ,american ,indians 7,a7 ,grants ,the ,,ila ,director may reserve not more than #e percent of the additional appropriation for any fiscal year4 ,the ,,ila ,director shall use the reserved funds to make individual grants to support new or existing centers for independent living run by1 or in conjunction with1 the governing bodies of ,american ,indian tribes located on ,federal or ,state reservations 7including consortia of such governing bodies74 ,a governing body that receives such a grant shall use the grant funds for such a center that serves ,american ,indians who are individuals with disabilities residing on or near such a reservation4 7,b7 ,applications 7i7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this paragraph for an independent living center1 a governing body1 or a governing body in conjunction with a center for independent living1 shall submit an application to the ,,ila ,director at such time1 in such manner and containing such information as the ,,ila ,director may require1 and obtain approval for the application4 7ii7 ,contents ,at a minimum1 the application shall contain an assurance that the center-- 7,i7 will meet the definition of a center for independent living under section #gjb2 7,,ii7 will provide independent living core services 7as defined in section #g7ag77 to ,american ,indians described in subparagraph 7,a7 and1 in appropriate cases1 may provide to such ,american ,indians services traditionally used by ,indian tribes2 7,,iii7 will have sufficient staff to provide the services described in subclause 7,,ii72 and 7,,iv7 will comply with the standards and provide and comply with the assurances for centers for independent living under section #gbe4 7,c7 ,carryover authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any funds provided through a grant made under subparagraph 7,a7 to an individual grant recipient for a fiscal year that are not obligated or expended by the recipient prior to the beginning of the succeeding fiscal year shall remain available for obligation and expenditure by such recipient during that succeeding fiscal year and the subsequent fiscal year4 7,d7 ,reservation ,in this paragraph1 the term reservation has the meaning given the term in section #aba7;d74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,carryover authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law-- 7#a7 any funds appropriated for a fiscal year to carry out a grant program under section #gbb or #gbc1 that are not obligated and expended by the recipients prior to the beginning of the succeeding fiscal year shall remain available for obligation and expenditure by such recipients during that succeeding fiscal year and the subsequent fiscal year2 and 7#b7 any amounts of program income received by recipients under a grant program under section #gbb or #gbc in a fiscal year1 that are not obligated and expended by the recipients prior to the beginning of the succeeding fiscal year1 shall remain available for obligation and expenditure by such recipients during that succeeding fiscal year and the subsequent fiscal year4 4 #dhb4 ,centers 7a7 ,centers in ,states in which ,federal funding exceeds ,state funding ,section #gbb 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking grants and inserting grants for a fiscal year2 and 7,b7 by striking by ,september #cj1 #aiig and inserting for the preceding fiscal year2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,commissioner and inserting ,,ila ,director2 and 7ii7 by striking region1 consistent and all that follows and inserting region4 ,the ,,ila ,director's determination of the most qualified applicant shall be consistent with the provisions in the ,state plan setting forth the design of the ,state for establishing a statewide network of centers for independent living42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,commissioner and inserting ,,ila ,director2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 shall consider comments regarding the application-- 7i7 by individuals with disabilities and other interested parties within the new region proposed to be served2 7ii7 if any1 by the ,statewide ,independent ,living ,council in the ,state in which the applicant is located2 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 and consistent with the other objectives of this title before the period2 and 7#d7 in subsections 7e7 and 7g7 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director44 7b7 ,centers in ,states in which ,state funding exceeds ,federal funding ,section #gbc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a71 7b71 7g71 7h71 and 7i71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 in the header of paragraph 7#c71 by striking commissioner and inserting ,,ila director2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking grants and inserting grants for a fiscal year2 and 7,b7 by striking by ,september #cj1 #aiig and inserting for the preceding fiscal year4 7c7 ,centers operated by ,state agencies ,section #gbd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f-#c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #aiic and inserting #bjab2 7,b7 by striking ,rehabilitation ,act ,amendments of #aiih and inserting ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab2 and 7,c7 by striking #aiid and inserting #bjab2 and 7#b7 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director4 #dhc4 ,standards and assurances ,section #gbe 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f-#d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by striking to society and inserting 1 both within the community and throughout the ,united ,states12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by inserting 7as defined in section #g7ag77 after core services2 and 7ii7 by inserting before the period the following3 to eligible individuals1 to promote full access to community life2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears and inserting ,,ila ,director4 #dhd4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #gbg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f-#f7 is amended by striking fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 #d ,independent ,living ,services for ,older ,individuals who are ,blind #dhf4 ,independent living services for older individuals who are blind ,chapter #b of title ,,vii of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;j et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #geb and #gec as sections #gec and #ged1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #gea the following3 #geb4 ,training and technical assistance 7a7 ,grants2 ,contracts2 ,other ,arrangements ,for any fiscal year for which the funds appropriated to carry out this chapter exceed the funds appropriated to carry out this chapter for fiscal year #bjjh1 the ,commissioner shall first reserve from such excess1 to provide training and technical assistance to designated ,state agencies1 or other providers of independent living services for older individuals who are blind1 that are funded under this chapter for such fiscal year1 not less than #a4h percent1 and not more than #b percent1 of the funds appropriated to carry out this chapter for the fiscal year involved4 7b7 ,allocation ,from the funds reserved under subsection 7a71 the ,commissioner shall make grants to1 and enter into contracts and other arrangements with1 entities that demonstrate expertise in the provision of services to older individuals who are blind1 to provide training and technical assistance with respect to planning1 developing1 conducting1 administering1 and evaluating independent living programs for older individuals who are blind4 7c7 ,funding ,priorities ,the ,commissioner shall conduct a survey of designated ,state agencies that receive grants under section #gec regarding training and technical assistance needs in order to determine funding priorities for grants1 contracts1 and other arrangements under this section4 7d7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract or other arrangement under this section1 an entity shall submit an application to the ,commissioner at such time1 in such manner1 containing a proposal to provide such training and technical assistance1 and containing such additional information as the ,commissioner may require4 7e7 ,prohibition on ,combined ,funds ,no funds reserved by the ,commissioner under this section may be combined with funds appropriated under any other ,act or portion of this ,act if the purpose of combining funds is to make a single discretionary grant or a single discretionary payment1 unless such reserved funds are separately identified in the agreement for such grant or payment and are used for the purposes of this chapter4 4 #dhg4 ,program of grants ,section #gec of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gifk71 as redesignated by section #ehf1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7h72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7i7 and 7j7 as subsections 7h7 and 7i71 respectively2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking section #gec and inserting section #ged2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #gec and inserting section #ged2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting subsection 7i72 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting subsection 7h72 7#e7 in subsection 7g71 by inserting 1 or contracts with1 after grants to2 7#f7 in subsection 7h71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7j77#d7 and inserting subsection 7i77#d72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77vi71 by adding and after the semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii77,,iii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#g7 in subsection 7i71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,minimum allotment 7,a7 ,states ,in the case of any of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the amount referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for a fiscal year is the greater of-- 7i7 #cej1jjj2 7ii7 an amount equal to the amount the ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico received to carry out this chapter for fiscal year #bjjh2 or 7iii7 an amount equal to #a_/c of #a percent of the amount appropriated under section #ged1 and not reserved under section #geb1 for the fiscal year and available for allotments under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,certain territories ,in the case of ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the amount referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for a fiscal year is #fj1jjj4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking section #gec and inserting section #ged1 and not reserved under section #geb12 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b77i71 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting subsection 7h74 #dhh4 ,independent living services for older individuals who are blind authorization of appropriations ,section #ged of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gifl71 as redesignated by section #ehf1 is amended by striking fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 ,i ,increasing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities #dia4 ,disability employment ,the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,viii ,increasing ,employment ,opportunities for ,individuals with ,disabilities #hja4 ,public education campaigns about hiring individuals with disabilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary and in coordination with the ,commissioner of the ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration1 the ,commissioner of ,social ,security1 the ,commissioner of the ,internal ,revenue ,service1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies and divisions of ,federal agencies1 shall develop and carry out public education campaigns that educate employers 7including small businesses71 employees 7including individuals with disabilities71 and members of the general public 7including young adults7 on the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities4 ,the public education campaign for employers 7including small businesses7 shall include information on-- 7#a7 the work opportunity credit under section #ea of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and 7#b7 tax incentives available to businesses to help cover the cost of improving accessibility1 including-- 7,a7 the disabled access credit under section #dd of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and 7,b7 the tax deduction available under section #aij of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 for expenses for architectural barrier removal4 7b7 ,educational materials ,the public education campaigns described in subsection 7a7 shall include1 as necessary1 different educational materials in order to adequately target and educate1 small businesses1 employers generally1 employees1 and members of the general public1 including educational materials on work incentives that may assist individuals with disabilities in leaving programs of public benefits1 entering the workforce1 advancing their economic status1 and contributing to and participating more fully in their communities4 4 #dib4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the item relating to section #aji and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #aji4 ,training and services for employers4 2 7#b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #aab the following3 ,sec4 #aac4 ,additional technical assistance4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,pre-employment transition services4 2 7#c7 by inserting after the item relating to section #bje the following3 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,definition of covered school4 2 7#d7 by inserting after the item relating to section #eji the following3 ,sec4 #eaj4 ,establishment of standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment4 2 7#e7 by striking the items relating to part ,b of title ,,vi and inserting the following3 ,part ,b--,supported employment services ,sec4 #fbj4 ,authorization of appropriations4 2 7#f7 in the items relating to title ,,vii-- 7,a7 7i7 by inserting after the item relating to section #gja the following3 ,sec4 #gja;,a4 ,independent ,living ,administration4 2 and 7ii7 by striking the item relating to section #gjf and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,responsibilities of the ,,ila ,director4 2 7,b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #gaa the following3 ,sec4 #gaa;,a4 ,training and technical assistance4 2 and 7,c7 by striking the items relating to sections #geb and #gec and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #geb4 ,training and technical assistance4 ,sec4 #gec4 ,program of grants4 ,sec4 #ged4 ,authorization of appropriations4 2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 ,,title ,,viii--,,increasing ,,employment ,,opportunities ,,for ,,individuals ,,with ,,disabilities ,sec4 #hja4 ,public education campaigns about hiring individuals with disabilities4 4