,,ii #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #aiaa ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,january #i1 #bjad,mr4 ,scott 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,burr1 and ,mr4 ,coburn7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to reform and strengthen the workforce investment system of the ,nation to put ,americans back to work and make the ,united ,states more competitive in the #bast century1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,skills ,act or the ,supporting ,knowledge and ,investing in ,lifelong ,skills ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,references4,sec4 #d4 ,application to fiscal years4,,title ,i--,amendments to the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih,subtitle ,a--,workforce ,investment ,definitions,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,b--,statewide and ,local ,workforce ,investment ,systems,sec4 #ajb4 ,purpose4,sec4 #ajc4 ,state workforce investment boards4,sec4 #ajd4 ,state plan4,sec4 #aje4 ,local workforce investment areas4,sec4 #ajf4 ,local workforce investment boards4,sec4 #ajg4 ,local plan4,sec4 #ajh4 ,establishment of one-stop delivery system4,sec4 #aji4 ,identification of eligible providers of training services4,sec4 #aaj4 ,general authorization4,sec4 #aaa4 ,state allotments4,sec4 #aab4 ,within ,state allocations4,sec4 #aac4 ,use of funds for employment and training activities4,sec4 #aad4 ,performance accountability system4,sec4 #aae4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,c--,job ,corps,sec4 #aaf4 ,job ,corps purposes4,sec4 #aag4 ,job ,corps definitions4,sec4 #aah4 ,individuals eligible for the ,job ,corps4,sec4 #aai4 ,recruitment1 screening1 selection1 and assignment of enrollees4,sec4 #abj4 ,job ,corps centers4,sec4 #aba4 ,program activities4,sec4 #abb4 ,counseling and job placement4,sec4 #abc4 ,support4,sec4 #abd4 ,operations4,sec4 #abe4 ,community participation4,sec4 #abf4 ,workforce councils4,sec4 #abg4 ,technical assistance4,sec4 #abh4 ,special provisions4,sec4 #abi4 ,performance accountability management4,subtitle ,d--,national ,programs,sec4 #acj4 ,technical assistance4,sec4 #aca4 ,evaluations4,subtitle ,e--,administration,sec4 #acb4 ,requirements and restrictions4,sec4 #acc4 ,prompt allocation of funds4,sec4 #acd4 ,fiscal controls2 sanctions4,sec4 #ace4 ,reports to ,congress4,sec4 #acf4 ,administrative provisions4,sec4 #acg4 ,state legislative authority4,sec4 #ach4 ,general program requirements4,sec4 #aci4 ,federal agency staff and restrictions on political and lobbying activities4,subtitle ,f--,state unified plan,sec4 #adj4 ,state unified plan4,,title ,,ii--,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,education,sec4 #bja4 ,amendment4,,title ,,iii--,amendments to the ,wagner-,peyser ,act,sec4 #cja4 ,amendments to the ,wagner-,peyser ,act4,,title ,,iv--,repeals and ,conforming ,amendments ,sec4 #dja4 ,repeals4,sec4 #djb4 ,amendment to other laws4,sec4 #djc4 ,conforming amendment to table of contents4,,title ,v--,amendments to the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc,sec4 #eja4 ,findings4,sec4 #ejb4 ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration4,sec4 #ejc4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ejd4 ,carryover4,sec4 #eje4 ,traditionally underserved populations4,sec4 #ejf4 ,state plan4,sec4 #ejg4 ,scope of services4,sec4 #ejh4 ,standards and indicators4,sec4 #eji4 ,expenditure of certain amounts4,sec4 #eaj4 ,collaboration with industry4,sec4 #eaa4 ,reservation for expanded transition services4,sec4 #eab4 ,client assistance program4,sec4 #eac4 ,research4,sec4 #ead4 ,title ,,iii amendments4,sec4 #eae4 ,repeal of title ,,vi4,sec4 #eaf4 ,title ,,vii general provisions4,sec4 #eag4 ,authorizations of appropriations4,sec4 #eah4 ,conforming amendments4,,title ,,vi--,studies by the ,comptroller ,general,sec4 #fja4 ,study by the ,comptroller ,general on exhausting ,federal ,pell ,grants before accessing ,,wia funds4,sec4 #fjb4 ,study by the ,comptroller ,general on administrative cost savings4 #c4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 wherever in this ,act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the amendment or repeal shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja et seq474 #d4 ,application to fiscal years ,except as otherwise provided1 this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall apply with respect to fiscal year #bjae and succeeding fiscal years4 ,i ,amendments to the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih ,a ,workforce ,investment ,definitions #aja4 ,definitions ,section #aja 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,adult education and family literacy education activities ,the term adult education and family literacy education activities has the meaning given the term in section #bjc4 2 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#ac7 and 7#bd72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ad71 and paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#bc7 as paragraphs 7#ae7 through 7#bd71 respectively2 7#d7 by striking paragraphs 7#eb7 and 7#ec72 7#e7 by inserting after ,in this title3 the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,accrued expenditures ,the term accrued expenditures means-- 7,a7 charges incurred by recipients of funds under this title for a given period requiring the provision of funds for goods or other tangible property received2 7,b7 charges incurred for services performed by employees1 contractors1 subgrantees1 subcontractors1 and other payees2 and 7,c7 other amounts becoming owed1 under programs assisted under this title1 for which no current services or performance is required1 such as amounts for annuities1 insurance claims1 and other benefit payments4 7#b7 ,administrative costs ,the term administrative costs means expenditures incurred by ,state boards and local boards1 direct recipients 7including ,state grant recipients under subtitle ,b and recipients of awards under subtitles ,c and ,d71 local grant recipients1 local fiscal agents or local grant subrecipients1 and one-stop operators in the performance of administrative functions and in carrying out activities under this title that are not related to the direct provision of workforce investment activities 7including services to participants and employers74 ,such costs include both personnel and non-personnel expenditures and both direct and indirect expenditures4 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,except in sections #abg and #acb1 the and inserting ,the2 7#g7 by amending paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7 to read as follows3 7#e7 ,area career and technical education school ,the term area career and technical education school has the meaning given the term in section #c7c7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7c774 2 7#h7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting 7or such other level as the ,governor may establish7 after #hth grade level2 7#i7 in paragraph 7#aj77;,c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking not less than #ej percent of the cost of the training and inserting a significant portion of the cost of training1 as determined by the local board involved 7or1 in the case of an employer in multiple local areas in the ,state1 as determined by the ,governor71 taking into account the size of the employer and such other factors as the local board or ,governor1 respectively1 determines to be appropriate2 7#aj7 in paragraph 7#aa7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,ii71 by striking section #acd7;c7 and inserting section #aba7;e72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii7-- 7i7 by striking #acd7;d77#d7 and inserting #acd7;c77#d72 and 7ii7 by striking intensive services described in section #acd7;d77#c7 and inserting work ready services described in section #acd7;c77#b72 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking or after the semicolon2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 7i7 is the spouse of a member of the ,armed ,forces on active duty for a period of more than #cj days 7as defined in section #aja7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 who has experienced a loss of employment as a direct result of relocation to accommodate a permanent change in duty station of such member2 or 7ii7 is the spouse of a member of the ,armed ,forces on active duty 7as defined in section #aja7;d77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 who meets the criteria described in paragraph 7#ab77;,b74 2 7#aa7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,a7 7as redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking and after the semicolon and inserting or2 7,b7 by striking 7,a7 and inserting 7,a77i72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 is the spouse of a member of the ,armed ,forces on active duty for a period of more than #cj days 7as defined in section #aja7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 whose family income is significantly reduced because of a deployment 7as defined in section #iia7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 of such section71 a call or order to active duty pursuant to a provision of law referred to in section #aja7;a77#ac77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 a permanent change of station1 or the service-connected 7as defined in section #aja7af7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code7 death or disability of the member2 and 2 7#ab7 in paragraph 7#ac7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting or regional after local each place it appears2 7#ac7 in paragraph 7#ad7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #abb7;e77#c7 and inserting section #abb2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b71 and inserting the following3 7,b7 work ready services1 means a provider who is identified or awarded a contract as described in section #aag7;d77#e77;,c72 or 2 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7#ad7 in paragraph 7#ae7 7as so redesignated71 by striking adult or dislocated worker and inserting individual2 7#ae7 in paragraph 7#bj71 by striking ,the and inserting ,subject to section #aaf7;a77#a77;,e71 the2 7#af7 in paragraph 7#be7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking higher of-- and all that follows through clause 7ii7 and inserting poverty line for an equivalent period22 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,g71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 receives or is eligible to receive a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 2 7#ag7 in paragraph 7#cb71 by striking the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia12 7#ah7 by amending paragraph 7#cc7 to read as follows3 7#cc7 ,out-of-school youth ,the term out-of-school youth means-- 7,a7 an at-risk youth who is a school dropout2 or 7,b7 an at-risk youth who has received a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent but is basic skills deficient1 unemployed1 or underemployed4 2 7#ai7 in paragraph 7#ch71 by striking #acd7;a77#a77;,a7 and inserting #acd7;a77#a77;,b72 7#bj7 in paragraph 7#da71 by striking 1 and the term means such ,secretary for purposes of section #ejc2 7#ba7 in paragraph 7#dc71 by striking clause 7iii7 or 7v7 of section #acf7;b77#c77;,a7 and inserting section #acf7;b77#c77;,a77iii72 7#bb7 by amending paragraph 7#di7 to read as follows3 7#di7 ,veteran ,the term veteran has the same meaning given the term in section #bajh7a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7#bc7 by amending paragraph 7#ej7 to read as follows3 7#ej7 ,career and technical education ,the term career and technical education has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 2 7#bd7 in paragraph 7#ea71 by striking 1 and a youth activity2 and 7#be7 by adding at the end the following3 7#eb7 ,at-risk youth ,except as provided in subtitle ,c1 the term at-risk youth means an individual who-- 7,a7 is not less than age #af and not more than age #bd2 7,b7 is a low-income individual2 and 7,c7 is an individual who is one or more of the following3 7i7 ,a secondary school dropout4 7ii7 ,a youth in foster care 7including youth aging out of foster care74 7iii7 ,a youth offender4 7iv7 ,a youth who is an individual with a disability4 7v7 ,a migrant youth4 7#ec7 ,industry or sector partnership ,the term industry or sector partnership means a partnership of-- 7,a7 a ,state board or local board2 and 7,b7 one or more industry or sector organizations1 and other entities1 that have the capability to help the ,state board or local board determine the immediate and long-term skilled workforce needs of in-demand industries or sectors and other occupations important to the ,state or local economy1 respectively4 7#ed7 ,industry-recognized credential ,the term industry-recognized credential means a credential that is sought or accepted by companies within the industry sector involved1 across multiple ,states1 as recognized1 preferred1 or required for recruitment1 screening1 or hiring and is awarded for completion of a program listed or identified under subsection 7d7 or 7i7 of section #abb1 for the local area involved4 7#ee7 ,pay-for-performance contract strategy ,the term pay-for-performance contract strategy means a strategy in which a pay-for-performance contract to provide a program of employment and training activities incorporates provisions regarding-- 7,a7 the core indicators of performance described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 and 7,,vi7 of section #acf7;b77#b77;,a77i72 7,b7 a fixed amount that will be paid to an eligible provider of such employment and training activities for each program participant who1 within a defined timetable1 achieves the agreed-to levels of performance based upon the core indicators of performance described in subparagraph 7,a71 and may include a bonus payment to such provider1 which may be used to expand the capacity of such provider2 7,c7 the ability for an eligible provider to recoup the costs of providing the activities for a program participant who has not achieved those levels1 but for whom the provider is able to demonstrate that such participant gained specific competencies required for education and career advancement that are1 where feasible1 tied to industry-recognized credentials and related standards1 or ,state licensing requirements2 and 7,d7 the ability for an eligible provider that does not meet the requirements under section #abb7;a77#b7 to participate in such pay-for-performance contract and to not be required to report on the performance and cost information required under section #abb7;d74 7#ef7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential means a credential awarded by a provider of training services or postsecondary educational institution based on completion of all requirements for a program of study1 including coursework or tests or other performance evaluations4 ,the term means an industry-recognized credential1 a certificate of completion of a registered apprenticeship program1 or an associate or baccalaureate degree from an institution described in section #abb7;a77#b77;,a77i74 7#eg7 ,registered apprenticeship program ,the term registered apprenticeship program means a program described in section #abb7;a77#b77;,b74 4 ,b ,statewide and ,local ,workforce ,investment ,systems #ajb4 ,purpose ,section #ajf 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhaa7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,it is also the purpose of this subtitle to provide workforce investment activities in a manner that enhances employer engagement1 promotes customer choices in the selection of training services1 and ensures accountability in the use of taxpayer funds44 #ajc4 ,state workforce investment boards ,section #aaa 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 by amending clause 7i77,i71 by striking section #aag7;b77#b77;,a77i7 and inserting section #aag7;b77#b77;,a72 7,,ii7 by amending clause 7i77,,ii7 to read as follows3 7,,ii7 represent businesses1 including large and small businesses1 each of which has immediate and long-term employment opportunities in an in-demand industry or other occupation important to the ,state economy2 and 2 7,,iii7 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 a ,state agency official responsible for economic development2 and 2 7,,iv7 by striking clauses 7iv7 through 7vi72 7,v7 by amending clause 7vii7 to read as follows3 7vii7 such other representatives and ,state agency officials as the ,governor may designate1 including-- 7,i7 members of the ,state legislature2 7,,ii7 representatives of individuals and organizations that have experience with respect to youth activities2 7,,iii7 representatives of individuals and organizations that have experience and expertise in the delivery of workforce investment activities1 including chief executive officers of community colleges and community-based organizations within the ,state2 7,,iv7 representatives of the lead ,state agency officials with responsibility for the programs and activities that are described in section #aba7;b7 and carried out by one-stop partners2 or 7,v7 representatives of veterans service organizations4 2 and 7,,vi7 by redesignating clause 7vii7 7as so amended7 as clause 7iv72 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,majority ,a #b_/c majority of the members of the board shall be representatives described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77i74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking 7b77#a77;,c77i7 and inserting 7b77#a77;,b77i72 7#c7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,functions ,the ,state board shall assist the ,governor of the ,state as follows3 7#a7 ,state plan ,consistent with section #aab1 the ,state board shall develop a ,state plan4 7#b7 ,statewide workforce development system ,the ,state board shall review and develop statewide policies and programs in the ,state in a manner that supports a comprehensive statewide workforce development system that will result in meeting the workforce needs of the ,state and its local areas4 ,such review shall include determining whether the ,state should consolidate additional amounts for additional activities or programs into the ,workforce ,investment ,fund in accordance with section #eja7;e74 7#c7 ,workforce and labor market information system ,the ,state board shall develop a statewide workforce and labor market information system described in section #ae7;e7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7;e771 which may include using information collected under ,federal law other than this ,act by the ,state economic development entity or a related entity in developing such system4 7#d7 ,employer engagement ,the ,state board shall develop strategies1 across local areas1 that meet the needs of employers and support economic growth in the ,state by enhancing communication1 coordination1 and collaboration among employers1 economic development entities1 and service providers4 7#e7 ,designation of local areas ,the ,state board shall designate local areas as required under section #aaf4 7#f7 ,one-stop delivery system ,the ,state board shall identify and disseminate information on best practices for effective operation of one-stop centers1 including use of innovative business outreach1 partnerships1 and service delivery strategies4 7#g7 ,program oversight ,the ,state board shall conduct the following program oversight3 7,a7 ,reviewing and approving local plans under section #aah4 7,b7 ,ensuring the appropriate use and management of the funds provided for ,state employment and training activities authorized under section #acd4 7,c7 ,preparing an annual report to the ,secretary described in section #acf7;d74 7#h7 ,development of performance measures ,the ,state board shall develop and ensure continuous improvement of comprehensive ,state performance measures1 including ,state adjusted levels of performance1 as described under section #acf7;b74 2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7e7 and redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e72 7#e7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting or participate in any action taken after vote2 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 the following3 7f7 ,staff ,the ,state board may employ staff to assist in carrying out the functions described in subsection 7d74 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7g71 by inserting electronic means and after on a regular basis through4 #ajd4 ,state plan ,section #aab 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhbb7-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking #abg or2 and 7,b7 by striking #e-year strategy and inserting #c-year strategy2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 information describing-- 7,a7 the economic conditions in the ,state2 7,b7 the immediate and long-term skilled workforce needs of in-demand industries1 small businesses1 and other occupations important to the ,state economy2 7,c7 the knowledge and skills of the workforce in the ,state2 and 7,d7 workforce development activities 7including education and training7 in the ,state2 2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#g7 a description of the ,state criteria for determining the eligibility of training services providers in accordance with section #abb1 including how the ,state will take into account the performance of providers and whether the training services relate to in-demand industries and other occupations important to the ,state economy2 2 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#h7 to read as follows3 7#h7 7,a7 a description of the procedures that will be taken by the ,state to assure coordination of1 and avoid duplication among1 the programs and activities identified under section #eja7;b77#b72 and 7,b7 a description of and an assurance regarding common data collection and reporting processes used for the programs and activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 which are carried out by one-stop partners1 including-- 7i7 an assurance that such processes use quarterly wage records for performance measures described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a7 that are applicable to such programs or activities2 or 7ii7 if such wage records are not being used for the performance measures1 an identification of the barriers to using such wage records and a description of how the ,state will address such barriers within #a year of the approval of the plan2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking 1 including comment by representatives of businesses and representatives of labor organizations12 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking under sections #abg and #acb and inserting under section #acb2 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#ab72 7,g7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ac7 through 7#ah7 as paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#ag71 respectively2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#ab7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #aaa7;f7 and inserting #aaa7;e72 7,i7 in paragraph 7#ac7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #acd7;c7 and inserting #aba7;e72 7,j7 in paragraph 7#ad7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #aaf7;a77#e7 and inserting #aaf7;a77#c72 7,k7 in paragraph 7#af7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 by striking to dislocated workers2 and 7bb7 by inserting and additional assistance after rapid response activities2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking #acd7;d77#d7 and inserting #acd7;c77#d72 7,,iii7 by striking and at the end of clause 7iii72 7,,iv7 by amending clause 7iv7 to read as follows3 7iv7 how the ,state will serve the employment and training needs of dislocated workers 7including displaced homemakers71 low-income individuals 7including recipients of public assistance such as supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits pursuant to the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq4771 long-term unemployed individuals 7including individuals who have exhausted entitlement to ,federal and ,state unemployment compensation71 ,english learners1 homeless individuals1 individuals training for nontraditional employment1 youth 7including out-of-school youth and at-risk youth71 older workers1 ex-offenders1 migrant and seasonal farmworkers1 refugees and entrants1 veterans 7including disabled and homeless veterans71 and ,native ,americans2 and 2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7v7 how the ,state will-- 7,i7 consistent with section #ahh and ,executive ,order ,no4 #acbag 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca note71 serve the employment and training needs of individuals with disabilities2 and 7,,ii7 consistent with sections #ejd and #ejh of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid1 #gid;d71 include the provision of outreach1 intake1 assessments1 and service delivery1 the development of performance measures1 the training of staff1 and other aspects of accessibility for individuals with disabilities to programs and services under this subtitle2 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking to the extent practicable and inserting in accordance with the requirements of the ,jobs for ,veterans ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-bhh7 and the amendments made by such ,act2 and 7,l7 by striking paragraph 7#ag7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7#ag7 a description of the strategies and services that will be used in the ,state-- 7,a7 to more fully engage employers1 including small businesses and employers in in-demand industries and occupations important to the ,state economy2 7,b7 to meet the needs of employers in the ,state2 and 7,c7 to better coordinate workforce development programs with economic development activities2 7#ah7 a description of how the ,state board will convene 7or help to convene7 industry or sector partnerships that lead to collaborative planning1 resource alignment1 and training efforts across a targeted cluster of multiple firms for a range of workers employed or potentially employed by the industry or sector-- 7,a7 to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training1 retention1 and advancement in the industry or sector2 7,b7 to address the immediate and long-term skilled workforce needs of in-demand industries1 small businesses1 and other occupations important to the ,state economy2 and 7,c7 to address critical skill gaps within and across industries and sectors2 7#ai7 a description of how the ,state will utilize technology1 to facilitate access to services in remote areas1 which may be used throughout the ,state2 7#bj7 a description of the ,state strategy and assistance to be provided by the ,state for encouraging regional cooperation within the ,state and across ,state borders1 as appropriate2 7#ba7 a description of the actions that will be taken by the ,state to foster communication1 coordination1 and partnerships with nonprofit organizations 7including public libraries1 community1 faith-based1 and philanthropic organizations7 that provide employment-related1 training1 and complementary services1 to enhance the quality and comprehensiveness of services available to participants under this title2 7#bb7 a description of the process and methodology for determining-- 7,a7 one-stop partner program contributions for the costs of infrastructure of one-stop centers under section #aba7;h77#a72 and 7,b7 the formula for allocating such infrastructure funds to local areas under section #aba7;h77#c72 7#bc7 a description of the strategies and services that will be used in the ,state to assist at-risk youth and out-of-school youth in acquiring the education and skills1 credentials 7including recognized postsecondary credentials1 such as industry-recognized credentials71 and employment experience to succeed in the labor market1 including-- 7,a7 training and internships in in-demand industries or occupations important to the ,state and local economy2 7,b7 dropout recovery activities that are designed to lead to the attainment of a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 or other ,state-recognized equivalent 7including recognized alternative standards for individuals with disabilities72 and 7,c7 activities combining remediation of academic skills1 work readiness training1 and work experience1 and including linkages to postsecondary education and training and career-ladder employment2 and 7#bd7 a description of-- 7,a7 how the ,state will furnish employment1 training1 including training in advanced manufacturing1 supportive1 and placement services to veterans1 including disabled and homeless veterans2 7,b7 the strategies and services that will be used in the ,state to assist in and expedite reintegration of homeless veterans into the labor force2 and 7,c7 the veterans population to be served in the ,state4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking period1 that-- and all that follows through paragraph 7#b7 and inserting period1 that the plan is inconsistent with the provisions of this title42 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #e-year and inserting #c-year4 #aje4 ,local workforce investment areas ,section #aaf 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,process ,in order to receive an allotment under section #acb1 a ,state1 through the ,state board1 shall establish a process to designate local workforce investment areas within the ,state4 ,such process shall-- 7i7 support the statewide workforce development system developed under section #aaa7;d77#b71 enabling the system to meet the workforce needs of the ,state and its local areas2 7ii7 include consultation1 prior to the designation1 with chief elected officials2 7iii7 include consideration of comments received on the designation through the public comment process as described in section #aab7;b77#i72 and 7iv7 require the submission of an application for approval under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,application ,to obtain designation of a local area under this paragraph1 a local or regional board 7or consortia of local or regional boards7 seeking to take responsibility for the area under this ,act shall submit an application to a ,state board at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state board may require1 including-- 7i7 a description of the local area1 including the population that will be served by the local area1 and the education and training needs of its employers and workers2 7ii7 a description of how the local area is consistent or aligned with-- 7,i7 service delivery areas 7as determined by the ,state72 7,,ii7 labor market areas2 and 7,,iii7 economic development regions2 7iii7 a description of the eligible providers of education and training1 including postsecondary educational institutions such as community colleges1 located in the local area and available to meet the needs of the local workforce2 7iv7 a description of the distance that individuals will need to travel to receive services provided in such local area2 and 7v7 any other criteria that the ,state board may require4 7,c7 ,priority ,in designating local areas under this paragraph1 a ,state board shall give priority consideration to an area proposed by an applicant demonstrating that a designation as a local area under this paragraph will result in the reduction of overlapping service delivery areas1 local market areas1 or economic development regions4 7,d7 ,alignment with local plan ,a ,state may designate an area proposed by an applicant as a local area under this paragraph for a period not to exceed #c years4 7,e7 ,references ,for purposes of this ,act1 a reference to a local area-- 7i7 used with respect to a geographic area1 refers to an area designated under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 used with respect to an entity1 refers to the applicant4 2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall1 if requested by the ,governor of a ,state1 provide the ,state with technical assistance in making the determinations required under paragraph 7#a74 ,the ,secretary shall not issue regulations governing determinations to be made under paragraph 7#a74 2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,e7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 7#b7 or 7#c7 both places it appears and inserting 7#a72 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,single states ,consistent with subsection 7a71 the ,state board of a ,state may designate the ,state as a single ,state local area for the purposes of this title4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,state may require the local boards for the designated region to prepare a single regional plan that incorporates the elements of the local plan under section #aah and that is submitted and approved in lieu of separate local plans under such section42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking employment statistics and inserting workforce and labor market information4 #ajf4 ,local workforce investment boards ,section #aag 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking include-- and all that follows through representatives and inserting include representatives2 7,,ii7 by striking clauses 7ii7 through 7vi72 7,,iii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively 7and by moving the margins of such clauses #b ems to the left72 7,,iv7 by striking clause 7ii7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 represent businesses1 including large and small businesses1 each of which has immediate and long-term employment opportunities in an in-demand industry or other occupation important to the local economy2 and 2 and 7,v7 by striking the semicolon at the end of clause 7iii7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 may include such other individuals or representatives of entities as the chief elected official in the local area may determine to be appropriate1 including-- 7i7 the superintendent or other employee of the local educational agency who has primary responsibility for secondary education1 the presidents or chief executive officers of postsecondary educational institutions 7including a community college1 where such an entity exists71 or administrators of local entities providing adult education and family literacy education activities2 7ii7 representatives of community-based organizations 7including organizations representing individuals with disabilities and veterans1 for a local area in which such organizations are present72 or 7iii7 representatives of veterans service organizations4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking ,a majority and inserting ,a #b_/c majority2 and 7ii7 by striking 7#b77;,a77i7 and inserting 7#b77;,a72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 7#b77;,a77i7 and inserting 7#b77;,a72 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h72 7#c7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,functions of local board ,the functions of the local board shall include the following3 7#a7 ,local plan ,consistent with section #aah1 each local board1 in partnership with the chief elected official for the local area involved1 shall develop and submit a local plan to the ,governor4 7#b7 ,workforce research and regional labor market analysis 7,a7 ,in general ,the local board shall-- 7i7 conduct1 and regularly update1 an analysis of-- 7,i7 the economic conditions in the local area2 7,,ii7 the immediate and long-term skilled workforce needs of in-demand industries and other occupations important to the local economy2 7,,iii7 the knowledge and skills of the workforce in the local area2 and 7,,iv7 workforce development activities 7including education and training7 in the local area2 and 7ii7 assist the ,governor in developing the statewide workforce and labor market information system described in section #ae7;e7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7;e774 7,b7 ,existing analysis ,in carrying out requirements of subparagraph 7,a77i71 a local board shall use an existing analysis1 if any1 by the local economic development entity or related entity4 7#c7 ,employer engagement ,the local board shall meet the needs of employers and support economic growth in the local area by enhancing communication1 coordination1 and collaboration among employers1 economic development entities1 and service providers4 7#d7 ,budget and administration 7,a7 ,budget 7i7 ,in general ,the local board shall develop a budget for the activities of the local board in the local area1 consistent with the requirements of this subsection4 7ii7 ,training reservation ,in developing a budget under clause 7i71 the local board shall reserve a percentage of funds to carry out the activities specified in section #acd7;c77#d74 ,the local board shall use the analysis conducted under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 to determine the appropriate percentage of funds to reserve under this clause4 7,b7 ,administration 7i7 ,grant recipient ,the chief elected official in a local area shall serve as the local grant recipient for1 and shall be liable for any misuse of1 the grant funds allocated to the local area under section #acc1 unless the chief elected official reaches an agreement with the ,governor for the ,governor to act as the local grant recipient and bear such liability4 7ii7 ,designation ,in order to assist in administration of the grant funds1 the chief elected official or the ,governor1 where the ,governor serves as the local grant recipient for a local area1 may designate an entity to serve as a local grant subrecipient for such funds or as a local fiscal agent4 ,such designation shall not relieve the chief elected official or the ,governor of the liability for any misuse of grant funds as described in clause 7i74 7iii7 ,disbursal ,the local grant recipient or an entity designated under clause 7ii7 shall disburse the grant funds for workforce investment activities at the direction of the local board1 pursuant to the requirements of this title4 ,the local grant recipient or entity designated under clause 7ii7 shall disburse the funds immediately on receiving such direction from the local board4 7,c7 ,staff ,the local board may employ staff to assist in carrying out the functions described in this subsection4 7,d7 ,grants and donations ,the local board may solicit and accept grants and donations from sources other than ,federal funds made available under this ,act4 7#e7 ,selection of operators and providers 7,a7 ,selection of one-stop operators ,consistent with section #aba7;d71 the local board1 with the agreement of the chief elected official-- 7i7 shall designate or certify one-stop operators as described in section #aba7;d77#b77;,a72 and 7ii7 may terminate for cause the eligibility of such operators4 7,b7 ,identification of eligible training service providers ,consistent with this subtitle1 the local board shall identify eligible providers of training services described in section #acd7;c77#d7 in the local area1 annually review the outcomes of such eligible providers using the criteria under section #abb7;b77#b71 and designate such eligible providers in the local area who have demonstrated the highest level of success with respect to such criteria as priority eligible providers for the program year following the review4 7,c7 ,identification of eligible providers of work ready services ,if the one-stop operator does not provide the services described in section #acd7;c77#b7 in the local area1 the local board shall identify eligible providers of such services in the local area by awarding contracts4 7#f7 ,program oversight ,the local board1 in partnership with the chief elected official1 shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 ensuring the appropriate use and management of the funds provided for local employment and training activities authorized under section #acd7;b72 and 7,b7 conducting oversight of the one-stop delivery system1 in the local area1 authorized under section #aba4 7#g7 ,negotiation of local performance measures ,the local board1 the chief elected official1 and the ,governor shall negotiate and reach agreement on local performance measures as described in section #acf7;c74 7#h7 ,technology improvements ,the local board shall develop strategies for technology improvements to facilitate access to services authorized under this subtitle and carried out in the local area1 including access in remote areas4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by inserting electronic means and after regular basis through2 and 7,b7 by striking and the award of grants or contracts to eligible providers of youth activities12 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking section #acd7;d77#d7 and inserting section #acd7;c77#d72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,work ready services2 designation or certification as one-stop operators ,a local board may provide work ready services described in section #acd7;c77#b7 through a one-stop delivery system described in section #aba or be designated or certified as a one-stop operator only with the agreement of the chief elected official and the ,governor4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by inserting or participate in any action taken after vote2 and 7#g7 by striking subsections 7h7 and 7i74 #ajg4 ,local plan ,section #aah 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhcc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #e-year and inserting #c-year2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,contents ,the local plan shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the analysis of the local area's economic and workforce conditions conducted under subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 of section #aag7;d77#b77;,a77i71 and an assurance that the local board will use such analysis to carry out the activities under this subtitle2 7#b7 a description of the one-stop delivery system in the local area1 including-- 7,a7 a description of how the local board will ensure-- 7i7 the continuous improvement of eligible providers of services through the system2 and 7ii7 that such providers meet the employment needs of local businesses and participants2 and 7,b7 a description of how the local board will facilitate access to services described in section #aag7;d77#h7 and provided through the one-stop delivery system consistent with section #aag7;d77#h72 7#c7 a description of the strategies and services that will be used in the local area-- 7,a7 to more fully engage employers1 including small businesses and employers in in-demand industries and occupations important to the local economy2 7,b7 to meet the needs of employers in the local area2 7,c7 to better coordinate workforce development programs with economic development activities2 and 7,d7 to better coordinate workforce development programs with employment1 training1 and literacy services carried out by nonprofit organizations1 including public libraries1 as appropriate2 7#d7 a description of how the local board will convene 7or help to convene7 industry or sector partnerships that lead to collaborative planning1 resource alignment1 and training efforts across multiple firms for a range of workers employed or potentially employed by a targeted industry or sector-- 7,a7 to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training1 retention1 and advancement in the targeted industry or sector2 7,b7 to address the immediate and long-term skilled workforce needs of in-demand industries1 small businesses1 and other occupations important to the local economy2 and 7,c7 to address critical skill gaps within and across industries and sectors2 7#e7 a description of how the funds reserved under section #aag7;d77#d77;,a77ii7 will be used to carry out activities described in section #acd7;c77#d72 7#f7 a description of how the local board will coordinate workforce investment activities carried out in the local area with statewide workforce investment activities1 as appropriate2 7#g7 a description of how the local area will-- 7,a7 coordinate activities with the local area's disability community1 and with transition services 7as defined under section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja77 provided under that ,act by local educational agencies serving such local area1 to make available comprehensive1 high-quality services to individuals with disabilities2 7,b7 consistent with section #ahh and ,executive ,order ,no4 #acbag 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca note71 serve the employment and training needs of individuals with disabilities1 with a focus on employment that fosters independence and integration into the workplace2 and 7,c7 consistent with sections #ejd and #ejh of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid1 #gid;d71 include the provision of outreach1 intake1 assessments1 and service delivery1 the development of performance measures1 the training of staff1 and other aspects of accessibility for individuals with disabilities to programs and services under this subtitle2 7#h7 a description of the local levels of performance negotiated with the ,governor and chief elected official pursuant to section #acf7;c71 to be-- 7,a7 used to measure the performance of the local area2 and 7,b7 used by the local board for measuring performance of the local fiscal agent 7where appropriate71 eligible providers1 and the one-stop delivery system1 in the local area2 7#i7 a description of the process used by the local board1 consistent with subsection 7c71 to provide an opportunity for public comment prior to submission of the plan2 7#aj7 a description of how the local area will serve the employment and training needs of dislocated workers 7including displaced homemakers71 low-income individuals 7including recipients of public assistance such as supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits pursuant to the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq4771 long-term unemployed individuals 7including individuals who have exhausted entitlement to ,federal and ,state unemployment compensation71 ,english learners1 homeless individuals1 individuals training for nontraditional employment1 youth 7including out-of-school youth and at-risk youth71 older workers1 ex-offenders1 migrant and seasonal farmworkers1 refugees and entrants1 veterans 7including disabled veterans and homeless veterans71 and ,native ,americans2 7#aa7 an identification of the entity responsible for the disbursal of grant funds described in section #aag7;d77#d77;,b77iii71 as determined by the chief elected official or the ,governor under such section2 7#ab7 a description of the strategies and services that will be used in the local area to assist at-risk youth and out-of-school youth in acquiring the education and skills1 credentials 7including recognized postsecondary credentials1 such as industry-recognized credentials71 and employment experience to succeed in the labor market1 including-- 7,a7 training and internships in in-demand industries or occupations important to the local economy2 7,b7 dropout recovery activities that are designed to lead to the attainment of a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 or other ,state-recognized equivalent 7including recognized alternative standards for individuals with disabilities72 and 7,c7 activities combining remediation of academic skills1 work readiness training1 and work experience1 and including linkages to postsecondary education and training and career-ladder employment2 7#ac7 a description of-- 7,a7 how the local area will furnish employment1 training1 including training in advanced manufacturing1 supportive1 and placement services to veterans1 including disabled and homeless veterans2 7,b7 the strategies and services that will be used in the local area to assist in and expedite reintegration of homeless veterans into the labor force2 and 7,c7 the veteran population to be served in the local area2 7#ad7 a description of-- 7,a7 the duties assigned to the veteran employment specialist consistent with the requirements of section #acd7;f72 7,b7 the manner in which the veteran employment specialist is integrated into the one-stop career system described in section #aba2 7,c7 the date on which the veteran employment specialist was assigned2 and 7,d7 whether the veteran employment specialist has satisfactorily completed related training by the ,national ,veterans' ,employment and ,training ,services ,institute2 and 7#ae7 such other information as the ,governor may require4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking such means and inserting electronic means and such means2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 1 including representatives of business and representatives of labor organizations14 #ajh4 ,establishment of one-stop delivery system ,section #aba 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,roles and responsibilities of one-stop partners ,each entity that carries out a program or activities described in subparagraph 7,b7 shall-- 7i7 provide access through a one-stop delivery system to the program or activities carried out by the entity1 including making the work ready services described in section #acd7;c77#b7 that are applicable to the program or activities of the entity available at one-stop centers 7in addition to any other appropriate locations72 7ii7 use a portion of the funds available to the program or activities of the entity to maintain the one-stop delivery system1 including payment of the costs of infrastructure of one-stop centers in accordance with subsection 7h72 7iii7 enter into a local memorandum of understanding with the local board1 relating to the operation of the one-stop delivery system1 that meets the requirements of subsection 7c72 and 7iv7 participate in the operation of the one-stop delivery system consistent with the terms of the memorandum of understanding1 the requirements of this title1 and the requirements of the ,federal laws authorizing the program or activities carried out by the entity4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking clauses 7ii71 7v71 and 7vi72 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 respectively2 7iii7 by redesignating clauses 7vii7 through 7xii7 as clauses 7iv7 through 7ix71 respectively2 7iv7 in clause 7ii71 as so redesignated1 by striking adult education and literacy activities and inserting adult education and family literacy education activities2 7v7 in clause 7viii71 as so redesignated1 by striking and at the end2 7vi7 in clause 7ix71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7vii7 by adding at the end the following3 7x7 subject to subparagraph 7,c71 programs authorized under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a77;,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,determination by the governor ,each entity carrying out a program described in subparagraph 7,b77x7 shall be considered to be a one-stop partner under this title and carry out the required partner activities described in subparagraph 7,a7 unless the ,governor of the ,state in which the local area is located provides the ,secretary and ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services written notice of a determination by the ,governor that such an entity shall not be considered to be such a partner and shall not carry out such required partner activities4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking section #acd7;d77#b7 and inserting section #acd7;c77#b72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7v72 7,,ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7,,iii7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 employment and training programs administered by the ,commissioner of the ,social ,security ,administration2 7iv7 employment and training programs carried out by the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration2 7v7 employment1 training1 and literacy services carried out by public libraries2 and 7vi7 other appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 or local programs1 including programs in the private sector4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 provisions describing-- 7i7 the services to be provided through the one-stop delivery system consistent with the requirements of this section1 including the manner in which the services will be coordinated through such system2 7ii7 how the costs of such services and the operating costs of such system will be funded1 through cash and in-kind contributions1 to provide a stable and equitable funding stream for ongoing one-stop system operations1 including the funding of the costs of infrastructure of one-stop centers in accordance with subsection 7h72 7iii7 methods of referral of individuals between the one-stop operator and the one-stop partners for appropriate services and activities1 including referrals for training for nontraditional employment2 and 7iv7 the duration of the memorandum of understanding and the procedures for amending the memorandum during the term of the memorandum1 and assurances that such memorandum shall be reviewed not less than once every #c-year period to ensure appropriate funding and delivery of services under the memorandum2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the heading for paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,designation and certification and inserting ,local designation and certification2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking section #acd7;c7 and inserting subsection 7e72 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 shall be designated or certified as a one-stop operator through a competitive process2 and 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking clause 7ii7 and redesignating clauses 7iii7 through 7vi7 as clauses 7ii7 through 7v71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking vocational and inserting career and technical2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,establishment of one-,stop delivery system 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be established in a ,state that receives an allotment under section #acb7;b7 a one-stop delivery system1 which shall-- 7,a7 provide the work ready services described in section #acd7;c77#b72 7,b7 provide access to training services as described in paragraph 7#d7 of section #acd7;c71 including serving as the point of access to career enhancement accounts for training services to participants in accordance with paragraph 7#d77;,f7 of such section2 7,c7 provide access to the activities carried out under section #acd7;d71 if any2 7,d7 provide access to programs and activities carried out by one-stop partners that are described in subsection 7b72 and 7,e7 provide access to the data and information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ae7;a77#a7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7;a77#a774 7#b7 ,one-stop delivery ,at a minimum1 the one-stop delivery system-- 7,a7 shall make each of the programs1 services1 and activities described in paragraph 7#a7 accessible at not less than one physical center in each local area of the ,state2 and 7,b7 may also make programs1 services1 and activities described in paragraph 7#a7 available-- 7i7 through a network of affiliated sites that can provide one or more of the programs1 services1 and activities to individuals2 and 7ii7 through a network of eligible one-stop partners-- 7,i7 in which each partner provides one or more of the programs1 services1 and activities to such individuals and is accessible at an affiliated site that consists of a physical location or an electronically or technologically linked access point2 and 7,,ii7 that assures individuals that information on the availability of the work ready services will be available regardless of where the individuals initially enter the statewide workforce investment system1 including information made available through an access point described in subclause 7,i74 7#c7 ,specialized centers ,the centers and sites described in paragraph 7#b7 may have a specialization in addressing special needs4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,certification of one-,stop centers 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state board shall establish objective procedures and criteria for certifying1 at least once every #c years1 one-stop centers for the purpose of awarding the one-stop infrastructure funding described in subsection 7h74 7,b7 ,criteria ,the criteria for certification of a one-stop center under this subsection shall include-- 7i7 meeting the expected levels of performance for each of the corresponding core indicators of performance as outlined in the ,state plan under section #aab2 7ii7 meeting minimum standards relating to the scope and degree of service integration achieved by the center1 involving the programs provided by the one-stop partners2 and 7iii7 meeting minimum standards relating to how the center ensures that eligible providers meet the employment needs of local employers and participants4 7,c7 ,effect of certification ,one-stop centers certified under this subsection shall be eligible to receive the infrastructure funding authorized under subsection 7h74 7#b7 ,local boards ,consistent with the criteria developed by the ,state1 the local board may develop1 for certification referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 additional criteria or higher standards on the criteria referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 to respond to local labor market and demographic conditions and trends4 7h7 ,one-,stop infrastructure funding 7#a7 ,partner contributions 7,a7 ,provision of funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 as determined under subparagraph 7,b71 a portion of the ,federal funds provided to the ,state and areas within the ,state under the ,federal laws authorizing the one-stop partner programs described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 and participating additional partner programs described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 for a fiscal year shall be provided to the ,governor by such partners to carry out this subsection4 7,b7 ,determination of governor 7i7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 the ,governor1 in consultation with the ,state board1 shall determine the portion of funds to be provided under subparagraph 7,a7 by each one-stop partner and in making such determination shall consider the proportionate use of the one-stop centers in the ,state by each such partner1 the costs of administration for purposes not related to one-stop centers for each such partner1 and other relevant factors described in paragraph 7#c74 7ii7 ,special rule ,in those ,states where the ,state constitution places policy-making authority that is independent of the authority of the ,governor in an entity or official with respect to the funds provided for adult education and family literacy education activities authorized under title ,,ii and for postsecondary career and technical education activities authorized under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq471 the determination described in clause 7i7 with respect to the corresponding #b programs shall be made by the ,governor with the appropriate entity or official with such independent policy-making authority4 7iii7 ,appeal by one-stop partners ,the ,governor shall establish a procedure for the one-stop partner administering a program described in subsection 7b7 and subparagraph 7,a7 to appeal a determination regarding the portion of funds to be provided under this paragraph on the basis that such determination is inconsistent with the requirements described in the ,state plan for the program or with the requirements of this paragraph4 ,such procedure shall ensure prompt resolution of the appeal4 7,c7 ,limitations 7i7 ,provision from administrative funds ,the funds provided under this paragraph by a one-stop partner shall be provided only from funds available for the costs of administration under the program administered by such partner1 and shall be subject to the limitations with respect to the portion of funds under such program that may be used for administration4 7ii7 ,federal direct spending programs 7,i7 ,in general ,a program that provides ,federal direct spending under section #bej7;c77#h7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ijj7;c77#h77 shall not1 for purposes of this paragraph1 be required to provide more than the maximum amount determined under subclause 7,,ii74 7,,ii7 ,maximum amount ,the maximum amount for the program is the amount that bears the same relationship to the costs referred to in paragraph 7#b7 for the ,state as the use of the one-stop centers by such program bears to the use of such centers by all one-stop partner programs in the ,state4 7#b7 ,allocation by governor ,from the funds provided under paragraph 7#a71 the ,governor shall allocate funds to local areas in accordance with the formula established under paragraph 7#c7 for the purposes of assisting in paying the costs of infrastructure of one-stop centers certified under subsection 7g74 7#c7 ,allocation formula ,the ,state board shall develop a formula to be used by the ,governor to allocate the funds provided under paragraph 7#a7 to local areas4 ,the formula shall include such factors as the ,state board determines are appropriate1 which may include factors such as the number of centers in a local area that have been certified1 the population served by such centers1 and the performance of such centers4 7#d7 ,costs of infrastructure ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term costs of infrastructure means the nonpersonnel costs that are necessary for the general operation of a one-stop center1 including the rental costs of the facilities involved1 and the costs of utilities and maintenance1 and equipment 7including assistive technology for individuals with disabilities74 7i7 ,other funds 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to the funds provided under subsection 7h71 a portion of funds made available under ,federal law authorizing the one-stop partner programs described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 and participating additional partner programs described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 or the noncash resources available under such #b types of programs1 shall be used to pay the costs relating to the operation of the one-stop delivery system that are not paid for from the funds provided under subsection 7h71 to the extent not inconsistent with the ,federal law involved4 ,such portion shall be used to pay for costs including-- 7,a7 costs of infrastructure 7as defined in subsection 7h77 that are in excess of the funds provided under subsection 7h72 7,b7 common costs that are in addition to the costs of infrastructure 7as so defined72 and 7,c7 the costs of the provision of work ready services applicable to each program4 7#b7 ,determination and standards ,the method for determining the appropriate portion of funds and noncash resources to be provided by each program under paragraph 7#a7 shall be determined as part of the memorandum of understanding under subsection 7c74 ,the ,state board shall provide standards to facilitate the determination of appropriate allocation of the funds and noncash resources to local areas4 4 #aji4 ,identification of eligible providers of training services ,section #abb 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhdb7 is amended to read as follows3 #abb4 ,identification of eligible providers of training services 7a7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,governor1 after consultation with the ,state board1 shall establish criteria and procedures regarding the eligibility of providers of training services described in section #acd7;c77#d7 to receive funds provided under section #acc7;b7 for the provision of such training services and be included on the list of eligible providers of training services described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,providers ,subject to the provisions of this section1 to be eligible to receive the funds and be included on the list1 the provider shall be-- 7,a7 a postsecondary educational institution that-- 7i7 is eligible to receive ,federal funds under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq472 and 7ii7 provides a program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential2 7,b7 an entity that carries out programs 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 or 7,c7 another public or private provider of a program of training services4 7#c7 ,inclusion in list of eligible providers ,a provider described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 shall comply with the criteria and procedures established under this subsection to be eligible to receive the funds and be included on the list4 ,a provider described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall be eligible to receive the funds and be included on the list with respect to programs described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 for so long as the provider remains certified by the ,secretary of ,labor to carry out the programs4 7b7 ,criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,the criteria established by the ,governor pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall take into account-- 7,a7 the performance of providers of training services with respect to the performance measures described in section #acf1 measures for other matters for which information is required under paragraph 7#b71 and other appropriate measures of performance outcomes for those participants receiving training services under this subtitle2 7,b7 whether the training programs of such providers relate to in-demand industries or occupations important to the local economy2 7,c7 the need to ensure access to training services throughout the ,state1 including in rural areas2 7,d7 the ability of the providers to offer programs that lead to a recognized postsecondary credential1 and the quality of such programs2 7,e7 the performance of the providers as reflected in the information such providers are required to report to ,state agencies with respect to other ,federal and ,state programs 7other than the program carried out under this subtitle71 including one-stop partner programs2 and 7,f7 such other factors as the ,governor determines are appropriate4 7#b7 ,information ,the criteria established by the ,governor shall require that a provider of training services submit appropriate1 accurate1 and timely information to the ,state for purposes of carrying out subsection 7d71 with respect to participants receiving training services under this subtitle in the applicable program1 including-- 7,a7 information on recognized postsecondary credentials received by such participants2 7,b7 information on costs of attendance for such participants2 7,c7 information on the program completion rate for such participants2 and 7,d7 information on the performance of the provider with respect to the performance measures described in section #acf for such participants4 7#c7 ,renewal ,the criteria established by the ,governor shall also provide for a review on the criteria every #c years and renewal of eligibility under this section for providers of training services4 7#d7 ,local criteria ,a local board in the ,state may establish criteria in addition to the criteria established by the ,governor1 or may require higher levels of performance than required on the criteria established by the ,governor1 for purposes of determining the eligibility of providers of training services under this section in the local area involved4 7#e7 ,limitation ,in carrying out the requirements of this subsection1 no entity may disclose personally identifiable information regarding a student1 including a ,social ,security number1 student identification number1 or other identifier1 without the prior written consent of the parent or student in compliance with section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g74 7c7 ,procedures ,the procedures established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify-- 7,a7 the application process for a provider of training services to become eligible under this section2 and 7,b7 the respective roles of the ,state and local areas in receiving and reviewing applications and in making determinations of eligibility based on the criteria established under this section2 and 7#b7 establish a process1 for a provider of training services to appeal a denial or termination of eligibility under this section1 that includes an opportunity for a hearing and prescribes appropriate time limits to ensure prompt resolution of the appeal4 7d7 ,information ,to assist participants in choosing providers ,in order to facilitate and assist participants under chapter #e in choosing providers of training services1 the ,governor shall ensure that an appropriate list of providers determined eligible under this section in the ,state1 including information provided under subsection 7b77#b7 with respect to such providers1 is provided to the local boards in the ,state and is made available to such participants and to members of the public through the one-stop delivery system in the ,state4 7e7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,in general ,the procedures established under this section shall provide the following3 7,a7 ,intentionally supplying inaccurate information ,upon a determination1 by an individual or entity specified in the procedures1 that a provider of training services1 or individual providing information on behalf of the provider1 intentionally supplied inaccurate information under this section1 the eligibility of such provider under this section shall be terminated for a period of time that is not less than #b years4 7,b7 ,substantial violations ,upon a determination1 by an individual or entity specified in the procedures1 that a provider of training services substantially violated any requirement under this title1 the eligibility of such provider under this section shall be terminated for a period of time that is not less than #aj years4 7,c7 ,repayment ,a provider of training services whose eligibility is terminated under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 shall be liable for the repayment of funds received under chapter #e during a period of noncompliance described in such subparagraph4 ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 that period shall be considered to be the period beginning on the date on which the inaccurate information described in subparagraph 7,a7 was supplied1 and ending on the date of the termination described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,construction ,paragraph 7#a7 shall be construed to provide remedies and penalties that supplement1 but do not supplant1 other civil and criminal remedies and penalties4 7f7 ,agreements with other states ,a ,state may enter into an agreement with another ,state1 on a reciprocal basis1 to permit eligible providers of training services to accept career enhancement accounts provided in the other ,state4 7g7 ,recommendations ,in developing the criteria 7including requirements for related information7 and procedures required under this section1 the ,governor shall solicit and take into consideration the recommendations of local boards and providers of training services within the ,state4 7h7 ,opportunity ,to submit comments ,during the development of the criteria and procedures1 and the list of eligible providers required under this section1 the ,governor shall provide an opportunity for interested members of the public to submit comments regarding such criteria1 procedures1 and list4 7i7 ,on-the-,job training or customized training exception 7#a7 ,in general ,providers of on-the-job training or customized training shall not be subject to the requirements of subsections 7a7 through 7d74 7#b7 ,collection and dissemination of information ,a one-stop operator in a local area shall collect such performance information from on-the-job training and customized training providers as the ,governor may require1 determine whether the providers meet such performance criteria as the ,governor may require1 and disseminate information identifying providers that meet the criteria as eligible providers1 and the performance information1 through the one-stop delivery system4 ,providers determined to meet the criteria shall be considered to be identified as eligible under this section1 to be providers of the training services involved4 4 #aaj4 ,general authorization ,chapter #e of subtitle ,b of title ,i is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the heading for chapter #e and inserting the following3 ,employment and training activities2 and 7#b7 in section #aca 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfa7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b77;,b7 of2 and 7,b7 by striking adults1 and dislocated workers1 and inserting individuals4 #aaa4 ,state allotments ,section #acb 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 reserve of #a percent of the total amount appropriated under section #acg for a fiscal year1 of which-- 7,a7 #ej percent shall be used to provide technical assistance under section #agj2 and 7,b7 #ej percent shall be used for evaluations under section #agb2 7#b7 reserve #a percent of the total amount appropriated under section #acg for a fiscal year to make grants to1 and enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with ,indian tribes1 tribal organizations1 ,alaska ,native entities1 ,indian-controlled organizations serving ,indians1 or ,native ,hawaiian organizations to carry out employment and training activities2 7#c7 reserve not more than #be percent of the total amount appropriated under section #acg for a fiscal year to carry out the ,jobs ,corps program under subtitle ,c2 7#d7 reserve not more than #c4e percent of the total amount appropriated under section #acg for a fiscal year to-- 7,a7 make grants to ,state boards or local boards to provide employment and training assistance to workers affected by major economic dislocations1 such as plant closures1 mass layoffs1 or closures and realignments of military installations2 and 7,b7 provide assistance to ,governors of ,states with an area that has suffered an emergency or a major disaster 7as such terms are 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 #eabb77 to provide disaster relief employment in the area2 and 7#e7 from the remaining amount appropriated under section #acg for a fiscal year 7after reserving funds under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d771 make allotments in accordance with subsection 7b7 of this section4 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,workforce investment fund 7#a7 ,reservation for outlying areas 7,a7 ,in general ,from the amount made available under subsection 7a77#e7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #a_/d of #a percent to provide assistance to the outlying areas4 7,b7 ,restriction ,the ,republic of ,palau shall cease to be eligible to receive funding under this paragraph upon entering into an agreement for extension of ,united ,states educational assistance under the ,compact of ,free ,association 7approved by the ,compact of ,free ,association ,amendments ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-ahh77 after the date of enactment of the ,,skills ,act4 7#b7 ,states 7,a7 ,in general ,after determining the amount to be reserved under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall allot the remainder of the amount referred to in subsection 7a77#e7 for a fiscal year to the ,states pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 for employment and training activities and statewide workforce investment activities4 7,b7 ,formula ,subject to subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 of the remainder-- 7i7 #be percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals in areas of substantial unemployment in each ,state1 compared to the total number of unemployed individuals in areas of substantial unemployment in all ,states2 7ii7 #be percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of individuals in the civilian labor force in each ,state1 compared to the total number of such individuals in all ,states2 7iii7 #be percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of individuals in each ,state who have been unemployed for #ae weeks or more1 compared to the total number of individuals in all ,states who have been unemployed for #ae weeks or more2 and 7iv7 #be percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of disadvantaged youth in each ,state1 compared to the total number of disadvantaged youth in all ,states4 7,c7 ,minimum and maximum percentages 7i7 ,minimum percentage ,the ,secretary shall ensure that no ,state shall receive an allotment under this paragraph for-- 7,i7 each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjag1 that is less than #ajj percent of the allotment percentage of the ,state for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7,,ii7 fiscal year #bjah and each succeeding fiscal year1 that is less than #ij percent of the allotment percentage of the ,state for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year involved4 7ii7 ,maximum percentage ,subject to clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall ensure that no ,state shall receive an allotment under this paragraph for-- 7,i7 each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjag1 that is more than #acj percent of the allotment percentage of the ,state for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7,,ii7 fiscal year #bjah and each succeeding fiscal year1 that is more than #acj percent of the allotment percentage of the ,state for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year involved4 7,d7 ,small state minimum allotment ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary shall ensure that no ,state shall receive an allotment under this paragraph for a fiscal year that is less than #a_/e of #a percent of the remainder described in subparagraph 7,a7 for the fiscal year4 7,e7 ,definitions ,for the purpose of the formula specified in this paragraph3 7i7 ,allotment percentage ,the term allotment percentage-- 7,i7 used with respect to fiscal year #bjac1 means the percentage of the amounts allotted to ,states under title ,i of this ,act1 title ,v of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef et seq471 the ,women in ,apprenticeship and ,nontraditional ,occupations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq471 sections #dajc;,a and #dajd of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #a through #ad of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq471 as such provisions were in effect for fiscal year #bjac1 that is received under such provisions by the ,state involved for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7,,ii7 used with respect to fiscal year #bjag or a succeeding fiscal year1 means the percentage of the amounts allotted to ,states under this paragraph for the fiscal year1 that is received under this paragraph by the ,state involved for the fiscal year4 7ii7 ,area of substantial unemployment ,the term area of substantial unemployment means any area that is of sufficient size and scope to sustain a program of workforce investment activities carried out under this subtitle and that has an average rate of unemployment of at least #g percent for the most recent #ab months1 as determined by the ,secretary4 ,for purposes of this clause1 determinations of areas of substantial unemployment shall be made once each fiscal year4 7iii7 ,disadvantaged youth ,the term disadvantaged youth means an individual who is not less than age #af and not more than age #bd who receives an income1 or is a member of a family that receives a total family income1 that in relation to family size1 does not exceed the higher of-- 7,i7 the poverty line2 or 7,,ii7 #gj percent of the lower living standard income level4 7iv7 ,individual ,the term individual means an individual who is age #af or older4 4 #aab4 ,within ,state allocations ,section #acc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,reservations for ,statewide workforce investment activities 7#a7 ,statewide employment and training activities ,the ,governor of a ,state shall reserve not more than #ae percent of the total amount allotted to the ,state under section #acb7;b77#b7 for a fiscal year to carry out the statewide activities described in section #acd7;a74 7#b7 ,statewide rapid response activities and additional assistance ,of the amount reserved under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,governor of the ,state shall reserve not more than #be percent for statewide rapid response activities and additional assistance described in section #acd7;a77#d74 7#c7 ,statewide grants for individuals with barriers to employment ,of the amount reserved under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,governor of the ,state shall reserve #ae percent to carry out statewide activities described in section #acd7;a77#e74 7#d7 ,state administrative cost limit ,not more than #e percent of the funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 may be used by the ,governor of the ,state for administrative costs of carrying out the statewide activities described in section #acd7;a74 2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,within state allocation 7#a7 ,methods ,the ,governor1 acting in accordance with the ,state plan1 and after consulting with chief elected officials in the local areas in the ,state1 shall-- 7,a7 allocate the funds that are allotted to the ,state under section #acb7;b77#b7 and not reserved under subsection 7a71 in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,b7 award the funds that are reserved by the ,state under subsection 7a77#c7 through competitive grants to eligible entities1 in accordance with section #acd7;a77#a77;,c74 7#b7 ,formula allocations for the workforce investment fund 7,a7 ,allocation ,in allocating the funds described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to local areas1 a ,state shall allocate-- 7i7 #be percent on the basis described in section #acb7;b77#b77;,b77i72 7ii7 #be percent on the basis described in section #acb7;b77#b77;,b77ii72 7iii7 #be percent on the basis described in section #acb7;b77#b77;,b77iii72 and 7iv7 #be percent on the basis described in section #acb7;b77#b77;,b77iv71 except that a reference in a section specified in any of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 to each ,state shall be considered to refer to each local area1 and to all ,states shall be considered to refer to all local areas4 7,b7 ,minimum and maximum percentages 7i7 ,minimum percentage ,the ,state shall ensure that no local area shall receive an allocation under this paragraph for-- 7,i7 each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjag1 that is less than #ajj percent of the allocation percentage of the local area for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7,,ii7 fiscal year #bjah and each succeeding fiscal year1 that is less than #ij percent of the allocation percentage of the local area for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year involved4 7ii7 ,maximum percentage ,subject to clause 7i71 the ,state shall ensure that no local area shall receive an allocation for a fiscal year under this paragraph for-- 7,i7 each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjag1 that is more than #acj percent of the allocation percentage of the local area for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7,,ii7 fiscal year #bjah and each succeeding fiscal year1 that is more than #acj percentage of the allocation percentage of the local area for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year involved4 7,c7 ,definitions ,for the purpose of the formula specified in this paragraph1 the term allocation percentage-- 7i7 used with respect to fiscal year #bjac1 means the percentage of the amounts allocated to local areas under title ,i of this ,act1 title ,v of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef et seq471 the ,women in ,apprenticeship and ,nontraditional ,occupations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq471 sections #dajc;,a and #dajd of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #a through #ad of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq471 as such provisions were in effect for fiscal year #bjac1 that is received under such provisions by the local area involved for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7ii7 used with respect to fiscal year #bjag or a succeeding fiscal year1 means the percentage of the amounts allocated to local areas under this paragraph for the fiscal year1 that is received under this paragraph by the local area involved for the fiscal year4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,governor may1 in accordance with this subsection1 reallocate to eligible local areas within the ,state amounts that are allocated under subsection 7b7 for employment and training activities and that are available for reallocation4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,a7 or 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 for such activities and inserting subsection 7b7 for such activities2 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,reallocations ,in making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 for a program year1 the ,governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the ,state an amount based on the relative amount allocated to such local area under subsection 7b77#b7 for such activities for such prior program year1 as compared to the total amount allocated to all eligible local areas in the ,state under subsection 7b77#b7 for such activities for such prior program year4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,a7 or 7#c7 of2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,local administrative cost limit ,of the amount allocated to a local area under this section for a fiscal year1 not more than #aj percent of the amount may be used by the local board involved for the administrative costs of carrying out local workforce investment activities in the local area under this chapter4 4 #aac4 ,use of funds for employment and training activities ,section #acd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,statewide ,employment and ,training ,activities 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,distribution of statewide activities ,funds reserved by a ,governor for a ,state as described in section #acc7;a77#a7 and not reserved under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of section #acc7;a7-- 7i7 shall be used to carry out the statewide employment and training activities described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 may be used to carry out any of the statewide employment and training activities described in paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,statewide rapid response activities and additional assistance ,funds reserved by a ,governor for a ,state as described in section #acc7;a77#b7 shall be used to provide the statewide rapid response activities and additional assistance described in paragraph 7#d74 7,c7 ,statewide grants for individuals with barriers to employment ,funds reserved by a ,governor for a ,state as described in section #acc7;a77#c7 shall be used to award statewide grants for individuals with barriers to employment on a competitive basis1 and carry out other activities1 as described in paragraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,required statewide employment and training activities ,a ,state shall use funds referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to carry out statewide employment and training activities1 which shall include-- 7,a7 disseminating the ,state list of eligible providers of training services described in section #abb7;d71 information identifying eligible providers of on-the-job training and customized training described in section #abb7;i71 and performance information and program cost information described in section #abb7;b77#b72 7,b7 supporting the provision of work ready services described in subsection 7c77#b7 in the one-stop delivery system2 7,c7 implementing strategies and services that will be used in the ,state to assist at-risk youth and out-of-school youth in acquiring the education and skills1 recognized postsecondary credentials1 and employment experience to succeed in the labor market2 7,d7 conducting evaluations under section #acf7;e7 of activities authorized under this chapter in coordination with evaluations carried out by the ,secretary under section #agb2 7,e7 providing technical assistance to local areas that fail to meet local performance measures2 7,f7 operating a fiscal and management accountability system under section #acf7;f72 and 7,g7 carrying out monitoring and oversight of activities carried out under this chapter4 7#c7 ,allowable statewide employment and training activities ,a ,state may use funds referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to carry out statewide employment and training activities which may include-- 7,a7 implementing innovative programs and strategies designed to meet the needs of all employers in the ,state1 including small employers1 which may include incumbent worker training programs1 sectoral and industry cluster strategies and partnership initiatives1 career ladder programs1 micro-enterprise and entrepreneurial training and support programs1 utilization of effective business intermediaries1 activities to improve linkages between the one-stop delivery system in the ,state and all employers 7including small employers7 in the ,state1 and other business services and strategies that better engage employers in workforce investment activities and make the workforce investment system more relevant to the needs of ,state and local businesses1 consistent with the objectives of this title2 7,b7 providing incentive grants to local areas-- 7i7 for regional cooperation among local boards 7including local boards in a designated region as described in section #aaf7;c772 7ii7 for local coordination of activities carried out under this ,act2 and 7iii7 for exemplary performance by local areas on the local performance measures2 7,c7 developing strategies for effectively integrating programs and services among one-stop partners2 7,d7 carrying out activities to facilitate remote access to services provided through a one-stop delivery system1 including facilitating access through the use of technology2 7,e7 incorporating pay-for-performance contract strategies as an element in funding activities under this section and providing technical support to local areas and eligible providers in order to carry out such a strategy1 which may involve providing assistance with data collection and data entry requirements2 7,f7 carrying out the ,state option under subsection 7f77#h72 and 7,g7 carrying out other activities authorized under this section that the ,state determines to be necessary to assist local areas in carrying out activities described in subsection 7c7 or 7d7 through the statewide workforce investment system4 7#d7 ,statewide rapid response activities and additional assistance ,a ,state shall use funds reserved as described in section #acc7;a77#b7-- 7,a7 to carry out statewide rapid response activities1 which shall include provision of rapid response activities1 carried out in local areas by the ,state or by an entity designated by the ,state1 working in conjunction with the local boards and the chief elected officials in the local areas2 and 7,b7 to provide additional assistance to local areas that experience disasters1 mass layoffs1 or plant closings1 or other events that precipitate substantial increases in the number of unemployed individuals1 carried out in local areas by the ,state or by an entity designated by the ,state1 working in conjunction with the local boards and the chief elected officials in the local areas4 7#e7 ,statewide grants for individuals with barriers to employment 7,a7 ,in general ,of the funds reserved as described in section #acc7;a77#c71 the ,governor of a ,state-- 7i7 may reserve up to #e percent to provide technical assistance for1 and conduct evaluations as described in section #acf7;e7 of1 the programs carried out under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 using the remainder1 shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities 7that meet specific performance outcomes and criteria established by the ,governor7 described in subparagraph 7,b7 to carry out employment and training programs authorized under this paragraph for individuals with barriers to employment4 7,b7 ,eligible entity defined ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term eligible entity means an entity that-- 7i7 is a-- 7,i7 local board or a consortium of local boards2 7,,ii7 nonprofit entity1 for-profit entity1 or a consortium of nonprofit or for-profit entities2 or 7,,iii7 consortium of the entities described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii72 7ii7 has a demonstrated record of placing individuals into unsubsidized employment and serving hard-to-serve individuals2 and 7iii7 agrees to be reimbursed primarily on the basis of meeting specified performance outcomes and criteria established by the ,governor4 7,c7 ,grant period 7i7 ,in general ,a grant under this paragraph shall be awarded for a period of #a year4 7ii7 ,grant renewal ,a ,governor of a ,state may renew1 for up to #d additional #a-year periods1 a grant awarded under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,eligible ,participants ,to be eligible to participate in activities under this paragraph1 an individual shall be a low-income individual age #af or older4 7,e7 ,use of ,funds ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this paragraph shall use the grant funds for programs of activities that are designed to assist eligible participants in obtaining employment and acquiring the education and skills necessary to succeed in the labor market4 ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this paragraph for an employment and training program1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to a ,state at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state may require1 including-- 7i7 a description of how the strategies and activities of the program will be aligned with the ,state plan submitted under section #aab and the local plan submitted under section #aah1 with respect to the area of the ,state that will be the focus of the program under this paragraph2 7ii7 a description of the educational and skills training programs and activities the eligible entity will provide to eligible participants under this paragraph2 7iii7 how the eligible entity will collaborate with ,state and local workforce investment systems established under this title in the provision of such programs and activities2 7iv7 a description of the programs of demonstrated effectiveness on which the provision of such educational and skills training programs and activities are based1 and a description of how such programs and activities will improve education and skills training for eligible participants2 7v7 a description of the populations to be served and the skill needs of those populations1 and the manner in which eligible participants will be recruited and selected as participants2 7vi7 a description of the private1 public1 local1 and ,state resources that will be leveraged1 with the grant funds provided1 for the program under this paragraph1 and how the entity will ensure the sustainability of such program after grant funds are no longer available2 7vii7 a description of the extent of the involvement of employers in such program2 7viii7 a description of the levels of performance the eligible entity expects to achieve with respect to the indicators of performance for all individuals specified in section #acf7;b77#b72 7ix7 a detailed budget and a description of the system of fiscal controls1 and auditing and accountability procedures1 that will be used to ensure fiscal soundness for the program provided under this paragraph2 and 7x7 any other criteria the ,governor may require4 2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,local employment and training activities ,funds allocated to a local area under section #acc7;b7-- 7#a7 shall be used to carry out employment and training activities described in subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 may be used to carry out employment and training activities described in subsection 7d74 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e71 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 7#e7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,funds allocated to a local area under section #acc7;b7 shall be used-- 7,a7 to establish a one-stop delivery system as described in section #aba7;e72 7,b7 to provide the work ready services described in paragraph 7#b7 through the one-stop delivery system in accordance with such paragraph2 and 7,c7 to provide training services described in paragraph 7#d7 in accordance with such paragraph4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,core services and inserting ,work ready services2 7ii7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking 7#a77;,a7 and inserting 7#a72 7,,ii7 by striking core services and inserting work ready services2 and 7,,iii7 by striking who are adults or dislocated workers2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,k7 as subparagraph 7,v72 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,j7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,k71 respectively2 7v7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 assistance in obtaining eligibility determinations under the other one-stop partner programs through activities1 where appropriate and consistent with the authorizing statute of the one-stop partner program involved1 such as assisting in-- 7i7 the submission of applications2 7ii7 the provision of information on the results of such applications2 and 7iii7 the provision of intake services and information2 2 7vi7 by amending subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7,e7 labor exchange services1 including-- 7i7 job search and placement assistance1 and where appropriate1 career counseling2 7ii7 appropriate recruitment services for employers1 including small employers1 in the local area1 which may include services described in this subsection1 including provision of information and referral to specialized business services not traditionally offered through the one-stop delivery system2 and 7iii7 reemployment services provided to unemployment claimants1 including claimants identified as in need of such services under the worker profiling system established under section #cjc7;j7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc7;j772 2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as so redesignated1 by striking employment statistics and inserting workforce and labor market2 7viii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 as so redesignated1 by striking and eligible providers of youth activities described in section #abc12 7ix7 in subparagraph 7,h71 as so redesignated1 by inserting under section #acf after local performance measures2 7x7 in subparagraph 7,j71 as so redesignated1 by inserting and information regarding the administration of the work test for the unemployment compensation system after compensation2 7xi7 by amending subparagraph 7,k71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7,k7 assistance in establishing eligibility for programs of financial aid assistance for education and training programs that are not funded under this ,act and are available in the local area2 2 and 7xii7 by inserting the following new subparagraphs after subparagraph 7,k71 as so redesignated3 7,l7 the provision of information from official publications of the ,internal ,revenue ,service regarding ,federal tax credits1 available to participants in employment and training activities1 and relating to education1 job training1 and employment2 7,m7 comprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs of workers1 which may include-- 7i7 diagnostic testing and use of other assessment tools2 and 7ii7 in-depth interviewing and evaluation to identify employment barriers and appropriate employment goals2 7,n7 development of an individual employment plan1 to identify the employment goals1 appropriate achievement objectives1 and appropriate combination of services for the participant2 7,o7 group counseling2 7,p7 individual counseling and career planning2 7,q7 case management2 7,r7 short-term pre-career services1 including development of learning skills1 communications skills1 interviewing skills1 punctuality1 personal maintenance skills1 and professional conduct1 to prepare individuals for unsubsidized employment or training2 7,s7 internships and work experience2 7,t7 literacy activities relating to basic work readiness1 information and communication technology literacy activities1 and financial literacy activities1 if the activities involved are not available to participants in the local area under programs administered under the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bija et seq472 7,u7 out-of-area job search assistance and relocation assistance2 and 2 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,delivery of services ,the work ready services described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be provided through the one-stop delivery system and may be provided through contracts with public1 private for-profit1 and private nonprofit service providers1 approved by the local board4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,funds described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall be used to provide training services to individuals who-- 7i7 after an interview1 evaluation1 or assessment1 and case management1 have been determined by a one-stop operator or one-stop partner1 as appropriate1 to-- 7,i7 be in need of training services to obtain or retain employment2 and 7,,ii7 have the skills and qualifications to successfully participate in the selected program of training services2 7ii7 select programs of training services that are directly linked to the employment opportunities in the local area involved or in another area in which the individual receiving such services are willing to commute or relocate2 and 7iii7 who meet the requirements of subparagraph 7,b74 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking ,except and inserting ,notwithstanding section #dgi;,b of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhguu7 and except2 7iii7 by amending subparagraph 7,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 ,training services ,training services authorized under this paragraph may include-- 7i7 occupational skills training2 7ii7 on-the-job training2 7iii7 skill upgrading and retraining2 7iv7 entrepreneurial training2 7v7 education activities leading to a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent in combination with1 concurrently or subsequently1 occupational skills training2 7vi7 adult education and family literacy education activities provided in conjunction with other training services authorized under this subparagraph2 7vii7 workplace training combined with related instruction2 7viii7 occupational skills training that incorporates ,english language acquisition2 7ix7 customized training conducted with a commitment by an employer or group of employers to employ an individual upon successful completion of the training2 and 7x7 training programs operated by the private sector4 2 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting section #aba2 7bb7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking section #abb7;e7 and inserting section #abb7;d7 and by striking section #abb7;h7 and inserting section #abb7;i72 and 7cc7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking subsections 7e7 and 7h7 and inserting subsections 7d7 and 7i72 and 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 ,career enhancement accounts ,an individual who seeks training services and who is eligible pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 may1 in consultation with a case manager1 select an eligible provider of training services from the list or identifying information for providers described in clause 7ii77,i74 ,upon such selection1 the one-stop operator involved shall1 to the extent practicable1 refer such individual to the eligible provider of training services1 and arrange for payment for such services through a career enhancement account4 7iv7 ,coordination ,each local board may1 through one-stop centers1 coordinate career enhancement accounts with other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or private job training programs or sources to assist the individual in obtaining training services from 7notwithstanding any provision of this title7 eligible providers for those programs and sources4 7v7 ,assistance ,each local board may1 through one-stop centers1 assist individuals receiving career enhancement accounts in obtaining funds 7in addition to the funds provided under this section7 from other programs and sources that will assist the individual in obtaining training services4 2 and 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking individual training accounts and inserting career enhancement accounts2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking individual training accounts and inserting career enhancement accounts2 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 by striking an individual training account and inserting a career enhancement account2 7bb7 by striking subparagraph 7,f7 and inserting subparagraph 7,e72 7cc7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking individual training accounts and inserting career enhancement accounts2 7dd7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking or after the semicolon2 7ee7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7ff7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 the local board determines that it would be most appropriate to award a contract to a postsecondary educational institution that has been identified as a priority eligible provider under section #aag7;d77#e77;,b7 in order to facilitate the training of multiple individuals in in-demand industries or occupations important to the ,state or local economy1 that such contract may be used to enable the expansion of programs provided by a priority eligible provider1 and that such contract does not limit customer choice4 2 7,,iv7 in clause 7iii71 by striking adult or dislocated worker and inserting individual2 and 7,v7 in clause 7iv7-- 7aa7 by redesignating subclause 7,,iv7 as subclause 7,v72 and 7bb7 by inserting after subclause 7,,iii7 the following3 7,,iv7 ,individuals with disabilities4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,discretionary one-stop delivery activities 7,a7 ,in general ,funds allocated to a local area under section #acc7;b77#b7 may be used to provide1 through the one-stop delivery system-- 7i7 customized screening and referral of qualified participants in training services to employers2 7ii7 customized employment-related services to employers on a fee-for-service basis2 7iii7 customer supports1 including transportation and child care1 to navigate among multiple services and activities for special participant populations that face multiple barriers to employment1 including individuals with disabilities2 7iv7 employment and training assistance provided in coordination with child support enforcement activities of the ,state agency carrying out subtitle ,d of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq472 7v7 incorporation of pay-for-performance contract strategies as an element in funding activities under this section2 7vi7 activities to facilitate remote access to services provided through a one-stop delivery system1 including facilitating access through the use of technology2 and 7vii7 activities to carry out business services and strategies that meet the workforce investment needs of local area employers1 as determined by the local board1 consistent with the local plan under section #aah4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,incumbent worker training programs 7,a7 ,in general ,the local board may use funds allocated to a local area under section #acc7;b77#b7 to carry out incumbent worker training programs in accordance with this paragraph4 7,b7 ,training activities ,the training programs for incumbent workers under this paragraph shall be carried out by the local area in conjunction with the employers of such workers for the purpose of assisting such workers in obtaining the skills necessary to retain employment and avert layoffs4 7,c7 ,employer match required 7i7 ,in general ,employers participating in programs under this paragraph shall be required to pay a proportion of the costs of providing the training to the incumbent workers of the employers4 ,the local board shall establish the required payment toward such costs1 which may include in-kind contributions4 7ii7 ,calculation of match ,the wages paid by an employer to a worker while they are attending training may be included as part of the required payment of the employer4 2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,priority for ,placement in ,private ,sector ,jobs ,in providing employment and training activities authorized under this section1 the ,state board and local board shall give priority to placing participants in jobs in the private sector4 7f7 ,veteran employment specialist 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#h71 a local board shall hire and employ one or more veteran employment specialists to carry out employment1 training1 supportive1 and placement services under this subsection in the local area served by the local board4 7#b7 ,principal duties ,a veteran employment specialist in a local area shall-- 7,a7 conduct outreach to employers in the local area to assist veterans1 including disabled veterans1 in gaining employment1 including-- 7i7 conducting seminars for employers2 and 7ii7 in conjunction with employers1 conducting job search workshops1 and establishing job search groups2 and 7,b7 facilitate the furnishing of employment1 training1 supportive1 and placement services to veterans1 including disabled and homeless veterans1 in the local area4 7#c7 ,hiring preference for veterans and individuals with expertise in serving veterans ,subject to paragraph 7#h71 a local board shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 employ veterans or individuals with expertise in serving veterans to carry out the services described in paragraph 7#b7 in the local area served by the local board4 ,in hiring an individual to serve as a veteran employment specialist1 a local board shall give preference to veterans and other individuals in the following order3 7,a7 ,to service-connected disabled veterans4 7,b7 ,if no veteran described in subparagraph 7,a7 is available1 to veterans4 7,c7 ,if no veteran described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 is available1 to any member of the ,armed ,forces transitioning out of military service4 7,d7 ,if no veteran or member described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 is available1 to any spouse of a veteran or a spouse of a member of the ,armed ,forces transitioning out of military service4 7,e7 ,if no veteran or member described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 is available and no spouse described in paragraph 7,d7 is available1 to any other individuals with expertise in serving veterans4 7#d7 ,administration and reporting 7,a7 ,in general ,each veteran employment specialist shall be administratively responsible to the one-stop operator of the one-stop center in the local area and shall provide1 at a minimum1 quarterly reports to the one-stop operator of such center and to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,veterans' ,employment and ,training for the ,state on the specialist's performance1 and compliance by the specialist with ,federal law 7including regulations71 with respect to the-- 7i7 principal duties 7including facilitating the furnishing of services7 for veterans described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 hiring preferences described in paragraph 7#c7 for veterans and other individuals4 7,b7 ,report to ,secretary ,each ,state shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report on the qualifications used by each local board in the ,state in making hiring determinations for a veteran employment specialist and the salary structure under which such specialist is compensated4 7,c7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate an annual report summarizing the reports submitted under subparagraph 7,b71 and including summaries of outcomes achieved by participating veterans1 disaggregated by local areas4 7#e7 ,part-time employees ,a part-time veteran employment specialist shall perform the functions of a veteran employment specialist under this subsection on a halftime basis4 7#f7 ,training requirements ,each veteran employment specialist described in paragraph 7#b7 shall satisfactorily complete training provided by the ,national ,veterans' ,employment and ,training ,institute during the #c-year period that begins on the date on which the employee is so assigned4 7#g7 ,specialist's duties ,a full-time veteran employment specialist shall perform only duties related to employment1 training1 supportive1 and placement services under this subsection1 and shall not perform other non-veteran-related duties if such duties detract from the specialist's ability to perform the specialist's duties related to employment1 training1 supportive1 and placement services under this subsection4 7#h7 ,state option ,at the request of a local board1 a ,state may opt to assume the duties assigned to the local board under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c71 including the hiring and employment of one or more veteran employment specialists for placement in the local area served by the local board4 4 #aad4 ,performance accountability system ,section #acf 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,for each ,state1 the ,state performance measures shall consist of-- 7,a7 7i7 the core indicators of performance described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7ii7 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 ,core indicators of performance 7i7 ,in general ,the core indicators of performance for the program of employment and training activities authorized under sections #acb7;a77#b7 and #acd1 the program of adult education and family literacy education activities authorized under title ,,ii1 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 the following indicators of performance 7with performance determined in the aggregate and as disaggregated by the populations identified in the ,state and local plan in each case73 7,i7 ,the percentage and number of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second full calendar quarter after exit from the program4 7,,ii7 ,the percentage and number of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth full calendar quarter after exit from the program4 7,,iii7 ,the difference in the median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second full calendar quarter after exit from the program1 compared to the median earnings of such participants prior to participation in such program4 7,,iv7 ,the percentage and number of program participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential 7such as an industry-recognized credential or a certificate from a registered apprenticeship program71 or a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent 7subject to clause 7ii771 during participation in or within #a year after exit from the program4 7,v7 ,the percentage and number of program participants who1 during a program year-- 7aa7 are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential 7such as an industry-recognized credential or a certificate from a registered apprenticeship program71 a certificate from an on-the-job training program1 a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 or unsubsidized employment2 and 7bb7 are achieving measurable basic skill gains toward such a credential1 certificate1 diploma1 or employment4 7,,vi7 ,the percentage and number of program participants who obtain unsubsidized employment in the field relating to the training services described in section #acd7;c77#d7 that such participants received4 7ii7 ,indicator relating to credential ,for purposes of clause 7i77,,iv71 program participants who obtain a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent shall be included in the percentage counted as meeting the criterion under such clause only if such participants 7in addition to obtaining such diploma or its recognized equivalent71 within #a year after exit from the program1 have obtained or retained employment1 have been removed from public assistance1 or have begun an education or training program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential4 7,b7 ,additional indicators ,a ,state may identify in the ,state plan additional indicators for workforce investment activities authorized under this subtitle4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the heading1 by striking and customer satisfaction indicator2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking and the customer satisfaction indicator described in paragraph 7#b77;,b72 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and the customer satisfaction indicator of performance1 for the first #c and inserting 1 for all #c2 7,,iv7 in clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 in the heading1 by striking for first #c years2 and 7bb7 by striking and the customer satisfaction indicator of performance1 for the first #c program years and inserting for all #c program years2 7,v7 in clause 7iv7-- 7aa7 by striking or 7v72 7bb7 by striking subclause 7,i7 and redesignating subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively2 and 7cc7 in subclause 7,i7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,,aa7 by inserting 1 such as unemployment rates and job losses or gains in particular industries after economic conditions2 and 7,,bb7 by inserting 1 such as indicators of poor work experience1 dislocation from high-wage employment1 low levels of literacy or ,english proficiency1 disability status 7including disability status among veterans71 and welfare dependency1 after program2 7,,vi7 by striking clause 7v7 and redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7v72 and 7,,vii7 in clause 7v7 7as so redesignated7-- 7aa7 by striking described in clause 7iv77,,ii7 and inserting described in clause 7iv77,i72 and 7bb7 by striking or 7v72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,c7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,b72 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending clause 7i7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to read as follows3 7i7 the core indicators of performance described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 for activities described in such subsection1 other than statewide workforce investment activities2 and 2 7,b7 in clause 7ii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking 7b77#b77;,c7 and inserting 7b77#b77;,b72 and 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,determinations ,in determining such local levels of performance1 the local board1 the chief elected official1 and the ,governor shall ensure such levels are adjusted based on the specific economic conditions 7such as unemployment rates and job losses or gains in particular industries71 or demographic characteristics or other characteristics of the population to be served1 in the local area4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #abg or2 7ii7 by striking and the customer satisfaction indicator each place it appears2 and 7iii7 in the last sentence1 by inserting before the period the following3 1 and on the amount and percentage of the ,state's annual allotment under section #acb the ,state spends on administrative costs and on the amount and percentage of its annual allocation under section #acc each local area in the ,state spends on administrative costs2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,d72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,a72 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,b72 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking 7excluding participants who received only self-service and informational activities72 and 7,,ii7 by striking and at the end2 7v7 by striking subparagraph 7,f72 and 7vi7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 with respect to each local area in the ,state-- 7i7 the number of individuals who received work ready services described in section #acd7;c77#b7 and the number of individuals who received training services described in section #acd7;c77#d71 during the most recent program year and fiscal year1 and the preceding #e program years1 disaggregated 7for individuals who received work ready services7 by the type of entity that provided the work ready services and disaggregated 7for individuals who received training services7 by the type of entity that provided the training services1 and the amount of funds spent on each of the #b types of services during the most recent program year and fiscal year1 and the preceding #e fiscal years2 7ii7 the number of individuals who successfully exited out of work ready services described in section #acd7;c77#b7 and the number of individuals who exited out of training services described in section #acd7;c77#d71 during the most recent program year and fiscal year1 and the preceding #e program years1 disaggregated 7for individuals who received work ready services7 by the type of entity that provided the work ready services and disaggregated 7for individuals who received training services7 by the type of entity that provided the training services2 and 7iii7 the average cost per participant of those individuals who received work ready services described in section #acd7;c77#b7 and the average cost per participant of those individuals who received training services described in section #acd7;c77#d71 during the most recent program year and fiscal year1 and the preceding #e program years1 disaggregated 7for individuals who received work ready services7 by the type of entity that provided the work ready services and disaggregated 7for individuals who received training services7 by the type of entity that provided the training services2 and 7,d7 the amount of funds spent on training services and discretionary activities described in section #acd7;d71 disaggregated by the populations identified under section #aab7;b77#af77;,a77iv7 and section #aah7;b77#aj74 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking through publication and inserting through electronic means2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,data validation ,in preparing the reports described in this subsection1 each ,state shall establish procedures1 consistent with guidelines issued by the ,secretary1 to ensure the information contained in the reports is valid and reliable4 7#e7 ,state and local policies 7,a7 ,state policies ,each ,state that receives an allotment under section #acb shall maintain a central repository of policies related to access1 eligibility1 availability of services1 and other matters1 and plans approved by the ,state board and make such repository available to the public1 including by electronic means4 7,b7 ,local policies ,each local area that receives an allotment under section #acc shall maintain a central repository of policies related to access1 eligibility1 availability of services1 and other matters1 and plans approved by the local board and make such repository available to the public1 including by electronic means4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or 7,b72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking may reduce by not more than #e percent1 and inserting shall reduce2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,funds resulting from reduced allotments ,the ,secretary shall return to the ,treasury the amount retained1 as a result of a reduction in an allotment to a ,state made under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or 7,b72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by amending the matter preceding clause 7i7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,if such failure continues for a second consecutive year1 the ,governor shall take corrective actions1 including the development of a reorganization plan4 ,such plan shall-- 2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a71 the following3 7,b7 ,reduction in the amount of grant ,if such failure continues for a third consecutive year1 the ,governor shall reduce the amount of the grant that would 7in the absence of this subparagraph7 be payable to the local area under such program for the program year after such third consecutive year4 ,such penalty shall be based on the degree of failure to meet local levels of performance4 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c77i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 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 plan and inserting corrective action under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 may1 not later than #cj days after receiving notice of the action1 appeal to the ,governor to rescind or revise such action2 and 7v7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 each place it appears and inserting subparagraph 7,c72 7#f7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subsection 7b77#b77;,c7 and inserting subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 7b77#c77;,a77vi7 and inserting 7b77#c77;,a77v72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the activities described in section #ejb concerning2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking described in paragraph 7#a7 and in the activities described in section #ejb and inserting and activities described in this subsection2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7j7 ,use of core indicators for other programs ,consistent with the requirements of the applicable authorizing laws1 the ,secretary shall use the core indicators of performance described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 to assess the effectiveness of the programs described in section #aba7;b77#a77;,b7 7in addition to the programs carried out under chapter #e7 that are carried out by the ,secretary4 7k7 ,establishing pay-for-,performance incentives 7#a7 ,in general ,at the discretion of the ,governor of a ,state1 a ,state may establish an incentive system for local boards to implement pay-for-performance contract strategies for the delivery of employment and training activities in the local areas served by the local boards4 7#b7 ,implementation ,a ,state that establishes a pay-for-performance incentive system shall reserve not more than #aj percent of the total amount allotted to the ,state under section #acb7;b77#b7 for a fiscal year to provide funds to local areas in the ,state whose local boards have implemented a pay-for-performance contract strategy4 7#c7 ,evaluations ,a ,state described in paragraph 7#b7 shall use funds reserved by the ,state under section #acc7;a77#a7 to evaluate the return on investment of pay-for-performance contract strategies implemented by local boards in the ,state4 4 #aae4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #acg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhgb7 is amended to read as follows3 #acg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities described in section #acb1 #e1ide1fci1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years4 4 ,c ,job ,corps #aaf4 ,job ,corps purposes ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #ada 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhha7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 to maintain a national ,job ,corps program for at-risk youth1 carried out in partnership with ,states and communities1 to assist eligible youth to connect to the workforce by providing them with intensive academic1 career and technical education1 and service-learning opportunities1 in residential and nonresidential centers1 in order for such youth to obtain regular secondary school diplomas and recognized postsecondary credentials leading to successful careers in in-demand industries that will result in opportunities for advancement2 4 #aag4 ,job ,corps definitions ,section #adb 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhhb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,applicable one-stop and inserting ,one-stop2 7,b7 by striking applicable2 7,c7 by striking customer service2 and 7,d7 by striking intake and inserting assessment2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking before completing the requirements and all that follows and inserting prior to becoming a graduate42 and 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 regular secondary school diploma1 completed the requirements of a career and technical education and training program1 or received1 or is making satisfactory progress 7as defined under section #dhd7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia7;c777 toward receiving1 a recognized postsecondary credential 7including an industry-recognized credential7 that prepares individuals for employment leading to economic self-sufficiency44 #aah4 ,individuals eligible for the ,job ,corps ,section #add 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhhd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 not less than age #af and not more than age #bd on the date of enrollment2 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by inserting secondary before school2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,e71 by striking vocational and inserting career and technical education and4 #aai4 ,recruitment1 screening1 selection1 and assignment of enrollees ,section #ade 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhhe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c77i7 by striking vocational and inserting career and technical education and training2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking ,to the extent practicable1 the and inserting ,the2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking applicable2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7iii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c72 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 organizations that have a demonstrated record of effectiveness in placing at-risk youth into employment4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and agrees to such rules after failure to observe the rules2 and 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 the individual has passed a background check conducted in accordance with procedures established by the ,secretary1 which shall include-- 7i7 a search of the ,state criminal registry or repository in the ,state where the individual resides and each ,state where the individual previously resided2 7ii7 a search of ,state-based child abuse and neglect registries and databases in the ,state where the individual resides and each ,state where the individual previously resided2 7iii7 a search of the ,national ,crime ,information ,center2 7iv7 a ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation fingerprint check using the ,integrated ,automated ,fingerprint ,identification ,system2 and 7v7 a search of the ,national ,sex ,offender ,registry established under the ,adam ,walsh ,child ,protection and ,safety ,act of #bjjf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afija et seq474 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,individuals convicted of a crime ,an individual shall be ineligible for enrollment if the individual-- 7,a7 makes a false statement in connection with the criminal background check described in paragraph 7#a77;,c72 7,b7 is registered or is required to be registered on a ,state sex offender registry or the ,national ,sex ,offender ,registry established under the ,adam ,walsh ,child ,protection and ,safety ,act of #bjjf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afija et seq472 or 7,c7 has been convicted of a felony consisting of-- 7i7 homicide2 7ii7 child abuse or neglect2 7iii7 a crime against children1 including child pornography2 7iv7 a crime involving rape or sexual assault2 or 7v7 physical assault1 battery1 or a drug-related offense1 committed within the past #e years4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #b years and inserting year2 and 7ii7 by striking an assignment and inserting a2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 every #b years12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by inserting the education and training after including2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 the performance of the ,job ,corps center relating to the indicators described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 in section #aei7;c71 and whether any actions have been taken with respect to such center pursuant to section #aei7;f74 2 and 7#d7 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 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting that offers the career and technical education and training desired by after home of the enrollee4 #abj4 ,job ,corps centers ,section #adg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhhg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking vocational both places it appears and inserting career and technical2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 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 ,code2 and 7,,ii7 by striking industry council and inserting workforce council2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 by amending subclause 7,,ii7 to read as follows3 7,,ii7 the ability of the entity to offer career and technical education and training that the workforce council proposes under section #aed7;c72 2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking is familiar with the surrounding communities1 applicable and inserting demonstrates relationships with the surrounding communities1 employers1 workforce boards1 and by striking and at the end2 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 and secondary indicators of performance described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #aei7;c72 and 2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following new subclause3 7,v7 the ability of the entity to demonstrate a record of successfully assisting at-risk youth to connect to the workforce1 including by providing them with intensive academic1 and career and technical education and training4 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7-- 7,i7 by striking 1 as appropriate2 and 7,,ii7 by striking through 7,,iv7 and inserting through 7,v72 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,in any year1 no more than #bj percent of the individuals enrolled in the ,job ,corps may be nonresidential participants in the ,job ,corps42 7#c7 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 adhere to all the provisions of this subtitle1 and shall provide1 in addition to education1 career and technical education and training1 and workforce preparation skills training described in section #adh1 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 ,selection process ,the ,secretary shall select an entity that submits an application under subsection 7d7 to operate a ,civilian ,conservation ,center on a competitive basis1 as provided in subsection 7a74 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,application ,to be eligible to operate a ,job ,corps center under this subtitle1 an entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the program activities that will be offered at the center1 including how the career and technical education and training reflect ,state and local employment opportunities1 including in in-demand industries2 7#b7 a description of the counseling1 placement1 and support activities that will be offered at the center1 including a description of the strategies and procedures the entity will use to place graduates into unsubsidized employment upon completion of the program2 7#c7 a description of the demonstrated record of effectiveness that the entity has in placing at-risk youth into employment1 including past performance of operating a ,job ,corps center under this subtitle2 7#d7 a description of the relationships that the entity has developed with ,state and local workforce boards1 employers1 ,state and local educational agencies1 and the surrounding communities in an effort to promote a comprehensive statewide workforce investment system2 7#e7 a description of the strong fiscal controls the entity has in place to ensure proper accounting of ,federal funds1 and a description of how the entity will meet the requirements of section #aei7;a72 7#f7 a description of the strategies and policies the entity will utilize to reduce participant costs2 7#g7 a description of the steps taken to control costs in accordance with section #aei7;a77#c72 7#h7 a detailed budget of the activities that will be supported using funds under this subtitle2 7#i7 a detailed budget of the activities that will be supported using funds from non-,federal resources2 7#aj7 an assurance the entity will comply with the administrative cost limitation included in section #aea7;c72 7#aa7 an assurance the entity is licensed to operate in the ,state in which the center is located2 and 7#ab7 an assurance the entity will comply with and meet basic health and safety codes1 including those measures described in section #aeb7;b74 7e7 ,length of agreement ,the agreement described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 shall be for not longer than a #b-year period4 ,the ,secretary may renew the agreement for #c #a-year periods if the entity meets the requirements of subsection 7f74 7f7 ,renewal 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may renew the terms of an agreement described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 for an entity to operate a ,job ,corps center if the center meets or exceeds each of the indicators of performance described in section #aei7;c77#a74 7#b7 ,recompetition 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall not renew the terms of the agreement for an entity to operate a ,job ,corps center if such center is ranked in the bottom quintile of centers described in section #aei7;f77#b7 for any program year4 ,such entity may submit a new application under subsection 7d7 only if such center has shown significant improvement on the indicators of performance described in section #aei7;c77#a7 over the last program year4 7,b7 ,violations ,the ,secretary shall not select an entity to operate a ,job ,corps center if such entity or such center has been found to have a systemic or substantial material failure that involves-- 7i7 a threat to the health1 safety1 or civil rights of program participants or staff2 7ii7 the misuse of funds received under this subtitle2 7iii7 loss of legal status or financial viability1 loss of permits1 debarment from receiving ,federal grants or contracts1 or the improper use of ,federal funds2 7iv7 failure to meet any other ,federal or ,state requirement that the entity has shown an unwillingness or inability to correct1 after notice from the ,secretary1 within the period specified2 or 7v7 an unresolved area of noncompliance4 7g7 ,current grantees ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,,skills ,act and notwithstanding any previous grant award or renewals of such award under this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall require all entities operating a ,job ,corps center under this subtitle to submit an application under subsection 7d7 to carry out the requirements of this section4 4 #aba4 ,program activities ,section #adh 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhhh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,activities provided through job corps centers 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each ,job ,corps center shall provide enrollees with an intensive1 well-organized1 and supervised program of education1 career and technical education and training1 work experience1 recreational activities1 physical rehabilitation and development1 and counseling4 ,each ,job ,corps center shall provide enrollees assigned to the center with access to work ready services described in section #acd7;c77#b74 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 complete secondary education and obtain a regular secondary school diploma2 7iii7 enroll in and complete postsecondary education or training programs1 including obtaining recognized postsecondary credentials 7such as industry-recognized credentials and certificates from registered apprenticeship programs72 or 7iv7 satisfy ,armed ,forces requirements4 7,b7 ,link to employment opportunities ,the career and technical education and training provided shall be linked to the employment opportunities in in-demand industries in the ,state in which the ,job ,corps center is located4 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 may after ,the ,secretary and inserting shall2 and 7,c7 by striking vocational each place it appears and inserting career and technical2 and 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,demonstration ,each year1 any operator seeking to enroll additional enrollees in an advanced career training program shall demonstrate1 before the operator may carry out such additional enrollment1 that-- 7,a7 participants in such program have achieved a satisfactory rate of completion and placement in training-related jobs2 and 7,b7 such operator has met or exceeded the indicators of performance described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #aei7;c7 for the previous year4 4 #abb4 ,counseling and job placement ,section #adi 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhhi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking vocational and inserting career and technical education and2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking make every effort to arrange to2 and 7,b7 by striking to assist and inserting assist2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7d74 #abc4 ,support ,subsection 7b7 of section #aej 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhij7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,transition allowances and support for graduates ,the ,secretary shall arrange for a transition allowance to be paid to graduates4 ,the transition allowance shall be incentive-based to reflect a graduate's completion of academic1 career and technical education or training1 and attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential1 including an industry-recognized credential4 4 #abd4 ,operations ,section #aea 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the header1 by striking ,operating plan4 and inserting ,operations42 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,in ,general4-- and inserting ,operating ,plan4--2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 7#d7 by amending subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the heading by inserting of ,operating ,plan after ,availability2 and 7,b7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting subsection 7a72 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,administrative costs ,not more than #aj percent of the funds allotted under section #adg to an entity selected to operate a ,job ,corps center may be used by the entity for administrative costs under this subtitle4 4 #abe4 ,community participation ,section #aec 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhic7 is amended to read as follows3 #aec4 ,community participation ,the director of each ,job ,corps center shall encourage and cooperate in activities to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between ,job ,corps centers in the ,state and nearby communities4 ,such activities may include the use of any local workforce development boards established under section #aag to provide a mechanism for joint discussion of common problems and for planning programs of mutual interest4 4 #abf4 ,workforce councils ,section #aed 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhid7 is amended to read as follows3 #aed4 ,workforce councils 7a7 ,in general ,each ,job ,corps center shall have a workforce council appointed by the ,governor of the ,state in which the ,job ,corps center is located4 7b7 ,workforce council composition 7#a7 ,in ,general ,a workforce council shall be comprised of-- 7,a7 business members of the ,state board described in section #aaa7;b77#a77;,b77i72 7,b7 business members of the local boards described in section #aag7;b77#b77;,a7 located in the ,state2 7,c7 a representative of the ,state board described in section #aaa7;f72 and 7,d7 such other representatives and ,state agency officials as the ,governor may designate4 7#b7 ,majority ,a #b_/c majority of the members of the workforce council shall be representatives described in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the responsibilities of the workforce council shall be-- 7#a7 to review all the relevant labor market information1 including related information in the ,state plan described in section #aab1 to-- 7,a7 determine the in-demand industries in the ,state in which enrollees intend to seek employment after graduation2 7,b7 determine the skills and education that are necessary to obtain the employment opportunities described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 determine the type or types of career and technical education and training that will be implemented at the center to enable the enrollees to obtain the employment opportunities2 and 7#b7 to meet at least once a year to reevaluate the labor market information1 and other relevant information1 to determine any necessary changes in the career and technical education and training provided at the center4 4 #abg4 ,technical assistance ,section #aef 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhif7 is amended to read as follows3 #aef4 ,technical assistance to centers 7a7 ,in general ,from the funds reserved under section #acb7;a77#c71 the ,secretary shall provide1 directly or through grants1 contracts1 or other agreements or arrangements as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 technical assistance and training for the ,job ,corps program for the purposes of improving program quality4 7b7 ,activities ,in providing training and technical assistance and for allocating resources for such assistance1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 assist entities1 including those entities not currently operating a ,job ,corps center1 in developing the application described in section #adg7;d72 7#b7 assist ,job ,corps centers and programs in correcting deficiencies and violations under this subtitle2 7#c7 assist ,job ,corps centers and programs in meeting or exceeding the indicators of performance described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #aei7;c72 and 7#d7 assist ,job ,corps centers and programs in the development of sound management practices1 including financial management procedures4 4 #abh4 ,special provisions ,section #aeh7;c77#a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bihi7;c77#a77 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 #abi4 ,performance accountability management ,section #aei 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhii7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,management ,information and inserting ,performance ,accountability and ,management2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 or operating costs for such centers result in a budgetary shortfall2 7#c7 by striking subsections 7c7 through 7g72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,indicators of ,performance 7#a7 ,primary indicators ,the annual primary indicators of performance for ,job ,corps centers shall include-- 7,a7 the percentage and number of enrollees who graduate from the ,job ,corps center2 7,b7 the percentage and number of graduates who entered unsubsidized employment related to the career and technical education and training received through the ,job ,corps center1 except that such calculation shall not include enrollment in education1 the military1 or volunteer service2 7,c7 the percentage and number of graduates who obtained a recognized postsecondary credential1 including an industry-recognized credential or a certificate from a registered apprenticeship program2 and 7,d7 the cost per successful performance outcome1 which is calculated by comparing the number of graduates who were placed in unsubsidized employment or obtained a recognized postsecondary credential1 including an industry-recognized credential1 to total program costs1 including all operations1 construction1 and administration costs at each ,job ,corps center4 7#b7 ,secondary indicators ,the annual secondary indicators of performance for ,job ,corps centers shall include-- 7,a7 the percentage and number of graduates who entered unsubsidized employment not related to the career and technical education and training received through the ,job ,corps center2 7,b7 the percentage and number of graduates who entered into postsecondary education2 7,c7 the percentage and number of graduates who entered into the military2 7,d7 the average wage of graduates who are in unsubsidized employment-- 7i7 on the first day of employment2 and 7ii7 #f months after the first day2 7,e7 the number and percentage of graduates who entered unsubsidized employment and were retained in the unsubsidized employment-- 7i7 #f months after the first day of employment2 and 7ii7 #ab months after the first day of employment2 7,f7 the percentage and number of enrollees compared to the percentage and number of enrollees the ,secretary has established as targets in section #ade7;c77#a72 7,g7 the cost per training slot1 which is calculated by comparing the program's maximum number of enrollees that can be enrolled in a ,job ,corps center at any given time during the program year to the number of enrollees in the same program year2 and 7,h7 the number and percentage of former enrollees1 including the number dismissed under the zero tolerance policy described in section #aeb7;b74 7#c7 ,indicators of performance for recruiters ,the annual indicators of performance for recruiters shall include the measurements described in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 and subparagraphs 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h7 of paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,indicators of performance of career transition service providers ,the annual indicators of performance of career transition service providers shall include the measurements described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 and subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e7 of paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,additional information ,the ,secretary shall collect1 and submit in the report described in subsection 7f71 information on the performance of each ,job ,corps center1 and the ,job ,corps program1 regarding-- 7#a7 the number and percentage of former enrollees who obtained a regular secondary school diploma2 7#b7 the number and percentage of former enrollees who entered unsubsidized employment2 7#c7 the number and percentage of former enrollees who obtained a recognized postsecondary credential1 including an industry-recognized credential2 7#d7 the number and percentage of former enrollees who entered into military service2 and 7#e7 any additional information required by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,methods ,the ,secretary shall collect the information described in subsections 7c7 and 7d71 using methods described in section #acf7;f77#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 ,transparency and accountability 7#a7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall collect and annually submit 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 and make available to the public by electronic means1 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 paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7c72 7,b7 a comparison of each ,job ,corps center1 by rank1 on the performance indicators described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7c72 7,c7 a comparison of each ,job ,corps center1 by rank1 on the average performance of all primary indicators described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7c72 7,d7 information on the performance of the service providers described in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of subsection 7c7 on the performance indicators established under such paragraphs2 and 7,e7 a comparison of each service provider1 by rank1 on the performance of all service providers described in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of subsection 7c7 on the performance indicators established under such paragraphs4 7#b7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary shall conduct an annual assessment of the performance of each ,job ,corps center which shall include information on the ,job ,corps centers that-- 7,a7 are ranked in the bottom #aj percent on the performance indicator described in paragraph 7#a77;,c72 or 7,b7 have failed a safety and health code review described in subsection 7g74 7#c7 ,performance improvement ,with respect to a ,job ,corps center that is identified under paragraph 7#b7 or reports less than #ej percent on the performance indicators described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a #a year performance improvement plan4 ,such a plan shall require action including-- 7,a7 providing technical assistance to the center2 7,b7 changing the management staff of the center2 7,c7 replacing the operator of the center2 7,d7 reducing the capacity of the center2 or 7,e7 closing the center4 7#d7 ,closure of job corps centers ,job ,corps centers that have been identified under paragraph 7#b7 for more than #d consecutive years shall be closed4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure-- 7,a7 that the proposed decision to close the center is announced in advance to the general public through publication in the ,federal ,register and other appropriate means2 and 7,b7 the establishment of a reasonable comment period1 not to exceed #cj days1 for interested individuals to submit written comments to the ,secretary4 7g7 ,participant health and safety ,the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,general ,services ,administration or the appropriate ,state agency responsible for inspecting public buildings and safeguarding the health of disadvantaged students1 to conduct an in-person review of the physical condition and health-related activities of each ,job ,corps center annually4 ,such review shall include a passing rate of occupancy under ,federal and ,state ordinances4 4 ,d ,national ,programs #acj4 ,technical assistance ,section #agj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #biae7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#b7 by striking3 7a7 ,general technical assistance 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 respectively1 and moving such subsections #b ems to the left1 and conforming the casing style of the headings of such subsections to the casing style of the heading of subsection 7d71 as added by paragraph 7#g7 of this section2 7#d7 in subsection 7a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by inserting the training of staff providing rapid response services and additional assistance1 the training of other staff of recipients of funds under this title1 assistance regarding accounting and program operation practices 7when such assistance would not be duplicative to assistance provided by the ,state71 technical assistance to ,states that do not meet ,state performance measures described in section #acf1 after localities12 and 7,b7 by striking from carrying out activities and all that follows up to the period and inserting to implement the amendments made by the ,,skills ,act2 7#e7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subsection 7a72 7,b7 by striking 1 or recipient of financial assistance under any of sections #aff through #afi12 and 7,c7 by striking or grant recipient2 7#f7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subsection 7a72 and 7#g7 by inserting1 after subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 the following3 7d7 ,best practices coordination ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a system through which ,states may share information regarding best practices with regard to the operation of workforce investment activities under this ,act2 and 7#b7 evaluate and disseminate information regarding best practices and identify knowledge gaps4 4 #aca4 ,evaluations ,section #agb 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #biag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the ,secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the programs and activities1 including those programs and activities carried out under section #aga and inserting the ,secretary1 through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements1 shall conduct1 at least once every #e years1 an independent evaluation of the programs and activities funded under this ,act2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7a77#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 the impact of receiving services and not receiving services under such programs and activities on the community1 businesses1 and individuals2 2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,techniques ,evaluations conducted under this section shall utilize appropriate and rigorous methodology and research designs1 including the use of control groups chosen by scientific random assignment methodologies1 quasi-experimental methods1 impact analysis and the use of administrative data4 ,the ,secretary shall conduct an impact analysis1 as described in subsection 7a77#d71 of the formula grant program under subtitle ,b not later than #bjaf1 and thereafter shall conduct such an analysis not less than once every #d years4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 by striking the ,committee on ,labor and ,human ,resources of the ,senate and inserting the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g7 and inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,reduction of amounts authorized ,to be appropriated for late reporting ,if a report required to be transmitted to ,congress under this section is not transmitted on or before the time period specified for that report1 amounts authorized to be appropriated under this title shall be reduced by #aj percent for the fiscal year that begins after the date on which the final report required under this section is required to be transmitted and reduced by an additional #aj percent each subsequent fiscal year until each such report is transmitted to ,congress4 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end1 the following3 7h7 ,public availability ,the results of the evaluations conducted under this section shall be made publicly available1 including by posting such results on the ,department's website4 4 ,e ,administration #acb4 ,requirements and restrictions ,section #aha 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bica7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#f71 by striking 1 including representatives of businesses and of labor organizations12 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking shall and inserting may2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking training for and inserting the entry into employment1 retention in employment1 or increases in earnings of2 and 7,b7 by striking subtitle ,b and inserting this ,act2 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#d71 by striking #acd7;a77#c77;,b7 and inserting #acc7;a77#d72 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,salary and bonus limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,no funds provided 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 rate prescribed in level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,vendors ,the limitation described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to vendors providing goods and services as defined in ,,omb ,circular ,a-#acc4 7#c7 ,lower limit ,in a case in which a ,state is a recipient of such funds1 the ,state may establish a lower limit than is provided in paragraph 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 7h7 ,general authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,employment and ,training ,administration of the ,department of ,labor 7referred to in this ,act as the ,administration7 shall administer all programs authorized under title ,i and the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq474 ,the ,administration shall be headed by an ,assistant ,secretary appointed by the ,president by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 ,except for title ,,ii and the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq471 the ,administration shall be the principal agency1 and the ,assistant ,secretary shall be the principal officer1 of such ,department for carrying out this ,act4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall be an individual with substantial experience in workforce development and in workforce development management4 ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall also1 to the maximum extent possible1 possess knowledge and have worked in or with the ,state or local workforce investment system or have been a member of the business community4 7#c7 ,functions ,in the performance of the functions of the office1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall be directly responsible to the ,secretary or the ,deputy ,secretary of ,labor1 as determined by the ,secretary4 ,the functions of the ,assistant ,secretary shall not be delegated to any officer not directly responsible1 both with respect to program operation and administration1 to the ,assistant ,secretary4 ,any reference in this ,act to duties to be carried out by the ,assistant ,secretary shall be considered to be a reference to duties to be carried out by the ,secretary acting through the ,assistant ,secretary4 4 #acc4 ,prompt allocation of funds ,section #ahb 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bicb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking #abg or2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 except that and all that follows and inserting a period2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking sections #abh and #acc and inserting section #acc2 and 7,b7 by striking #abg or4 #acd4 ,fiscal controls2 sanctions ,section #ahd7;a77#b7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bicd7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7,a7 and all that follows through ,each and inserting ,each2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b74 #ace4 ,reports to ,congress ,section #ahe 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bice7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 shall have the option to submit or disseminate electronically any reports1 records1 plans1 or other data that are required to be collected or disseminated under this title4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by inserting and the ,secretary shall submit 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 after ,secretary14 #acf4 ,administrative provisions ,section #ahi 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bici7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,appropriations for any fiscal year for programs and activities carried out under this title shall be available for obligation only on the basis of a program year4 ,the program year shall begin on ,october #a in the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking each ,state and inserting each recipient 7except as otherwise provided in this paragraph72 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking #aga or2 7#b7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#b77;,a71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period at the end2 7ii7 by striking requirements of subparagraph 7,b7 and all that follows through any of the statutory or regulatory requirements of subtitle ,b and inserting requirements of subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,d71 any of the statutory or regulatory requirements of subtitle ,b2 and 7iii7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,expedited process for extending approved waivers to additional states ,the ,secretary may establish an expedited procedure for the purpose of extending to additional ,states the waiver of statutory or regulatory requirements that have been approved for a ,state pursuant to a request under subparagraph 7,b71 in lieu of requiring the additional ,states to meet the requirements of subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c74 ,such procedure shall ensure that the extension of such a waiver to additional ,states is accompanied by appropriate conditions relating to the implementation of such waiver4 7,e7 ,external ,conditions ,the ,secretary shall not require or impose new or additional requirements1 that are not specified under this ,act1 on a ,state in exchange for providing a waiver to the ,state or a local area in the ,state under this paragraph4 4 #acg4 ,state legislative authority ,section #aia7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bida7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking consistent with the provisions of this title and inserting consistent with ,state law and the provisions of this title2 and 7#b7 by striking consistent with the terms and conditions required under this title and inserting consistent with ,state law and the terms and conditions required under this title4 #ach4 ,general program requirements ,section #aie 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bide7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by inserting at the end the following3 7,d7 ,funds received under a program by a public or private nonprofit entity that are not described in subparagraph 7,b71 such as funds privately raised from philanthropic foundations1 businesses1 or other private entities1 shall not be considered to be income under this title and shall not be subject to the requirements of this paragraph4 2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#i72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ab71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#ac7 ,funds provided under this title shall not be used to establish or operate stand-alone fee-for-service enterprises that compete with private sector employment agencies within the meaning of section #gja7;c7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e7c771 except that for purposes of this paragraph1 such an enterprise does not include a one-stop center4 7#ad7 ,any report required to be submitted to ,congress1 or to a ,committee of ,congress1 under this title shall be submitted to both the chairmen and ranking minority members of the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 4 #aci4 ,federal agency staff and restrictions on political and lobbying activities ,subtitle ,e of title ,i 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bica et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new sections3 #aif4 ,federal agency staff ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall-- 7#a7 not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of the ,,skills ,act-- 7,a7 identify the number of ,federal government employees who1 on the day before the date of enactment of the ,,skills ,act1 worked on or administered each of the programs and activities that were authorized under this ,act or were authorized under a provision listed in section #dja of the ,,skills ,act2 and 7,b7 identify the number of full-time equivalent employees who on the day before that date of enactment1 worked on or administered each of the programs and activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 on functions for which the authorizing provision has been repealed1 or for which an amount has been consolidated 7if such employee is in a duplicate position71 on or after such date of enactment2 7#b7 not later than #ij after such date of enactment1 publish the information described in paragraph 7#a7 on the ,office of ,management and ,budget website2 and 7#c7 not later than #a year after such date of enactment-- 7,a7 reduce the workforce of the ,federal ,government by the number of full-time equivalent employees identified under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 submit to ,congress a report on how the ,director carried out the requirements of subparagraph 7,a74 #aig4 ,restrictions on lobbying and political activities 7a7 ,lobbying restrictions 7#a7 ,publicity restrictions 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 no funds provided under this ,act shall be used or proposed for use1 for-- 7i7 publicity or propaganda purposes2 or 7ii7 the preparation1 distribution1 or use of any kit1 pamphlet1 booklet1 publication1 electronic communication1 radio1 television1 or video presentation designed to support or defeat the enactment of legislation before the ,congress or any ,state or local legislature or legislative body4 7,b7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to-- 7i7 normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships2 7ii7 the preparation1 distribution1 or use of the materials described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 in presentation to the ,congress or any ,state or local legislature or legislative body 7except that this subparagraph does not apply with respect to such preparation1 distribution1 or use in presentation to the executive branch of any ,state or local government72 or 7iii7 such preparation1 distribution1 or use of such materials1 that are designed to support or defeat any proposed or pending regulation1 administrative action1 or order issued by the executive branch of any ,state or local government4 7#b7 ,salary payment restriction ,no funds provided under this ,act shall be used1 or proposed for use1 to pay the salary or expenses of any grant or contract recipient1 or agent acting for such recipient1 related to any activity designed to influence the enactment or issuance of legislation1 appropriations1 regulations1 administrative action1 or an ,executive order proposed or pending before the ,congress or any ,state government1 or a ,state or local legislature or legislative body1 other than for normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships or participation by an agency or officer of a ,state1 local1 or tribal government in policymaking and administrative processes within the executive branch of that government4 7b7 ,political restrictions 7#a7 ,in general ,no funds received by a participant of a program or activity under this ,act shall be used for-- 7,a7 any partisan or nonpartisan political activity or any other political activity associated with a candidate1 or contending faction or group1 in an election for public or party office2 or 7,b7 any activity to provide voters with transportation to the polls or similar assistance in connection with any such election4 7#b7 ,restriction on voter registration activities ,no funds under this ,act shall be used to conduct voter registration activities4 7#c7 ,definition ,for the purposes of this subsection1 the term participant includes any ,state1 local area1 or government1 nonprofit1 or for-profit entity receiving funds under this ,act4 4 ,f ,state unified plan #adj4 ,state unified plan ,section #eja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibga7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,general authority ,the ,secretary shall receive and approve ,state unified plans developed and submitted in accordance with this section4 2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,state unified plan 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state may develop and submit to the ,secretary a ,state unified plan for #b or more of the activities or programs set forth in paragraph 7#b74 ,the ,state unified plan shall cover one or more of the activities or programs set forth in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 and shall cover one or more of the activities or programs set forth in subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,n7 of paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,activities and programs ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the term activity or program means any #a of the following #ad activities or programs3 7,a7 ,activities and programs authorized under title ,i4 7,b7 ,activities and programs authorized under title ,,ii4 7,c7 ,programs authorized under title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gaj et seq474 7,d7 ,secondary career and technical education programs authorized under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 7,e7 ,postsecondary career and technical education programs authorized under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf4 7,f7 ,activities and programs authorized under title ,,ii of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbea et seq474 7,g7 ,programs and activities authorized 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 seq474 7,h7 ,programs authorized under the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq474 7,i7 ,programs authorized under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 7,j7 ,programs authorized under ,state unemployment compensation laws 7in accordance with applicable ,federal law74 7,k7 ,work programs authorized under section #f7o7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7o774 7,l7 ,activities and programs authorized under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq474 7,m7 ,activities and programs authorized under the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba et seq474 7,n7 ,activities authorized under chapter #da of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,approval 7#a7 ,jurisdiction ,in approving a ,state unified plan under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit the portion of the ,state unified plan covering an activity or program described in subsection 7b77#b7 to the head of the ,federal agency who exercises administrative authority over the activity or program for the approval of such portion by such ,federal agency head2 or 7,b7 coordinate approval of the portion of the ,state unified plan covering an activity or program described in subsection 7b77#b7 with the head of the ,federal agency who exercises administrative authority over the activity or program4 7#b7 ,timeline ,a ,state unified plan shall be considered to be approved by the ,secretary at the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the day the ,secretary receives the plan1 unless the ,secretary makes a written determination1 during the #ij-;day period1 that details how the plan is not consistent with the requirements of the ,federal statute authorizing an activity or program described in subsection 7b77#b7 and covered under the plan or how the plan is not consistent with the requirements of subsection 7c77#c74 7#c7 ,scope of portion ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the portion of the ,state unified plan covering an activity or program shall be considered to include the plan described in subsection 7c77#c7 and any proposal described in subsection 7e77#b71 as that part and proposal relate to the activity or program4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,additional employment and training funds 7#a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this subsection to reduce inefficiencies in the administration of federally funded ,state and local employment and training programs4 7#b7 ,in general ,in developing a ,state unified plan for the activities or programs described in subsection 7b77#b71 and subject to paragraph 7#d7 and to the ,state plan approval process under subsection 7d71 a ,state may propose to consolidate the amount1 in whole or part1 provided for the activities or programs covered by the plan into the ,workforce ,investment ,fund under section #acb7;b7 to improve the administration of ,state and local employment and training programs4 7#c7 ,requirements ,a ,state that has a ,state unified plan approved under subsection 7d7 with a proposal for consolidation under paragraph 7#b71 and that is carrying out such consolidation1 shall-- 7,a7 in providing an activity or program for which an amount is consolidated into the ,workforce ,investment ,fund-- 7i7 continue to meet the program requirements1 limitations1 and prohibitions of any ,federal statute authorizing the activity or program2 and 7ii7 meet the intent and purpose for the activity or program2 and 7,b7 continue to make reservations and allotments under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #acc4 7#d7 ,exceptions ,a ,state may not consolidate an amount under paragraph 7#b7 that is allocated to the ,state under-- 7,a7 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq472 or 7,b7 title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gaj et seq474 4 ,,ii ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,education #bja4 ,amendment ,title ,,ii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibja et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,,ii ,,adult ,,education ,,and ,,family ,,literacy ,,education #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,education ,act4 #bjb4 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this title to provide instructional opportunities for adults seeking to improve their literacy skills1 including their basic reading1 writing1 speaking1 and mathematics skills1 and support ,states and local communities in providing1 on a voluntary basis1 adult education and family literacy education programs1 in order to-- 7#a7 increase the literacy of adults1 including the basic reading1 writing1 speaking1 and mathematics skills1 to a level of proficiency necessary for adults to obtain employment and self-sufficiency and to successfully advance in the workforce2 7#b7 assist adults in the completion of a secondary school education 7or its equivalent7 and the transition to a postsecondary educational institution2 7#c7 assist adults who are parents to enable them to support the educational development of their children and make informed choices regarding their children's education including1 through instruction in basic reading1 writing1 speaking1 and mathematics skills2 and 7#d7 assist adults who are not proficient in ,english in improving their reading1 writing1 speaking1 listening1 comprehension1 and mathematics skills4 #bjc4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,adult education and family literacy education programs ,the term adult education and family literacy education programs means a sequence of academic instruction and educational services below the postsecondary level that increase an individual's ability to read1 write1 and speak ,english and perform mathematical computations leading to a level of proficiency equivalent to at least a secondary school completion that is provided for individuals-- 7,a7 who are at least #af years of age2 7,b7 who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under ,state law2 and 7,c7 who-- 7i7 lack sufficient mastery of basic reading1 writing1 speaking1 and mathematics skills to enable the individuals to function effectively in society2 7ii7 do not have a secondary school diploma or its equivalent and have not achieved an equivalent level of education2 or 7iii7 are ,english learners4 7#b7 ,eligible agency ,the term eligible agency-- 7,a7 means the primary entity or agency in a ,state or an outlying area responsible for administering or supervising policy for adult education and family literacy education programs in the ,state or outlying area1 respectively1 consistent with the law of the ,state or outlying area1 respectively2 and 7,b7 may be the ,state educational agency1 the ,state agency responsible for administering workforce investment activities1 or the ,state agency responsible for administering community or technical colleges4 7#c7 ,eligible provider ,the term eligible provider means an organization of demonstrated effectiveness that is-- 7,a7 a local educational agency2 7,b7 a community-based or faith-based organization2 7,c7 a volunteer literacy organization2 7,d7 an institution of higher education2 7,e7 a public or private educational agency2 7,f7 a library2 7,g7 a public housing authority2 7,h7 an institution that is not described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 and has the ability to provide adult education1 basic skills1 and family literacy education programs to adults and families2 or 7,i7 a consortium of the agencies1 organizations1 institutions1 libraries1 or authorities described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h74 7#d7 ,english language acquisition program ,the term ,english language acquisition program means a program of instruction-- 7,a7 designed to help ,english learners achieve competence in reading1 writing1 speaking1 and comprehension of the ,english language2 and 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 advancement4 7#e7 ,family literacy education program ,the term family literacy education program means an educational program that-- 7,a7 assists parents and students1 on a voluntary basis1 in achieving the purpose of this title as described in section #bjb2 and 7,b7 is of sufficient intensity in terms of hours and of sufficient quality to make sustainable changes in a family1 is evidence-based1 and1 for the purpose of substantially increasing the ability of parents and children to read1 write1 and speak ,english1 integrates-- 7i7 interactive literacy activities between parents and their children2 7ii7 training for parents regarding how to be the primary teacher for their children and full partners in the education of their children2 7iii7 parent literacy training that leads to economic self-sufficiency2 and 7iv7 an age-appropriate education to prepare children for success in school and life experiences4 7#f7 ,governor ,the term ,governor means the chief executive officer of a ,state or outlying area4 7#g7 ,individual with a disability 7,a7 ,in general ,the term individual with a disability means an individual with any disability 7as defined in section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij74 7,b7 ,individuals with disabilities ,the term individuals with disabilities means more than one individual with a disability4 7#h7 ,english learner ,the term ,english learner means an adult or out-of-school youth who has limited ability in reading1 writing1 speaking1 or understanding 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#i7 ,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 postsecondary education and training1 including through co-instruction4 7#aj7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7#aa7 ,literacy ,the term literacy means an individual's ability to read1 write1 and speak in ,english1 compute1 and solve problems at a level of proficiency necessary to obtain employment and to successfully make the transition to postsecondary education4 7#ab7 ,local educational agency ,the term local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#ac7 ,outlying area ,the term outlying area has the meaning given the term in section #aja of this ,act4 7#ad7 ,postsecondary educational institution ,the term postsecondary educational institution means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education that provides not less than a #b-year program of instruction that is acceptable for credit toward a bachelor's degree2 7,b7 a tribally controlled community college2 or 7,c7 a nonprofit educational institution offering certificate or apprenticeship programs at the postsecondary level4 7#ae7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#af7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7#ag7 ,state educational agency ,the term ,state educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#ah7 ,workplace literacy program ,the term workplace literacy program means an educational program that is offered in collaboration between eligible providers and employers or employee organizations for the purpose of improving the productivity of the workforce through the improvement of reading1 writing1 speaking1 and mathematics skills4 #bjd4 ,home schools ,nothing in this title shall be construed to affect home schools1 whether or not a home school is treated as a home school or a private school under ,state law1 or to compel a parent engaged in home schooling to participate in adult education and family literacy education activities under this title4 #bje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title1 #fjf1bid1icc for fiscal year #bjae and for each of the #f succeeding fiscal years4 ,a ,federal ,provisions #baa4 ,reservation of funds2 grants to eligible agencies2 allotments 7a7 ,reservation of funds ,from the sums appropriated under section #bje for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve #b4j percent to carry out section #bdb4 7b7 ,grants to eligible agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,from the sums appropriated under section #bje and not reserved under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award a grant to each eligible agency having a ,state plan approved under section #bbd in an amount equal to the sum of the initial allotment under subsection 7c77#a7 and the additional allotment under subsection 7c77#b7 for the eligible agency for the fiscal year1 subject to subsections 7f7 and 7g74 7#b7 ,purpose of grants ,the ,secretary may award a grant under paragraph 7#a7 only if the eligible agency involved agrees to expend the grant in accordance with the provisions of this title4 7c7 ,allotments 7#a7 ,initial allotments ,from the sums appropriated under section #bje and not reserved under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allot to each eligible agency having a ,state plan approved under section #bbd-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1 in the case of an eligible agency serving an outlying area2 and 7,b7 #bej1jjj1 in the case of any other eligible agency4 7#b7 ,additional allotments ,from the sums appropriated under section #bje1 not reserved under subsection 7a71 and not allotted under paragraph 7#a71 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allot to each eligible agency that receives an initial allotment under paragraph 7#a7 an additional amount that bears the same relationship to such sums as the number of qualifying adults in the ,state or outlying area served by the eligible agency bears to the number of such adults in all ,states and outlying areas4 7d7 ,qualifying adult ,for the purpose of subsection 7c77#b71 the term qualifying adult means an adult who-- 7#a7 is at least #af years of age2 7#b7 is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance under the law of the ,state or outlying area2 7#c7 does not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent2 and 7#d7 is not enrolled in secondary school4 7e7 ,special rule 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available under subsection 7c7 for the ,republic of ,palau1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 or the ,republic of ,palau to carry out activities described in this title in accordance with the provisions of this title as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,termination of eligibility ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,republic of ,palau shall be eligible to receive a grant under this title until an agreement for the extension of ,united ,states education assistance under the ,compact of ,free ,association for the ,republic of ,palau becomes effective4 7f7 ,hold-,harmless provisions 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7c7 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 for-- 7,a7 fiscal year #bjae1 no eligible agency shall receive an allotment under this title that is less than #ij percent of the allotment the eligible agency received for fiscal year #bjab under this title2 and 7,b7 fiscal year #bjaf and each succeeding fiscal year1 no eligible agency shall receive an allotment under this title that is less than #ij percent of the allotment the eligible agency received for the preceding fiscal year under this title4 7#b7 ,ratable reduction ,if1 for any fiscal year the amount available for allotment under this title is insufficient to satisfy the provisions of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ratable reduce the payments to all eligible agencies1 as necessary4 7g7 ,reallotment ,the portion of any eligible agency's allotment under this title for a fiscal year that the ,secretary determines will not be required for the period such allotment is available for carrying out activities under this title1 shall be available for reallotment from time to time1 on such dates during such period as the ,secretary shall fix1 to other eligible agencies in proportion to the original allotments to such agencies under this title for such year4 #bab4 ,performance accountability system ,programs and activities authorized under this title are subject to the performance accountability provisions described in paragraphs 7#b77;,a7 and 7#c7 of section #acf7;b7 and may1 at a ,state's discretion1 include additional indicators identified in the ,state plan approved under section #bbd4 ,b ,state ,provisions #bba4 ,state administration ,each eligible agency shall be responsible for the following activities under this title3 7#a7 ,the development1 submission1 implementation1 and monitoring of the ,state plan4 7#b7 ,consultation with other appropriate agencies1 groups1 and individuals that are involved in1 or interested in1 the development and implementation of activities assisted under this title4 7#c7 ,coordination and avoidance of duplication with other ,federal and ,state education1 training1 corrections1 public housing1 and social service programs4 #bbb4 ,state distribution of funds2 matching requirement 7a7 ,state distribution of funds ,each eligible agency receiving a grant under this title for a fiscal year-- 7#a7 shall use not less than #hb4e percent of the grant funds to award grants and contracts under section #bca and to carry out section #bbe1 of which not more than #aj percent of such amount shall be available to carry out section #bbe2 7#b7 shall use not more than #ab4e percent of the grant funds to carry out ,state leadership activities under section #bbc2 and 7#c7 shall use not more than #e percent of the grant funds1 or #fe1jjj1 whichever is greater1 for the administrative expenses of the eligible agency4 7b7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to receive a grant from the ,secretary under section #baa7;b71 each eligible agency shall provide1 for the costs to be incurred by the eligible agency in carrying out the adult education and family literacy education programs for which the grant is awarded1 a non-,federal contribution in an amount that is not less than-- 7,a7 in the case of an eligible agency serving an outlying area1 #ab percent of the total amount of funds expended for adult education and family literacy education programs in the outlying area1 except that the ,secretary may decrease the amount of funds required under this subparagraph for an eligible agency2 and 7,b7 in the case of an eligible agency serving a ,state1 #be percent of the total amount of funds expended for adult education and family literacy education programs in the ,state4 7#b7 ,non-federal contribution ,an eligible agency's non-,federal contribution required under paragraph 7#a7 may be provided in cash or in kind1 fairly evaluated1 and shall include only non-,federal funds that are used for adult education and family literacy education programs in a manner that is consistent with the purpose of this title4 #bbc4 ,state leadership activities 7a7 ,in general ,each eligible agency may use funds made available under section #bbb7;a77#b7 for any of the following adult education and family literacy education programs3 7#a7 ,the establishment or operation of professional development programs to improve the quality of instruction provided pursuant to local activities required under section #bca7;b74 7#b7 ,the provision of technical assistance to eligible providers of adult education and family literacy education programs1 including for the development and dissemination of evidence based research instructional practices in reading1 writing1 speaking1 mathematics1 and ,english language acquisition programs4 7#c7 ,the provision of assistance to eligible providers in developing1 implementing1 and reporting measurable progress in achieving the objectives of this title4 7#d7 ,the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of1 and the improvement in1 adult education and literacy activities4 7#e7 ,the provision of technology assistance1 including staff training1 to eligible providers of adult education and family literacy education programs1 including distance education activities1 to enable the eligible providers to improve the quality of such activities4 7#f7 ,the development and implementation of technology applications or distance education1 including professional development to support the use of instructional technology4 7#g7 ,coordination with other public programs1 including programs under title ,i of this ,act1 and other welfare-to-work1 workforce development1 and job training programs4 7#h7 ,coordination with existing support services1 such as transportation1 child care1 and other assistance designed to increase rates of enrollment in1 and successful completion of1 adult education and family literacy education programs1 for adults enrolled in such activities4 7#i7 ,the development and implementation of a system to assist in the transition from adult basic education to postsecondary education4 7#aj7 ,activities to promote workplace literacy programs4 7#aa7 ,other activities of statewide significance1 including assisting eligible providers in achieving progress in improving the skill levels of adults who participate in programs under this title4 7#ab7 ,integration of literacy1 instructional1 and occupational skill training and promotion of linkages with employees4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 eligible agencies shall coordinate where possible1 and avoid duplicating efforts1 in order to maximize the impact of the activities described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,state-,imposed requirements ,whenever a ,state or outlying area implements any rule or policy relating to the administration or operation of a program authorized under this title that has the effect of imposing a requirement that is not imposed under ,federal law 7including any rule or policy based on a ,state or outlying area interpretation of a ,federal statute1 regulation1 or guideline71 the ,state or outlying area shall identify1 to eligible providers1 the rule or policy as being imposed by the ,state or outlying area4 #bbd4 ,state plan 7a7 #c-,year plans 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible agency desiring a grant under this title for any fiscal year shall submit to1 or have on file with1 the ,secretary a #c-year ,state plan4 7#b7 ,state unified plan ,the eligible agency may submit the ,state plan as part of a ,state unified plan described in section #eja4 7b7 ,plan contents ,the eligible agency shall include in the ,state plan or any revisions to the ,state plan-- 7#a7 an objective assessment of the needs of individuals in the ,state or outlying area for adult education and family literacy education programs1 including individuals most in need or hardest to serve2 7#b7 a description of the adult education and family literacy education programs that will be carried out with funds received under this title2 7#c7 an assurance that the funds received under this title will not be expended for any purpose other than for activities under this title2 7#d7 a description of how the eligible agency will annually evaluate and measure the effectiveness and improvement of the adult education and family literacy education programs funded under this title using the indicators of performance described in section #acf1 including how the eligible agency will conduct such annual evaluations and measures for each grant received under this title2 7#e7 a description of how the eligible agency will fund local activities in accordance with the measurable goals described in section #bca7;d72 7#f7 an assurance that the eligible agency will expend the funds under this title only in a manner consistent with fiscal requirements in section #bda2 7#g7 a description of the process that will be used for public participation and comment with respect to the ,state plan1 which-- 7,a7 shall include consultation with the ,state workforce investment board1 the ,state board responsible for administering community or technical colleges1 the ,governor1 the ,state educational agency1 the ,state board or agency responsible for administering block grants for temporary assistance to needy families under title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act1 the ,state council on disabilities1 the ,state vocational rehabilitation agency1 and other ,state agencies that promote the improvement of adult education and family literacy education programs1 and direct providers of such programs2 and 7,b7 may include consultation with the ,state agency on higher education1 institutions responsible for professional development of adult education and family literacy education programs instructors1 representatives of business and industry1 refugee assistance programs1 and faith-based organizations2 7#h7 a description of the eligible agency's strategies for serving populations that include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 low-income individuals2 7,b7 individuals with disabilities2 7,c7 the unemployed2 7,d7 the underemployed2 and 7,e7 individuals with multiple barriers to educational enhancement1 including ,english learners2 7#i7 a description of how the adult education and family literacy education programs that will be carried out with any funds received under this title will be integrated with other adult education1 career development1 and employment and training activities in the ,state or outlying area served by the eligible agency2 7#aj7 a description of the steps the eligible agency will take to ensure direct and equitable access1 as required in section #bca7;c77#a71 including-- 7,a7 how the ,state will build the capacity of community-based and faith-based organizations to provide adult education and family literacy education programs2 and 7,b7 how the ,state will increase the participation of business and industry in adult education and family literacy education programs2 7#aa7 an assessment of the adequacy of the system of the ,state or outlying area to ensure teacher quality and a description of how the ,state or outlying area will use funds received under this subtitle to improve teacher quality1 including evidence-based professional development to improve instruction2 and 7#ab7 a description of how the eligible agency will consult with any ,state agency responsible for postsecondary education to develop adult education that prepares students to enter postsecondary education without the need for remediation upon completion of secondary school equivalency programs4 7c7 ,plan revisions ,when changes in conditions or other factors require substantial revisions to an approved ,state plan1 the eligible agency shall submit the revisions of the ,state plan to the ,secretary4 7d7 ,consultation ,the eligible agency shall-- 7#a7 submit the ,state plan1 and any revisions to the ,state plan1 to the ,governor1 the chief ,state school officer1 or the ,state officer responsible for administering community or technical colleges1 or outlying area for review and comment2 and 7#b7 ensure that any comments regarding the ,state plan by the ,governor1 the chief ,state school officer1 or the ,state officer responsible for administering community or technical colleges1 and any revision to the ,state plan1 are submitted to the ,secretary4 7e7 ,plan approval ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 approve a ,state plan within #ij days after receiving the plan unless the ,secretary makes a written determination within #cj days after receiving the plan that the plan does not meet the requirements of this section or is inconsistent with specific provisions of this subtitle2 and 7#b7 not finally disapprove of a ,state plan before offering the eligible agency the opportunity1 prior to the expiration of the #cj-;day period beginning on the date on which the eligible agency received the written determination described in paragraph 7#a71 to review the plan and providing technical assistance in order to assist the eligible agency in meeting the requirements of this subtitle4 #bbe4 ,programs for corrections education and other institutionalized individuals 7a7 ,program authorized ,from funds made available under section #bbb7;a77#a7 for a fiscal year1 each eligible agency shall carry out corrections education and education for other institutionalized individuals4 7b7 ,uses of funds ,the funds described in subsection 7a7 shall be used for the cost of educational programs for criminal offenders in correctional institutions and for other institutionalized individuals1 including academic programs for-- 7#a7 basic skills education2 7#b7 special education programs as determined by the eligible agency2 7#c7 reading1 writing1 speaking1 and mathematics programs2 7#d7 secondary school credit or diploma programs or their recognized equivalent2 and 7#e7 integrated education and training4 7c7 ,priority ,each eligible agency that is using assistance provided under this section to carry out a program for criminal offenders within a correctional institution shall give priority to serving individuals who are likely to leave the correctional institution within #e years of participation in the program4 7d7 ,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 with1 or convicted of1 any criminal offense4 ,c ,local ,provisions #bca4 ,grants and contracts for eligible providers 7a7 ,grants and contracts ,from grant funds made available under section #bbb7;a77#a71 each eligible agency shall award multi-year grants or contracts1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible providers within the ,state or outlying area that meet the conditions and requirements of this title to enable the eligible providers to develop1 implement1 and improve adult education and family literacy education programs within the ,state4 7b7 ,local activities ,the eligible agency shall require eligible providers receiving a grant or contract under subsection 7a7 to establish or operate-- 7#a7 programs that provide adult education and literacy activities2 7#b7 programs that provide integrated education and training activities2 or 7#c7 credit-bearing postsecondary coursework4 7c7 ,direct and equitable access2 same process ,each eligible agency receiving funds under this title shall ensure that-- 7#a7 all eligible providers have direct and equitable access to apply for grants or contracts under this section2 and 7#b7 the same grant or contract announcement process and application process is used for all eligible providers in the ,state or outlying area4 7d7 ,measurable goals ,the eligible agency shall require eligible providers receiving a grant or contract under subsection 7a7 to demonstrate-- 7#a7 the eligible provider's measurable goals for participant outcomes to be achieved annually on the core indicators of performance described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a72 7#b7 the past effectiveness of the eligible provider in improving the basic academic skills of adults and1 for eligible providers receiving grants in the prior year1 the success of the eligible provider receiving funding under this title in exceeding its performance goals in the prior year2 7#c7 the commitment of the eligible provider to serve individuals in the community who are the most in need of basic academic skills instruction services1 including individuals with disabilities and individuals who are low-income or have minimal reading1 writing1 speaking1 and mathematics skills1 or are ,english learners2 7#d7 the program is of sufficient intensity and quality for participants to achieve substantial learning gains2 7#e7 educational practices are evidence-based2 7#f7 the activities of the eligible provider effectively employ advances in technology1 and delivery systems including distance education2 7#g7 the activities provide instruction in real-life contexts1 including integrated education and training when appropriate1 to ensure that an individual has the skills needed to compete in the workplace and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship2 7#h7 the activities are staffed by well-trained instructors1 counselors1 and administrators who meet minimum qualifications established by the ,state2 7#i7 the activities are coordinated with other available resources in the community1 such as through strong links with elementary schools and secondary schools1 postsecondary educational institutions1 local workforce investment boards1 one-stop centers1 job training programs1 community-based and faith-based organizations1 and social service agencies2 7#aj7 the activities offer flexible schedules and support services 7such as child care and transportation7 that are necessary to enable individuals1 including individuals with disabilities or other special needs1 to attend and complete programs2 7#aa7 the activities include a high-quality information management system that has the capacity to report measurable participant outcomes 7consistent with section #acf7 and to monitor program performance2 7#ab7 the local communities have a demonstrated need for additional ,english language acquisition programs1 and integrated education and training programs2 7#ac7 the capacity of the eligible provider to produce valid information on performance results1 including enrollments and measurable participant outcomes2 7#ad7 adult education and family literacy education programs offer rigorous reading1 writing1 speaking1 and mathematics content that are evidence based2 and 7#ae7 applications of technology1 and services to be provided by the eligible providers1 are of sufficient intensity and duration to increase the amount and quality of learning and lead to measurable learning gains within specified time periods4 7e7 ,special rule ,eligible providers may use grant funds under this title to serve children participating in family literacy programs assisted under this part1 provided that other sources of funds available to provide similar services for such children are used first4 #bcb4 ,local application ,each eligible provider desiring a grant or contract under this title shall submit an application to the eligible agency containing such information and assurances as the eligible agency may require1 including-- 7#a7 a description of how funds awarded under this title will be spent consistent with the requirements of this title2 7#b7 a description of any cooperative arrangements the eligible provider has with other agencies1 institutions1 or organizations for the delivery of adult education and family literacy education programs2 and 7#c7 each of the demonstrations required by section #bca7;d74 #bcc4 ,local administrative cost limits 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 of the amount that is made available under this title to an eligible provider-- 7#a7 at least #ie percent shall be expended for carrying out adult education and family literacy education programs2 and 7#b7 the remaining amount shall be used for planning1 administration1 personnel and professional development1 development of measurable goals in reading1 writing1 speaking1 and mathematics1 and interagency coordination4 7b7 ,special rule ,in cases where the cost limits described in subsection 7a7 are too restrictive to allow for adequate planning1 administration1 personnel development1 and interagency coordination1 the eligible provider may negotiate with the eligible agency in order to determine an adequate level of funds to be used for noninstructional purposes4 ,d ,general ,provisions #bda4 ,administrative provisions ,funds made available for adult education and family literacy education programs under this title shall supplement and not supplant other ,state or local public funds expended for adult education and family literacy education programs4 #bdb4 ,national activities ,the ,secretary shall establish and carry out a program of national activities that may include the following3 7#a7 ,providing technical assistance to eligible entities1 on request1 to-- 7,a7 improve their fiscal management1 research-based instruction1 and reporting requirements to carry out the requirements of this title2 7,b7 improve its performance on the core indicators of performance described in section #acf2 7,c7 provide adult education professional development2 and 7,d7 use distance education and improve the application of technology in the classroom1 including instruction in ,english language acquisition for ,english learners4 7#b7 ,providing for the conduct of research on national literacy basic skill acquisition levels among adults1 including the number of adult ,english learners functioning at different levels of reading proficiency4 7#c7 ,improving the coordination1 efficiency1 and effectiveness of adult education and workforce development services at the national1 ,state1 and local levels4 7#d7 ,determining how participation in adult education1 ,english language acquisition1 and family literacy education programs prepares individuals for entry into and success in postsecondary education and employment1 and in the case of prison-based services1 the effect on recidivism4 7#e7 ,evaluating how different types of providers1 including community and faith-based organizations or private for-profit agencies measurably improve the skills of participants in adult education1 ,english language acquisition1 and family literacy education programs4 7#f7 ,identifying model integrated basic and workplace skills education programs1 including programs for ,english learners coordinated literacy and employment services1 and effective strategies for serving adults with disabilities4 7#g7 ,initiating other activities designed to improve the measurable quality and effectiveness of adult education1 ,english language acquisition1 and family literacy education programs nationwide4 4 ,,iii ,amendments to the ,wagner-,peyser ,act #cja4 ,amendments to the ,wagner-,peyser ,act ,section #ae of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7 is amended to read as follows3 #ae4 ,workforce and labor market information system 7a7 ,system content 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary71 in accordance with the provisions of this section1 shall oversee the development1 maintenance1 and continuous improvement of a nationwide workforce and labor market information system that includes-- 7,a7 statistical data from cooperative statistical survey and projection programs and data from administrative reporting systems that1 taken together1 enumerate1 estimate1 and project employment opportunities and conditions at national1 ,state1 and local levels in a timely manner1 including statistics on-- 7i7 employment and unemployment status of national1 ,state1 and local populations1 including self-employed1 part-time1 and seasonal workers2 7ii7 industrial distribution of occupations1 as well as current and projected employment opportunities1 wages1 benefits 7where data is available71 and skill trends by occupation and industry1 with particular attention paid to ,state and local conditions2 7iii7 the incidence of1 industrial and geographical location of1 and number of workers displaced by1 permanent layoffs and plant closings2 and 7iv7 employment and earnings information maintained in a longitudinal manner to be used for research and program evaluation2 7,b7 information on ,state and local employment opportunities1 and other appropriate statistical data related to labor market dynamics1 which-- 7i7 shall be current and comprehensive2 7ii7 shall meet the needs identified through the consultations described in subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of subsection 7e77#a72 and 7iii7 shall meet the needs for the information identified in section #aba7;e77#a77;,e7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhda7;e77#a77;,e772 7,c7 technical standards 7which the ,secretary shall publish annually7 for data and information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 that1 at a minimum1 meet the criteria of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 procedures to ensure compatibility and additivity of the data and information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 from national1 ,state1 and local levels2 7,e7 procedures to support standardization and aggregation of data from administrative reporting systems described in subparagraph 7,a7 of employment-related programs2 7,f7 analysis of data and information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 for uses such as-- 7i7 national1 ,state1 and local policymaking2 7ii7 implementation of ,federal policies 7including allocation formulas72 7iii7 program planning and evaluation2 and 7iv7 researching labor market dynamics2 7,g7 wide dissemination of such data1 information1 and analysis in a user-friendly manner and voluntary technical standards for dissemination mechanisms2 and 7,h7 programs of-- 7i7 training for effective data dissemination2 7ii7 research and demonstration2 and 7iii7 programs and technical assistance4 7#b7 ,information to be confidential 7,a7 ,in general ,no officer or employee of the ,federal ,government or agent of the ,federal ,government may-- 7i7 use any submission that is furnished for exclusively statistical purposes under the provisions of this section for any purpose other than the statistical purposes for which the submission is furnished2 7ii7 disclose to the public any publication or media transmittal of the data contained in the submission described in clause 7i7 that permits information concerning an individual subject to be reasonably inferred by either direct or indirect means2 or 7iii7 permit anyone other than a sworn officer1 employee1 or agent of any ,federal department or agency1 or a contractor 7including an employee of a contractor7 of such department or agency1 to examine an individual submission described in clause 7i71 without the consent of the individual1 agency1 or other person who is the subject of the submission or provides that submission4 7,b7 ,immunity from legal process ,any submission 7including any data derived from the submission7 that is collected and retained by a ,federal department or agency1 or an officer1 employee1 agent1 or contractor of such a department or agency1 for exclusively statistical purposes under this section shall be immune from the legal process and shall not1 without the consent of the individual1 agency1 or other person who is the subject of the submission or provides that submission1 be admitted as evidence or used for any purpose in any action1 suit1 or other judicial or administrative proceeding4 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to provide immunity from the legal process for such submission 7including any data derived from the submission7 if the submission is in the possession of any person1 agency1 or entity other than the ,federal ,government or an officer1 employee1 agent1 or contractor of the ,federal ,government1 or if the submission is independently collected1 retained1 or produced for purposes other than the purposes of this ,act4 7b7 ,system responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the workforce and labor market information system described in subsection 7a7 shall be planned1 administered1 overseen1 and evaluated through a cooperative governance structure involving the ,federal ,government and ,states4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,secretary1 with respect to data collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce and 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 workforce and labor market information system described in subsection 7a7 to ensure that all statistical and administrative data collected is consistent with appropriate ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics standards and definitions4 7,b7 ,actively seek the cooperation 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 ,eliminate gaps and duplication in statistical undertakings1 with the systemization of wage surveys as an early priority4 7,d7 ,in collaboration with the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics and ,states1 develop and maintain the elements of the workforce and 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 7ii7 paperwork and reporting for the system are reduced to a minimum2 and 7iii7 ,states and localities are fully involved in the development and continuous improvement of the system at all levels4 7c7 ,national electronic tools ,to provide services ,the ,secretary is authorized to assist in the development of national electronic tools that may be used to facilitate the delivery of work ready services described in section #acd7;c77#b7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd7;c77#b77 and to provide workforce and labor market information to individuals through the one-stop delivery systems described in section #aba and through other appropriate delivery systems4 7d7 ,coordination with the states 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 working through the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics and the ,employment and ,training ,administration1 shall regularly consult with representatives of ,state agencies carrying out workforce information activities regarding strategies for improving the workforce and labor market information system4 7#b7 ,formal consultations ,at least twice each year1 the ,secretary1 working through the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 shall conduct formal consultations regarding programs carried out by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics with representatives of each of the ,federal regions of the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 elected 7pursuant to a process established by the ,secretary7 from the ,state directors affiliated with ,state agencies that perform the duties described in subsection 7e77#a74 7e7 ,state responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to receive ,federal financial assistance under this section1 the ,governor of a ,state shall-- 7,a7 be responsible for the management of the portions of the workforce and labor market information system described in subsection 7a7 that comprise a statewide workforce and labor market information system2 7,b7 establish a process for the oversight of such system2 7,c7 consult with ,state and local employers1 participants1 and local workforce investment boards about the labor market relevance of the data to be collected and disseminated through the statewide workforce and labor market information system2 7,d7 consult with ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies concerning the provision of workforce and labor market information in order to meet the needs of secondary school and postsecondary school students who seek such information2 7,e7 collect and disseminate for the system1 on behalf of the ,state and localities in the ,state1 the information and data described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a72 7,f7 maintain and continuously improve the statewide workforce and labor market information system in accordance with this section2 7,g7 perform contract and grant responsibilities for data collection1 analysis1 and dissemination for such system2 7,h7 conduct such other data collection1 analysis1 and dissemination activities as will ensure an effective statewide workforce and labor market information system2 7,i7 actively seek the participation of other ,state and local agencies in data collection1 analysis1 and dissemination activities in order to ensure complementarity1 compatibility1 and usefulness of data2 7,j7 participate in the development of1 and submit to the ,secretary1 an annual plan to carry out the requirements and authorities of this subsection2 and 7,k7 utilize the quarterly records described in section #acf7;f77#b7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga7;f77#b77 to assist the ,state and other ,states in measuring ,state progress on ,state performance measures4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting the ability of a ,governor to conduct additional data collection1 analysis1 and dissemination activities with ,state funds or with ,federal funds from sources other than this section4 7f7 ,nonduplication requirement ,none of the functions and activities carried out pursuant to this section shall duplicate the functions and activities carried out under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #fj1aec1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years4 4 ,,iv ,repeals and ,conforming ,amendments #dja4 ,repeals ,the following provisions are repealed3 7#a7 ,chapter #d of subtitle ,b of title ,i1 and sections #abc1 #aee1 #aff1 #afg1 #afh1 #afi1 #aga1 #agc1 #agc;,a1 #agd1 #aib1 #aid1 #ejb1 #ejc1 and #ejf of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,,skills ,act4 7#b7 ,title ,v of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef et seq474 7#c7 ,sections #a through #ad of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq474 7#d7 ,the ,twenty-,first ,century ,workforce ,commission ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja note74 7#e7 ,public ,law #ia-cgh1 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq4 7popularly known as the ,youth ,conservation ,corps ,act of #aigj74 7#f7 ,section #hba of the ,higher ,education ,amendments of #aiih 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea74 7#g7 ,the ,women in ,apprenticeship and ,nontraditional ,occupations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq474 7#h7 ,sections #dajc;,a and #dajd of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #djb4 ,amendments to other laws ,section #ajd7k77#f77;,a7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd7k77#f77;,a77 is amended by striking training1 research1 and and inserting research and4 7a7 ,amendments to the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#a7 ,definition ,section #c7t7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7t77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking means 7#a7 the agency and inserting the following3 8means-- 7,a7 the agency 2 7,b7 by striking programs1 and 7#b7 the tribal and inserting the following3 8programs2 7,b7 the tribal 2 and 7,c7 by striking this ,act4 and inserting the following3 8this ,act2 and 7,c7 in the context of employment and training activities under section #f7;d77#d71 a ,state board as defined in section #aja of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja74 4 7#b7 ,eligible households ,section #e of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d77#ad7 by striking section #f7;d77#d77;,i7 and inserting section #f7;d77#d77;,c71 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g77#c71 in the first sentence1 by striking constitutes adequate participation in an employment and training program under section #f7;d7 and inserting allows the individual to participate in employment and training activities under section #f7;d77#d74 7#c7 ,eligibility disqualifications ,section #f7;d77#d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d77#d77 is amended to read as follows3 7,d7 ,employment and training 7i7 ,implementation ,each ,state agency shall provide employment and training services authorized under section #acd of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd7 to eligible members of households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program in gaining skills1 training1 work1 or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment4 7ii7 ,statewide workforce development system ,consistent with subparagraph 7,a71 employment and training services shall be provided through the statewide workforce development system1 including the one-stop delivery system authorized by the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja et seq474 7iii7 ,reimbursements 7,i7 ,actual costs ,the ,state agency shall provide payments or reimbursement to participants served under this paragraph for-- 7aa7 the actual costs of transportation and other actual costs 7other than dependent care costs7 that are reasonably necessary and directly related to the individual participating in employment and training activities2 and 7bb7 the actual costs of such dependent care expenses as are determined by the ,state agency to be necessary for the individual to participate in employment and training activities 7other than an individual who is the caretaker relative of a dependent in a family receiving benefits under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 in a local area where an employment1 training1 or education program under title ,,iv of that ,act is in operation71 except that no such payment or reimbursement shall exceed the applicable local market rate4 7,,ii7 ,service contracts and vouchers ,in lieu of providing reimbursements or payments for dependent care expenses under clause 7i71 a ,state agency may1 at the option of the ,state agency1 arrange for dependent care through providers by the use of purchase of service contracts or vouchers or by providing vouchers to the household4 7,,iii7 ,value of reimbursements ,the value of any dependent care services provided for or arranged under clause 7ii71 or any amount received as a payment or reimbursement under clause 7i71 shall-- 7aa7 not be treated as income for the purposes of any other ,federal or federally assisted program that bases eligibility for1 or the amount of benefits on1 need2 and 7bb7 not be claimed as an employment-related expense for the purposes of the credit provided under section #ba of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ba74 4 7#d7 ,administration ,section #aa7;e77#ai7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;e77#aa77 is amended to read as follows3 7,s7 the plans of the ,state agency for providing employment and training services under section #f7;d77#d72 4 7#e7 ,administrative cost-sharing and quality control ,section #af7;h7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;h77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking carry out employment and training programs and inserting provide employment and training services to eligible households under section #f7;d77#d72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking operating an employment and training program and inserting providing employment and training services consistent with section #f7;d77#d72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking participation in an employment and training program and inserting the individual participating in employment and training activities2 and 7ii7 by striking section #f7;d77#d77;,i77i77,,ii7 and inserting section #f7;d77#d77;,c77i77,,ii72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking for operating an employment and training program and inserting to provide employment and training services2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 ,monitoring 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall monitor each ,state agency responsible for administering employment and training services under section #f7;d77#d7 to ensure funds are being spent effectively and efficiently4 7ii7 ,accountability ,each program of employment and training receiving funds under section #f7;d77#d7 shall be subject to the requirements of the performance accountability system1 including having to meet the ,state performance measures described in section #acf of the ,workforce ,investment ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga74 4 7#f7 ,research1 demonstration1 and evaluations ,section #ag of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77iv77,,iii77dd71 by striking 1 7#d77;,f77i71 or 7#d77,k7 and inserting or 7#d72 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g71 in the first sentence in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking programs established and inserting activities provided to eligible households2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,labor1 after ,secretary4 7#g7 ,minnesota family investment project ,section #bb7;b77#d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjca7;b77#d77 is amended by striking equivalent to those offered under the employment and training program4 7b7 ,amendments to section #dab of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#a7 ,conditions and considerations ,section #dab7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking make available sufficient resources for employment training and placement and inserting provide refugees with the opportunity to access employment and training services1 including job placement12 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking services2 and inserting services provided through the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja et seq4722 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c77iii77,,ii71 by inserting and training after employment2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,a77ii7-- 7i7 by striking insure and inserting ensure2 7ii7 by inserting and training after employment2 and 7iii7 by inserting after available the following3 through the one-stop delivery system under section #aba of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhda72 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by inserting the ,secretary of ,labor1 after ,education14 7#b7 ,program of initial resettlement ,section #dab7;b77#b7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking orientation1 instruction and inserting orientation and instruction2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 and job training for refugees1 and such other education and training of refugees1 as facilitates and inserting for refugees to facilitate4 7#c7 ,project grants and contracts for services for refugees ,section #dab7;c7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by inserting and training after employment2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking paragraph-- and all that follows through in a manner and inserting paragraph in a manner2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall ensure that employment and training services are provided through the statewide workforce development system1 as appropriate1 authorized by the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja et seq474 ,such action may include-- 7i7 making employment and training activities described in section #acd of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd7 available to refugees2 and 7ii7 providing refugees with access to a one-stop delivery system established under section #aba of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhda74 4 7#d7 ,cash assistance and medical assistance to refugees ,section #dab7;e7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;e77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i71 by inserting and training after providing employment2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,the and inserting ,consistent with subsection 7c77#c71 the4 7c7 ,amendments relating to the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7#a7 ,federal ,prisoner ,reentry ,initiative ,section #bca of the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageda7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,e7-- 7i7 by inserting the ,department of ,labor and before other ,federal agencies2 and 7ii7 by inserting ,state and local workforce investment boards1 after community-based organizations12 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking at the end and2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking at the end the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7,d7 to coordinate reentry programs with the employment and training services provided through the statewide workforce investment system under subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhaa et seq474 2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7,f7 ,interaction with the workforce investment system 7i7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall ensure that employment and training services1 including such employment and services offered through reentry programs1 are provided1 as appropriate1 through the statewide workforce investment system under subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhaa et seq471 which may include-- 7,i7 making employment and training services available to prisoners prior to and immediately following the release of such prisoners2 or 7,,ii7 providing prisoners with access by remote means to a one-stop delivery system under section #aba of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhda7 in the ,state in which the prison involved is located4 7ii7 ,service defined ,in this paragraph1 the term employment and training services means those services described in section #acd of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd7 offered by the ,bureau of ,prisons1 including-- 7,i7 the skills assessment described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a72 7,,ii7 the skills development plan described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 and 7,,iii7 the enhancement1 development1 and implementation of reentry and skills development programs4 4 7#b7 ,duties of the ,bureau of ,prisons ,section #djdb7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 as added by section #bca7;d77#a77;,c7 of the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aii2 #abb ,stat4 #fhe71 as paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g71 respectively1 and adjusting the margin accordingly2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and adjusting the margin accordingly2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking ,employment and inserting ,employment and training services 7as defined in paragraph 7#f7 of section #bca7;d7 of the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg71 including basic skills attainment1 consistent with such paragraph2 and 7ii7 by striking clause 7iii72 and 7,d7 by redesignating clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iv71 7v71 7vi71 and 7vii7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f71 respectively1 and adjusting the margin accordingly4 7d7 ,amendments to the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh ,section #bigf of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cgigw7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking vocational and inserting career and technical education 7as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb77 and training2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7,d7 coordinating employment and training services provided through the statewide workforce investment system under subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhaa et seq471 including a one-stop delivery system under section #aba of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhda71 for offenders upon release from prison1 jail1 or a juvenile facility1 as appropriate2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by inserting 1 including local workforce investment boards established under section #aag of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhcb71 after nonprofit organizations2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking victims services1 and employment services and inserting and victim services2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7,d7 provides employment and training services through the statewide workforce investment system under subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhaa et seq471 including a one-stop delivery system under section #aba of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhda72 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting 1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 after under this section2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7,b7 ,employment and training ,the ,attorney ,general shall require each grantee under this section to measure the core indicators of performance as described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga7;b77#b77;,a77 with respect to the program of such grantee funded with a grant under this section4 4 7e7 ,conforming amendments to title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cfgb7;d77#a71 by striking disabled veterans' outreach program specialists under section #dajc;,a and inserting veteran employment specialists appointed under section #acd7;f7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih2 7#b7 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #da1 by striking the items relating to sections #dajc;,a and #dajd2 7#c7 in section #dajb;,a-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g72 and 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#h7 as paragraph 7#e72 7,b7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7h72 7,c7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f72 and 7,d7 in subsection 7e77#a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking 1 including disabled veterans' outreach program specialists and local veterans' employment representatives providing employment1 training1 and placement services under this chapter in a ,state2 and 7ii7 by striking for purposes of subsection 7c72 7#d7 in section #dajd;,a-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7i7 the appropriate veteran employment specialist 7in carrying out the functions described in section #acd7;f7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih72 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7i7 collaborate with the appropriate veteran employment specialist 7as described in section #acd7;f77 and the appropriate ,state boards and local boards 7as such terms are defined in section #aja of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja772 2 7#e7 in section #daji-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking disabled veterans' outreach program specialists and local veterans' employment representative and inserting veteran employment specialists appointed under section #acd7;f7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking disabled veterans' outreach program specialists and local veterans' employment representatives and inserting veteran employment specialists appointed under section #acd7;f7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih2 and 7#f7 in section #daab7;d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking disabled veterans' outreach program specialist and inserting veteran employment specialist appointed under section #acd7;f7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b74 #djc4 ,conforming amendment to table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,,title ,i--,,workforce ,,investment ,s,y,s,t,e,m,s,subtitle ,a--,workforce ,investment ,definitions,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,b--,statewide and ,local ,workforce ,investment ,systems ,sec4 #ajf4 ,purpose4,chapter #a--,state ,provisions,sec4 #aaa4 ,state workforce investment boards4,sec4 #aab4 ,state plan4,chapter #b--,local ,provisions,sec4 #aaf4 ,local workforce investment areas4,sec4 #aag4 ,local workforce investment boards4,sec4 #aah4 ,local plan4,chapter #c--,workforce ,investment ,activities ,providers,sec4 #aba4 ,establishment of one-stop delivery systems4,sec4 #abb4 ,identification of eligible providers of training services4,chapter #e--;,employment and ,training ,activities,sec4 #aca4 ,general authorization4,sec4 #acb4 ,state allotments4,sec4 #acc4 ,within ,state allocations4,sec4 #acd4 ,use of funds for employment and training activities4,chapter #f--;,general ,provisions,sec4 #acf4 ,performance accountability system4,sec4 #acg4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,c--,job ,corps,sec4 #ada4 ,purposes4,sec4 #adb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #adc4 ,establishment4,sec4 #add4 ,individuals eligible for the ,job ,corps4,sec4 #ade4 ,recruitment1 screening1 selection1 and assignment of enrollees4,sec4 #adf4 ,enrollment4,sec4 #adg4 ,job ,corps centers4,sec4 #adh4 ,program activities4,sec4 #adi4 ,counseling and job placement4,sec4 #aej4 ,support4,sec4 #aea4 ,operations4,sec4 #aeb4 ,standards of conduct4,sec4 #aec4 ,community participation4,sec4 #aed4 ,workforce councils4,sec4 #aef4 ,technical assistance to centers4,sec4 #aeg4 ,application of provisions of ,federal law4,sec4 #aeh4 ,special provisions4,sec4 #aei4 ,performance accountability and management4,sec4 #afj4 ,general provisions4,sec4 #afa4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,d--,national ,programs,sec4 #agj4 ,technical assistance4,sec4 #agb4 ,evaluations4,subtitle ,e--,administration,sec4 #aha4 ,requirements and restrictions4,sec4 #ahb4 ,prompt allocation of funds4,sec4 #ahc4 ,monitoring4,sec4 #ahd4 ,fiscal controls2 sanctions4,sec4 #ahe4 ,reports2 recordkeeping2 investigations4,sec4 #ahf4 ,administrative adjudication4,sec4 #ahg4 ,judicial review4,sec4 #ahh4 ,nondiscrimination4,sec4 #ahi4 ,administrative provisions4,sec4 #aij4 ,references4,sec4 #aia4 ,state legislative authority4,sec4 #aic4 ,transfer of ,federal equity in ,state employment security real property to the ,states4,sec4 #aie4 ,general program requirements4,sec4 #aif4 ,federal agency staff4,sec4 #aig4 ,restrictions on lobbying and political activities4,subtitle ,f--,repeals and ,conforming ,amendments,sec4 #aii4 ,repeals4,sec4 #aii;,a4 ,conforming amendments4,,title ,,ii--,,adult ,,education ,,and ,,family ,,literacy ,e,d,u,c,a,t,i,o,n,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjb4 ,purpose4,sec4 #bjc4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjd4 ,home schools4,sec4 #bje4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,a--,federal ,provisions,sec4 #baa4 ,reservation of funds2 grants to eligible agencies2 allotments4,sec4 #bab4 ,performance accountability system4,subtitle ,b--,state ,provisions,sec4 #bba4 ,state administration4,sec4 #bbb4 ,state distribution of funds2 matching requirement4,sec4 #bbc4 ,state leadership activities4,sec4 #bbd4 ,state plan4,sec4 #bbe4 ,programs for corrections education and other institutionalized individuals4,subtitle ,c--,local ,provisions,sec4 #bca4 ,grants and contracts for eligible providers4,sec4 #bcb4 ,local application4,sec4 #bcc4 ,local administrative cost limits4,subtitle ,d--,general ,provisions,sec4 #bda4 ,administrative provisions4,sec4 #bdb4 ,national activities4,,title ,,iii--,,workforce ,,investment-,,related ,a,c,t,i,v,i,t,i,e,s,subtitle ,a--,wagner-,peyser ,act,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cjb4 ,functions4,sec4 #cjc4 ,designation of ,state agencies4,sec4 #cjd4 ,appropriations4,sec4 #cje4 ,disposition of allotted funds4,sec4 #cjf4 ,state plans4,sec4 #cjg4 ,repeal of ,federal advisory council4,sec4 #cjh4 ,regulations4,sec4 #cji4 ,employment statistics4,sec4 #caj4 ,technical amendments4,sec4 #caa4 ,effective date4,subtitle ,b--,linkages ,with ,other ,programs,sec4 #cba4 ,trade ,act of #aigd4,sec4 #cbb4 ,veterans' employment programs4,sec4 #cbc4 ,older ,americans ,act of #aife4,subtitle ,d--,application of ,civil ,rights and ,labor-,management ,laws to the ,smithsonian ,institution,sec4 #cda4 ,application of civil rights and labor-management laws to the ,smithsonian ,institution4,,title ,,iv--,,rehabilitation ,,act ,,amendments ,,of #aiih,sec4 #dja4 ,short title4,sec4 #djb4 ,title4,sec4 #djc4 ,general provisions4,sec4 #djd4 ,vocational rehabilitation services4,sec4 #dje4 ,research and training4,sec4 #djf4 ,professional development and special projects and demonstrations4,sec4 #djg4 ,national ,council on ,disability4,sec4 #djh4 ,rights and advocacy4,sec4 #dji4 ,employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities4,sec4 #daj4 ,independent living services and centers for independent living4,sec4 #daa4 ,repeal4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,helen ,keller ,national ,center ,act4,sec4 #dac4 ,president's ,committee on ,employment of ,people ,with ,disabilities4,sec4 #dad4 ,conforming amendments4,,title ,v--,,general ,p,r,o,v,i,s,i,o,n,s,sec4 #eja4 ,state unified plan4,sec4 #ejd4 ,privacy4,sec4 #eje4 ,buy-,american requirements4,sec4 #ejg4 ,effective date4 4 ,v ,amendments to the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc #eja4 ,findings ,section #b7;a7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja7;a77 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 there is a substantial need to improve and expand services for students with disabilities under this ,act4 4 #ejb4 ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration 7a7 ,rehabilitation services administration ,the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gjb7;a77-- 7,a7 by striking ,office of the ,secretary and inserting ,department of ,education2 7,b7 by striking ,president by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate and inserting ,secretary2 and 7,c7 by striking 1 and the ,commissioner shall be the principal officer12 7#b7 by striking ,commissioner each place it appears 7except in section #ba7 and inserting ,director2 7#c7 in section #ab7;c7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gji7;c771 by striking ,commissioner's and inserting ,director's2 7#d7 in section #ba 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gah7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,commissioner the first place it appears and inserting ,director of the ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration2 7ii7 by striking 7referred to in this subsection as the ,director72 and 7iii7 by striking ,the ,commissioner and the ,director and inserting ,both such ,directors2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,commissioner and the ,director each place it appears and inserting both such ,directors2 7#e7 in the heading for subparagraph 7,b7 of section #ajj7;d77#b7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj7;d77#b771 by striking commissioner and inserting director2 7#f7 in section #dja7;a77#a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gha7;a77#a771 by inserting of the ,national ,institute on ,disability and ,rehabilitation ,research after ,director2 7#g7 in the heading for section #gjf 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;d-#a71 by striking commissioner and inserting director2 and 7#h7 in the heading for paragraph 7#c7 of section #gbc7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f-#b7;a771 by striking commissioner and inserting director4 7b7 ,effective date2 application ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 apply with respect to the appointments of ,directors of the ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration made on or after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and the ,directors so appointed4 #ejc4 ,definitions ,section #g of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gje7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ce7 through 7#ci7 as paragraphs 7#cf7 through 7#dj71 respectively2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 of paragraph 7#cf7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a771 by striking paragraph 7#cf77;,c7 and inserting paragraph 7#cg77;,c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#cd7 the following3 7#ce7 7,a7 ,the term student with a disability means an individual with a disability who-- 7i7 is not younger than #af and not older than #ba2 7ii7 has been determined to be eligible under section #ajb7;a7 for assistance under this title2 and 7iii7 7,i7 is eligible for1 and is receiving1 special education 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 7,b7 ,the term students with disabilities means more than #a student with a disability4 4 #ejd4 ,carryover ,section #ai7;a77#a7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gaf7;a77#a77 is amended by striking part ,b of title ,,vi14 #eje4 ,traditionally underserved populations ,section #ba of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gah7 is amended1 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b77;,a7 of subsection 7b71 and in subsection 7c71 by striking ,,vi14 #ejf4 ,state plan ,section #aja7;a7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gba7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking on the eligible individuals and all that follows and inserting of information necessary to assess the ,state's performance on the core indicators of performance described in section #acf7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga7;b77#b77;,a7742 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e77ii71 by striking 1 to the extent the measures are applicable to individuals with disabilities2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aa7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d77i71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 which may be provided using alternative means of meeting participation 7such as participation through video conferences and conference calls72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,coordination with assistive technology programs ,the ,state plan shall include an assurance that the designated ,state unit and the lead agency or implementing entity responsible for carrying out duties under the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 have developed working relationships and coordinate their activities4 2 7#c7 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 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by adding and at the end2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 students with disabilities1 including their need for transition services2 2 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 as clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 include an assessment of the 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 about the extent to which those #b types of services meet the needs of individuals with disabilities2 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking and under part ,b of title ,,vi2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7iii71 7iv71 and 7v7 as clauses 7iv71 7v71 and 7vi71 respectively2 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 the receipt of vocational rehabilitation services under this title or to postsecondary education or employment2 2 and 7iii7 in clause 7v71 as redesignated by clause 7i7 of this subparagraph1 by striking evaluation standards and inserting performance standards2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#bb7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking state plan supplement2 7,b7 by striking carrying out part ,b of title ,,vi1 including2 and 7,c7 by striking that part to supplement funds made available under part ,b of2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#bd7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking contracts and inserting grants2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,contracts and inserting ,grants2 and 7ii7 by striking part ,a of title ,,vi and inserting section #aji;,a2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#be7 ,collaboration with industry ,the ,state plan shall describe how the designated ,state agency will carry out the provisions of section #aji;,a1 including-- 7,a7 the criteria such agency will use to award grants under such section2 and 7,b7 how the activities carried out under such grants will be coordinated with other services provided under this title4 7#bf7 ,services for students with disabilities ,the ,state plan shall provide an assurance satisfactory to the ,secretary that the ,state-- 7,a7 has developed and implemented strategies to address the needs identified in the assessments described in paragraph 7#ae71 and achieve the goals and priorities identified by the ,state in that paragraph1 to improve and expand vocational rehabilitation services for students with disabilities on a statewide basis in accordance with paragraph 7#ae72 and 7,b7 from funds reserved under section #aaj;,a1 shall carry out programs or activities designed to improve and expand vocational rehabilitation services for students with disabilities that-- 7i7 facilitate the transition of students with disabilities from the receipt of educational services in school1 to the receipt of vocational rehabilitation services under this title1 including1 at a minimum1 those services specified in the interagency agreement required in paragraph 7#aa77;,d72 7ii7 improve the achievement of post-school goals of students with disabilities1 including improving the achievement through participation 7as appropriate when career goals are discussed7 in meetings regarding individualized education programs developed under section #fad of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adad72 7iii7 provide career guidance1 career exploration services1 job search skills and strategies1 and technical assistance to students with disabilities2 7iv7 support the provision of training and technical assistance to ,state and local educational agencies and designated ,state agency personnel responsible for the planning and provision of services to students with disabilities2 and 7v7 support outreach activities to students with disabilities who are eligible for1 and need1 services under this title4 4 #ejg4 ,scope of services ,section #ajc of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#ae7 and inserting the following3 7#ae7 transition services for students with disabilities1 that facilitate the achievement of the employment outcome identified in the individualized plan for employment involved1 including services described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of section #aja7;a77#bf77;,b72 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 7,a7 7i7 ,consultation and technical assistance services to assist ,state and local educational agencies in planning for the transition of students with disabilities from school to post-school activities1 including employment4 7ii7 ,training and technical assistance described in section #aja7;a77#bf77;,b77iv74 7,b7 ,services for groups of individuals with disabilities who meet the requirements of clauses 7i7 and 7iii7 of section #g7ce77;,a71 including services described in clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 and 7v7 of section #aja7;a77#bf77;,b71 to assist in the transition from school to post-school activities4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting at the end the following3 7#g7 ,the establishment1 development1 or improvement of assistive technology demonstration1 loan1 reutilization1 or financing programs in coordination with activities authorized under the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 to promote access to assistive technology for individuals with disabilities and employers4 4 #ejh4 ,standards and indicators 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajf of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,evaluation standards and inserting ,performance standards2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,standards and indicators ,the performance standards and indicators for the vocational rehabilitation program carried out under this title-- 7#a7 shall be subject to paragraphs 7#b77;,a7 and 7#c7 of section #acf7;b7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga7;b772 and 7#b7 may1 at a ,state's discretion1 include additional indicators identified in the ,state plan submitted under section #aja4 2 and 7#c7 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 ,director1 direct the ,state to make revisions to the plan to improve performance2 and 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ajg of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a77#a77;,b7 and 7b77#b71 by striking evaluation standards and inserting performance standards2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 by striking an evaluation standard and inserting a performance standard4 #eji4 ,expenditure of certain amounts ,section #ajh7;a7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbh7;a77 is amended by striking under part ,b of title ,,vi1 or4 #eaj4 ,collaboration with industry ,the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc is amended by inserting after section #aji 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbh;a7 the following3 #aji;,a4 ,collaboration with industry 7a7 ,eligible entity defined ,for the purposes of this section1 the term eligible entity means a for-profit business1 alone or in partnership with one or more of the following3 7#a7 ,community rehabilitation program providers4 7#b7 ,indian tribes4 7#c7 ,tribal organizations4 7b7 ,authority ,a ,state shall use not less than one-half of one percent of the payment the ,state receives under section #aaa for a fiscal year to award grants to eligible entities to pay for the ,federal share of the cost of carrying out collaborative programs1 to create practical job and career readiness and training programs1 and to provide job placements and career advancement4 7c7 ,awards ,grants under this section shall-- 7#a7 be awarded for a period not to exceed #e years2 and 7#b7 be awarded competitively4 7d7 ,application ,to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to a designated ,state agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as such agency shall require4 ,such application shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the collaborative program2 7#b7 a plan for collecting and reporting the data and information described under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of section #aja7;a77#aj71 as determined appropriate by the designated ,state agency2 and 7#c7 a plan for providing for the non-,federal share of the costs of the program4 7e7 ,activities ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to carry out a program that provides one or more of the following3 7#a7 ,job development1 job placement1 and career advancement services for individuals with disabilities4 7#b7 ,training in realistic work settings in order to prepare individuals with disabilities for employment and career advancement in the competitive market4 7#c7 ,providing individuals with disabilities with such support services as may be required in order to maintain the employment and career advancement for which the individuals have received training4 7f7 ,eligibility for services ,an individual shall be eligible for services provided under a program under this section if the individual is determined under section #ajb7;a77#a7 to be eligible for assistance under this title4 7g7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share for a program under this section shall not exceed #hj percent of the costs of the program4 4 #eaa4 ,reservation for expanded transition services ,the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc is amended by inserting after section #aaj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcj7 the following3 #aaj;,a4 ,reservation for expanded transition services ,each ,state shall reserve not less than #aj percent of the funds allotted to the ,state under section #aaj7;a7 to carry out programs or activities under sections #aja7;a77#bf77;,b7 and #ajc7;b77#f74 4 #eab4 ,client assistance program ,section #aab7;e77#a7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcb7;e77#a77 is amended by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,the ,secretary shall make grants to the protection and advocacy system serving the ,american ,indian ,consortium under the ,developmental ,disabilities and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejja et seq47 to provide services in accordance with this section1 as determined by the ,secretary4 ,the amount of such grants shall be the same as the amount provided to territories under this subsection4 4 #eac4 ,research ,section #bjd7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gfd7;a77#b77;,a77 is amended by striking ,,vi14 #ead4 ,title ,,iii amendments ,title ,,iii of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gga et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cja7;a7 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #gga7;a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and at the end2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 in section #cjb 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ggb7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking and ,in-,service ,training2 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking section #cjf and inserting section #cjd2 7#c7 in section #cjc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ggc7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking section #cjf and inserting section #cjd2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a77ii7 to read as follows3 7ii7 to coordinate activities and work closely with the parent training and information centers established pursuant to section #fga of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adga71 the community parent resource centers established pursuant to section #fgb of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #adgb71 and the eligible entities receiving awards under section #fgc of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adgc72 and 2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 and demonstrate the capacity for serving1 after serve2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,reservation ,from the amount appropriated to carry out this subsection for a fiscal year1 #bj percent of such amount or #ejj1jjj1 whichever is less1 shall be reserved to carry out paragraph 7#f74 2 7#d7 by striking sections #cjd and #cje 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ggd1 #gge72 and 7#e7 by redesignating section #cjf 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ggf7 as section #cjd4 #eae4 ,repeal of title ,,vi ,title ,,vi of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gie et seq47 is repealed4 #eaf4 ,title ,,vii general provisions 7a7 ,purpose ,section #gja7c7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif7c77 is amended by striking ,state programs of supported employment services receiving assistance under part ,b of title ,,vi14 7b7 ,chairperson ,section #gje7;b77#e7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;d7b77#e77 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 ,chairperson ,the ,council shall select a chairperson from among the voting membership of the ,council4 4 #eag4 ,authorizations of appropriations ,the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq47 is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #c1jff1aib1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,b71 by striking #bjjc and inserting #bjba2 7#b7 in section #aaj7;c7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcj7;c771 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,the sum referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall be1 as determined by the ,secretary1 not less than #a percent and not more than #a4e percent of the amount referred to in paragraph 7#a7 for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 2 7#c7 in section #aab7;h7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcb7;h771 by striking such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #aa1fjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7a7 of section #bja 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gfa7;a77 to read as follows3 7a7 ,there are authorized to be appropriated #ajc1abe1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years to carry out this title42 7#e7 in section #cjb7;i7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ggb7;i771 by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #cc1feg1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years2 7#f7 in section #cjc7;e7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ggc7;e771 by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #e1jdf1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years2 7#g7 in section #dje 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ghe71 by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #c1jha1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years2 7#h7 in section #ejb7;j7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gib7;j771 by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #g1jac1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years2 7#i7 in section #eji7l7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid;e7l771 by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #ag1jhh1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years2 7#aj7 in section #gad 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;e-#c71 by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #bb1acg1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years2 7#aa7 in section #gbg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f-#f71 by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #ge1ggb1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years2 and 7#ab7 in section #gec 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gifl71 by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #aiii through #bjjc and inserting #cb1bci1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years4 #eah4 ,conforming amendments ,section #a7;b7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after the item relating to section #aji the following3 ,sec4 #aji;,a4 ,collaboration with industry4 2 7#b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #aaj the following3 ,sec4 #aaj;,a4 ,reservation for expanded transition services4 2 7#c7 by striking the item related to section #cjd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,measuring of project outcomes and performance4 2 7#d7 by striking the items related to sections #cje and #cjf2 7#e7 by striking the items related to title ,,vi2 and 7#f7 by striking the item related to section #gjf and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,responsibilities of the ,director4 4 ,,vi ,studies by the ,comptroller ,general #fja4 ,study by the ,comptroller ,general on exhausting ,federal ,pell ,grants before accessing ,,wia funds ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall complete and submit to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 evaluates the effectiveness of subparagraph 7,b7 of section #acd7;d77#d7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd7;d77#d77;,b77 7as such subparagraph was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act71 including-- 7,a7 a review of the regulations and guidance issued by the ,secretary of ,labor to ,state and local areas on how to comply with such subparagraph2 7,b7 a review of ,state policies to determine how local areas are required to comply with such subparagraph2 7,c7 a review of local area policies to determine how one-stop operators are required to comply with such subparagraph2 and 7,d7 a review of a sampling of individuals receiving training services under section #acd7;d77#d7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd7;d77#d77 to determine if1 before receiving such training services1 such individuals have exhausted funds received through the ,federal ,pell ,grant program under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq472 and 7#b7 makes appropriate recommendations with respect to the matters evaluated under paragraph 7#a74 #fjb4 ,study by the ,comptroller ,general on administrative cost savings 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall complete and submit to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 determines the amount of administrative costs at the ,federal and ,state levels for the most recent fiscal year for which satisfactory data are available for-- 7,a7 each of the programs authorized under the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja et seq47 or repealed under section #dja of this ,act1 as such programs were in effect for such fiscal year2 and 7,b7 each of the programs described in subparagraph 7,a7 that have been repealed or consolidated on or after the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 determines the amount of administrative cost savings at the ,federal and ,state levels as a result of repealing and consolidating programs by calculating the differences in the amount of administrative costs between subparagraph 7,a7 and subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 estimates the administrative cost savings at the ,federal and ,state levels for a fiscal year as a result of ,states consolidating amounts under section #eja7;e7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibga7;e77 to reduce inefficiencies in the administration of federally funded ,state and local employment and training programs4 7b7 ,definition ,for purposes of this section1 the term administrative costs has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja74