113 HR 803 RH: SKILLS Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-03-12
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1.This Act may be cited as the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills Act
or the SKILLS Act
.
2.The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title.
Sec. 2. Table of contents.
Sec. 3. References.
Sec. 4. Effective date.
Title I—AMENDMENTS TO THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT of 1998
Subtitle A—Workforce Investment Definitions
Sec. 101. Definitions.
Subtitle B—Statewide and Local Workforce Investment Systems
Sec. 102. Purpose.
Sec. 103. State workforce investment boards.
Sec. 104. State plan.
Sec. 105. Local workforce investment areas.
Sec. 106. Local workforce investment boards.
Sec. 107. Local plan.
Sec. 108. Establishment of one-stop delivery system.
Sec. 109. Identification of eligible providers of training services.
Sec. 110. General authorization.
Sec. 111. State allotments.
Sec. 112. Within State allocations.
Sec. 113. Use of funds for employment and training activities.
Sec. 114. Performance accountability system.
Sec. 115. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle C—Job Corps
Sec. 116. Job Corps purposes.
Sec. 117. Job Corps definitions.
Sec. 118. Individuals eligible for the Job Corps.
Sec. 119. Recruitment, screening, selection, and assignment of enrollees.
Sec. 120. Job Corps centers.
Sec. 121. Program activities.
Sec. 122. Counseling and job placement.
Sec. 123. Support.
Sec. 124. Operations.
Sec. 125. Community participation.
Sec. 126. Workforce councils.
Sec. 127. Technical assistance.
Sec. 128. Special provisions.
Sec. 129. Performance accountability management.
Subtitle D—National Programs
Sec. 130. Technical assistance.
Sec. 131. Evaluations.
Subtitle E—Administration
Sec. 132. Requirements and restrictions.
Sec. 133. Prompt allocation of funds.
Sec. 134. Fiscal controls; sanctions.
Sec. 135. Reports to Congress.
Sec. 136. Administrative provisions.
Sec. 137. State legislative authority.
Sec. 138. General program requirements.
Sec. 139. Federal agency staff.
Subtitle F—State unified plan
Sec. 140. State unified plan.
Title II—ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY EDUCATION
Sec. 201. Amendment.
Title III—AMENDMENTS TO THE WAGNER-PEYSER ACT
Sec. 301. Amendments to the Wagner-Peyser Act.
Title IV—REPEALS AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS
Sec. 401. Repeals.
Sec. 402. Amendment to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.
Sec. 403. Amendments to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
Sec. 404. Amendments to section 412 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Sec. 405. Amendments relating to the Second Chance Act of 2007.
Sec. 406. Amendments to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.
Sec. 407. Conforming amendments to the United States Code.
Sec. 408. Conforming amendment to table of contents.
Title V—AMENDMENTS TO THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
Sec. 501. Findings.
Sec. 502. Rehabilitation services administration.
Sec. 503. Definitions.
Sec. 504. State plan.
Sec. 505. Scope of services.
Sec. 506. Standards and indicators.
Sec. 507. Collaboration with industry.
Sec. 508. Reservation for expanded transition services.
Sec. 509. Client assistance program.
Sec. 510. Title III amendments.
Sec. 511. Repeal of title VI.
Sec. 512. Chairperson.
Sec. 513. Authorizations of appropriations.
Sec. 514. Conforming amendments.
3.Except as otherwise expressly provided, wherever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the amendment or repeal shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.).
4.Except as otherwise provided, this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall be effective with respect to fiscal year 2014 and succeeding fiscal years.
<enum>I</enum><header>AMENDMENTS TO THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT of 1998</header>
<subtitle id="HE9EF1EBAA5D44534B525B7F2634CD4D0"><enum>A</enum><header>Workforce Investment Definitions</header>
<section id="H7BB5C75E651449C29EB5AED1F899F81B"><enum>101.</enum><header>Definitions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 101 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2801">29 U.S.C. 2801</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H940480D34714458493BC2CB440D92E08"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking paragraphs (13) and (24);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3DCF35C34E034A8AA7BA0F511DE3F44A"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (12) as paragraphs (3) through (14), and paragraphs (14) through (23) as paragraphs (15) through (24), respectively;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDA7A4EFD01B646F492EF9FF7F593D48C"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking paragraphs (52) and (53);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA61B690E27064D28BC01130E24C6883C"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by inserting after <quote>In this title:</quote> the following new paragraphs:</text>
<quoted-block id="H34F3AB9754354FC7A5761E175454784A" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HABAD9E2851C24CCFB6FFCF65AFDB9866"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Accrued expenditures</header><text>The term <term>accrued expenditures</term> means charges incurred by recipients of funds under this title for a given period requiring the provision of funds for goods or other tangible property received; services performed by employees, contractors, subgrantees, subcontractors, and other payees; and other amounts becoming owed under programs assisted under this title for which no current services or performance is required, such as annuities, insurance claims, and other benefit payments.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF96EADEA12F4487BA2294F06E5DB4868"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Administrative costs</header><text>The term <term>administrative costs</term> means expenditures incurred by State and local workforce investment boards, direct recipients (including State grant recipients under subtitle B and recipients of awards under subtitles C and D), local grant recipients, local fiscal agents or local grant subrecipients, and one-stop operators in the performance of administrative functions and in carrying out activities under this title which are not related to the direct provision of workforce investment services (including services to participants and employers). Such costs include both personnel and non-personnel and both direct and indirect.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7775CB664E3E45879CF357142E8C28E9"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>Except in sections 127 and 132, the</quote> and inserting <quote>The</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H99BF40E6D1E1458689CDF8D254B30D63"><enum>(6)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (5) (as so redesignated) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H876BDFCA71324B45B6ECCD9081CEB804" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HD1844A3A6F5449BA911FDA6F8C14AAD3"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Area career and technical education school</header><text>The term <term>area career and technical education school</term> has the meaning given the term in section 3(3) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/2302">20 U.S.C. 2302(3)</external-xref>).</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCF19CEB0DDD2420E812427A944810D7A"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated), by inserting <quote>(or such other level as the Governor may establish)</quote> after <quote>8th grade level</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE9263530D79D42869B66885B413BDD93"><enum>(8)</enum><text>in paragraph (10)(C) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>not less than 50 percent of the cost of the training</quote> and inserting <quote>a significant portion of the cost of training, as determined by the local board (or, in the case of an employer in multiple local areas in the State, as determined by the Governor), taking into account the size of the employer and such other factors as the local board determines to be appropriate</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6DDD50B68EEA4777B95535D91076C973"><enum>(9)</enum><text>in paragraph (11) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H4CDE91705D974AF59C15BB39BC21236A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)(ii)(II), by striking <quote>section 134(c)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 121(e)</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB941666E736F4A7594C8749D2F6A993E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B)(iii)—</text>
<clause id="HE13EC82B657B4590B79FA7AB1929B877"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking <quote>134(d)(4)</quote> and inserting <quote>134(c)(4)</quote>; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HFFCDEE584AE74A7C90A0806B0CDC77B0"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking <quote>intensive services described in section 134(d)(3)</quote> and inserting <quote>work ready services described in section 117(d)(5)(C)</quote>;</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1BF7825721924DBE884053E962BFBC24"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph (C), by striking <quote>or</quote> after the semicolon;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1590AD4428CB4C13ABDC5F45009B8D60"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting <quote>; or</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE0B72AB27C5343F1908BF0750A9CCF94"><enum>(E)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HC8A80104FEBB480E87993189082356E8" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HA68B2FAD4969414AA761F1F70B0358A5"><enum>(E)</enum>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H51144F715AD847FDA65213D537ECA4B0"><enum>(i)</enum><text>is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty for a period of more than 30 days (as defined in <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/10/101">section 101(d)(2)</external-xref> of title 10, United States Code) who has experienced a loss of employment as a direct result of relocation to accommodate a permanent change in duty station of such member; or</text></clause>
<clause id="HC4AD9CD8B8734F0697D5E483A9141D6F" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty who meets the criteria described in paragraph (12)(B).</text></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3CC74E07F7F1445D8FCEF8BE682D8FA1"><enum>(10)</enum><text>in paragraph (12)(A) (as redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0C8D34BC0CB54413A20154A23838F2C5"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon and inserting <quote>or</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9B2ED2076D3E4D94BA1FAE1B14CF7A45"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>(A)</quote> and inserting <quote>(A)(i)</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA8052B03C6A04456A91C8E88384BE10D"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H11C0073E8DED417ABF1FD1C1BBE5A6E7" style="OLC">
<clause id="H7E6FD01C15A74A6E8D7E882EDBF8197E" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty for a period of more than 30 days (as defined in <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/10/101">section 101(d)(2)</external-xref> of title 10, United States Code) whose family income is significantly reduced because of a deployment (as defined in <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/10/991">section 991(b)</external-xref> of title 10, United States Code, or pursuant to paragraph (4) of such section), a call or order to active duty pursuant to a provision of law referred to in <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/10/101">section 101(a)(13)(B)</external-xref> of title 10, United States Code, a permanent change of station, or the service-connected (as defined in <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/38/101">section 101(16)</external-xref> of title 38, United States Code) death or disability of the member; and</text></clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H35AA221142C74688A77344F82EC65EB1"><enum>(11)</enum><text>in paragraph (13) (as so redesignated), by inserting <quote>or regional</quote> after <quote>local</quote> each place it appears;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5EDC11DD664340BBABF1278FEBC24503"><enum>(12)</enum><text>in paragraph (14) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1F1B34DD5733490AB0BD841006D611C4"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>section 122(e)(3)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 122</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H83F2DE3C20994E8B851EEB1A9B352051"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking subparagraph (B), and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HE6A460492A8F4A67945AA80E1E396D32" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HACD13F3C1A8B46E8A33B2B7332E452F3"><enum>(B)</enum><text>work ready services, means a provider who is identified or awarded a contract as described in section 117(d)(5)(C); or</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H57C3A7A403DD48538481FCF5E6CA07B7"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking subparagraph (C); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFB362A1091DC4752B4CCC3422DC73C97"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C).</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H713219D5B9FF4E07A7BB9C05D05CFBC7"><enum>(13)</enum><text>in paragraph (15) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>adult or dislocated worker</quote> and inserting <quote>individual</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H843F9F558DAA47EDA1EFAE5A96E324C7"><enum>(14)</enum><text>in paragraph (25)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H48AE4A4283E14AC0863569999F3F7A3D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>higher of—</quote> and all that follows through clause (ii) and inserting <quote>poverty line for an equivalent period;</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6880366CD4C74FB285C44A3CE7934F66"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (F) as subparagraphs (E) through (G), respectively; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H17B9C1C317A44AFEB85DC63E4A83EEB8"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HB66CE0C6BA1F4D0992986FB132B576F1" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H97408B885FA044C3A614381F18226349"><enum>(D)</enum><text>receives or is eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/1751">42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.</external-xref>);</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC69E61FFE21E4992BFE88AA2B318A76C"><enum>(15)</enum><text>in paragraph (32), by striking <quote>the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia,</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0DF5507F920B4EE286BD98BFF9AB30C2"><enum>(16)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (33) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H826CCEB8764A44C7BA1E1DF4B41A2AFA" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HE2518FAA93AF48FC8E5F0185830FE6D4"><enum>(33)</enum><header>Out-of-school youth</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term <term>out-of-school youth</term> means—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7FBA3A027A61469189CDA554FE800780"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">an at-risk youth who is a school dropout; or</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H83747DE9B84C4549B7047CCEE477BE7A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>an at-risk youth who has received a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent but is basic skills deficient, unemployed, or underemployed.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H99B04B6ED99A40C8BDFC33FA58FDA9AB"><enum>(17)</enum><text>in paragraph (38), by striking <quote>134(a)(1)(A)</quote> and inserting <quote>134(a)(1)(B)</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H528C06AFB69446D0B16A37C9D7968C92"><enum>(18)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (49) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H2310739988E647FC8AB354ADC0EE6FFB" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HE836941667124F3F8A632A12F51D4055"><enum>(49)</enum><header>Veteran</header><text>The term <term>veteran</term> has the same meaning given the term in <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/2108">section 2108(1)</external-xref> of title 5, United States Code.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBCABDD26EE2E43C8A2CBD1D643376C97"><enum>(19)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (50) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H3542E4E38C4344C9996529F9B6393B5A" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H4BCAA75148FB4368ACFA7E2359805F13"><enum>(50)</enum><header>Career and technical education</header><text>The term <term>career and technical education</term> has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/2302">20 U.S.C. 2302</external-xref>).</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFAA31D7E275F405D880A0112491CAC56"><enum>(20)</enum><text>in paragraph (51) by striking <quote>, and a youth activity</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB945477FED854E2D8E1E78E9A5B7C028"><enum>(21)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC688855F23CA46CDB81C0895007F2547" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HE988277853A64A368FD4C711FBA606FC"><enum>(52)</enum><header>At-risk youth</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Except as provided in subtitle C, the term <term>at-risk youth</term> means an individual who—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0F7711FD9DB74807A4FC2CBE3601EDB9"><enum>(A)</enum><text>is not less than age 16 and not more than age 24;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAD16A8850E4840DAB92B5BBA387C02CB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>is a low-income individual; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H502160709A7541D6858EFD947B544E51"><enum>(C)</enum><text>is an individual who is one or more of the following:</text>
<clause id="H0BE789CE0EFE4887B3E6CABDF9F79F3B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>a secondary school dropout;</text></clause>
<clause id="HD1314B3D49BA4CFBAF8BA408874B96F4"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>a youth in foster care (including youth aging out of foster care);</text></clause>
<clause id="H99CB00CA9CB64C58A6C7847FDB6FC2A7"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>a youth offender;</text></clause>
<clause id="HEECAD0E82BD84CB18EFE3FC74A8E5607"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>a youth who is an individual with a disability; or</text></clause>
<clause id="H2F22594B760743329B60955FC8F0DCD7"><enum>(v)</enum><text>a migrant youth.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2EF9ACDD067749089A110AB68824CFD7"><enum>(53)</enum><header>Industry or sector partnership</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term <term>industry or sector partnership</term> means a partnership of a State or local board and one or more industries and other entities that have the capability to help the State or local board determine the immediate and long term skilled workforce needs of in-demand industries and other occupations important to the State or local economy, respectively.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD13D17A3B730483E9F757A6A4D038BA6"><enum>(54)</enum><header>Industry-recognized credential</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term <term>industry-recognized credential</term> means a credential that is sought or accepted by companies within the industry sector involved, across multiple States, as recognized, preferred, or required for recruitment, screening, or hiring.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE78038DE07964D9F91171CA6B5113EE9"><enum>(55)</enum><header>Recognized postsecondary credential</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term ‘recognized postsecondary credential’ means a credential awarded by a training provider or postsecondary educational institution based on completion of all requirements for a program of study, including coursework or tests or other performance evaluations. The term includes an industry-recognized credential, a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship, or an associate or baccalaureate degree.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H11DF85DAC996444DB0744F58916B8F6F"><enum>(56)</enum><header>Pay-for-performance contract strategy</header><text>The term <quote>pay-for-performance contract strategy</quote> means a strategy in which a contract to provide a program of employment and training activities incorporates—</text>
<subparagraph id="HE63AAFEDFB6A478B96F44EF4AA12F548"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the performance outcome described in subclauses (I) through (IV) of section 136(b)(2)(A)(i);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H766FE9D9A9714AB285D4E75AD3AB1C36"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a fixed amount that will be paid to a provider of such employment and training activities for each program participant who achieves the agreed to levels of performance based upon the outcome measures described in subparagraph (A), within a defined timetable, and may include a bonus payment to such provider which may be used to expand the capacity of such provider; </text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H90808984616A4C7C9F5D05BB12D7FB23"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the ability for a provider to recoup the costs of training a participant who has not met such outcome measures, but for whom the provider is able to demonstrate that such participant gained specific competencies required for education and career advancement that are, where feasible, tied to industry-recognized credentials and related standards, or State licensing requirements; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2CF0CD22076F47549BC45DCDCE5B8994"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the ability for a provider that does not meet the requirements under section 122(a)(2) to participate in such pay-for-performance contract and to not be required to report on the performance and cost information required under section 122(d).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section></subtitle>
<subtitle id="HA4BAEA04B55942BFA2D6D1A5E24A6B03"><enum>B</enum><header>Statewide and Local Workforce Investment Systems</header>
<section id="HF4A360CC1CB34969A1E19CDA998993D5"><enum>102.</enum><header>Purpose</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 106 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2811">29 U.S.C. 2811</external-xref>) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quote>It is also the purpose of this subtitle to provide workforce investment activities in a manner that enhances employer engagement, promotes customer choices in the selection of training services, and ensures accountability in the use of the taxpayer funds.</quote>.</text></section>
<section id="HAFA21615BDCF473DB5410274DFA0D51A"><enum>103.</enum><header>State workforce investment boards</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 111 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2821">29 U.S.C. 2821</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H8D36DA4D48A84A30BB44533E84D2F228"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H298D87C38DCA44818C305F461DBBDB6B"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)—</text>
<clause id="H19ABC65A354F48C5B6A421FFBC01E58F"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking subparagraph (B);</text></clause>
<clause id="HDC48AFE43FBB4F9C9C901D03117EE4D5"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B); and</text></clause>
<clause id="H05852628EF1D4775B482B6D38E377252"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<subclause id="H62E1AD560F8C40D4811637A8610969DB"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by amending clause (i)(I), by striking <quote>section 117(b)(2)(A)(i)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 117(b)(2)(A)</quote>;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HD3A93C70CC0D4951A4A14C2494CCE487"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by amending clause (i)(II) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H9C909EC2891C4F20B7B3FCE4756BD18D" style="OLC">
<subclause id="H3EC76F06C4A84353B0D08366305956A6"><enum>(II)</enum><text>represent businesses, including large and small businesses, with immediate and long-term employment opportunities in in-demand industries and other occupations important to the State economy; and</text></subclause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause>
<subclause id="HDC5D9BB425A84E3F8CDB32523F77501B"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HC4EA281B59824048BD563077D5C17C1D" style="OLC">
<clause id="HBE43351D7D604BF9BCA80EC9E6C28DD4"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>a State agency official responsible for economic development; and</text></clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause>
<subclause id="H499B15FA72B24CEAB916EB4857E06973"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>by striking clauses (iv) through (vi);</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HD304FF9003F54DFFBCA081A480EDEFA4"><enum>(V)</enum><text>by amending clause (vii) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="HCA74D4726A854B01A803284DBBF36E63" style="OLC">
<clause id="HA88D0D1935634FCC85669F4BC3D97A8F"><enum>(vii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">such other representatives and State agency officials as the Governor may designate, including—</text>
<subclause id="H1C349279E8264DC7AC8421378BF2EDBA"><enum>(I)</enum><text>members of the State legislature;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H0B1D231DEB314880A6BB9A60AA2149A3"><enum>(II)</enum><text>representatives of individuals and organizations that have experience with respect to youth activities;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H5495C941F1F84566B7595DB1CB2D8391"><enum>(III)</enum><text>representatives of individuals and organizations that have experience and expertise in the delivery of workforce investment activities, including chief executive officers of community colleges and community-based organizations within the State;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H5D53F597D7B44F58A815E529EB1FA0C4"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>representatives of the lead State agency officials with responsibility for the programs and activities that are described in section 121(b) and carried out by one-stop partners; or</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H0751B754E53A43838645439540C1EB2A"><enum>(V)</enum><text>representatives of veterans service organizations.</text></subclause></clause><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause>
<subclause id="H5AA0BF514F034F61A7D4FB9528A8225B"><enum>(VI)</enum><text>by redesignating clause (vii) (as so amended) as clause (iv); and</text></subclause></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC78F4BE2EE384F74A2F65AAB12707840"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H52D16D1EDAC3451FBFF508253357DCD0" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H7DAAB64CCB0E4F3C8610EC3AAD768A7C"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Majority</header><text>A <fraction>2/3</fraction> majority of the members of the board shall be representatives described in paragraph (1)(B)(i).</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD0893D35FDC44C1F9EAECB252E65C4F0"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (c), by striking <quote>(b)(1)(C)(i)</quote> and inserting <quote>(b)(1)(B)(i)</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFC02C9383FD14BA384E06636F56A24A7"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="HF320C77ED10B48F3B46A4830C182C63F" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HE3BB5CFFF670411B9DA06A5D2370B2CD"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Functions</header><text>The State board shall assist the Governor of the State as follows:</text>
<paragraph id="H73795C6722474D32BA676BCA1E93A1B2"><enum>(1)</enum><header>State plan</header><text>Consistent with section 112, develop a State plan.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0DFFC56E6D8D43D5AAAAF4AE40150C19"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Statewide workforce development system</header><text>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 areas. Such review shall include determining whether the State should consolidate additional programs into the Workforce Investment Fund in accordance with section 501(e).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1FB8B89E20CF47E5AF4F742778940DC0"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Workforce and labor market information system</header><text>Develop a statewide workforce and labor market information system described in section 15(e) of the Wagner-Peyser Act, which may include using existing information conducted by the State economic development entity or related entity in developing such system.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H96ADC50AE2884919B0B4E8C656F34B90"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Employer engagement</header><text>Develop strategies across local areas that meet the needs of employers and support economic growth in the State by enhancing communication, coordination, and collaboration among employers, economic development entities, and service providers.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2EFC2703B2C846719CAB6BC86A28DC31"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Designation of local areas</header><text>Designate local areas as required under section 116.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1F62946F81F64FDFAC33A85620CBF4B3"><enum>(6)</enum><header>One-stop delivery system</header><text>Identify and disseminate information on best practices for effective operation of one-stop centers, including use of innovative business outreach, partnerships, and service delivery strategies.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H08C2CADDF0FB48C49082228DA13BCBD7"><enum>(7)</enum><header>Program oversight</header><text>Conduct the following program oversight:</text>
<subparagraph id="H345F63A90F4A4AB7B99FDAA4166E5F6E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>Reviewing and approving local plans under section 118.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD24C03857BED4FB6BCFACA9565A6057E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>Ensuring the appropriate use and management of the funds provided for State employment and training activities authorized under section 134.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6FF5A6ECBBCD4ED6A98B56FE40A97506"><enum>(C)</enum><text>Preparing an annual report to the Secretary described in section 136(d).</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA38EEAE0C1354202B74BD677B85B0A81"><enum>(8)</enum><header>Development of performance measures</header><text>Develop and ensure continuous improvement of comprehensive State performance measures, including State adjusted levels of performance, as described under section 136(b).</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7EBBB5943CE54D2C9B8ED27FE3269017"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by striking subsection (e) and redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H62174720A08342BAB6178B9201B40CEC"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by inserting <quote>or participate in any action taken</quote> after <quote>vote</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H33F6B83C3B954E82A216F104641D5FEB"><enum>(6)</enum><text>by inserting after subsection (e) (as so redesignated), the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H118D4E3238364C9A956C63BE8D9D1B31" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H1D44166540FD451CBE888F8AE26BF073"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Staff</header><text>The State board may employ staff to assist in carrying out the functions described in subsection (d).</text></subsection><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD8A9D6C19EE34816A1D4CBEF904D6FDB"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in subsection (g), by inserting <quote>electronic means and</quote> after <quote>on a regular basis through</quote>.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H774192002AA6447BA53597FDA3B9F553"><enum>104.</enum><header>State plan</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 112 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2822">29 U.S.C. 2822</external-xref>)—</text>
<paragraph id="H74C6E727E6A8405AA7BDC6668466059E"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7C4B50EFDE06461F9705BE5DF039983E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking <quote>127 or</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1205E6CD997848929A27AD08175D95CF"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>5-year strategy</quote> and inserting <quote>3-year strategy</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H743D33D24F74411391490A066412D2BD"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H85A1A3D84FE0419A8009A3E4C6F07451"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H580015FCDAC14534B76CC30E82B58EA9" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HC95A53E8EBDF4AB1AE475F90AA1E3828"><enum>(4)</enum><text>information describing—</text>
<subparagraph id="H2B14643ED95644B0BB5AAD35B9A77ACC"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the economic conditions in the State;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8A525FD86A994CFFBA60CA05AFE682EC"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the immediate and long-term skilled workforce needs of in-demand industries, small businesses, and other occupations important to the State economy;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3777A6FADB95458787364574E09A9B8F"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the knowledge and skills of the workforce in the State; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7587847C78B14ABD9D2645C166A8181F"><enum>(D)</enum><text>workforce development activities (including education and training) in the State;</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD3A4E1AF3FBB42DFBC6A495E2BC64E84"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (7) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="HD5EE5535570F4765A78F184ED1EB3AAF" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H11959238AAEC48F58ACF0D82621DB292"><enum>(7)</enum><text>a description of the State criteria for determining the eligibility of training providers in accordance with section 122, including how the State will take into account the performance of providers and whether the training programs relate to occupations that are in-demand;</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H491F413330724393BFCD6810EE1E50D5"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (8) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H8429DBA434764C479F897A9D41312268" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HE90E6DCD0DE14DC49430FD9CEF765C90"><enum>(8)</enum>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HBFA1E609AF27402C8CA52D17C718DABE"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a description of the procedures that will be taken by the State to assure coordination of, and avoid duplication among, the programs and activities identified under section 501(b)(2); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H64303EE3D03848BA96162BF1658D2471" indent="up1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a description of common data collection and reporting processes used for the programs and activities described in subparagraph (A), which are carried out by one-stop partners, including—</text>
<clause id="HCAAD274AA4F94575882A82D9E537C127"><enum>(i)</enum><text>assurances that such processes use quarterly wage records for performance measures described in section 136(b)(2)(A) that are applicable to such programs or activities; or</text></clause>
<clause id="HCDEFD67BE99F4A88AA8A87760C8BB3C0"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>if such wage records are not being used for the performance measures, an identification of the barriers to using such wage records and a description of how the State will address such barriers within one year of the approval of the plan;</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H99F88F27D1E34F0FB032042CD7E4C73B"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph (9), by striking <quote>, including comment by representatives of businesses and representatives of labor organizations,</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF2EB6A5E4ED94F50BE7B0B5A1B4A908D"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in paragraph (11), by striking <quote>under sections 127 and 132</quote> and inserting <quote>under section 132</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEC7074790CEB42FB979741977CF2252F"><enum>(F)</enum><text>by striking paragraph (12);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE71E07B277874003BB192E682F44E580"><enum>(G)</enum><text>by redesignating paragraphs (13) through (18) as paragraphs (12) through (17), respectively;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1B5F02729959408382521A53A0A0C242"><enum>(H)</enum><text>in paragraph (12) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>111(f)</quote> and inserting <quote>111(e)</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1C030C1EB90A43AE8BE8C7E96EA10EC0"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in paragraph (13) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>134(c)</quote> and inserting <quote>121(e)</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFA007079C45743699F9232759FA06BBB"><enum>(J)</enum><text>in paragraph (14) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>116(a)(5)</quote> and inserting <quote>116(a)(4)</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H07C70953E9DC45CB949762E14A53D5E2"><enum>(K)</enum><text>in paragraph (16) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<clause id="HE194CF03B1DA4A47B6ECCD1F5BBE6CDC"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="H93A733EC7417402CAE445AE63DD6A1D8"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in clause (ii), by striking <quote>to dislocated workers</quote>;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H7903AC826FA34F23B9000EBDCFCA50D4"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in clause (iii), by striking <quote>134(d)(4)</quote> and inserting <quote>134(c)(4)</quote>;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HB46B9DA0E6AE496BAF7DC0005DC5A390"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end of clause (iii);</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H92E9AE55546545358DDDDADD0D38A68E"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>by amending clause (iv) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="HB0C0749432744061AF4C00A661B3C960" style="OLC">
<clause id="H50B1E018E04247C19B38AAC36DD0B464"><enum>(iv)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">how the State will serve the employment and training needs of dislocated workers (including displaced homemakers), low-income individuals (including recipients of public assistance such as supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits pursuant to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/7/2011">7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.</external-xref>)), long-term unemployed individuals (including individuals who have exhausted entitlement to State and Federal unemployment compensation), English learners, homeless individuals, individuals training for nontraditional employment, youth (including out-of-school youth and at-risk youth), older workers, ex-offenders, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, refugee and entrants, veterans (including disabled and homeless veterans), and Native Americans; and</text></clause><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause>
<subclause id="H074269EDB4214A6FB00B2ED5963AA04D"><enum>(V)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following new clause:</text>
<quoted-block id="H59D95C659D294B198EF00477DDEB2916" style="OLC">
<clause id="H690756B6AF8E428BB30C40E91C7C7983"><enum>(v)</enum><text>how the State will—</text>
<subclause id="H9891242169AE420A864A98D2E096B5FA"><enum>(I)</enum><text>consistent with section 188 and Executive Order 13217 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/12131">42 U.S.C. 12131</external-xref> note), serve the employment and training needs of individuals with disabilities; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HF72158301A03444386135D0F3E2F5DAD"><enum>(II)</enum><text>consistent with sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, include the provision of outreach, intake, assessments, and service delivery, the development of performance measures, the training of staff, and other aspects of accessibility to programs and services under this subtitle;</text></subclause></clause><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause></clause>
<clause id="H5436AE33C97C44C99D340242773F686B"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>to the extent practicable</quote> and inserting <quote>in accordance with the requirements of the Jobs for Veterans Act (<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/107/288">Public Law 107–288</external-xref>) and the amendments made by such Act</quote>; and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDFC18CD9EFEE47D4BC95501E43D0D0A7"><enum>(L)</enum><text>by striking paragraph (17) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HC0532C527DF146588A701EB6B9108620" style="OLC">
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9F9799D7C196465C9B58A0656EABF4E4"><enum>(17)</enum><text>a description of the strategies and services that will be used in the State—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB6492BBD8E314CD8B3A622ACB068C4BB"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to more fully engage employers, including small businesses and employers in in-demand industries and occupations important to the State economy;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H659A6CFEB86C41C6AEA2DFA5C7724DC0"><enum>(B)</enum><text>to meet the needs of employers in the State; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6CD03CBFFAC34EE7A6215AAFF9C6FB14"><enum>(C)</enum><text>to better coordinate workforce development programs with economic development activities;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H65050E6D4B474474A7CB78FA698F119F"><enum>(18)</enum><text>a description of how the State board will convene (or help to convene) industry or sector partnerships that lead to collaborative planning, resource alignment, and training efforts across multiple firms for a range of workers employed or potentially employed by a targeted industry cluster—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF74A2F199F774B1ABE3387AB89B13FA5"><enum>(A)</enum><text>to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement in targeted industry clusters;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H142974AA1C9F4212AA886ACAEAC4D634"><enum>(B)</enum><text>to address the immediate and long-term skilled workforce needs of in-demand industries and other occupations important to the State economy, and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7E92D89669A14190882798B9DF245660"><enum>(C)</enum><text>to address critical skill gaps within and across industries;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBD7115A2F76C4F83A211356BB153C70D"><enum>(19)</enum><text>a description of how the State will utilize technology to facilitate access to services in remote areas, which may be used throughout the State;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA1DF3CD918DE4413AF9A848DFCAD24DC"><enum>(20)</enum><text>a description of the State strategy and assistance to be provided for encouraging regional cooperation within the State and across State borders, as appropriate;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC1FB99982F8B43F2B7B5D6607BB233D5"><enum>(21)</enum><text>a description of the actions that will be taken by the State to foster communication, coordination, and partnerships with non-profit organizations (including public libraries, community, faith-based, and philanthropic organizations) that provide employment-related, training, and complementary services, to enhance the quality and comprehensiveness of services available to participants under this title;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAD4155A427E640B78ABDD91BB04F0C57"><enum>(22)</enum><text>a description of the process and methodology for determining—</text>
<subparagraph id="H324A3F5F01C04EA49297B1DDC42A0B49"><enum>(A)</enum><text>one-stop partner program contributions for the cost of the infrastructure of one-stop centers under section 121(h)(1); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE4598421037F4277BB8E18518B1DB3AE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the formula for allocating such infrastructure funds to local areas under section 121(h)(3);</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9D566565AB944D3CB2EE39EBB9661FCF"><enum>(23)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">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 skills, credentials (including recognized postsecondary credentials and industry-recognized credentials), and employment experience to succeed in the labor market, including—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB7843FBBA1054126995BBCCF6113F76A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>training and internships in in-demand industries or occupations important to the State and local economy;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7E1547A54ED64591AB11AAB68399E012"><enum>(B)</enum><text>dropout recovery activities that are designed to lead to the attainment of a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or other State recognized equivalent (including recognized alternative standards for individuals with disabilities); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2AF480B8FA824EDDADAAC5061B1BF602"><enum>(C)</enum><text>activities combining remediation of academic skills, work readiness training, and work experience, and including linkages to postsecondary education and training and career-ladder employment; and</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1396E148303E4357A0E0BA8EE5A5BAAB"><enum>(24)</enum><text>a description of—</text>
<subparagraph id="H791E76AA3F1945F2896B211979E53DF3"><enum>(A)</enum><text>how the State will furnish employment, training, supportive, and placement services to veterans, including disabled and homeless veterans;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H401429EF461D42058629EE7981BAC83C"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the strategies and services that will be used in the State to assist and expedite reintegration of homeless veterans into the labor force; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBD41C6356CCF4ABDA0628B34241AA367"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the veteran population to be served in the State.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H10E725EE4FA24E32904D9D11B046B12F"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (c), by striking <quote>period, that—</quote> all that follows through paragraph (2) and inserting <quote>period, that the plan is inconsistent with the provisions of this title.</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF7D5FD55328C4DD9AE918728E6D75B9F"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (d), by striking <quote>5-year</quote> and inserting <quote>3-year</quote>.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H0102B23F2F8942FFAE250B72136A3E13"><enum>105.</enum><header>Local workforce investment areas</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 116 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2831">29 U.S.C. 2831</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H38D43F4D900242ED8DEB26607CF68E94"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA7BCA7A6848A46CBA014E4280C2A814D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)—</text>
<clause id="H39CFE84C31A8432B863175AEDBEA5D79"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="HD24D5DDD793A4725BB9FCD0CB8F6EAD1"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking <quote>Except as provided in subsection (b), and consistent with paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), in</quote> and inserting <quote>In</quote>; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H12632EA496DE4ECA9AEC4DA6BA3B5823"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking <quote>127 or</quote>; and</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="HFE9290EB80AE4D989624BC2A9A95C384"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H7A2E38EB0B414A0AAC1B5EF49FF989B3" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H4D4EAB5E3EAA41EF8F146B4CEB6EA79F"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Considerations</header><text>In making the designation of local areas, the Governor shall take into consideration the following:</text>
<clause id="H64726323F8CB45E2B5124883941B9276"><enum>(i)</enum><text>The extent to which such local areas are consistent with labor market areas.</text></clause>
<clause id="H65951EB2285A458F87F774928265C82E"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>The extent to which labor market areas align with economic development regions.</text></clause>
<clause id="HAC5AF08D8D174DCFAE6930F96F240AC9"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>Whether such local areas have the appropriate education and training providers to meet the needs of the local workforce.</text></clause>
<clause id="H4734701FD2D741EF82F9993A7DEFC4F9"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>The distance that individuals will need to travel to receive services provided in such local areas.</text></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H32C7A604078E4AFF917E143509A4B9FE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:</text>
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<paragraph id="HE40C5BED17B14010AE79C25B3FB72F2A"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Technical assistance</header><text>The Secretary shall, if requested by the Governor of a State, provide the State with technical assistance in making the determinations required under paragraph (1). The Secretary shall not issue regulations governing determinations to be made under paragraph (1).</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H063413916E004976B81D0F6088559E21"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:</text>
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<paragraph id="H6FA0055314DC4C6784EF511809E5B61E"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Designation on recommendation of state board</header><text>The Governor may approve a request from any unit of general local government (including a combination of such units) for designation as a local area under paragraph (1) if the State board determines, taking into account the factors described in clauses (i) through (iv) of paragraph (1)(B), and recommends to the Governor, that such area shall be so designated.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDB3E72CADE6B48279BAF3EF2BDD7D1E3"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by striking paragraph (4); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H92D948C9743B4520A889A25E07B2A4A7"><enum>(E)</enum><text>by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4);</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H56891640B44B4D22B7BB471EB7D98A55"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H070ABFAF4EE943C585F95E035A618241"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Single states</header><text>Consistent with subsection (a)(1)(B), the Governor may designate a State as a single State local area for the purposes of this title.</text></subsection><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAD6B989F391B4192B1B148D6D9434C03"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HD3829D40C64C4FA7A6CC2CB0B1CC47E3"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: <quote>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 118 and that is submitted and approved in lieu of separate local plans under such section.</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAC14BFD5CB1C4979995E3D7D5D47DE3E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2), by striking <quote>employment statistics</quote> and inserting <quote>workforce and labor market information</quote>.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></section>
<section id="HB323179DE8FE45B98EA6018C371443CA"><enum>106.</enum><header>Local workforce investment boards</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 117 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2832">29 U.S.C. 2832</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H2DA957803B3742E59C43E91E8021052D"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H2E16ECD2CDC24CEDBE879288A5DD5E48"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in paragraph (2)—</text>
<clause id="H5A6F1117B81B46FC91B7B98392A9BB44"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="H44CB3BD97DEA40A980B84BBDFE63E3A2"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>include—</quote> and all that follows through <quote>representatives</quote> and inserting <quote>include representatives</quote>;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H3AF3A6195D2B4BE6B57A0D76A0411F07"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking clauses (ii) through (vi);</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HE972F0AA26F9447A8B10BBEAF3EB3F38"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by redesignating subclauses (I) through (III) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively (and by moving the margins of such clauses 2 ems to the left);</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HA3A200D95D7B41F79BD6B3B2E8682279"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>by striking clause (ii) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:</text>
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<clause id="HA64AA172E28E477890D57DFB004293B6"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">represent businesses, including large and small businesses, with immediate and long-term employment opportunities in in-demand industries and other occupations important to the local economy; and</text></clause><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause>
<subclause id="HEC9039EE5A5842E4B2327514FDEA8701"><enum>(V)</enum><text>by striking the semicolon at the end of clause (iii) (as so redesignated) and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="HC8CFB30F343B4992B35524D0601F3B75"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:</text>
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<subparagraph id="HADD2393D68034B76BC9E79C0DCE52C04"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">may include such other individuals or representatives of entities as the chief elected official in the local area may determine to be appropriate, including—</text>
<clause id="H2FEE6A78BAA042548FD3D710BC3310AD"><enum>(i)</enum><text>a superintendent of the local secondary school system, the president or chief executive officer of a postsecondary educational institution (including a community college, where such an entity exists), or an administrator of local entities providing adult education and literacy activities;</text></clause>
<clause id="H5D974369A725438AAFA3B6768D63D75D"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>representatives of community-based organizations (including organizations representing individuals with disabilities and veterans, for a local area in which such organizations are present); or</text></clause>
<clause id="HC1A82BFD6FCC4EBB9FA49DE6D4D1026C"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>representatives of veterans service organizations.</text></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6095DF168AFF4777A53EA10425781C2C"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in paragraph (4)—</text>
<clause id="H2CBD0684EF994130A01A769EA64A0591"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking <quote>A majority</quote> and inserting <quote>A <fraction>2/3</fraction> majority</quote>; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HFF2C239FF2234519ACD210AFE8A4B6A9"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking <quote>(2)(A)(i)</quote> and inserting <quote>(2)(A)</quote>; and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1EE5C72E94B448EDBA29BF5BFBEB87FD"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph (5) by striking <quote>(2)(A)(i)</quote> and inserting <quote>(2)(A)</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF46B6AE78D634F96B320CD570AE44C3D"><enum>(2)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking subsection (c)(1)(C);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBD8BEA8A7629470599FA0CF320C2F86E"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H719BCF78935B4383A897789D96E591DE"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Functions of local board</header><text>The functions of the local board shall include the following:</text>
<paragraph id="HFADA8DB2255440E9B2D98163A7FD9E78"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Local plan</header><text>Consistent with section 118, each local board, in partnership with the chief elected official for the local area involved, shall develop and submit a local plan to the Governor.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD20B9B0C93494CB3AE9E87A2B9E2A8B7"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Workforce research and regional labor market analysis</header>
<subparagraph id="HEF2F740D8581406FA6AC63CC511A213D"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The local board shall—</text>
<clause id="H402FBABAE79B47F1B65C826440629829"><enum>(i)</enum><text>conduct, and regularly update, an analysis of—</text>
<subclause id="H32FE08122C68453F8E74716F2EF8A6E8"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the economic conditions in the local area;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HB2DBDF985CB54FAB92EF3C0E86B3485D"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the immediate and long-term skilled workforce needs of in-demand industries and other occupations important to the local economy;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H4CEBDA42DC06427FB7CA40CDDF33A9A1"><enum>(III)</enum><text>the knowledge and skills of the workforce in the local area; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H33BB027A56D3413F815F901929BBCCEE"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>workforce development activities (including education and training) in the local area; and</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="HBE1325AA4AC347B783CDDEF6611E9102"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>assist the Governor in developing the statewide workforce and labor market information system described in section 15(e) of the Wagner-Peyser Act.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBFC63D19403B4D9CB3EE9634D82B3445"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Existing analysis</header><text>A local board shall use existing analysis by the local economic development entity or related entity in order to carry out requirements of subparagraph (A)(i).</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA72A1A4B369D410BA2739EAAE4A7AB95"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Employer engagement</header><text>The local Board shall meet the needs of employers and support economic growth in the local area by enhancing communication, coordination, and collaboration among employers, economic development entities, and service providers.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H889F24AC07694675A06F404CD77CFE7C"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Budget and administration</header>
<subparagraph id="H95EF0181C8ED4261A2B03793359DD855"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Budget</header>
<clause id="H046538DAE7824A82B43B208ABD872847"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The local board shall develop a budget for the activities of the local board in the local area, consistent with the requirements of this subsection.</text></clause>
<clause id="HE45879E11EC34A5E8BF80EF32B4A4663"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Training reservation</header><text>In developing a budget under clause (i), the local board shall reserve a percentage of funds to carry out the activities specified in section 134(c)(4). The local board shall use the analysis conducted under paragraph (2)(A)(i) to determine the appropriate percentage of funds to reserve under this clause.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H72821378B1124EC68B65FA7A9E8CF752"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Administration</header>
<clause id="HF8BFEE1409D44594B578DBF2542CCC5F"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Grant recipient</header>
<subclause id="H5F2A415D7C0D43C7ABA523FD935B0FCE"><enum>(I)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The chief elected official in a local area shall serve as the local grant recipient for, and shall be liable for any misuse of, the grant funds allocated to the local area under section 133, unless the chief elected official reaches an agreement with the Governor for the Governor to act as the local grant recipient and bear such liability.</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H4F8ECE222A4F46B7BCD8A161463E1177"><enum>(II)</enum><header>Designation</header><text>In order to assist in administration of the grant funds, the chief elected official or the Governor, where the Governor serves as the local grant recipient for a local area, may designate an entity to serve as a local grant subrecipient for such funds or as a local fiscal agent. Such designation shall not relieve the chief elected official or the Governor of the liability for any misuse of grant funds as described in subclause (I).</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HDABCDBA13DB54BCFB81A4E81DDFDF9BE"><enum>(III)</enum><header>Disbursal</header><text>The local grant recipient or an entity designated under subclause (II) shall disburse the grant funds for workforce investment activities at the direction of the local board, pursuant to the requirements of this title. The local grant recipient or entity designated under subclause (II) shall disburse the funds immediately on receiving such direction from the local board.</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="HDEE7ED9609074821BC110B687927E1B5"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Staff</header><text>The local board may employ staff to assist in carrying out the functions described in this subsection.</text></clause>
<clause id="HDD507EEEA4FF49978967376A8981EA73"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Grants and donations</header><text>The local board may solicit and accept grants and donations from sources other than Federal funds made available under this Act.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2E444D44550E4C5BA746871533DDB441"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Selection of operators and providers</header>
<subparagraph id="HC9952FCAD67E41708DE92E3B5FB74A32"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Selection of one-stop operators</header><text>Consistent with section 121(d), the local board, with the agreement of the chief elected official—</text>
<clause id="HE5CDC8D359054D74B5CEAAFC53AF197C"><enum>(i)</enum><text>shall designate or certify one-stop operators as described in section 121(d)(2)(A); and</text></clause>
<clause id="H1D7A0459FD96426B837B539C2EFAC31F"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>may terminate for cause the eligibility of such operators.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H59E593EFFE6B4867896D61B5792E0CE5"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Identification of eligible training service providers</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Consistent with this subtitle, the local board shall identify eligible providers of training services described in section 134(c)(4) in the local area, annually review the outcome of individual training providers using the criteria under section 122(b)(2), and designate providers in the local area who have demonstrated the highest level of success with respect to such indicators as priority providers for the following program year.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDEEF67F2364B4A10B1C6AAAD9AA8BB4E"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Identification of eligible providers of work ready services</header><text>If the one-stop operator does not provide the services described in section 134(c)(2) in the local area, the local board shall identify eligible providers of such services in the local area by awarding contracts.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H99599D0CB4D04314A1AD57E705A6C8A9"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Program oversight</header><text>The local board, in partnership with the chief elected official, shall be responsible for—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6B4FEF1F7D984BF2BB09811C28EE3C7E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>ensuring the appropriate use and management of the funds provided for local employment and training activities authorized under section 134(b); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H81459220A3334BB0B9BDC3B5FC48801B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>conducting oversight of the one-stop delivery system in the local area authorized under section 121.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3127D1EA54AB492896F2B076E06F2019"><enum>(7)</enum><header>Negotiation of local performance measures</header><text>The local board, the chief elected official, and the Governor shall negotiate and reach agreement on local performance measures as described in section 136(c).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2D8D7D6378DF47989A8FA3F4B7DE2EF6"><enum>(8)</enum><header>Technology improvements</header><text>The local board shall develop strategies for technology improvements to facilitate access to services authorized under this subtitle and carried out in the local area, including in remote areas.</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7985A0CCD6CC4018849B506F69195559"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H36EDE11E2EF74BC387D081EE2BB597C6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>electronic means and</quote> after <quote>regular basis through</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9DAFB00F72BA42FABC1FF0621D53625A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>and the award of grants or contracts to eligible providers of youth activities,</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA5AE57A582204752B3E06237157AC55D"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection (f)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF428A45F2FDB4205B47FA869D9CF5AD0"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)(A), by striking <quote>section 134(d)(4)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 134(c)(4)</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6489399B81C147429156CE1CAA86BB8E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:</text>
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<paragraph id="H0D095A9474E548ABA8216F66BE8EBBA1"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Work ready services, designation, or certification as one-stop operators</header><text>A local board may provide work ready services described in section 134(c)(2) through a one-stop delivery system described in section 121 or be designated or certified as a one-stop operator only with the agreement of the chief elected official and the Governor.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H129CF0317507424CA9774D28168379B1"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in subsection (g)(1), by inserting <quote>or participate in any action taken</quote> after <quote>vote</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFBE80C5C8FAD45798722AB246176030E"><enum>(7)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking subsections (h) and (i).</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H791E219CF8C241AD80D83BD4059BFD1E"><enum>107.</enum><header>Local plan</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 118 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2833">29 U.S.C. 2833</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H5D94483F7BA84E37B48BA4DB104285BC"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a), by striking <quote>5-year</quote> and inserting <quote>3-year</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H50CA26D4CB0A418D803E9E418CDDF54A"><enum>(2)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H7DA951679DB34D78A325B8F44943FAF3"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Contents</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The local plan shall include—</text>
<paragraph id="HF4D3E77F60BE42EE976C7D24E4506969"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a description of the analysis of the local area's economic and workforce conditions conducted under section 117(d)(2)(A)(i), and an assurance that the local board will use such analysis to carry out the activities under this subtitle;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9C76B323D8D34EE8846D5BDDEE5A686E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>a description of the one-stop delivery system in the local area, including—</text>
<subparagraph id="H88027E9F06284BFB9F25E16F653AED25"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a description of how the local board will ensure—</text>
<clause id="H15BC8BABF84048DA86ECA7A0920D2684"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the continuous improvement of eligible providers of services through the system; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HC8716ECF398D443689C54D7EB2FD0F1C"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>that such providers meet the employment needs of local businesses and participants; and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD465EB07E9C54D9A8C51698D6D03AAE2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a description of how the local board will facilitate access to services provided through the one-stop delivery system consistent with section 117(d)(8);</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC6EDBACCED764866B819EB15FB40CE2E"><enum>(3)</enum><text>a description of the strategies and services that will be used in the local area—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0D03BEBF2ED5447DACC3196F1F7A718D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>to more fully engage employers, including small businesses and employers in in-demand industries and occupations important to the local economy;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6BF354B3D8F44CACB8A63E73B5C77E04"><enum>(B)</enum><text>to meet the needs of employers in the local area;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H31DC29EFA37D4447BAD83B28A2524F66"><enum>(C)</enum><text>to better coordinate workforce development programs with economic development activities; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H62B96A4FB2444EBE98FCD13495EE245E"><enum>(D)</enum><text>to better coordinate workforce development programs with employment, training, and literacy services carried out by nonprofit organizations, including public libraries, as appropriate;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8BECA651270C49D18BA00B60D11D903D"><enum>(4)</enum><text>a description of how the local board will convene (or help to convene) industry or sector partnerships that lead to collaborative planning, resource alignment, and training efforts across multiple firms for a range of workers employed or potentially employed by a targeted industry cluster—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC6D31EE5B9D74D38B3B93784CCF44BEE"><enum>(A)</enum><text>to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement in targeted industry clusters;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE26B98440FE5427B8CB31186EE5DF711"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to address the immediate and long-term skilled workforce needs of in-demand industries, small businesses, and other occupations important to the local economy; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6CF6557E03864D8C85696A867CE707C5"><enum>(C)</enum><text>to address critical skill gaps within and across industries;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H23A0D08DC902461DBD0C78AECAA0F05B"><enum>(5)</enum><text>a description of how the funds reserved under section 117(d)(4)(A)(ii) will be used to carry out activities described in section 134(c)(4);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5B6E3FBC8A4A4A65A75DB5E1BBE5EBE7"><enum>(6)</enum><text>a description of how the local board will coordinate workforce investment activities carried out in the local area with statewide activities, as appropriate;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAB6CF048B7BE4FB58747A7C230073085"><enum>(7)</enum><text>a description of how the local area will—</text>
<subparagraph id="H3F04D8134C7E4BDEBC207633CF616837"><enum>(A)</enum><text>coordinate activities with the local area’s disability community and with services provided under section 614(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/1414">20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII)</external-xref>) by local educational agencies serving such local area to make available comprehensive, high-quality services to individuals with disabilities;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB24CF75154FC45FD9F5179DBFB35E1C8"><enum>(B)</enum><text>consistent with section 188 and Executive Order 13217 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/12131">42 U.S.C. 12131</external-xref> note), serve the employment and training needs of individuals with disabilities; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H05315FC1BA644D9DB7A56FA60486B5A7"><enum>(C)</enum><text>consistent with sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, include the provision of outreach, intake, assessments, and service delivery, the development of performance measures, the training of staff, and other aspects of accessibility to programs and services under this subtitle;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5896DA2790224456BF98C7A416FC1F73"><enum>(8)</enum><text>a description of the local levels of performance negotiated with the Governor and chief elected official pursuant to section 136(c), to be—</text>
<subparagraph id="HBB13BAADFC814212BD59F541B3B212D6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>used to measure the performance of the local area; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6685D667B57A4A0D9477451F5EEC3B48"><enum>(B)</enum><text>used by the local board for measuring performance of the local fiscal agent (where appropriate), eligible providers, and the one-stop delivery system, in the local area;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3D38A6FC8DB44C9DBF961014CFA72609"><enum>(9)</enum><text>a description of the process used by the local board, consistent with subsection (c), to provide an opportunity for public comment prior to submission of the plan;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBC0C15EBEA1243EFADE1DE517A235FE8"><enum>(10)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a description of how the local area will serve the employment and training needs of dislocated workers (including displaced homemakers), low-income individuals (including recipients of public assistance such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), long-term unemployed individuals (including individuals who have exhausted entitlement to State and Federal unemployment compensation), English learners, homeless individuals, individuals training for nontraditional employment, youth (including out-of-school youth and at-risk youth), older workers, ex-offenders, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, refugee and entrants, veterans (including disabled veterans and homeless veterans), and Native Americans;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H83A97120BDEE4977837BF29444B15914"><enum>(11)</enum><text>an identification of the entity responsible for the disbursal of grant funds described in subclause (III) of section 117(d)(4)(B)(i), as determined by the chief elected official or the Governor under such section;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAA7E850BD2C74EC98639037920955550"><enum>(12)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">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 skills, credentials (including recognized postsecondary credentials and industry-recognized credentials), and employment experience to succeed in the labor market, including—</text>
<subparagraph id="H92B466A327694C3689BD8CE5FBD7A08A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>training and internships in in-demand industries or occupations important to the local economy;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA8BE1962D0E64AC3A90662ADE442B9F2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>dropout recovery activities that are designed to lead to the attainment of a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or other State recognized equivalent (including recognized alternative standards for individuals with disabilities); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9FD80A294A2B4E9CA769BC57F05DE6EA"><enum>(C)</enum><text>activities combining remediation of academic skills, work readiness training, and work experience, and including linkages to postsecondary education and training and career-ladder employment;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6AA3BDA8E17E41D5855D75EDDEEB8C36"><enum>(13)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a description of—</text>
<subparagraph id="H66A4B3F8559E4B8298FED285A916A635"><enum>(A)</enum><text>how the local area will furnish employment, training, supportive, and placement services to veterans, including disabled and homeless veterans;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7D00658A08314EAD933B26C4D6406AED"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the strategies and services that will be used in the local area to assist and expedite reintegration of homeless veterans into the labor force; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEC769D810A0E4C9B9D2F7E663193C57C"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the veteran population to be served in the local area;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8C01E5247EB84349A5E1133BD21C57FB"><enum>(14)</enum><text>a description of—</text>
<subparagraph id="H2BB94A7C040945FA855062916378CD04"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the duties assigned to the veteran employment specialist consistent with the requirements of section 134(f);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5BF48BC0089E45AEA3E19677622BB664"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the manner in which the veteran employment specialist is integrated into the One-Stop Career System described in section 121;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBB329EAD8D9E4959BC4CBD902E54F2EC"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the date on which the veteran employment specialist was assigned; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4E2BA123C0914712B53FEE5D75283E0B"><enum>(D)</enum><text>whether the veteran employment specialist has satisfactorily competed such training by the National Veterans' Employment and Training Services Institute; and</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEBA42C4EC9AF4E0988D75580822F2AB2"><enum>(15)</enum><text>such other information as the Governor may require.</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H411397B409E64620992D49A76B0F2186"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (c)(1), by striking <quote>such means</quote> and inserting <quote>electronic means such</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H65032685E4044F03A4BA259FEA755F3C"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (c)(2), by striking <quote>, including representatives of business and representatives of labor organizations,</quote>.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H7902C033CE044F47A59C52FC4C218B68"><enum>108.</enum><header>Establishment of one-stop delivery system</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 121 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2841">29 U.S.C. 2841</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H5E587543FF824F058B7F506701898795"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HAD8C172AD33046C2979DDBA01617DA3A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HCFA9EBA9C14C46709F939A0B2AE664D2" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H3FF2F2E95122434F976376AF62C7CE67"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Roles and responsibilities of one-stop partners</header><text>Each entity that carries out a program or activities described in subparagraph (B) shall—</text>
<clause id="H012BDC7B971344A5B512B8DE41E6DD29"><enum>(i)</enum><text>provide access through the one-stop delivery system to the program and activities carried out by the entity, including making the work ready services described in section 134(c)(2) that are applicable to the program of the entity available at one-stop centers (in addition to any other appropriate locations);</text></clause>
<clause id="HDE25DFDDB7814949A83544D45D330BCD"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>use a portion of the funds available to the program of the entity to maintain the one-stop delivery system, including payment of the infrastructure costs of one-stop centers in accordance with subsection (h);</text></clause>
<clause id="H170D164A70E741E5956C9C05D8630DF8"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>enter into a local memorandum of understanding with the local board relating to the operation of the one-stop delivery system that meets the requirements of subsection (c); and</text></clause>
<clause id="H6F60309D534D4F1091FF6CD41663588C"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>participate in the operation of the one-stop delivery system consistent with the terms of the memorandum of understanding, the requirements of this title, and the requirements of the Federal laws authorizing the programs carried out by the entity.</text></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4776F7A8D2E14080B5F4D8E4F304E155"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)(B)—</text>
<clause id="H960E1F797FAB42BE8CC1B9FA8F2DEB43"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking clauses (ii), (v), and (vi);</text></clause>
<clause id="HC6BE01ECF98D4C85BF8254FDF4EC2B91"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively;</text></clause>
<clause id="H846B888E45024760B813B90BFF07EBC2"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by redesignating clauses (vii) through (xii) as clauses (iv) through (ix), respectively;</text></clause>
<clause id="H975F2A6112064220A064A11CFEE6A6AB"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>in clause (viii), as so redesignated, by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text></clause>
<clause id="H38A8DCE6FC864247939D73A54808A66E"><enum>(v)</enum><text>in clause (ix), as so redesignated, by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HCE405BB1FB294890AB76DAE9F2F58635"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HE81A9090591A4071937E4B466EB1EE1B" style="OLC">
<clause id="H4A85A61F5A6344649A250DBA83469496"><enum>(x)</enum><text>subject to subparagraph (C), programs authorized under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/601">42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></clause><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0F1E66A37E9F42B897D0578CC45CC3D3"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after paragraph (1)(B) the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H75B0FC5F22B84C81B65DB15C914E2829" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H8CDDF88CD70549C987853CB41343D47E"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Determination by the governor</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Each entity carrying out a program described in subparagraph (B)(x) shall carry out the required partner activities described in subparagraph (A) 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 entities shall not carry out such required partner activities.</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H84D0DD9DA9C94D43A167737C3254D0B5"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)—</text>
<clause id="HEF65BC4B8DB8463DAF735A8615AD436B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking <quote>section 134(d)(2)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 134(c)(2)</quote>; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HC7D9449CBA334FB6B4D6E5177F2F1568"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B)—</text>
<subclause id="H3F93DE6C630E4C499215D267B2BE2265"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking clauses (i), (ii), and (v);</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H7B5BC33D20564E90A4D7D6461326E843"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in clause (iv), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HC3569610B2234066BF2BBD97A75F6C94"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H841D7EB8C1C04FFFA0776693602011F2"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HC0CD524C81F34C639FF67CBFBA1C4FE0" style="OLC">
<clause id="H091F31025F554BE1B23BA59E260324FB"><enum>(iii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">employment and training programs administered by the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration;</text></clause>
<clause id="HA20F4860F0FB4C4F8DBE6ECB0FFDE495"><enum>(iv)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">employment and training programs carried out by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration;</text></clause>
<clause id="HCB5F88E151194E6086EE04C6F6D437A1"><enum>(v)</enum><text>employment, training, and literacy services carried out by public libraries; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H8DAF39CC28BB4BA7BC1914FDFADD8F71"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>other appropriate Federal, State, or local programs, including programs in the private sector.</text></clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H33499AD020904A3085D832CFBB3FDB34"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (c)(2), by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H868342B8895941E3ADEAE733CF21C4BA" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HB2521006E9C64AA09156289BBBFFE4C8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>provisions describing—</text>
<clause id="H222B45098FC545A896DBBA85233AE1DB"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the services to be provided through the one-stop delivery system consistent with the requirements of this section, including the manner in which the services will be coordinated through such system;</text></clause>
<clause id="H08BC54ACC25B4A9899A23BB0344626D2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>how the costs of such services and the operating costs of such system will be funded, through cash and in-kind contributions, to provide a stable and equitable funding stream for ongoing one-stop system operations, including the funding of the infrastructure costs of one-stop centers in accordance with subsection (h);</text></clause>
<clause id="HCE63557D01924074BAC5325EFEAA1D31"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>methods of referral of individuals between the one-stop operator and the one-stop partners for appropriate services and activities, including referrals for nontraditional employment; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H12FD08D8F8834265B6CA0D977B700872"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>the duration of the memorandum of understanding and the procedures for amending the memorandum during the term of the memorandum, and assurances that such memorandum shall be reviewed not less than once every 3-year period to ensure appropriate funding and delivery of services; and</text></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H87ED3F59DC47432089AA0D9C4E1861BC"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (d)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HBE687A7500C0482EA303E4AEED0C8D5D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the heading for paragraph (1), by striking <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">Designation and certification</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">Local designation and certification</header-in-text></quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H36B4FD0CBF56463ABABF90B80CE77D65"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H425311C229AE48ECB65D366DE6602653"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking <quote>section 134(c)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection (e)</quote>;</text></clause>
<clause commented="no" id="HA64D544E3C0142F49713AECF3D937383"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="HC3F5A2B8252C43B2ABEF575D8B4E30F9" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HB7E38380D1EE498A8EBD06AB9C76A684"><enum>(A)</enum><text>shall be designated or certified as a one-stop operator through a competitive process; and</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H2332CE1490824343883AE9C2585E0CB7"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (ii) and redesignating clauses (iii) through (vi) as clauses (ii) through (v), respectively; and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H04D7F032FCBE48629BC2CD3327E659D5"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph (3), by striking <quote>vocational</quote> and inserting <quote>career and technical</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9CC23989DFDA406999EF659A3F265388"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H93E41B3972D74E4EB054A1A39F73B31E" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H38BC22E1D0D44BB599A7658E4603849C"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Establishment of one-Stop delivery system</header>
<paragraph id="HB8EDEC85EAFA44609595B0E3AD467210"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>There shall be established in a State that receives an allotment under section 132(b) a one-stop delivery system, which shall—</text>
<subparagraph id="H003286E4C94541CEA3C8BCD99FCA4925"><enum>(A)</enum><text>provide the work ready services described in section 134(c)(2);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC5BB81DA821941CB9A256BA66F163DE2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>provide access to training services as described in section 134(c)(4), including serving as the point of access to career enhancement accounts for training services to participants in accordance with paragraph (4)(F) of such section;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEC60AD1CCDC446D1AA2242B2AC3E4378"><enum>(C)</enum><text>provide access to the activities carried out under section 134(d), if any;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDCC6EB651CDD4D79BCC86D35B17D2E79"><enum>(D)</enum><text>provide access to programs and activities carried out by one-stop partners that are described in subsection (b) of this section; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4D96CD581A124D2E8E0C8C3074860A94"><enum>(E)</enum><text>provide access to the information described in section 15(e) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/49l-2">29 U.S.C. 49l–2(e)</external-xref>).</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H33C2786521824B9A8C0671CEFCA5B572"><enum>(2)</enum><header>One-stop delivery</header><text>At a minimum, the one-stop delivery system—</text>
<subparagraph id="H4D29CED950C9493FA8311A32BA18AFDA"><enum>(A)</enum><text>shall make each of the programs, services, and activities described in paragraph (1) accessible at not less than one physical center in each local area of the State; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H90E4720B847049659D3D21ECA37AA7AB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>may also make programs, services, and activities described in paragraph (1) available—</text>
<clause id="H60ACEB58B8714BCAACA9F5C8F40F432A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>through a network of affiliated sites that can provide one or more of the programs, services, and activities to individuals; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H14E5052D19CB41A786270DDD28502F23"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>through a network of eligible one-stop partners—</text>
<subclause id="H4B37B0E30B2F464BA3551CE2EDC29520"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in which each partner provides one or more of the programs, services, 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 point; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HADB647CE100140AF8FB06A4FE716D484"><enum>(II)</enum><text>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 system, including information made available through an access point described in subclause (I).</text></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD1375358C0834D26888F4443604FADB9"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Specialized centers</header><text>The centers and sites described in paragraph (2) may have a specialization in addressing special needs.</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8C1263E294ED4DD287257CF69EE27408"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H0125CAF21D1B4BCA8026E4683CB34E7C" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H68F500A1EF5B425F8E424D985BD02B6D"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Certification of one-Stop centers</header>
<paragraph id="HF90CFECA0CA34F688FC32BCCC7087D3D"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header>
<subparagraph id="H9A1F3F3DC1C0474F81592A4BDBC49C79"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The State board shall establish objective procedures and criteria for certifying, at least once every 3 years, one-stop centers for the purpose of awarding the one-stop infrastructure funding described in subsection (h).</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0E8E78484EBC43BD89FFA89EAF2BAE56"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Criteria</header><text>The criteria for certification under this subsection shall include—</text>
<clause id="H372BF2763B5648E987581196CD0FEB00"><enum>(i)</enum><text>meeting all of the expected levels of performance for each of the core indicators of performance as outlined in the State plan under section 112;</text></clause>
<clause id="HDBFFC272E818481E80CCF2EB1E831EE7"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>meeting minimum standards relating to the scope and degree of service integration achieved by the centers involving the programs provided by the one-stop partners; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H3A45F6BD061F46219C59093A46E75289"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>meeting minimum standards relating to how the centers ensure that eligible providers meet the employment needs of local employers and participants.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8542F5BAD34E40499D25CAE63624E8CA"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Effect of certification</header><text>One-stop centers certified under this subsection shall be eligible to receive the infrastructure grants authorized under subsection (h).</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE737F6DAE0044FF6A2F9E753FCC746C1"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Local boards</header><text>Consistent with the criteria developed by the State, the local board may develop additional criteria of higher standards to respond to local labor market and demographic conditions and trends.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H7AF90558DFB6433DA2146229B8AFD34E"><enum>(h)</enum><header>One-Stop infrastructure funding</header>
<paragraph id="H8515210F6C16420D9DB3C1D1993E40FA"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Partner contributions</header>
<subparagraph id="H95AD80D01D8646A7B4553C04791AD4D2"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Provision of funds</header><text>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, as determined under subparagraph (B), 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 (b)(1)(B) and participating additional partner programs described in (b)(2)(B) for a fiscal year shall be provided to the Governor by such programs to carry out this subsection.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4685CEA3B7CA4FB58C1F958CCA0B2EC2"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Determination of governor</header>
<clause id="H588755613B6D4D879DCC20296FF99B9B"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Subject to subparagraph (C), the Governor, in consultation with the State board, shall determine the portion of funds to be provided under subparagraph (A) by each one-stop partner and in making such determination shall consider the proportionate use of the one-stop centers by each partner, the costs of administration for purposes not related to one-stop centers for each partner, and other relevant factors described in paragraph (3).</text></clause>
<clause id="H102CE5ACA26148099798B89066B73E44"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Special rule</header><text>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 literacy activities authorized under title II of this Act and for postsecondary career education activities authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, the determination described in clause (i) with respect to such programs shall be made by the Governor with the appropriate entity or official with such independent policy-making authority.</text></clause>
<clause id="H4DE51F549C3548DE873D019309D44D8F"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Appeal by one-stop partners</header><text>The Governor shall establish a procedure for the one-stop partner administering a program described in subsection (b) to appeal a determination regarding the portion of funds to be contributed under this paragraph on the basis that such determination is inconsistent with the criteria described in the State plan or with the requirements of this paragraph. Such procedure shall ensure prompt resolution of the appeal.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9ED3446A390140C8A080E993B40DF89A"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Limitations</header>
<clause id="HB3317030D05347578D6F03E7AC86A868"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Provision from administrative funds</header><text>The funds provided under this paragraph by each one-stop partner shall be provided only from funds available for the costs of administration under the program administered by such partner, and shall be subject to the limitations with respect to the portion of funds under such programs that may be used for administration.</text></clause>
<clause id="H66562B8AC03D4902B64F26283C79FA29"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Federal direct spending programs</header><text>Programs that are Federal direct spending under section 250(c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/2/900">2 U.S.C. 900(c)(8)</external-xref>) shall not, for purposes of this paragraph, be required to provide an amount in excess of the amount determined to be equivalent to the proportionate use of the one-stop centers by such programs in the State.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H04373124698F487FA5AE95C508625019"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Allocation by governor</header><text>From the funds provided under paragraph (1), the Governor shall allocate funds to local areas in accordance with the formula established under paragraph (3) for the purposes of assisting in paying the costs of the infrastructure of one-stop centers certified under subsection (g).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE65234630EDA4F4DB409BD74BB3CE19C"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Allocation formula</header><text>The State board shall develop a formula to be used by the Governor to allocate the funds described in paragraph (1). The formula shall include such factors as the State board determines are appropriate, which may include factors such as the number of centers in the local area that have been certified, the population served by such centers, and the performance of such centers.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H85AB6FA16EA1442CAE327B1A20FBB1D3"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Costs of infrastructure</header><text>For purposes of this subsection, the term <term>costs of infrastructure</term> means the nonpersonnel costs that are necessary for the general operation of a one-stop center, including the rental costs of the facilities, the costs of utilities and maintenance, and equipment (including assistive technology for individuals with disabilities).</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H19120C9E7D3646A9A736D76FA54DD89F"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Other funds</header>
<paragraph id="HA3126ABD496643FC8471FEA73CA77851"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>In addition to the funds provided to carry out subsection (h), a portion of funds made available under Federal law authorizing the one-stop partner programs described in subsection (b)(1)(B) and participating additional partner programs described in subsection (b)(2)(B), or the noncash resources available under such programs 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 (h), to the extent not inconsistent with the Federal law involved including—</text>
<subparagraph id="H570BF5E359064BC593C6AE3E696A2C7C"><enum>(A)</enum><text>infrastructure costs that are in excess of the funds provided under subsection (h);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H41B8FF396F944DB4BFF4215AD515E58D"><enum>(B)</enum><text>common costs that are in addition to the costs of infrastructure; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H68A5B82418A44B698716C91DB3A2EAD7"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the costs of the provision of work ready services applicable to each program.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H77697C61682B4953B580CE29A2F34FA7"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Determination and guidance</header><text>The method for determining the appropriate portion of funds and noncash resources to be provided by each program under paragraph (1) shall be determined as part of the memorandum of understanding under subsection (c). The State board shall provide guidance to facilitate the determination of appropriate allocation of the funds and noncash resources in local areas.</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H4A3B7744500146ADA4963B9F79C75F7E"><enum>109.</enum><header>Identification of eligible providers of training services</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 122 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2842">29 U.S.C. 2842</external-xref>) is amended to read as follows:</text>
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<section id="H7E2569C16B2947F4BEA00CDA72B6356A"><enum>122.</enum><header>Identification of eligible providers of training services</header>
<subsection id="H9E1144438C834C7DA9CE4D2A2C857B9A"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Eligibility</header>
<paragraph id="HA7A5CA3A9A1C48B28837144097E3B961"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Governor, after consultation with the State board, shall establish criteria and procedures regarding the eligibility of providers of training services described in section 134(c)(4) to receive funds provided under section 133(b) for the provision of such training services.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7FAD849A97E04A12AADB210DEDA9E59F"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Providers</header><text>Subject to the provisions of this section, to be eligible to receive the funds provided under section 133(b) for the provision of training services, the provider shall be—</text>
<subparagraph id="H81BC9AEF67F24611AF2FBB9A88511F1B"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a postsecondary educational institution that—</text>
<clause id="HD21DC0E1E16943B9AC64CB594085B306"><enum>(i)</enum><text>is eligible to receive Federal funds under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/1070">20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.</external-xref>); and</text></clause>
<clause id="HD83BB32E26CD47FEA3ADB723B54288D7"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>provides a program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential;</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H278CF0895C3147CA817A0E98E188D178"><enum>(B)</enum><text>an entity that carries out programs under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the <quote>National Apprenticeship Act</quote>; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/50">29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.</external-xref>); or</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCCE490ABE68046CEBD3B3845416D774A"><enum>(C)</enum><text>another public or private provider of a program of training services.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA65AFAB468EC4805A118112E3035F971"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Inclusion in list of eligible providers</header><text>A provider described in subparagraph (A) or (C) of paragraph (2) shall comply with the criteria and procedures established under this section to be included on the list of eligible providers of training services described in subsection (d). A provider described in paragraph (2)(B) shall be included on the list of eligible providers of training services described in subsection (d) for so long as the provider remains certified by the Secretary of Labor to carry out the programs described in paragraph (2)(B).</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HF1B19C2B7341474DAF0895F039DED3CE"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Criteria</header>
<paragraph id="HD053E0B71FEC4D5E89517F11E075F3C0"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The criteria established pursuant to subsection (a) shall take into account—</text>
<subparagraph id="H293C8E95255A45F5B9523995903A64F3"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the performance of providers of training services with respect to the performance measures described in section 136 and other matters for which information is required under paragraph (2) and other appropriate measures of performance outcomes for those participants receiving training services under this subtitle;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7C8A5A56AAD74040AEDD49EF9E025BB1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>whether the training programs of such providers relate to occupations that are in demand;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5E5BE0338C004AC5AA0CCCF4F16598A3"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the need to ensure access to training services throughout the State, including in rural areas;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCC998ACB3F4C4E85838F35E4F63BA046"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the ability of providers to offer programs that lead to a recognized postsecondary credential;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF1DD1D1014E1425BB30BD33035BDFCDC"><enum>(E)</enum><text>the information such providers are required to report to State agencies with respect to other Federal and State programs (other than the program carried out under this subtitle), including one-stop partner programs; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDD3D013C00764CADA685DED1245AF85B"><enum>(F)</enum><text>such other factors as the Governor determines are appropriate.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8F32F6FC4149462AA184F19DFA9047DA"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Information</header><text>The criteria established by the Governor shall require that a provider of training services submit appropriate, accurate, and timely information to the State for purposes of carrying out subsection (d), with respect to participants receiving training services under this subtitle in the applicable program, including—</text>
<subparagraph id="H4F844B680B7C45578EC7CD1AA6FB275A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>information on recognized postsecondary credentials received by such participants;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD72227DB6FAE4314891734A66FC196D1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>information on costs of attendance for such participants;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF95F2E0170E04D7DBDAD1A1D09ADB22F"><enum>(C)</enum><text>information on the program completion rate for such participants; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H940FD3ADB91F496CA6C3563CFB3F589C"><enum>(D)</enum><text>information on the performance of the provider with respect to the performance measures described in section 136 for such participants.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6422516247D54467AB92801AE55ADD99"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Renewal</header><text>The criteria established by the Governor shall also provide for a review every 3 years and renewal of eligibility under this section for providers of training services.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H88A875CA396341D08D3E1C868933B6D0"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Local criteria</header><text>A local board in the State may establish criteria in addition to the criteria established by the Governor, or may require higher levels of performance than required under the criteria established by the Governor, for purposes of determining the eligibility of providers of training services to receive funds described in subsection (a) to provide the services in the local area involved.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H642DD5C33FF545D5948711267A8AACE2"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Limitation</header><text>In carrying out the requirements of this subsection, no personally identifiable information regarding a student, including Social Security number, student identification number, or other identifier, may be disclosed without the prior written consent of the parent or eligible student in compliance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/1232g">20 U.S.C. 1232g</external-xref>).</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HE54F8287C74F4E4FA9DBC7C39028056C"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Procedures</header><text>The procedures established under subsection (a) shall—</text>
<paragraph id="H34ECFDACCC1944BCB117772A06B3FBCE"><enum>(1)</enum><text>identify—</text>
<subparagraph id="H27A1B849A264467BB81308EFE833B6A6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the application process for a provider of training services to become eligible to receive funds under section 133(b) for the provision of training services; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H10F6685BBFCD45AB9D88F14A7DBC18BC"><enum>(B)</enum><text>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 section; and</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H45DDE5A0D29B409CB8DDD6601816E439"><enum>(2)</enum><text>establish a process for a provider of training services to appeal a denial or termination of eligibility under this section that includes an opportunity for a hearing and prescribes appropriate time limits to ensure prompt resolution of the appeal.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HE7CB2E0E6C9E41F180DE07A375541FED"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Information To assist participants in choosing providers</header><text>In order to facilitate and assist participants under chapter 5 in choosing providers of training services, the Governor shall ensure that an appropriate list or lists of providers determined eligible under this section in the State, including information provided under subsection (b)(2) with respect to such providers, 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 State.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H2280B1D349B6444487BE1C0E46136CBB"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Enforcement</header>
<paragraph id="H632AF794808847A8B3AB9A9434EA0212"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The criteria and procedures established under this section shall provide the following:</text>
<subparagraph id="H441E77051F57409CAF8449C0DC942727"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Intentionally supplying inaccurate information</header><text>Upon a determination, by an individual or entity specified in the criteria or procedures, that a provider of training services, or individual providing information on behalf of the provider, intentionally supplied inaccurate information under this section, the eligibility of such provider to receive funds under chapter 5 shall be terminated for a period of time that is not less than 2 years.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H72B1259AEF1546EAA492CDA3E70126BD"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Substantial violations</header><text>Upon a determination, by an individual or entity specified in the criteria or procedures, that a provider of training services substantially violated any requirement under this title, the eligibility of such provider to receive funds under the program involved shall be terminated for a period of time that is not less than 10 years.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDD7442505505444892CC8F7D0E474FEB"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Repayment</header><text>A provider of training services whose eligibility is terminated under subparagraph (A) or (B) shall be liable for the repayment of funds received under chapter 5 during a period of noncompliance described in such subparagraph.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5BCE30FDBD2D47ABB654C11DF4EE8398"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Construction</header><text>Paragraph (1) shall be construed to provide remedies and penalties that supplement, but do not supplant, other civil and criminal remedies and penalties.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H7AD20EAD2DF34DA08032ECE383207C51"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Agreements with other states</header><text>States may enter into agreements, on a reciprocal basis, to permit eligible providers of training services to accept career enhancement accounts provided in another State.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="HE5FBA189449E41C1B2DA3B6C62BA583D"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Recommendations</header><text>In developing the criteria, procedures, and information required under this section, the Governor shall solicit and take into consideration the recommendations of local boards and providers of training services within the State.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H41EFB3DD215E4C138D1F2085E3A1CC2E"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Opportunity To submit comments</header><text>During the development of the criteria, procedures, requirements for information, and the list of eligible providers required under this section, the Governor shall provide an opportunity for interested members of the public to submit comments regarding such criteria, procedures, and information.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="HF586506DFDE8470589B0BB60843C5AB9"><enum>(i)</enum><header>On-the-Job training or customized training exception</header>
<paragraph id="H587F056F476A459186B74579CE09D6A6"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Providers of on-the-job training or customized training shall not be subject to the requirements of subsections (a) through (d).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5E5B98EDE0B347528CDBDF1D0BA0136D"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Collection and dissemination of information</header><text>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 require, determine whether the providers meet such performance criteria as the Governor may require, and disseminate information identifying providers that meet the criteria as eligible providers, and the performance information, through the one-stop delivery system. Providers determined to meet the criteria shall be considered to be identified as eligible providers of training services.</text></paragraph></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<section id="H073F860947A84835BFEC22BA638A2ED8"><enum>110.</enum><header>General authorization</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Chapter 5 of subtitle B of title I is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H673CB64AA5904F3E9259B3ED44A9A0B2"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking the heading for chapter 5 and inserting the following: <quote><header-in-text level="chapter" style="OLC">Employment and training activities</header-in-text></quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H07DF99321AAB478B828D6FDFF8CE77FD"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in section 131 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2861">29 U.S.C. 2861</external-xref>)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF7C593D0C68846AEA290063A2EE8D559"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking <quote>paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(B) of</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC6E214B300434542948E179D177D3BC5"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>adults, and dislocated workers,</quote> and inserting <quote>individuals</quote>.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></section>
<section id="HE3CC35E37D5A498A94096B4F8DA8F320"><enum>111.</enum><header>State allotments</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 132 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2862">29 U.S.C. 2862</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HE6CC83BE59A2406E95260439F6066561"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H5B758A487BAB43A9BFB1503AB7956F02"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary shall—</text>
<paragraph id="HC9BA93BA5DC94E76814FA26685102C68"><enum>(1)</enum><text>reserve ½ of 1 percent of the total amount appropriated under section 137 for a fiscal year, of which—</text>
<subparagraph id="HD9C5C12D3F674B578BBE628B5E74D777"><enum>(A)</enum><text>50 percent shall be used to provide technical assistance under section 170; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5F4828E7F2B1470998B34F4E515C5685"><enum>(B)</enum><text>50 percent shall be used for evaluations under section 172;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H01742DE9E3EB41B59B78C89002A81D77"><enum>(2)</enum><text>reserve not more than 1 percent of the total amount appropriated under section 137 for a fiscal year to make grants to, and enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska-Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, or Native Hawaiian organizations to carry out employment and training activities;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H38ABEA96A8D94DE9A367C1CB246A695F"><enum>(3)</enum><text>reserve not more than 25 percent of the total amount appropriated under section 137 for a fiscal year to carry out the Jobs Corps program under subtitle C;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD12C9A2DA0C54D7492E61F1E78CC53B2"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">reserve not more than 3.5 percent of the total amount appropriated under section 137 for a fiscal year to—</text>
<subparagraph id="HE10368ED38744EB3BA041427E601B612"><enum>(A)</enum><text>make grants to State or local boards to provide employment and training assistance to workers affected by major economic dislocations, such as plant closures, mass layoffs, or closures and realignments of military installations; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4FA4701B3C7240A992B491D295DEEB5A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>provide assistance to Governors of States with an area that has suffered an emergency or a major disaster (as such terms are defined in paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, of section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/5122">42 U.S.C. 5122</external-xref>)) to provide disaster relief employment in the area.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD1D5D198392F4A4DA3C742451F6EDC34"><enum>(5)</enum><text>from the remaining amount appropriated under section 137 for a fiscal year (after reserving funds under paragraphs (1) through (4)), make allotments in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0C11EE1165E24A0188464FFA660E4165"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="HBA0A24B9860E48629AD2B1BCD1C07FB4"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Workforce investment fund</header>
<paragraph id="H1958EB72E86B45AD9649B48BABC5B02C"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Reservation for outlying areas</header>
<subparagraph id="HEAB50B38F1DE4BB6AC93A134C1E20483"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>From the amount made available under subsection (a)(5) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve not more than <fraction>1/4</fraction> of 1 percent to provide assistance to the outlying areas.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H115D01B2AA374B1888B614B38CAFFCE6"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Restriction</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Republic of Palau shall cease to be eligible to receive funding under this subparagraph upon entering into an agreement for extension of United States educational assistance under the Compact of Free Association (approved by the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 (<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/99/658">Public Law 99–658</external-xref>)) after the date of enactment of the SKILLS Act.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC0380D19C7A142F0A98892696FE2B3A7"><enum>(2)</enum><header>States</header>
<subparagraph id="H06E800A89FF342D2AD7DB0CF31E5450E"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>After determining the amount to be reserved under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall allot the remainder of the amount referred to in subsection (a)(5) for a fiscal year to the States pursuant to <internal-xref idref="H8B0EC9408FC0447B96A0D2BEE12D46F0" legis-path="q:H48677A2751D7411BA05560AAF607CD7D:(b)(2)(B)">subparagraph (B)</internal-xref> for employment and training activities and statewide workforce investment activities.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8B0EC9408FC0447B96A0D2BEE12D46F0"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Formula</header><text>Subject to <internal-xref idref="H9B289A4A07084CDAB95C6BE8F8420449" legis-path="q:H48677A2751D7411BA05560AAF607CD7D:(b)(2)(C)">subparagraphs (C)</internal-xref> and <internal-xref idref="H76FB0FA7FB9E46C6AFD6F781A241C721" legis-path="q:H48677A2751D7411BA05560AAF607CD7D:(b)(2)(D)">(D)</internal-xref>, of the remainder—</text>
<clause id="H7E85D366D2A640D3B15DC37AB424A7A8"><enum>(i)</enum><text>25 percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals in areas of substantial unemployment in each State, compared to the total number of unemployed individuals in areas of substantial unemployment in all States;</text></clause>
<clause id="HD0D08FF290CD475F86B6E8B98B066E73"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>25 percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of individuals in the civilian labor force in each State, compared to the total number of such individuals in all States;</text></clause>
<clause id="HE1586C6372424450940C0DD522D8AD7D"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>25 percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of individuals in each State who have been unemployed for 15 weeks or more, compared to the total number of individuals in all States who have been unemployed for 15 weeks or more; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H50F779FAB2FA45EA9C581D69C94F593D"><enum>(iv)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">25 percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of disadvantaged youth in each State, compared to the total number of disadvantaged youth in all States.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H9B289A4A07084CDAB95C6BE8F8420449"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Minimum and maximum percentages</header>
<clause commented="no" id="H93D19595725C4F59943F1F65B3DD9388"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Minimum percentage</header><text>The Secretary shall ensure that no State shall receive an allotment under this paragraph for—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="HD3B3B41C31E449EE88936E50F7ED41E9"><enum>(I)</enum><text>each of fiscal years 2014 through 2016, that is less than 100 percent of the allotment percentage of the State for fiscal year 2012; and</text></subclause>
<subclause commented="no" id="H43D080A96E964D6F80E3C99B820F55CD"><enum>(II)</enum><text>fiscal year 2017 and each succeeding fiscal year, that is less than 90 percent of the allotment percentage of the State for the preceding fiscal year.</text></subclause></clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H26D52F3E6182491DA01AB5A313971C15"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Maximum percentage</header><text>Subject to clause (i), the Secretary shall ensure that no State shall receive an allotment under this paragraph for—</text>
<subclause id="HAA1C877F984B46A4A892B51943CE8B1D"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">each of fiscal years 2014 through 2016, that is more than 130 percent of the allotment percentage of the State for fiscal year 2012; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H1873151FDDDE4CF5B969D121109C1413"><enum>(II)</enum><text>fiscal year 2017 and each succeeding fiscal year, that is more than 130 percent of the allotment percentage of the State for the preceding fiscal year.</text></subclause></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H76FB0FA7FB9E46C6AFD6F781A241C721"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Small state minimum allotment</header><text>Subject to <internal-xref idref="H9B289A4A07084CDAB95C6BE8F8420449" legis-path="q:H48677A2751D7411BA05560AAF607CD7D:(b)(2)(C)">subparagraph (C)</internal-xref>, the Secretary shall ensure that no State shall receive an allotment under this paragraph for a fiscal year that is less than <fraction>1/5</fraction> of 1 percent of the remainder described in <internal-xref idref="H06E800A89FF342D2AD7DB0CF31E5450E" legis-path="q:H48677A2751D7411BA05560AAF607CD7D:(b)(2)(A)">subparagraph (A)</internal-xref> for the fiscal year.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB5BE57702043400E848ADD805BFA037F"><enum>(E)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text>For the purpose of the formula specified in this paragraph:</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H1B2ECC6C4D9F458CAEE16663500EC3AD"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Allotment percentage</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term <term>allotment percentage</term>—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="H735C16B95D40477C8F0EA817DA5E04AD"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">used with respect to fiscal year 2012, means the percentage of the amounts allotted to States under title I of this Act, title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/3056">42 U.S.C. 3056 et seq.</external-xref>), the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2501">29 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.</external-xref>), sections <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/38/4103A">4103A</external-xref> and <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/38/4104">4104</external-xref> of title 38, United States Code, and sections 1 through 14 of the Wagner-Peyser Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/49">29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.</external-xref>), as such provisions were in effect for fiscal year 2012, that is received under such provisions by the State involved for fiscal year 2012; and</text></subclause>
<subclause commented="no" id="HFBEFEB0486A34468A18BED333684D150"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">used with respect to fiscal year 2016 or a succeeding fiscal year, means the percentage of the amounts allotted to States under this paragraph for the fiscal year that is received under this paragraph by the State involved for the fiscal year.</text></subclause></clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H4B50781C2FFF43BCBD9D0006EBB4360A"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Disadvantaged youth</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term <term>disadvantaged youth</term> means an individual who is not less than age 16 and not more than age 24 who receives an income, or is a member of a family that received a total family income, that in relation to family size, does not exceed the higher of—</text>
<subclause id="H7E320D8DB1F748119C6EE232401DC2F1"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the poverty line; or</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HFDD3B3143E074CC19C6F3C84B7A53006"><enum>(II)</enum><text>70 percent of the lower living standard income level.</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="H5F6DCB4E1E0F48138B41982DF87C856F"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Individual</header><text>The term <term>individual</term> means an individual who is age 16 or older.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H4E5D62AEFC5642708AB78AE9F9F52AE4"><enum>112.</enum><header>Within State allocations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 133 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H60504B100B244763815E5ED98D0153B5"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="HEA37ED104285449ABFBD5AE0DD792850"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Reservations for Statewide workforce investment activities</header>
<paragraph id="H939E50D0EE624B5DBC2D1C8FF134D160"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Statewide employment and training activities</header><text>The Governor of a State shall reserve up to 15 percent of the total amount allotted to the State under section 132(b)(2) for a fiscal year to carry out the statewide activities described in section 134(a).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H93B0D45924DF479BB3A2F926681E3910"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Statewide rapid response activities</header><text>Of the amount reserved under <internal-xref idref="H939E50D0EE624B5DBC2D1C8FF134D160" legis-path="q:HF92D95A355E249B49DE91E218D6E32F5:(a)(1)">paragraph (1)</internal-xref> for a fiscal year, the Governor of the State shall reserve not more than 25 percent for statewide rapid response activities described in section 134(a)(4).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCA9EFA0002234B3AB7AB4170E18A7A80"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Statewide grants for individuals with barriers to employment</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Of the amount reserved under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, the Governor of a State shall reserve 15 percent to carry out statewide activities described in section 134(a)(5).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFDCD050C64D0456FB6985E14447E5CAE"><enum>(4)</enum><header>State administrative cost limit</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not more than 5 percent of the funds reserved under paragraph (1) may be used by the Governor of a State for administrative costs of carrying out the statewide activities described in section 134(a).</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H673F86EEE8F74A11BEB192B44713CA38"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H8437A667875E4A4CACD8E56DEF9730DB"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Within state allocation</header>
<paragraph id="H086B9686C9F842D5B02B6335F28A4220"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Methods</header><text>The Governor, acting in accordance with the State plan, and after consulting with chief elected officials in the local areas, shall—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6CE2636BB6D04780A8D87B1ABAF75541"><enum>(A)</enum><text>allocate the funds that are allotted to the State for employment and training activities and not reserved under subsection (a), in accordance with paragraph (2)(A); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H506CB66116794B7CB654E1981868530F"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">award the funds that are reserved by the State under subsection (a)(3) through competitive grants to eligible entities, in accordance with section 134(a)(1)(C).</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDBF9F4A5C4C6474AB77B7BE7A93299E1"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Formula allocations for the workforce investment fund</header>
<subparagraph id="HE9BA27868E07462B80A9BB4DA9B25F50"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Allocation</header><text>In allocating the funds described in paragraph (1)(A) to local areas, a State shall allocate—</text>
<clause id="H151B6B8BA4D448ECBA118489C5322075"><enum>(i)</enum><text>25 percent on the basis described in section 132(b)(2)(B)(i);</text></clause>
<clause id="HD6C8054213BE480683A5252877B70F0F"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>25 percent on the basis described in section 132(b)(2)(B)(ii);</text></clause>
<clause id="HB297FA28956F44929A77D7984D132C28"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>25 percent on the basis described in section 132(b)(2)(B)(iii); and</text></clause>
<clause id="H2655963258504BB2BB0BA53DE144F3E0"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>25 percent on the basis described in section 132(b)(2)(B)(iv).</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC77B8E5BBAD14EDF9321A682E02635FA"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Minimum and maximum percentages</header>
<clause id="H4CDCCB0A07D34707B0E99EB00577CE9A"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Minimum percentage</header><text>The State shall ensure that no local area shall receive an allocation under this paragraph for—</text>
<subclause id="H2048ED9AEAA646EE887D613BD0AE4F1C"><enum>(I)</enum><text>each of fiscal years 2014 through 2016, that is less than 100 percent of the allocation percentage of the local area for fiscal year 2012; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H0F87CA858BF7436EAAE7D83359E077DE"><enum>(II)</enum><text>fiscal year 2017 and each succeeding fiscal year, that is less than 90 percent of the allocation percentage of the local area for the preceding fiscal year.</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="H11EB61274C644E4BAB8FCEF9D06FB2A0"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Maximum percentage</header><text>Subject to <internal-xref idref="H4CDCCB0A07D34707B0E99EB00577CE9A" legis-path="q:H3F838A11CC104AB38F945D78ACF4FEB0:(b)(2)(B)(i)">clause (i)</internal-xref>, the State shall ensure that no local area shall receive an allocation for a fiscal year under this paragraph for—</text>
<subclause id="H803D4528A0F24C69AEEE4205269E9FEC"><enum>(I)</enum><text>each of fiscal years 2014 through 2016, that is more than 130 percent of the allocation percentage of the local area for fiscal year 2012; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HA540ADE3E17B41808F19594EB6CB0F3C"><enum>(II)</enum><text>fiscal year 2017 and each succeeding fiscal year, that is more than 130 percentage of the allocation percentage of the local area for the preceding fiscal year.</text></subclause></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H70495515A4A34003BF72A3BB73755BB8"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text>For the purpose of the formula specified in this paragraph, the term <term>allocation percentage</term>—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H01A6583E54A5471181919BED530DEFFC"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">used with respect to fiscal year 2012, means the percentage of the amounts allocated to local areas under title I of this Act, title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/3056">42 U.S.C. 3056 et seq.</external-xref>), the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2501">29 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.</external-xref>), sections <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/38/4103A">4103A</external-xref> and <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/38/4104">4104</external-xref> of title 38, United States Code, and sections 1 through 14 of the Wagner-Peyser Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/49">29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.</external-xref>), as such provisions were in effect for fiscal year 2012, that is received under such provisions by the local area involved for fiscal year 2012; and</text></clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H58DFBDC7222F4801902E21535664EDFA"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">used with respect to fiscal year 2016 or a succeeding fiscal year, means the percentage of the amounts allocated to local areas for the fiscal year under this paragraph that is received under this paragraph by the local area involved for the fiscal year.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H87DF0FA709C5435F868F4C8A905E4A0E"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H54DC0AB2C860438EABAB797256AC6BDF"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:</text>
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<paragraph id="H67C0D8659722426289FF7FF3F0D51234"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Governor, may in accordance with this subsection, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are allocated under subsection (b) for employment and training activities and that are available for reallocation.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA0DF8ECD99BB4C4989318EBE3C14AFF7"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2), by striking <quote>paragraph (2)(A) or (3) of subsection (b) for such activities</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection (b) for such activities</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H60CF1AE5EBB048DEB091736F5B932A48"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:</text>
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<paragraph id="H989C529846B34E77AAD1B50EF1ABC34B"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Reallocations</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to paragraph (2) for a program year, 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 (b)(2) for such activities for such prior program year, as compared to the total amount allocated to all eligible local areas in the State under subsection (b)(2) for such activities for such prior program year.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9245048F0D804FC8AC15B3CD369CC858"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph (4), by striking <quote>paragraph (2)(A) or (3) of</quote>; and</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDEB18CE58E1D4D0493C66A5F7FA250BD"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following new subsection:</text>
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<subsection id="HC2ADEF53E33B4BF7A2A50811776C6FD4"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Local administrative cost limit</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Of the amounts allocated to a local area under this section for a fiscal year, not more than 10 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 chapter.</text></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H2BFFE588B2284AE980BF8BA89866B341"><enum>113.</enum><header>Use of funds for employment and training activities</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 134 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H011CAE6E37964970AAF552A03AB92B71"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="HCD9D2962D6C94C529DEA85CD01EC2919"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Statewide Employment and Training Activities</header>
<paragraph id="H463CB6E10FE34BFF88FEB20B497252B3"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header>
<subparagraph id="H8D0FB30BEA1247FCA6B1A85F0CD4FA65"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Distribution of statewide activities</header><text>Funds reserved by a Governor for a State as described in section 133(a)(1)—</text>
<clause id="H1C2AC3FB5B254F4EA86FB22442FFBA8E"><enum>(i)</enum><text>shall be used to carry out the statewide employment and training activities described in paragraph (2); and</text></clause>
<clause id="H31B1EF80BB004BF4BF362A749993938F"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>may be used to carry out any of the statewide employment and training activities described in paragraph (3).</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0634888388A546D4A2939D6DF92B06B8"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Statewide rapid response activities</header><text>Funds reserved by a Governor for a State as described in section 133(a)(2) shall be used to carry out the statewide rapid response activities described in paragraph (4).</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H83D00EF1C3EC44E08F27DBE18A802E82"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Statewide grants for individuals with barriers to employment</header><text>Funds reserved by a Governor for a State as described in section 133(a)(3) shall be used to carry out the Statewide Grants for Individuals with Barriers to Employment competition described in paragraph (5).</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCB25603BDEED4CFB8A0BFC4C0ECBEB9E"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Required Statewide employment and training activities</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A State shall use funds reserved as described in section 133(a)(1) to carry out statewide employment and training activities, which shall include—</text>
<subparagraph id="HE6F0521F157343A3AA824803F5254CE2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>disseminating the State list of eligible providers of training described in section 122(d), information identifying eligible providers of on-the-job training and customized training described in section 122(i), and performance information and program cost information described in section 122(b)(2);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4892BE0FE2A240C385DF1AC5512F80C3"><enum>(B)</enum><text>supporting the provision of work ready services described in subsection (c)(2) in the one-stop delivery system;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H897F26EF5E964988B658966D895904D9"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">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 skills, recognized postsecondary credentials, and employment experience to succeed in the labor market;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD8C10A1896BF47E1AA036499D49A2463"><enum>(D)</enum><text>conducting evaluations under section 136(e) of activities authorized under this chapter in coordination with evaluations carried out by the Secretary under section 172;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H14D59F4B266A495694FB6F64B7D1D01E"><enum>(E)</enum><text>providing technical assistance to local areas that fail to meet local performance measures;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1E2EDB16F014459296152098C4D9F690"><enum>(F)</enum><text>operating a fiscal and management accountability system under section 136(f); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF2844F8469FC43A09FF5449FA24D48BF"><enum>(G)</enum><text>carrying out monitoring and oversight of activities carried out under this chapter.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD09BD0FB6F4C425ABD5D0635E64AB69C"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Allowable statewide employment and training activities</header><text>A State may use funds reserved as described in section 133(a)(1) to carry out statewide employment and training activities which may include—</text>
<subparagraph id="H59872467E77A49DBA6D78756DA01E600"><enum>(A)</enum><text>implementing innovative programs and strategies designed to meet the needs of all employers in the State, including small employers, which may include incumbent worker training programs, sectoral and industry cluster strategies and partnerships, career ladder programs, micro-enterprise and entrepreneurial training and support programs, utilization of effective business intermediaries, activities to improve linkages between the one-stop delivery system in the State and all employers (including small employers) in the State, 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 businesses, consistent with the objectives of this title;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H93424E6AB4B94216911D84004A7C076A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>providing incentive grants to local areas for regional cooperation among local boards (including local boards in a designated region as described in section 116(c)), for local coordination of activities carried out under this Act, and for exemplary performance by local areas on the local performance measures;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4B15F50F8D314C93B1049FDF6B618B88"><enum>(C)</enum><text>developing strategies for effectively integrating programs and services among one-stop partners;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H05E2364B95174D168D32874545CA57DC"><enum>(D)</enum><text>carrying out activities to facilitate remote access to services provided through a one-stop delivery system, including facilitating access through the use of technology;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H98FFEB7BC2864B6897DE7B66E8E2683E"><enum>(E)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">incorporating pay-for-performance contracting strategies, as defined in section 101(56), as an element in funding activities under this section and providing technical support to local areas and providers in order to carry out such strategy, which may provide assistance with data collection and data entry requirements;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9D616F4D72BB4E6B931D50C3C7091F43"><enum>(F)</enum><text>carrying out the State option under subsection (f)(8); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB9FF3FE79D0145BCB9B7EA607A2551FF"><enum>(G)</enum><text>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 (c) or (d) through the statewide workforce investment system.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE0F659E7CBFD48229C794CCF3EDFDF26"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Statewide rapid response activities</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A State shall use funds reserved as described in section 133(a)(2) to carry out statewide rapid response activities, which shall include—</text>
<subparagraph id="H341CBA52C35A4A8380511547DE138C94"><enum>(A)</enum><text>provision of rapid response activities, carried out in local areas by the State or by an entity designated by the State, working in conjunction with the local boards and the chief elected officials in the local areas; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H92357B9FC70546B1B9069FA81223CDF5"><enum>(B)</enum><text>provision of additional assistance to local areas that experience disasters, mass layoffs or plant closings, or other events that precipitate substantial increases in the number of unemployed individuals, carried out in local areas by the State or by an entity designated by the State, working in conjunction with the local boards and the chief elected officials in the local areas.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDA78D904838D4D75B5802DF0EDE70C17"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Statewide grants for individuals with barriers to employment</header>
<subparagraph id="H909C531BECD64B1ABE97DCD73DD6C83A"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Of the funds reserved as described in section 133(a)(3), the Governor of a State—</text>
<clause id="HA0E4FD830D8D4153BF21FB80AA316D15"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">may reserve up to 5 percent to provide technical assistance to, and conduct evaluations as described in section 136(e), of the programs and activities carried out under this paragraph; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H0C18BE9E8D0D4A6ABE3E605817F641AE"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">using the remainder, shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities described in subparagraph (B) to carry out employment and training programs authorized under this paragraph for individuals with barriers to employment that meet specific performance outcomes and criteria established by the Governor.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCBBD4F2FAF1F489590B2AF1E217D2C61"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Eligible entity defined</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">For purposes of this paragraph, the term <term>eligible entity</term> means an entity that—</text>
<clause id="HDAAD810F08F24C9FB7E1550FD26C103B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>is a—</text>
<subclause id="H265DB29968374A0088EFAB78465FF603"><enum>(I)</enum><text>local board or a consortium of local boards;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H15ACC3611A734308A1CBCBACA446583C"><enum>(II)</enum><text>nonprofit entity, for-profit entity, or a consortium of nonprofit or for-profit entities; or</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H8541EBB1CF0D4755A34179EEC391ADB1"><enum>(III)</enum><text>consortium of the entities described in subclauses (I) and (II);</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="HA30C587438124625ABDAB7A2CA9C8C67"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>has a demonstrated record of placing individuals into unsubsidized employment and serving hard to serve individuals; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H522DCF055D7F46F6BFDA402D8C8AAF96"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>agrees to be reimbursed primarily on the basis of achievement of specified performance outcomes and criteria established by the Governor.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBC88D92626254DAF93775A9F5533F067"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Grant period</header>
<clause id="H926F35E6F82B4159A631F0127179E028"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A grant under this paragraph shall be awarded for a period of 1 year.</text></clause>
<clause id="H0FD76E9640A341F5A1957081C267B29B"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Grant renewal</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A Governor of a State may renew, for up to 4 additional 1-year periods, a grant awarded under this paragraph.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1A05565C45F9401FA3D2C2C522063823"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Eligible Participants</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">To be eligible to participate in activities under this paragraph, an individual shall be a low-income individual age 16 or older or a member of a low-income family.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB42FAC6A94F94528B81C3B6BFBD54166"><enum>(E)</enum><header>Use of Funds</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An eligible entity receiving a grant under this paragraph shall use such funds for activities that are designed to assist eligible participants in obtaining employment and acquiring the education and skills necessary to succeed in the labor market.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFB8C2F2F9E424B758FE17D67F722CC6E"><enum>(F)</enum><header>Applications</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">To be eligible to receive a grant under this paragraph, an eligible entity shall submit an application to a State at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State may require, including—</text>
<clause id="H1FAEB5F9710D43078C4F6EDD34615F68"><enum>(i)</enum><text>a description of how the strategies and activities will be aligned with the State plan submitted under section 112 and the local plan submitted under section 118 with respect to the areas of the State that will be the focus of grant activities under this paragraph;</text></clause>
<clause id="H471896EAA38046D6B8605F438FDD6517"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>a description of the educational and skills training programs and activities the eligible entity will provide to eligible participants under this paragraph;</text></clause>
<clause id="HDFA20EFB2FB84CA8BBCAE3805756CBFD"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>how the eligible entity will collaborate with State and local workforce investment systems established under this title in the provision of such programs and activities;</text></clause>
<clause id="H69162FCD0DA6405F82FD42F3DE519F82"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>a description of the programs of demonstrated effectiveness on which the provision of such educational and skills training programs and activities are based, and a description of how such programs and activities will improve the education and skills training for eligible participants;</text></clause>
<clause id="HE9CADEA24F064E7CB2D94FBED805C28A"><enum>(v)</enum><text>a description of the populations to be served and the skill needs of those populations, and the manner in which eligible participants will be recruited and selected as participants;</text></clause>
<clause id="HAA73FEA758CE463591187C4BC7088F30"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>a description of the private, public, local, and State resources that will be leveraged, in addition to the grant funds provided for the programs and activities under this paragraph, and how the entity will ensure the sustainability of such programs and activities after grant funds are no longer available;</text></clause>
<clause id="HB1471CBE2F924EADB4D103278314A9D4"><enum>(vii)</enum><text>a description of the extent of the involvement of employers in such programs and activities;</text></clause>
<clause id="H748BF0104B3941DDB5534F000B3B7B50"><enum>(viii)</enum><text>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 in 136(b)(2);</text></clause>
<clause id="H9984B9E114094D3689A971AA160B36B6"><enum>(ix)</enum><text>a detailed budget and a description of the system of fiscal controls, and auditing and accountability procedures that will be used to ensure fiscal soundness for the programs and activities provided under this paragraph; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HC4FCBF16DA3147CB806ADF32E421D2F9"><enum>(x)</enum><text>any other criteria the Governor may require.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9091E07E056043BA812C2830E4CECCDB"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H6DB0131A4C4F4491BBBB91C3F5171DD4"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Local employment and training activities</header><text>Funds allocated to a local area under section 133(b)—</text>
<paragraph id="H351C9142A1A74966943BB45B80E740F7"><enum>(1)</enum><text>shall be used to carry out employment and training activities described in subsection (c); and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H24C23CCBC9CD4976A73BA6E6A8CA553D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>may be used to carry out employment and training activities described in subsection (d).</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2719E31FB065471D943E3A704F1A6651"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking subsection (c);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H28324D88C9D748EC8ABCED20FD5C2AFF"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by redesignating subsections (d) and (e), as subsections (c) and (d), respectively;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H37B4569B7BF54C319D24740A172F5883"><enum>(5)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (c) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC668E50ACA044F2284DC479C913BAD0A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:</text>
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<paragraph id="H438DDF6CB52749018299F63C52F4BD97"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Funds allocated to a local area under section 133(b) shall be used—</text>
<subparagraph id="H231F81576E894F1CBFC0AA5A4DF93C1E"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to establish a one-stop delivery system as described in section 121(e);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H27870FA419694E94881E871DED38CC7E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>to provide the work ready services described in paragraph (2) through the one-stop delivery system in accordance with such paragraph; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE708C9A7F9704B49AE5820A362854E07"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to provide training services described in paragraph (4) in accordance with such paragraph.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H257A13F4255046BF984E77E5CF580B0C"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)—</text>
<clause id="HA8CAEE634F6B4E16B05480A21D2BBF8A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in the heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">Core services</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">Work ready services</header-in-text></quote>;</text></clause>
<clause id="HF052F1012D0E42E98744FAFDBE58E557"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="HB0958328C23F41A2B9B8F253F54FB483"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking <quote>(1)(A)</quote> and inserting <quote>(1)(B)</quote>;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H246E15C5893A4CF6A1127D91375E1FBE"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking <quote>core services</quote> and inserting <quote>work ready services</quote>; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H3E0BCD87CA104CFAB6F1A1D30BE8658B"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by striking <quote>who are adults or dislocated workers</quote>;</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="HFEF420AA163948EEA1D4F5215A5FDCB1"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by redesignating subparagraph (K) as subparagraph (V);</text></clause>
<clause id="H9C5FE72678C5414E9372D9560A0E6393"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J) as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively;</text></clause>
<clause id="H6CD74454FB884064938CA07167A094C2"><enum>(v)</enum><text>by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:</text>
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<subparagraph id="H784D555873BF46D289054AB71A59923C"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">assistance in obtaining eligibility determinations under the other one-stop partner programs through activities, where appropriate and consistent with the authorizing statute of the one-stop partner program, such as assisting in the submission of applications, the provision of information on the results of such applications, and the provision of intake services and information;</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause>
<clause display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H957BADEE43E641048F3626410B6FABB7"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>by amending subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, to read as follows:</text>
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<subparagraph id="HF7D2F1EA23604263BB512F4919028AE7"><enum>(E)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">labor exchange services, including—</text>
<clause id="HFD4D6896AB94451F8E0DDB44A5687B18"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">job search and placement assistance, and where appropriate, career counseling;</text></clause>
<clause id="H0FA8A846D6F54892B3EA0C91528447A2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>appropriate recruitment services for employers, including small employers, in the local area, which may include services described in this subsection, including information and referral to specialized business services not traditionally offered through the one-stop delivery system; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HC57F6016387B44B9A4CA2229C99351D6"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>reemployment services provided to unemployment claimants, including claimants identified as in need of such services under the worker profiling system established under section 303(j) of the Social Security Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/503">42 U.S.C. 503(j)</external-xref>);</text></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause>
<clause id="HE2B043A601A04F3BBB5A7CAB7E78F865"><enum>(vii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, by striking <quote>employment statistics</quote> and inserting <quote>workforce and labor market</quote>;</text></clause>
<clause id="H7C82061D7CBB4DA497AF81EE7186A18B"><enum>(viii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (G), as so redesignated, by striking <quote>and eligible providers of youth activities described in section 123,</quote>;</text></clause>
<clause id="HAFA36A0E3207415D852500C6B0B707B9"><enum>(ix)</enum><text>in subparagraph (H), as so redesignated, by inserting <quote>under section 136</quote> after <quote>local performance measures</quote>;</text></clause>
<clause id="H07E885C2AEE04E2388BAEE4BB760AB98"><enum>(x)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (J), as so redesignated, by inserting <quote>and the administration of the work test for the unemployment compensation system</quote> after <quote>compensation</quote>;</text></clause>
<clause id="H722F97407F4A4D95B544FDA34894FAC0"><enum>(xi)</enum><text>by amending subparagraph (K), as so redesignated, to read as follows:</text>
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<subparagraph id="HD7456C00789540469F1C2A8F409E02FA"><enum>(K)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">assistance in establishing eligibility for programs of financial aid assistance for training and education programs that are not funded under this Act and are available in the local area;</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause>
<clause id="H9026238241E246B4A108838D535A4E38"><enum>(xii)</enum><text>by inserting the following new subparagraphs after subparagraph (K), as so redesignated:</text>
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<subparagraph id="H945606B6217548BA8A836BC1F46C9C78"><enum>(L)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the provision of information from official publications of the Internal Revenue Service regarding Federal tax credits available to individuals relating to education, job training and employment;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4A11D26D937440078318583249D4B9DC"><enum>(M)</enum><text>comprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs of workers, which may include—</text>
<clause id="H9EDDF00168E94348B88D5E981EFCD5AB"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">diagnostic testing and use of other assessment tools; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H02FEB9849B374F869B47DF2940FE07DE"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in-depth interviewing and evaluation to identify employment barriers and appropriate employment goals;</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF88DC2DCC1C04981B1B3E98F40851207"><enum>(N)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">development of an individual employment plan, to identify the employment goals, appropriate achievement objectives, and appropriate combination of services for the participant;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF2FB954F23514E229030675C4B567290"><enum>(O)</enum><text>group counseling;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7C5C3FD1806E4D9695A7CF6F99F12252"><enum>(P)</enum><text>individual counseling and career planning;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H51ECC859A24F4F9389A4D259A031792A"><enum>(Q)</enum><text>case management;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H881D6CBC22DF429BA495A20ADF0B456C"><enum>(R)</enum><text>short-term pre-career services, including development of learning skills, communications skills, interviewing skills, punctuality, personal maintenance skills, and professional conduct, to prepare individuals for unsubsidized employment or training;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0C6D6425940A4F31B8BFA30D46861182"><enum>(S)</enum><text>internships and work experience;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB1075B05274345DD9553F2D4C0E5AD51"><enum>(T)</enum><text>literacy activities relating to basic work readiness, information and communication technology literacy activities, and financial literacy activities, if such activities are not available to participants in the local area under programs administered under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/2901">20 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.</external-xref>);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H03DFB62021E043AB880A759FE0A447BE"><enum>(U)</enum><text>out-of-area job search assistance and relocation assistance; and</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA84B346B17DC434DAB5AD77BAA7EACE9"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:</text>
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<paragraph id="HFBDD40933AE844ACAE3006CD9318FFFB"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Delivery of services</header><text>The work ready services described in paragraph (2) shall be provided through the one-stop delivery system and may be provided through contracts with public, private for-profit, and private nonprofit service providers, approved by the local board.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5B7F5DABD7F1457CAE4334277F8FF7F3"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph (4)—</text>
<clause id="HBDD00BC219574D5FB50859340450EC6B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:</text>
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<subparagraph id="H29C34672421F4B8784F3E6DFB2758EA9"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Funds described in paragraph (1)(C) shall be used to provide training services to individuals who—</text>
<clause id="H6A72B3CEB5E24E6BAF65B754A4EA8D53"><enum>(i)</enum><text>after an interview, evaluation, or assessment, and case management, have been determined by a one-stop operator or one-stop partner, as appropriate, to—</text>
<subclause id="HE3035070988040C0B61BEEE2AECD1DB2"><enum>(I)</enum><text>be in need of training services to obtain or retain employment; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HB33582BF668D4914863EC3CE1BCAB7FB"><enum>(II)</enum><text>have the skills and qualifications to successfully participate in the selected program of training services;</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="H212ACA9ED35A4DF99029D835C7D68FAA"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>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 relocate; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H47FA9B5922DD42EA8EFCBCAF3634CFC3"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>who meet the requirements of subparagraph (B);</text></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause>
<clause id="H196A29008D4B4E16BEDD497F82755DE8"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking <quote>Except</quote> and inserting <quote>Notwithstanding section 479B of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/1087uu">20 U.S.C. 1087uu</external-xref>) and except</quote>;</text></clause>
<clause id="H57D37A841011457383D06574E73E3F60"><enum>(iii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows:</text>
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<subparagraph id="HB8927C496FD849C983B445A2297983F0"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Training services</header><text>Training services authorized under this paragraph may include—</text>
<clause id="H7CE2485587C54D8DA1A9B4FE23102452"><enum>(i)</enum><text>occupational skills training;</text></clause>
<clause id="H5366340C5C00440AB1A6FA832C8749FE"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>on-the-job training;</text></clause>
<clause id="H3A938FBFB4974E808D06A5817A3A8AF6"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>skill upgrading and retraining;</text></clause>
<clause id="H1A40A5219FD04275A2E1F48EDA3FBED0"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>entrepreneurial training;</text></clause>
<clause id="HD538DF97A9E643EBA91E45D0EC0A6C3C"><enum>(v)</enum><text>education activities leading to a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent in combination with, concurrently or subsequently, occupational skills training;</text></clause>
<clause id="H6175E0075EEB4F6F88D7ECE72B41A039"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>adult education and literacy activities provided in conjunction with other training authorized under this subparagraph;</text></clause>
<clause id="H043A9EAF82A4486BAF0A854048D524D4"><enum>(vii)</enum><text>workplace training combined with related instruction;</text></clause>
<clause id="H9BF4571D5248447199B6D48F84C418EF"><enum>(viii)</enum><text>occupational skills training that incorporates English language acquisition;</text></clause>
<clause id="HA444E5F773CF461DA13114A4B07FBEE3"><enum>(ix)</enum><text>customized training conducted with a commitment by an employer or group of employers to employ an individual upon successful completion of the training; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H07A126E79E2B4C3EB5B164DC6A0BF456"><enum>(x)</enum><text>training programs operated by the private sector.</text></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause>
<clause id="HDC659E6ECCED4CBA9A239CA554031165"><enum>(iv)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking subparagraph (E) and redesignating subparagraphs (F) and (G) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H210D815634344FA29A565F33FBA8C32C"><enum>(v)</enum><text>in subparagraph (E) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<subclause id="H57A18B42CD5B4DA490B901F87CD2430F"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in clause (ii)—</text>
<item id="H993A13E0780C4CE2B10AD5C17662578F"><enum>(aa)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking <quote>subsection (c)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 121</quote>;</text></item>
<item id="H6BFC6A4495484E6ABF61D49E876D5A7E"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>in subclause (I), by striking <quote>section 122(e)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 122(d)</quote> and by striking <quote>section 122(h)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 122(i)</quote>; and</text></item>
<item id="H8944D1D9DEDD4540B74C1007D2EFC2C1"><enum>(cc)</enum><text>in subclause (II), by striking <quote>subsections (e) and (h)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection (i)</quote>; and</text></item></subclause>
<subclause id="H2071E20C95C54F7A859CC90653DE5801"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following:</text>
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<clause id="HE847B0EE9F6B44A1BE50BAAA38BE711F"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Career enhancement accounts</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An individual who seeks training services and who is eligible pursuant to subparagraph (A), may, in consultation with a case manager, select an eligible provider of training services from the list or identifying information for providers described in clause (ii)(I). Upon such selection, the one-stop operator involved shall, to the extent practicable, refer such individual to the eligible provider of training services, and arrange for payment for such services through a career enhancement account.</text></clause>
<clause id="HDFD2CDACBFEB4BE1B01C82E26C34E169"><enum>(iv)</enum><header>Coordination</header><text>Each local board may, through one-stop centers, coordinate career enhancement accounts with other Federal, State, local, or private job training programs or sources to assist the individual in obtaining training services.</text></clause>
<clause id="HC1E6EA24FF374F2A9D43D0CDC4985068"><enum>(v)</enum><header>Assistance</header><text>Each local board may, through one-stop centers, assist individuals receiving career enhancement accounts in obtaining funds (in addition to the funds provided under this section) from other programs and sources that will assist the individual in obtaining training services.</text></clause><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause></clause>
<clause id="H42D06269894841A888C2F8244462A5B1"><enum>(vi)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (F) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<subclause id="HB18F0689EB5741798357D6682A10A1C0"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in the subparagraph heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">individual training accounts</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">career enhancement accounts</header-in-text></quote>;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H32749B6FC0F4479C8945CCCF9AA25EC5"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in clause (i) by striking <quote>individual training accounts</quote> and inserting <quote>career enhancement accounts</quote>;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H1A4F183E884D47A9B40D36DADB8C5678"><enum>(III)</enum><text>in clause (ii)—</text>
<item id="HD06B3C674E6D4B16904885DA721BC7C1"><enum>(aa)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>an individual training account</quote> and inserting <quote>a career enhancement account</quote>;</text></item>
<item id="HA3D4EB26E2C141858FD5672A68CEF9CB"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>by striking <quote>subparagraph (F)</quote> and inserting <quote>subparagraph (E)</quote>;</text></item>
<item id="HA451C01776E248A6B0DBFCE5D024B318"><enum>(cc)</enum><text>in subclause (II), by striking <quote>individual training accounts</quote> and inserting <quote>career enhancement accounts</quote>;</text></item>
<item id="HEE3D5509C5FE41B8A165CDE6B490165C"><enum>(dd)</enum><text>in subclause (II) by striking <quote>or</quote> after the semicolon;</text></item>
<item id="H7A01C8F10C834A37AA363D30438B0A18"><enum>(ee)</enum><text>in subclause (III) by striking the period and inserting <quote>; or</quote>; and</text></item>
<item id="H26A70145A11942499EFF772751AB0FCF"><enum>(ff)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
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<subclause id="HB5D8A177306843B9B1EEAD9DB1F63DD0"><enum>(IV)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the local board determines that it would be most appropriate to award a contract to an institution of higher education that has been identified as a priority provider under section 117(d)(5)(B) in order to facilitate the training of multiple individuals in in-demand sectors or occupations, and which may be used to enable the expansion of programs provided by a priority provider, if such contract does not limit customer choice.</text></subclause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></item></subclause>
<subclause id="HFBECF4358D924B419177E8A922B9A882"><enum>(IV)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in clause (iii), by striking <quote>adult or dislocated worker</quote> and inserting <quote>individual</quote>; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H4AB014150D804C43A2B5EA87872928DF"><enum>(V)</enum><text>in clause (iv)—</text>
<item id="H2A7801CA577C47E6B19AE35692A6D0F2"><enum>(aa)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by redesignating subclause (IV) as subclause (V) and inserting after subclause (III) the following:</text>
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<subclause id="H35933CF63AB74A05B6490C41C8E05D4A"><enum>(IV)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Individuals with disabilities.</text></subclause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></item></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H24D16B7180524A1AA47F192F32AFC39C"><enum>(6)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC423416BF99E4DC9A6F4C4B3637D8021"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:</text>
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<paragraph id="HA11994DF7D994AB5A4CF1BD45712E7F3"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Discretionary one-stop delivery activities</header>
<subparagraph id="H373689C8B50D4AE396D15D414CFC6A67"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Funds allocated to a local area under section 133(b)(2) may be used to provide, through the one-stop delivery system—</text>
<clause id="HC7A68C45A5E948C0BDCA644A68AC77C0"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">customized screening and referral of qualified participants in training services to employers;</text></clause>
<clause id="H1B8A2BE438BE4221971A944EB9F7F17C"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>customized employment-related services to employers on a fee-for-service basis;</text></clause>
<clause id="H8D05C1D388BD4F3BB6BC20306C034046"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>customer supports, including transportation and childcare, to navigate among multiple services and activities for special participant populations that face multiple barriers to employment, including individuals with disabilities;</text></clause>
<clause id="H3853409D3A8941EF8D511749676EAC16"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>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 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/651">42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.</external-xref>);</text></clause>
<clause id="H07377AD2F76D4A32B9BE607E97191FEE"><enum>(v)</enum><text>incorporating pay-for-performance contract strategies, as defined in section 101(56), as an element in funding activities under this section;</text></clause>
<clause id="HD6F4303A8F3848D6BA04A579AE2B2EA2"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>activities to facilitate remote access to services provided through a one-stop delivery system, including facilitating access through the use of technology; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H37BFE14A84994B1BA4FF759B4D56239B"><enum>(vii)</enum><text>activities to carry out business services and strategies that meet the workforce investment needs of local area employers, as determined by the local board, consistent with the local plan under section 118.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H95D69BFC5E4A4934AB8BC393EA6072BC"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking paragraphs (2) and (3); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1D1D4C3FF23D4325A21EA458528A6F1E"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
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<paragraph id="HFA5FF7ADCB3F4008B06B6ED99421945B"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Incumbent worker training programs</header>
<subparagraph id="H8FC1A8C800EA47919735D88F38D4B633"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The local board may use funds allocated to a local area under section 133(b)(2) to carry out incumbent worker training programs in accordance with this paragraph.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H41558F83793A40449DB95C9DEDCF593B"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Training activities</header><text>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 layoffs.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H96EF522C64894B1E8055E0552357EEC4"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Employer match required</header>
<clause id="HC803961838414278A330F6E6558B0387"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">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 employers. The local board shall establish the required portion of such costs, which may include in-kind contributions.</text></clause>
<clause id="HADA5BA17A64245C58EE571B15E2AE98D"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Calculation of match</header><text>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 employer.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD15941ED9CC447BBB9F701373C5CA963"><enum>(7)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by adding at the end the following:</text>
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<subsection id="H727AEF8A9A5C41AE983411623B403440"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Priority for Placement in Private Sector Jobs</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In providing employment and training activities authorized under this section, the State and local board shall give priority to placing participants in jobs in the private sector.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="HAB3AF771468643D5A995906B67D7AC6F"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Veteran employment specialist</header>
<paragraph id="HB2BC427FD6C44D9EAE6B97A2256D3D12"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Subject to paragraph (8), a local board shall hire and employ one or more veteran employment specialist to carry out employment, training, and placement services under this subsection in the local area served by the local board.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC1C4B411B3F64119A998DD08CD48A1E1"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Principal duties</header><text>A veteran employment specialist in a local area shall—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1F891DFC2CDD4932AB54426563AF07F4"><enum>(A)</enum><text>conduct outreach to employers in the local area to assist veterans, including disabled veterans, in gaining employment, including—</text>
<clause id="H8EB6CFE60CAC49108001C8609EF98CCC"><enum>(i)</enum><text>conducting seminars for employers; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H73C03A20CEA34F2C857F5A7FF2979B43"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in conjunction with employers, conducting job search workshops, and establishing job search groups; and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBDCE1AA94A6B492AAE211603EE05D7B1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>facilitate employment, training, supportive, and placement services furnished to veterans, including disabled and homeless veterans, in the local area.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0011FC36125D4055A8A09B76F5DACE2C"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Hiring preference for veterans and individuals with expertise in serving veterans</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Subject to paragraph (8), a local board shall, to the maximum extent practicable, employ veterans or individuals with expertise in serving veterans to carry out the services described in paragraph (2) in the local area served by the local board. In hiring an individual to serve as a veteran employment specialist, a local board shall give preference to veterans and other individuals in the following order:</text>
<subparagraph id="H360FF6260ACE4D03BBD193CE8509ACD8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>To service-connected disabled veterans.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H848873D83076453FB6B6C8C8173715E1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>If no veteran described in subparagraph (A) is available, to veterans.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF93635F0DBF046AA966F0FDD85A3B56F"><enum>(C)</enum><text>If no veteran described in subparagraph (A) or (B) is available, to any member of the Armed Forces transitioning out of military service.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6B8E479716224C30B5DDFB8B1939A739"><enum>(D)</enum><text>If no veteran described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) is available, to any spouse of a veteran or a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces transitioning out of military service.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8D0A0DB4715D4C44A21BE466A17C2BE0"><enum>(E)</enum><text>If no veteran described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) is available and no spouse described in paragraph (D) is available, to any other individuals with expertise in serving veterans.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H16F42AC4108942B5B71B5787D0FCB11B"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Administration and reporting</header>
<subparagraph id="HE5D0F90AFFBD483E88D340F19B78A50C"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Each veteran employment specialist shall be administratively responsible to the manager of the one-stop delivery center in the local area and shall provide, at a minimum, quarterly reports to the manager of such center and to the Director for Veterans’ Employment and Training for the State on the performance and compliance by the specialist with Federal law and regulations with respect to the—</text>
<clause id="H6B93094F3F05454181B248532B8222E9"><enum>(i)</enum><text>principal duties and special services for veterans described in paragraph (2); and</text></clause>
<clause id="H2E21BDF8D7CC4770892598A958A0D5C2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>hiring preferences described in paragraph (3) for veterans and individuals with expertise in serving veterans.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA502AF9ABEC84E299C37794DF326827E"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Report to Secretary</header><text>Each State shall submit to the Secretary an annual report on the qualifications used by the local board in making hiring determinations for a veteran employment specialist and the salary structure under which such specialist is compensated.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEA3DEE39109943ADB5117A9E2EF206C7"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Report to Congress</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate an annual report summarizing the reports submitted under subparagraph (B), including summaries of outcomes achieved by participating veterans disaggregated by local areas.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEA1F3CAB13C4488F8897954386726ED6"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Part-time employees</header><text>A part-time veteran employment specialist shall perform the functions of a veteran employment specialist under this subsection on a halftime basis.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H93808F1325144561959BDC5C54EB2492"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Training requirements</header><text>Each veteran employment specialist described in paragraph (2) shall satisfactorily complete training provided by the National Veterans' Employment and Training Institute during the three-year period that begins on the date on which the employee is so assigned.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9599040D7EB642FFA7DC43FAEFF68102"><enum>(7)</enum><header>Specialist’s duties</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A full-time veteran employment specialist shall perform only duties related to the employment, training, supportive, and placement services under this subsection, 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 employment, training, and placement services under this subsection.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H747DA94E61974F74A840EE0C973B9F17"><enum>(8)</enum><header>State option</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">At the request of a local board, a State may assume the duties assigned to the local board under paragraphs (1) and (3), including the hiring and employment of one or more veteran employment specialist for placement in the local area served by the local board.</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H8177E55A6B534A9280309FEFBFB5DA32"><enum>114.</enum><header>Performance accountability system</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 136 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2871">29 U.S.C. 2871</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HCF23282017B94FFF9F6D7CB518831CAD"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5E37BC90315A40228FEA935E05CA0182"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by amending paragraphs (1) and (2) to read as follows:</text>
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<paragraph id="H0EA9767BE6704407B0B03AB5C5A472B8"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>For each State, the State performance measures shall consist of—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9AE16A9DE66940A2806BF98B9DE0826B"><enum>(A)</enum>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H9629830E6CF549E3B1A2951DEC1EAED6"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the core indicators of performance described in paragraph (2)(A); and</text></clause>
<clause id="H1D3855896DFA4F96BB598D8F24BEDCE8" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>additional indicators of performance (if any) identified by the State under paragraph (2)(B); and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDFFCF5EE056B4A2182A471B7255D3A06"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a State adjusted level of performance for each indicator described in subparagraph (A).</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFA8FBC92DDEF4995862557267F4988A7"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Indicators of performance</header>
<subparagraph id="HFDD21141470642199718CD2FA1A7E661"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Core indicators of performance</header>
<clause id="HFF2AF11AD6CF45289B9DFB44AE10E3C0"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The core indicators of performance for the program of employment and training activities authorized under sections 132(a)(2) and 134, the program of adult education and literacy activities authorized under title II, and the program authorized under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/720">29 U.S.C. 720 et seq.</external-xref>), other than section 112 or part C of that title (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/732">29 U.S.C. 732</external-xref>, 741), shall consist of the following indicators of performance, each disaggregated by the populations identified in the State and local plans:</text>
<subclause id="H7B2E939885894D0892C243CEC8DC6B27"><enum>(I)</enum><text>The percentage and number of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second full calendar quarter after exit from the program.</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HCEA1F4833AAF41298321EDF35F023708"><enum>(II)</enum><text>The percentage and number of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth full calendar quarter after exit from the program.</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H786B028644924DC69C472B1EB61D10B5"><enum>(III)</enum><text>The median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second full calendar quarter after exit from the program compared to the median earnings of such participants prior to the training received under such program.</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H073A70C401CA41FE9E59E1AF3D70486B"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>The percentage and number of program participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential, a registered apprenticeship, an industry-recognized credential, or a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent (subject to clause (ii)), during participation in or within 1 year after exit from program.</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HCED841B69C8E493D96D1DFA8D3021D68"><enum>(V)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The percentage and number of program participants who, during a program year—</text>
<item id="HDCBE8810CDD74F0FA52411F2BB666B64"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential, a registered apprenticeship or on-the-job training program, an industry-recognized credential, a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or unsubsidized employment; and</text></item>
<item id="HEC69B137C1A942879E0D74E52464BC9A"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>are achieving measurable basic skill gains toward such a credential or employment.</text></item></subclause>
<subclause id="H734683234D7D48358E3F3528C31F3088"><enum>(VI)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The percentage and number of program participants who obtain unsubsidized employment in the field relating to the training services described in section 134(c)(4) that such participants received.</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="HE35A1B59EA91490AAC454B467FE034F4"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Indicator relating to credential</header><text>For purposes of clause (i)(IV), 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, in addition to obtaining such diploma or its recognized equivalent, have, within 1 year after exit from the program, obtained or retained employment, have been removed from public assistance, or are in an education or training program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCF65769F53B342A59773AE372FE48538"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Additional indicators</header><text>A State may identify in the State plan additional indicators for workforce investment activities authorized under this subtitle.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBF45591873BA4EF7905CD8E89253A02D"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (3)—</text>
<clause id="H6209ADFA60434689AF4BC6A8519FAC13"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="H08CF8C69D982430D81E82C51680C768C"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in the heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">and customer satisfaction indicator</header-in-text></quote>;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H1CE3497192D1426B83A6288CE6E35B86"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in clause (i), by striking <quote>and the customer satisfaction indicator described in paragraph (2)(B)</quote>;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HEC3FAA129D324CA0BBC382000A075A4B"><enum>(III)</enum><text>in clause (ii), by striking <quote>and the customer satisfaction indicator of performance, for the first 3</quote> and inserting <quote>, for all 3</quote>;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H0A2652E9A00E4FBCBA0B2335C3B461B6"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>in clause (iii)—</text>
<item id="HDDF4E501A9D848D68278F1CB177C5C03"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>in the heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="clause" style="OLC">for first 3 years</header-in-text></quote>; and</text></item>
<item id="HDD1E612F14B74EB3AC2F4EB2284EBA21"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>by striking <quote>and the customer satisfaction indicator of performance, for the first 3 program years</quote> and inserting <quote>for all 3 program years</quote>;</text></item></subclause>
<subclause id="H81359FBA2DE5489EA1947F72567E41EF"><enum>(V)</enum><text>in clause (iv)—</text>
<item id="HD78FC2A8531B4189978FE80BCD5C3522"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>by striking <quote>or (v)</quote>;</text></item>
<item id="H1744CCED903C4F3CAE031FBAFF3E679E"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>by striking subclause (I) and redesignating subclauses (II) and (III) as subclauses (I) and (II), respectively; and</text></item>
<item id="H39E08DE9C59C4AF3877BA84A78FA01D4"><enum>(cc)</enum><text>in subclause (I) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<subitem id="H0B394553C6B84E289AD5D3F2CC945C6A"><enum>(AA)</enum><text>by striking <quote>taking into account</quote> and inserting <quote>which shall be adjusted based on</quote>;</text></subitem>
<subitem id="HB1EEDAEEFA6E4298854664E722C89FB0"><enum>(BB)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>, such as unemployment rates and job losses or gains in particular industries</quote> after <quote>economic conditions</quote>; and</text></subitem>
<subitem id="H9764B678FE4344D59E9A74E1CE763ED8"><enum>(CC)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>, such as indicators of poor work experience, dislocation from high-wage employment, low levels of literacy or English proficiency, disability status, including the number of veterans with disabilities, and welfare dependency</quote> after <quote>program</quote>;</text></subitem></item></subclause>
<subclause id="H2B442A418FD143C480606ED1AD68D887"><enum>(VI)</enum><text>by striking clause (v) and redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v); and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H0B1911EBB0604F3D8126B3415C3468E8"><enum>(VII)</enum><text>in clause (v) (as so redesignated),</text>
<item id="H9B9A134501D3434FA2C5BFA8606C3502"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>by striking <quote>described in clause (iv)(II)</quote> and inserting <quote>described in clause (iv)(I)</quote>; and</text></item>
<item id="H8294ADF0A8C44630A2E57473F2680577"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>by striking <quote>or (v)</quote>; and</text></item></subclause></clause>
<clause id="H1446DD43408F4E0694C8BE4C92B0F1B2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>paragraph (2)(C)</quote> and inserting <quote>paragraph (2)(B)</quote>;</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD55FFFD11C4B43F599EA33FC3A37CDF1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (c)(1)(A)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5FF5F720AADD490C911CDF2A1CE9B5EE"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by amending clause (i) to read as follows: <quote>(i) the core indicators of performance described in subsection (b)(2)(A) for activities described in such subsections, other than statewide workforce investment activities; and</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDA2D78942AD44300A50FFED454DE5B4A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in clause (ii), by striking <quote>(b)(2)(C)</quote> and inserting <quote>(b)(2)(B)</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H09F5B54400A14DFEBCB26C313D49BA0A"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:</text>
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<paragraph id="H1A4E97C0FB3544F49140CD1AEE6AE8D1"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Determinations</header><text>In determining such local levels of performance, the local board, the chief elected official, and the Governor shall ensure such levels are adjusted based on the specific economic characteristics (such as unemployment rates and job losses or gains in particular industries), demographic characteristics, or other characteristics of the population to be served in the local area.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5672061B4F034825A3226E7E6C5BC15E"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (d)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H8C53198EADAC438FA75EF0AEF889A025"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)—</text>
<clause id="HB8F6E47B98F54068ABCA95DAECE336E4"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking <quote>127 or</quote>; </text></clause>
<clause id="H1A09406C29374B0E96AE13C981745890"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking <quote>and the customer satisfaction indicator</quote> each place it appears; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H2744B5147D0640A09DE4484B9D183D3E"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in the last sentence, by inserting before the period the following: <quote>, and on the amount and percentage of the State’s annual allotment under section 132 the State spends on administrative costs and on the amount and percentage of its annual allocation under section 133 each local area in the State spends on administrative costs</quote>; </text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0D9B2FAB5BFA44A3A1EB4589EE629FB3"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)—</text>
<clause id="HA9CD45AC426946828455DA08688C2504"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D);</text></clause>
<clause id="HB2ECBC50ABAE486BAC13A56DF4FCB44A"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (A);</text></clause>
<clause id="H63075038F7154422AE76C648DADC52AB"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (B);</text></clause>
<clause id="H7BCE3C700C3942AD95BEDD0BD2D1A214"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B), as so redesignated—</text>
<subclause id="H047610A4031546A7B53262A739A6F1A9"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking <quote>(excluding participants who received only self-service and informational activities)</quote>; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H9E785415577840ECA035E9CCEAF5D852"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="HBA11326D9FB2459AB1C436F2152B94A4"><enum>(v)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking subparagraph (F);</text></clause>
<clause id="H6683F468651E4A6AB2D04881AD391C25"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H08C9E99891BB4D569A69C480BE93CBDB" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HB2E95C4E5D294E489FD49727D0D15C3B"><enum>(C)</enum><text>with respect to each local area in the State—</text>
<clause id="H151EE0742B6E4219B314C56EBDBA3C10"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the number of individuals who received work ready services described under section 134(c)(2) and the number of individuals who received training services described under section 134(c)(4) during the most recent program year and fiscal year, and the preceding 5 program years, where the individuals received the training, disaggregated by the type of entity that provided the training, and the amount of funds spent on each type of service;</text></clause>
<clause id="H66BB2ACC4723413FA7636EEF287E7CA2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the number of individuals who successfully exited out of work ready services described under section 134(c)(2) and the number of individuals who exited out of training services described under section 134(c)(4) during the most recent program year and fiscal year, and the preceding 5 program years, and where the individuals received the training, disaggregated by the type of entity that provided the training; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H2A8A63F3F1C141D49FFEDAC75CD35D3C"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the average cost per participant of those individuals who received work ready services described under section 134(c)(2) and the average cost per participant of those individuals who received training services described under section 134(c)(4) during the most recent program year and fiscal year, and the preceding 5 program years, and where the individuals received the training, disaggregated by the type of entity that provided the training; and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H410F44451CB94EC1A5B8DA71E3A0BF67"><enum>(E)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the amount of funds spent on training services and discretionary one-stop delivery activities, disaggregated by the populations identified in the State and local plans.</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6F99051D08264D629042B6379CC6028B"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph (3)(A), by striking <quote>through publication</quote> and inserting <quote>through electronic means</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7D04931994544AD693BE8346D5CB4244"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H50FDBF2047DD42F380C8E1871793CB4D" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HF84C01FDD59A43499304AF41C904DB1A"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Data validation</header><text>In preparing the reports described in this subsection, each State shall establish procedures, consistent with guidelines issued by the Secretary, to ensure the information contained in the report is valid and reliable.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H11C17D8F4C75419695757376616DB270"><enum>(5)</enum><header>State and local policies</header>
<subparagraph id="HAFE05914835F49C689B90A3E7ECAE00C"><enum>(A)</enum><header>State policies</header><text>Each State that receives an allotment under section 132 shall maintain a central repository of policies related to access, eligibility, availability of services, and other matters and plans approved by the State board and make such repository available to the public, including by electronic means.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD23D8F2B789341A790474625EDF0CDCA"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Local policies</header><text>Each local area that receives an allotment under section 133 shall maintain a central repository of policies related to access, eligibility, availability of services, and other matters and plans approved by the local board and make such repository available to the public, including by electronic means.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0558ACE73CAD4D6A9C9E62150E8BDA8F"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (g)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB241FD8887CA4D9284C53831FA449CE5"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)(A), by striking <quote>or (B)</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2BFCA6DA2F1C4789A7AC8322074BD804"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)(B), by striking <quote>may reduce by not more than 5 percent,</quote> and inserting <quote>shall reduce</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3FE16397577A4C8D95F4BD1C56FA52F1"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HF3F0A58B133047D6A69D0D2EF72122B4" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H6FF24B9206BA4DBAB252EA9828B02581"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Funds resulting from reduced allotments</header><text>The Secretary shall return to the Treasury the amount retained, as a result of a reduction in an allotment to a State made under paragraph (1)(B).</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5E98D357A0374C70B861905E54667454"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection (h)(1), by striking <quote>or (B)</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1A6A54A784BB4F82AEF08BA13040D7B9"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in subsection (h)(2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H56306136AA554BB1B902F11157A3D6C8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A), by amending the matter preceding clause (i) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="HB7621FD0220141C59ECC28E9A2153958" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HDEEE3871D21249E092AE5613A0CF6E71"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>If such failure continues for a second consecutive year, the Governor shall take corrective actions, including the development of a reorganization plan. Such plan shall—</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6C8739D17AB34F5390B74E7364BB950E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCFDB541E09A6476ABCF23B8E97E17922"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after subparagraph (A), the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H0D76B5B1469144FEB66BD93DCBEA76D2" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H2164FAAAB3A2470D83323BF515546552"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Reduction in the amount of grant</header><text>If such failure continues for a third consecutive year, the Governor of a State shall reduce the amount of the grant that would (in the absence of this subparagraph) be payable to the local area under such program for the program year after such third consecutive year. Such penalty shall be based on the degree of failure to meet local levels of performance.</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H78F2EE1F8D3F486E8FDEF0743AB44C1F"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in subparagraph (C)(i) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>a reorganization plan under subparagraph (A) may, not later than 30 days after receiving notice of the reorganization plan, appeal to the Governor to rescind or revise such plan</quote> and inserting <quote>corrective actions under subparagraphs (A) and (B) may, not later than 30 days after receiving notice of the actions, appeal to the Governor to rescind or revise such actions</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6FFF763A8F8D4B8BB4CE2652B9AD7700"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in subparagraph (D) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>subparagraph (B)</quote> each place it appears and inserting <quote>subparagraph (C)</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4E843BAD86A749288B054F810278B562"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in subsection (i)(1)(B), by striking <quote>subsection (b)(2)(C)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection (b)(2)(B)</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H18087217BB434DBFB2B1FFD7AB323C96"><enum>(8)</enum><text>in subsection (i)(1)(C), by striking <quote>(b)(3)(A)(vi)</quote> and inserting <quote>(b)(3)(A)(v)</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC3788F54CAA84E9E982FCCA9AEA4C2FC"><enum>(9)</enum><text>in subsection (i)(2), by striking <quote>the activities described in section 502 concerning</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE4C3A4FF40AC43B68F79C1FAC654325B"><enum>(10)</enum><text>in subsection (i)(3), by striking <quote>described in paragraph (1) and in the activities described in section 502</quote> and inserting <quote>and activities described in this subsection</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4970DB1512954AE18A5CDB01D5C6788E"><enum>(11)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following new subsections:</text>
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<subsection id="HE03979D9669D4317B8AB2A447C96C0BA"><enum>(j)</enum><header>Use of core indicators for other programs</header><text>In addition to the programs carried out under chapter 5, and consistent with the requirements of the applicable authorizing laws, the Secretary shall use the core indicators of performance described in subsection (b)(2)(A) to assess the effectiveness of the programs described under section 121(b)(1)(B) that are carried out by the Secretary.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H070DF645441B4563B3B6444A3DAB1E32"><enum>(k)</enum><header>Establishing pay-for-performance incentives</header>
<paragraph id="H547ECE625D5D4648B2F2252FE3524679"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>At the discretion of the Governor of a State, a State may establish an incentive system for local boards to implement pay-for-performance contract strategies for the delivery of employment and training services in the local areas served by the local boards.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2ECC37CC176049BAACD47050DAD00818"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Implementation</header><text>A State that establishes a pay-for-performance incentive system shall reserve not more than 10 percent of the total amount allotted to the State under section 132(b)(2) for a fiscal year to provide funds to local areas in the State whose local boards have implemented a pay-for-performance contract strategy.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0251B0A3E4D9463DA74DBB295D0CB233"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Evaluations</header><text>A State described in paragraph (2) shall use funds reserved by the State under section 133(a)(1) to evaluate the return on investment of pay-for-performance contract strategies implemented by local boards in the State.</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H86773961D0884570B0AB64C5BAB9323F"><enum>115.</enum><header>Authorization of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 137 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2872">29 U.S.C. 2872</external-xref>) is amended to read as follows:</text>
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<section commented="no" id="HE1842CC05B4245AF81E28CB5897646FF"><enum>137.</enum><header>Authorization of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities described in section 132, $6,245,318,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years.</text></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section></subtitle>
<subtitle id="H6431FE9CDC904D33A7AA54256C5C80D1"><enum>C</enum><header>Job Corps</header>
<section id="H12C5B3B1E85840FE83EBE25B7660E66F"><enum>116.</enum><header>Job Corps purposes</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Paragraph (1) of section 141 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2881">29 U.S.C. 2881(1)</external-xref>) is amended to read as follows:</text>
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<paragraph id="H2C76ACC0764042A68E2B7B4A3769F4E0"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to maintain a national Job Corps program for at-risk youth, carried out in partnership with States and communities, to assist eligible youth to connect to the workforce by providing them with intensive academic, career and technical education, and service-learning opportunities, in residential and nonresidential centers, 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 advancement;</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<section id="H54F7E71416D74D03B34A2ADA8A98833B"><enum>117.</enum><header>Job Corps definitions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 142 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2882">29 U.S.C. 2882</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HCEEBC5F06F074AE6963AAF21CC7076BB"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H351705CED0DE474792A9D2A7997DA38D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the paragraph heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">Applicable one-stop</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">One-stop</header-in-text></quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H33CD2032CE9543A6A8610F745D681A00"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>applicable</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2166E024048B4D3B89C99E6972212035"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking <quote>customer service</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7505C6D4A73549E199224B74431BDD9A"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by striking <quote>intake</quote> and inserting <quote>assessment</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7109B44BD84D471CA27BD97A17DE1D8D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (4), by striking <quote>before completing the requirements</quote> and all that follows and inserting <quote>prior to becoming a graduate.</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H453F3A6B0B39487AB4EFE7D6053AA733"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph (5), by striking <quote>has completed the requirements</quote> and all that follows and inserting the following: <quote>who, as a result of participation in the Job Corps program, has received a regular secondary school diploma, completed the requirements of a career and technical education and training program, or received, or is making satisfactory progress (as defined under section 484(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/1091">20 U.S.C. 1091(c)</external-xref>) toward receiving, a recognized postsecondary credential, including an industry-recognized credential that prepares individuals for employment leading to economic self-sufficiency.</quote>.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H0C85403A71A242E4A1EFA9E25CD157AC"><enum>118.</enum><header>Individuals eligible for the Job Corps</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 144 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2884">29 U.S.C. 2884</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H44A9014DD26D4114BE90B7460221AF5B"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:</text>
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<paragraph id="H2E8904954F1A46F2BDE39C9D7A0B2EC0"><enum>(1)</enum><text>not less than age 16 and not more than age 24 on the date of enrollment;</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA513BB4B25474F9392520DF2BD8DCFB3"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting <quote>secondary</quote> before <quote>school</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0B9EB0CDE2124AE59F8BC2425C192E60"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph (3)(E), by striking <quote>vocational</quote> and inserting <quote>career and technical education and</quote>.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="HC016F2977B8C409FA9408D1F67B97D86"><enum>119.</enum><header>Recruitment, screening, selection, and assignment of enrollees</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 145 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2885">29 U.S.C. 2885</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H0CFEF0AA6A004B2EB5C610054E17351C"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC665A5E5C67242288355B701A3FF43A3"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)(C)(i) by striking <quote>vocational</quote> and inserting <quote>career and technical education and training</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H88BE0ED2A7B548679FCECA4BA0BD6F5F"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (3)—</text>
<clause id="HBAB0AE92DE144CCAAD59383E28630F98"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking <quote>To the extent practicable, the</quote> and inserting <quote>The</quote>;</text></clause>
<clause id="HB051C8C383F145B1944DCD7502D59FC5"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="H6AFA4C6CA1C24D969C1519E5C51307BC"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking <quote>applicable</quote>; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HAB7414B83A6E4195895B2718F39CC3AE"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon;</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="H3EBCB96DB6C0408092098B17D287D25F"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C); and</text></clause>
<clause id="H8D91306F9A814DFC95BF8752EFA2AED8"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HD03969E122E84C929B22F6F7EE16AEDF" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HBDE0ACD728934126914249CC2A027FAD"><enum>(B)</enum><text>organizations that have a demonstrated record of effectiveness in placing at-risk youth into employment.</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6F7E2665A58A40C8AAE5FC3AA07AD3CA"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA05915DF548D4931B8F7BD1D145BBAE8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)—</text>
<clause id="H2DBDA0516AEE47B39903C487EFD37429"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B), by inserting <quote>and agrees to such rules</quote> after <quote>failure to observe the rules</quote>; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H916E5375E3F94FCE842EDD4FE69FE978"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HECAA42E811814323BEA5810FD59846AF" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HBC586F67B5324C5784011074AB409F11"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the individual has passed a background check conducted in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary, which shall include—</text>
<clause id="H4A6A14092B984B9BB37F03480ADD6C47"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a search of the State criminal registry or repository in the State where the individual resides and each State where the individual previously resided;</text></clause>
<clause id="H6DA1BF2162B64C6899F55E3E52F34D78"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>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 resided;</text></clause>
<clause id="H9572F86399A74A9696168E961C3097AD"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>a search of the National Crime Information Center;</text></clause>
<clause id="H9D85E54FAF694D798D9924FE4E6ACD24"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>a Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check using the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H15C2A5B760574CA1B8A3905DFC6CC946"><enum>(v)</enum><text>a search of the National Sex Offender Registry established under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/16901">42 U.S.C. 16901 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1A5AACE2B8E34B61A9C127D0CC97E1AF"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following new paragraph:</text>
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<paragraph id="H77417A54945941C191A107CDF6BB35E6"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Individuals convicted of a crime</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An individual shall be ineligible for enrollment if the individual—</text>
<subparagraph id="H80EB274C19B74E1584AA7ED78974184A"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">makes a false statement in connection with the criminal background check described in paragraph (1)(C);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDD8B4C7C536F4ED8BF49082073EAF719"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">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 2006 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/16901">42 U.S.C. 16901 et seq.</external-xref>); or</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCFFEE873C0FA43159EC9B0831A6F6B3F"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">has been convicted of a felony consisting of—</text>
<clause id="HFC719726E0BD4EF588D9A7C8EC9AFBDB"><enum>(i)</enum><text>homicide;</text></clause>
<clause id="H413AD483EA5F446B8326FD44576E42C2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>child abuse or neglect;</text></clause>
<clause id="HF0CAA275C7484D9E94558337F329E0FC"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>a crime against children, including child pornography;</text></clause>
<clause id="H3F709F368E79418EA05013684CC3C28F"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>a crime involving rape or sexual assault; or</text></clause>
<clause id="HBE4C9C486D6F4799BE0006D9B21F3D62"><enum>(v)</enum><text>physical assault, battery, or a drug-related offense, committed within the past 5 years.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7D52D7D113B14C0EA3F4CAA97291D8ED"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H2CDCA63C838E47469D3F9D4C05F2E63B"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)—</text>
<clause id="H9F8B195444C14236A229F6856F1F037B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking <quote>2 years</quote> and inserting <quote>year</quote>; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H553729DD47B448CFA0F61D0491AC8F46"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking <quote>an assignment</quote> and inserting <quote>a</quote>; and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HEA6395BA6C6841C990748816D495D2EC"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)—</text>
<clause id="H17E06F8C011E4BD6BFC2BB64572AD10E"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>, every 2 years,</quote>;</text></clause>
<clause id="HF462903F19B94168B4BF2AAEEA6B19BA"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HA1DFC7931F3F47179F0E071231873704"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (C)—</text>
<subclause id="H2F06B8E148134C1A83721DF50C66687C"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>the education and training</quote> after <quote>including</quote>; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H3C2D44DF84D742F0B0A7C3E3A1F396A3"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking the period at the end and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="H3DD57D2756154B7683B0AAEA94A93824" display-inline="no-display-inline"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
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<subparagraph id="HD9DDB28C8E724574AF9F0BDD1B87EEF3"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the performance of the Job Corps center relating to the indicators described in paragraphs (1) and (2) in section 159(c), and whether any actions have been taken with respect to such center pursuant to section 159(f).</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H869099BA7B7049F7AB11D3BF444CA83D"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (d)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9A020B9F30114A2CBC68BBFEECC1DFE0"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)—</text>
<clause id="H0828B38F67B54CBDA3C58301A1CE4AFD"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>is closest to the home of the enrollee, except that the</quote> and inserting <quote>offers the type of career and technical education and training selected by the individual and, among the centers that offer such education and training, is closest to the home of the individual. The</quote>;</text></clause>
<clause id="H3E244A3F3C894150B150014C28580CD5"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking subparagraph (A); and</text></clause>
<clause id="HE5597639C77346B9AD723FD73C97FDA2"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB1297FE965C341209B56D80C557A3C1B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2), by inserting <quote>that offers the career and technical education and training desired by</quote> after <quote>home of the enrollee</quote> .</text></subparagraph></paragraph></section>
<section id="H4FDBD0AD1AD94DEDABCA6479333C8FD6"><enum>120.</enum><header>Job Corps centers</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 147 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2887">29 U.S.C. 2887</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H0FA8D020A5974B80B55920D90F65F4FA"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF9E63C94A7E24529BD6E2474AFF7AF72"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)(A), by striking <quote>vocational</quote> both places it appears and inserting <quote>career and technical</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC8AD06671D5F46CB8DF9435EC321B19E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)—</text>
<clause id="HEC23A5F7F2FA4453ABE03E589D323C27"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="H2A53C8BF928D47A18D9966B0F098F695"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking <quote>subsections (c) and (d) of section 303 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/41/253">41 U.S.C. 253</external-xref>)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsections (a) and (b) of <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/41/3304">section 3304</external-xref> of title 41, United States Code</quote>; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H776A460662F3466AA4B184A8DA5BFAC1"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking <quote>industry council</quote> and inserting <quote>workforce council</quote>;</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="H49B47F0031FE436298CCDAC7ACAB255E"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B)(i)—</text>
<subclause id="H3918C4C86B254D24B69EFC1A9DFC8B0C"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by amending subclause (II) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H3642A51A9DB94F919722C27F4B0BC9D8" style="OLC">
<subclause id="H4F5861AC86EF446B9021C7E9C73190CC"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the ability of the entity to offer career and technical education and training that the workforce council proposes under section 154(c);</text></subclause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause>
<subclause id="H1AF79B2E1AC74CD990D995F1959FC548"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in subclause (III), by striking <quote>is familiar with the surrounding communities, applicable</quote> and inserting <quote>demonstrates relationships with the surrounding communities, employers, workforce boards,</quote> and by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="HD5180CC547B6456B94DE0DD6231E768B"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by amending subclause (IV) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="HDCD5AF7A8E484BBE829710F63D710FD3" style="OLC">
<subclause id="HDE0628941AC64F27996CD22CC378C823"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>the performance of the entity, if any, relating to operating or providing activities described in this subtitle to a Job Corps center, including the entity’s demonstrated effectiveness in assisting individuals in achieving the primary and secondary indicators of performance described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 159(c); and</text></subclause><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause>
<subclause id="H15ED9B545939418485B639F542F0E428"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following new subclause:</text>
<quoted-block id="HD94BAEDD15E64A4FBFA09C8DF25029CE" style="OLC">
<subclause id="H78E2D29E549E48CD89C3E05FA37F8C36"><enum>(V)</enum><text>the ability of the entity to demonstrate a record of successfully assisting at-risk youth to connect to the workforce, including by providing them with intensive academic, and career and technical education and training.</text></subclause><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause></clause>
<clause id="HD6709819786D43DFB1E9940EEDD2CEC8"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking <quote>, as appropriate</quote>;</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H968C1F7BECF145FA997DF2C177E5B5EF"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (b), by striking <quote>In any year, no more than 20 percent of the individuals enrolled in the Job Corps may be nonresidential participants in the Job Corps.</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF524DC3FABC54FCEAAF3BCA49649B72D"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H8A4426D9D256492394C21AEC8A38D9D8"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Civilian conservation centers</header>
<paragraph id="HF2604CC1F55745D2B841B251159CB3DC"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Job Corps centers may include Civilian Conservation Centers, operated under an agreement between the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Agriculture, that are located primarily in rural areas. Such centers shall adhere to all the provisions of this subtitle, and shall provide, in addition to education, career and technical education and training, and workforce preparation skills training described in section 148, programs of work experience to conserve, develop, or manage public natural resources or public recreational areas or to develop community projects in the public interest.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0AD9ADDEB5F7412B9155646EB1B0A62E"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Selection process</header><text>The Secretary shall select an entity that submits an application under subsection (d) to operate a Civilian Conservation Center on a competitive basis, as provided in subsection (a).</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1448108470394716A3A24E81395F2A5A"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:</text>
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<subsection id="H320CC8191F86400EBD9AC39785128DC1"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Application</header><text>To be eligible to operate a Job Corps center under this subtitle, an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including—</text>
<paragraph id="H394FDB1D4D374B088673E805B6EA9181"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a description of the program activities that will be offered at the center, including how the career and technical education and training reflect State and local employment opportunities, including in in-demand industries;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H53DD66F4DF2348C3A1ABA363C6BDFD93"><enum>(2)</enum><text>a description of the counseling, placement, and support activities that will be offered at the center, including a description of the strategies and procedures the entity will use to place graduates into unsubsidized employment upon completion of the program;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2F8B3F9A292B494799678ED35450ECED"><enum>(3)</enum><text>a description of the demonstrated record of effectiveness that the entity has in placing at-risk youth into employment, including past performance of operating a Job Corps center under this subtitle;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDEB56AD305D54E1EA447E0B000E2CF52"><enum>(4)</enum><text>a description of the relationships that the entity has developed with State and local workforce boards, employers, State and local educational agencies, and the surrounding communities in an effort to promote a comprehensive statewide workforce investment system;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEEA391D46A8A46C1A341CA5091FD3C84"><enum>(5)</enum><text>a description of the strong fiscal controls the entity has in place to ensure proper accounting of Federal funds, and a description of how the entity will meet the requirements of section 159(a);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBA07380BAAFE4AE099E24E1E6C672182"><enum>(6)</enum><text>a description of the strategies and policies the entity will utilize to reduce participant costs;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDB36B1C356A34BBF875FA43F8F49EFF2"><enum>(7)</enum><text>a description of the steps taken to control costs in accordance with section 159(a)(3);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H062719EB5D774363A5D49E6A59F59477"><enum>(8)</enum><text>a detailed budget of the activities that will be supported using funds under this subtitle;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5BA9E01942E4402B92E4707E235CBA4E"><enum>(9)</enum><text>a detailed budget of the activities that will be supported using funds from non-Federal resources;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCB34C4D64158460F9108760D8E8D5C64"><enum>(10)</enum><text>an assurance the entity will comply with the administrative cost limitation included in section 151(c);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H848906BA66A04F43BE236433DB1FAA16"><enum>(11)</enum><text>an assurance the entity is licensed to operate in the State in which the center is located; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H97920F7B4BDF41C98E9E71BA72FC5148"><enum>(12)</enum><text>an assurance the entity will comply with and meet basic health and safety codes, including those measures described in section 152(b).</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HF5FA4BA571474395852ABFEDA2A9FFAD"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Length of agreement</header><text>The agreement described in subsection (a)(1)(A) shall be for not longer than a 2-year period. The Secretary may renew the agreement for 3 one-year periods if the entity meets the requirements of subsection (f).</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H93B863D592354D84BBFD26F137C4119B"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Renewal</header>
<paragraph id="H9F67CC48ADCA48BCB5DD9298C0B3C8F2"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may renew the terms of an agreement described in subsection (a)(1)(A) for an entity to operate a Job Corps center if the center meets or exceeds each of the indicators of performance described in section 159(c)(1).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H46C38FB5180B4A8B9D08D3C6A5C4BA7D"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Recompetition</header>
<subparagraph id="HB2F8C801E6F74D7598664066B5F2E225"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), 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 159(f)(2) for any program year. Such entity may submit a new application under subsection (d) only if such center has shown significant improvement on the indicators of performance described in section 159(c)(1) over the last program year.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDF64E0BFD41045AB9F9B674930A0B7CF"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Violations</header><text>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—</text>
<clause id="H4DA50AA89302430290EA02B762F834C7"><enum>(i)</enum><text>a threat to the health, safety, or civil rights of program participants or staff;</text></clause>
<clause id="HAE402393E6A6441B9AB6384CC585CA46"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the misuse of funds received under this subtitle;</text></clause>
<clause id="HA3C2E4B4E54642CEB9B1B48D982A03D1"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>loss of legal status or financial viability, loss of permits, debarment from receiving Federal grants or contracts, or the improper use of Federal funds;</text></clause>
<clause id="HA12252A3B60241A994BBFD86EBE7C5B0"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>failure to meet any other Federal or State requirement that the entity has shown an unwillingness or inability to correct, after notice from the Secretary, within the period specified; or</text></clause>
<clause id="H2D57038FAEB2412A85FBF49FFF9641B3"><enum>(v)</enum><text>an unresolved area of noncompliance.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HA9AB113720074305B814E9172E4A3732"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Current grantees</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the SKILLS Act and notwithstanding any previous grant award or renewals of such award under this subtitle, the Secretary shall require all entities operating a Job Corps center under this subtitle to submit an application under subsection (d) to carry out the requirements of this section.</text></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H9A8D4AA497654A39A42E3AA9E5645376"><enum>121.</enum><header>Program activities</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 148 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2888">29 U.S.C. 2888</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H19B11EF0B5E54FB5AFDD1BEF16CCFC38"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H36EC18DF63A447A4A6497A83AEFF1BE6"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Activities provided through job corps centers</header>
<paragraph id="H86027AC699584BA9971AFF19B359F6F7"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In General</header><text>Each Job Corps center shall provide enrollees with an intensive, well-organized, and supervised program of education, career, and technical education and training, work experience, recreational activities, physical rehabilitation and development, and counseling. Each Job Corps center shall provide enrollees assigned to the center with access to work-ready services described in section 134(c)(2).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7476DBCA7BB245498F7242F686D8F78A"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Relationship to opportunities</header>
<subparagraph id="H3BAA59DB5DF744DBBB08AB9CF5388091"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The activities provided under this subsection shall be targeted to helping enrollees, on completion of their enrollment—</text>
<clause id="HD170173B1842436AA5714F17A350442D"><enum>(i)</enum><text>secure and maintain meaningful unsubsidized employment;</text></clause>
<clause id="H47B7D5A432DD4BCCAAC77F4633ADEEFF"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>complete secondary education and obtain a regular secondary school diploma;</text></clause>
<clause id="H27F9786782314A5EA42C9C6513BAA8F8"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>enroll in and complete postsecondary education or training programs, including obtaining recognized postsecondary credentials, industry-recognized credentials, and registered apprenticeships; or</text></clause>
<clause id="H202EC13EB5C348B7A655E5D23E880295"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>satisfy Armed Forces requirements.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H12A02D323B2040EC8CE984095C98B80C"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Link to employment opportunities</header><text>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 located.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE53E05D4F39445CEBB7E3A6443C2D156"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA0D1B79C7D08490FB20468E69510523E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the subsection heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">Education and Vocational</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">Academic and Career and Technical Education and</header-in-text></quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE552ABEC5F1D451D9B3165722FBE4C95"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>may</quote> after <quote>The Secretary</quote> and inserting <quote>shall</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEBC3D20689794ACAA6EDCDBAD563BDA6"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking <quote>vocational</quote> each place it appears and inserting <quote>career and technical</quote>; and</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5BBD052ABEBD422BBFED397EA643A5D7"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (3) of subsection (c) to read as follows:</text>
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<paragraph id="H13EC3315859C4969AC588C1A6B48602C"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Demonstration</header><text>Each year, any operator seeking to enroll additional enrollees in an advanced career training program shall demonstrate, before the operator may carry out such additional enrollment, that—</text>
<subparagraph id="H73B81DA8F189464E979163C00304142F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>participants in such program have achieved a satisfactory rate of completion and placement in training-related jobs; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H520120C1906949B784D371952FEDE80D"><enum>(B)</enum><text>such operator has met or exceeded the indicators of performance described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 159(c) for the previous year.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H8F7426066AD34A1C945544344F1D93A8"><enum>122.</enum><header>Counseling and job placement</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 149 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2889">29 U.S.C. 2889</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HFBDC17C67B3B4C8291BB9C84092DAB74"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a), by striking <quote>vocational</quote> and inserting <quote>career and technical education and</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC3CEB36177FE486F875AA03C8893E2FD"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (b), by striking <quote>make every effort to arrange to</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5A1F7F6F6BAC4337BADD3E2E559B1956"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking subsection (d).</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H7BAD333503C4473C9F47105F9E8BC509"><enum>123.</enum><header>Support</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Subsection (b) of section 150 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2890">29 U.S.C. 2890</external-xref>) is amended to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H0A0E8FA450F94751AE503167C335A55A"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Transition allowances and support for graduates</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary shall arrange for a transition allowance to be paid to graduates. The transition allowance shall be incentive-based to reflect a graduate’s completion of academic, career and technical education or training, and attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential, including an industry-recognized credential.</text></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<section id="H0624CDEFF5BF424ABE0B36A89A63B7ED"><enum>124.</enum><header>Operations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 151 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2891">29 U.S.C. 2891</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H283A938901514B89AFDD5E148420B8C6"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in the header, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">Operating plan</header-in-text>.</quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">Operations</header-in-text>.</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H41140DA546E9456A8CFDB695B67B5EBA"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (a), by striking <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">In General.</header-in-text>—</quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">Operating Plan.</header-in-text>—</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4DD0EBC1A82342B39A692B3F390FB327"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3E2DFF53D89448608BE50DDF2FA62FF6"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by amending subsection (b) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H4EDD79C5E008473D81E5269010185C74"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the heading by inserting <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">of Operating Plan</header-in-text></quote> after <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">Availability</header-in-text></quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBC92E8B5AA454BE696B291673310F6CD"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>subsections (a) and (b)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection (a)</quote>; and</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H14C197C9D58C437182C0AFA5F519AF54"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following new subsection:</text>
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<subsection id="HE9952F12D8394324B8F4A4C96F1E783D"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Administrative costs</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not more than 10 percent of the funds allotted under section 147 to an entity selected to operate a Job Corps center may be used by the entity for administrative costs under this subtitle.</text></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="HAB8D723D43384F3AAA383E0F163CBA49"><enum>125.</enum><header>Community participation</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 153 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2893">29 U.S.C. 2893</external-xref>) is amended to read as follows:</text>
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<section id="H6820D183B5894F8F81A019364E4A224C"><enum>153.</enum><header>Community participation</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">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 communities. Such activities may include the use of any local workforce development boards established under section 117 to provide a mechanism for joint discussion of common problems and for planning programs of mutual interest.</text></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<section id="H335BA505BD154A5784C67BC2A4E47F7A"><enum>126.</enum><header>Workforce councils</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 154 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2894">29 U.S.C. 2894</external-xref>) is amended to read as follows:</text>
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<section id="H98F837AD446E42B29DCF2D9413720547"><enum>154.</enum><header>Workforce councils</header>
<subsection id="HF7E21369FFD546649A64DD85CFF2CF8C"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Each Job Corps center shall have a workforce council appointed by the Governor of the State in which the Job Corps center is located.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H5956D309AF37449BBE077572A0BD85AA"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Workforce council composition</header>
<paragraph id="H52FC07CEB39245EFBCAAEA26323DEFC7"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In General</header><text>A workforce council shall be comprised of—</text>
<subparagraph id="H12087A43ABAA4E7CBFF9B31AA5C06E2E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>business members of the State board described in section 111(b)(1)(B)(i);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H989D4A41A0384DAEAB46555A498E3FDF"><enum>(B)</enum><text>business members of the local boards described in section 117(b)(2)(A) located in the State;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBF5558847E97475DA8596D91CC36FEDD"><enum>(C)</enum><text>a representative of the State board described in section 111(f); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9293B18D9AB84A20B2B97B99E3A89F0A"><enum>(D)</enum><text>such other representatives and State agency officials as the Governor may designate.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF96F9DB0DA2C44F4B9CED86B1F76144C"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Majority</header><text>A <fraction>2/3</fraction> majority of the members of the workforce council shall be representatives described in paragraph (1)(A).</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H4269A55AE6A84B33BBC0F8290DC5438F"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Responsibilities</header><text>The responsibilities of the workforce council shall be—</text>
<paragraph id="H9A11018D1B74479EBEFF5CA49219C420"><enum>(1)</enum><text>to review all the relevant labor market information, including related information in the State plan described in section 112, to—</text>
<subparagraph id="HCB2331B0440040159C16CBEF4214EE53"><enum>(A)</enum><text>determine the in-demand industries in the State in which enrollees intend to seek employment after graduation;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC477DC1808754AD6B98365E80C819E34"><enum>(B)</enum><text>determine the skills and education that are necessary to obtain the employment opportunities described in subparagraph (A); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H276414679E394DA29619C4EB4A958725"><enum>(C)</enum><text>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 opportunities; and</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H261F03EC84954FF48BE9DE84A01EF62B"><enum>(2)</enum><text>to meet at least once a year to reevaluate the labor market information, and other relevant information, to determine any necessary changes in the career and technical education and training provided at the center.</text></paragraph></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<section display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC8EB8ADEC6774E69B1B128C6A7DA4A8D"><enum>127.</enum><header>Technical assistance</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 156 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2896">29 U.S.C. 2896</external-xref>) is amended to read as follows:</text>
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<section id="H971EE5A58F4A4BB68CAEC756C7C68550"><enum>156.</enum><header>Technical assistance to centers</header>
<subsection id="H83B80D4BEF30452190B17446512A1D66"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">From the funds reserved under section 132(a)(3), the Secretary shall provide, directly or through grants, contracts, or other agreements or arrangements as the Secretary considers appropriate, technical assistance and training for the Job Corps program for the purposes of improving program quality.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H614F2B289C0C4049A555E7D7BF94DB8F"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Activities</header><text>In providing training and technical assistance and for allocating resources for such assistance, the Secretary shall—</text>
<paragraph id="HB40865A49BC94FDE9E38F65BBE5557B3"><enum>(1)</enum><text>assist entities, including those entities not currently operating a Job Corps center, in developing the application described in section 147(d);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7369073E3FCB442788AF30E9ED98A3EC"><enum>(2)</enum><text>assist Job Corps centers and programs in correcting deficiencies and violations under this subtitle;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9649DA9E237E4B26A339DAC0F54D0373"><enum>(3)</enum><text>assist Job Corps centers and programs in meeting or exceeding the indicators of performance described in paragraph (1) and (2) of section 159(c); and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6DF56821E54E4A8880C5AB5FEB4906BA"><enum>(4)</enum><text>assist Job Corps centers and programs in the development of sound management practices, including financial management procedures.</text></paragraph></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<section id="H232A2308BC5D4E8091E4F34281E8191A"><enum>128.</enum><header>Special provisions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 158(c)(1) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2989">29 U.S.C. 2989(c)(1)</external-xref>) is amended by striking <quote>title II of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/40/481">40 U.S.C. 481 et seq.</external-xref>)</quote> and inserting <quote>chapter of 5 title 40, United States Code,</quote>.</text></section>
<section id="H700E9AB4FFEC4EE9B01FC244C0753598"><enum>129.</enum><header>Performance accountability management</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 159 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2899">29 U.S.C. 2899</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H8683D3A2235D4F49ADE5198CF2FB7D83"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in the section heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">Management Information</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">Performance Accountability and Management</header-in-text></quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB6580E9C91C54AEC8081023D31B98875"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (a)(3), by inserting before the period at the end the following: <quote>, or operating costs for such centers result in a budgetary shortfall</quote>; </text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBA4D6977A283455A9FFDA88C047D4749"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking subsections (c) through (g); and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H32C3F366E4EC49B2A60402E6CDA7DE3E"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by inserting after subsection (b) the following:</text>
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<subsection id="HDBE39BE0F2C2419F85EE86717A20D6E3"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Indicators of Performance</header>
<paragraph id="HFA1C2991ED334AEEBB931D11613F42B3"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Primary indicators</header><text>The annual primary indicators of performance for Job Corps centers shall include—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5FD07FE1C18E446AAC8324EA342FE1BA"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the percentage and number of enrollees who graduate from the Job Corps center;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF8A5AF587B164332821065FE8CEE4C8B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the percentage and number of graduates who entered unsubsidized employment related to the career and technical education and training received through the Job Corps center, except that such calculation shall not include enrollment in education, the military or volunteer service;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF91F7F0AADE44FDD8EBF9F75ED6A7B89"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the percentage and number of graduates who obtained a recognized postsecondary credential, including an industry-recognized credential or a registered apprenticeship; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2D88292B95F24DB1874E0F91560A1E66"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the cost per successful performance outcome, which is calculated by comparing the number of graduates who were placed in unsubsidized employment or obtained a recognized credential, including an industry-recognized credential, to total program costs, including all operations, construction, and administration costs at each Job Corp center.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0BBF5B1D0DF34D6191CC667BAD642771"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Secondary indicators</header><text>The annual secondary indicators of performance for Job Corps centers shall include—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB47A484B7FC24D0DA92B3CE58B58B71A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>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 center;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H441ADF71A540435F85F5DE2C98FA9EF2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the percentage and number of graduates who entered into postsecondary education;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9EE10FEFE2BE4074A20982910C61760A"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the percentage and number of graduates who entered into the military;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H362B84C13DCB4DA781650250C6E19229"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the average wage of graduates who are in unsubsidized employment—</text>
<clause id="H7D2297392CD745AC812033EA876C64E1"><enum>(i)</enum><text>on the first day of employment; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H8849010F18C8461BBA397D07F1FC4902"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>6 months after the first day;</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H00BAAA4C6F824DC4BE47EF0229B628B5"><enum>(E)</enum><text>the number and percentage of graduates who entered unsubsidized employment and were retained in the unsubsidized employment—</text>
<clause id="HEE9A9B74757B4894BA6F867CC739A1F5"><enum>(i)</enum><text>6 months after the first day of employment; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HDF12E25B308148ACAAC10ACD42586A51"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>12 months after the first day of employment;</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7BE7F9BB72804964ADCF87CED9C2920F"><enum>(F)</enum><text>the percentage and number of enrollees compared to the percentage and number of enrollees the Secretary has established targets in section 145(c)(1);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFD521D5BD6EE4CD4933665A147692125"><enum>(G)</enum><text>the cost per training slot, which is calculated by comparing the program’s maximum number of students 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 year; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD1D0B541F0FE40C7933DBDF8C119DCCC"><enum>(H)</enum><text>the number and percentage of former enrollees, including the number dismissed under the zero tolerance policy described in section 152(b).</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2CCC46B4CE7E4D538E7021B55D89A594"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Indicators of performance for recruiters</header><text>The annual indicators of performance for recruiters shall include the measurements described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) and subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H) of paragraph (2).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA597A728B95F455FB3C9BC685556A587"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Indicators of performance of career transition service providers</header><text>The annual indicators of performance of career transition service providers shall include the measurements described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) and subparagraphs, (B), (C), (D), and (E) of paragraph (2).</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H57DB8057048B4FD2993F2FD9907BE4D7"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Additional information</header><text>The Secretary shall collect, and submit in the report described in subsection (f), information on the performance of each Job Corps center, and the Job Corps program, regarding—</text>
<paragraph id="HB16934AF65E5412FB7DEA595F7D57522"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the number and percentage of former enrollees who obtained a regular secondary school diploma;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD041A7A7E6054F6888A88D188D2A8544"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the number and percentage of former enrollees who entered unsubsidized employment;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H70558D2FD73B4FAEA37ED194BF403F32"><enum>(3)</enum><text>the number and percentage of former enrollees who obtained a recognized postsecondary credential, including an industry-recognized credential;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5A834D63B16041A39545631FBE19D18D"><enum>(4)</enum><text>the number and percentage of former enrollees who entered into military service; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H612BBBF12DEB4344998B79DFC340B8D2"><enum>(5)</enum><text>any additional information required by the Secretary.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HB5C93647521447FC8E6923D1BA0647E7"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Methods</header><text>The Secretary shall collect the information described in subsections (c) and (d), using methods described in section 136(i)(2) and consistent with State law, by entering into agreements with the States to access such data for Job Corps enrollees, former enrollees, and graduates.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H1C8D4F13E43746D3B7A595C05EB83822"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Transparency and accountability</header>
<paragraph id="H187A2D4A361F4C449D9E9F562E674597"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Report</header><text>The Secretary shall collect and annually submit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education. Labor and Pensions of the Senate, as well as make available to the public by electronic means, a report containing—</text>
<subparagraph id="H8D01263183394382BBA13FA04DE2D366"><enum>(A)</enum><text>information on the performance of each Job Corps center, and the Job Corps program, on the performance indicators described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFCBF8106ADFC4F059A29EF40CAC7D1FD"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a comparison of each Job Corps center, by rank, on the performance indicators described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE40FA75361E1472FBB4A79A8BB31EA85"><enum>(C)</enum><text>a comparison of each Job Corps center, by rank, on the average performance of all primary indicators described in paragraph (1) of subsection (c);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBABE5528876F45D2AC66263C9C187CE4"><enum>(D)</enum><text>information on the performance of the service providers described in paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (c) on the performance indicators established under such paragraphs; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H12003D2E74BE417DB46A10938B4941EA"><enum>(E)</enum><text>a comparison of each service provider, by rank, on the performance of all service providers described in paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (c) on the performance indicators established under such paragraphs.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4FDF96A40CAA44639F7B273AAAA683BC"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Assessment</header><text>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—</text>
<subparagraph id="H2D35F613B24143B99C44BED3B7FB9373"><enum>(A)</enum><text>are ranked in the bottom 10 percent on the performance indicator described in paragraph (1)(C); or</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4F06F83606934A429B29FAD895626029"><enum>(B)</enum><text>have failed a safety and health code review described in subsection (g).</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD791A8A4D6DD4E78B954E7D5E69C52BD"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Performance improvement</header><text>With respect to a Job Corps center that is identified under paragraph (2) or reports less than 50 percent on the performance indicators described in subparagraphs (A), (B), or (C) of subsection (c)(1), the Secretary shall develop and implement a 1 year performance improvement plan. Such a plan shall require action including—</text>
<subparagraph id="H3AC5C22388964C51B67E8641BDAE7179"><enum>(A)</enum><text>providing technical assistance to the center;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFC65551DC83C47C583CAEEF9B7EB8464"><enum>(B)</enum><text>changing the management staff of the center;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6B272AC8BACB48EDA4252AED5C78192C"><enum>(C)</enum><text>replacing the operator of the center;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB20C453EDE674AE5A98F8966625242F8"><enum>(D)</enum><text>reducing the capacity of the center; or</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H079BBC21B52E4493BC32DECD242FC99F"><enum>(E)</enum><text>closing the center.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H19FA41A6083E4571A4E0525A834BBF46"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Closure of job corps centers</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Job Corps centers that have been identified under paragraph (2) for more than 4 consecutive years shall be closed. The Secretary shall ensure—</text>
<subparagraph id="H93B95ED0376644E2948688D3F7074214"><enum>(A)</enum><text>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 means; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H73877B1431C343D5AF7EBC476D58088A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the establishment of a reasonable comment period, not to exceed 30 days, for interested individuals to submit written comments to the Secretary.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H0230D559A75D400685D34842BBDE7A78"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Participant health and safety</header><text>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 students, to conduct an in-person review of the physical condition and health-related activities of each Job Corps center annually. Such review shall include a passing rate of occupancy under Federal and State ordinances.</text></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section></subtitle>
<subtitle id="HD481C2835A77410DABC149C62DAAF82C"><enum>D</enum><header>National Programs</header>
<section id="H67DB9E3E45174A6D8B536AB3E5E7C390"><enum>130.</enum><header>Technical assistance</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 170 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2915">29 U.S.C. 2915</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H655CBB3F8830477E8B1CB3A2907EDAB0"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking subsection (b);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD08D22B5A0C54ECD967C53A1809EB6AB"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking:</text>
<quoted-block id="H8A7D4DB42F01418DB85A464F415F6673" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H4464A27021214C5AA2CE7763474EED48"><enum>(a)</enum><header>General technical assistance</header></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1798523D76EA4F9CAD838C70EAEB73D9"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as subsections (a), (b), and (c) respectively, and moving such subsections 2 ems to the left;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB71A3F1922714AD2BC415585C5E4D098"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (a) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H078A3AC92615408791A386C08AEE0A80"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>the training of staff providing rapid response services, the training of other staff of recipients of funds under this title, assistance regarding accounting and program operation practices (when such assistance would not be duplicative to assistance provided by the State), technical assistance to States that do not meet State performance measures described in section 136,</quote> after <quote>localities,</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H177A00F83C504832917D644774D708D8"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>from carrying out activities</quote> and all that follows up to the period and inserting <quote>to implement the amendments made by the SKILLS Act</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1217ECCFA8E041C4BC5736F0D7C4BBEC"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection (b) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H8218108F576F48048D9353334C3E857F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking <quote>paragraph (1)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection (a)</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0A947B9D64A347FDA0A04A0A0CE52137"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>, or recipient of financial assistance under any of sections 166 through 169,</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3685C415E24E4D3F9EAA70995E89E804"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking <quote>or grant recipient</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H76297C80F3AD41858199441DB3E2A663"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>paragraph (1)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection (a)</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9AEE336444C4468D8E0E196BBF46C075"><enum>(7)</enum><text>by inserting, after subsection (c) (as so redesignated), the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H28C4D1759D2D4F0C9FE01C8247EA308B" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H7977DA969FF349BFBB8C81C41347D8DD"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Best practices coordination</header><text>The Secretary shall—</text>
<paragraph id="H7BD02ABE3EE74D1DBB114990CD6AC4CD"><enum>(1)</enum><text>establish a system through which States may share information regarding best practices with regard to the operation of workforce investment activities under this Act; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H71D626A6443F49E1AF79FC02B3FF1788"><enum>(2)</enum><text>evaluate and disseminate information regarding best practices and identify knowledge gaps.</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H2BC512FAE9C748C0A678D9B295C1E367"><enum>131.</enum><header>Evaluations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 172 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2917">29 U.S.C. 2917</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HA27E32997A294816A5B18F5BA57AF426"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a), by striking <quote>the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the programs and activities, including those programs and activities carried out under section 171</quote> and inserting <quote>the Secretary, through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, shall conduct, at least once every 5 years, an independent evaluation of the programs and activities funded under this Act</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD90EE3E8C1F64791920B5CACADDEA3E1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (a)(4) is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H3C5482F1CD314A34AD707814206FF18D" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H4CE2A3B6AD95470DBB8F0A02DA53DD74"><enum>(4)</enum><text>the impact of receiving services and not receiving services under such programs and activities on the community, businesses, and individuals;</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8DB21D0055A84ADFBAA1F1BA32149AB7"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (c) is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H8D184A547EB047F58604EA0AD9143FC9" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H276FA253F67D4502977A284FF650FAD0"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Techniques</header><text>Evaluations conducted under this section shall utilize appropriate and rigorous methodology and research designs, including the use of control groups chosen by scientific random assignment methodologies, quasi-experimental methods, impact analysis and the use of administrative data. The Secretary shall conduct an impact analysis, as described in subsection (a)(4), of the formula grant program under subtitle B not later than 2015, and thereafter shall conduct such an analysis not less than once every four years.</text></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H076C56E8767A49D8ADC87BB8F8D4C1CE"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (e) is amended by striking <quote>the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate</quote> and inserting <quote>the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H45CE99BFD07241CDB28BF0725837E5AC"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by adding at the end, the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HFC4AA40512434B229A32C66F7D2E7411" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H212175F8BD3041ADA92B16F2653EBD27"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Public availability</header><text>The results of the evaluations conducted under this section shall be made publicly available, including by posting such results on the Department’s website.</text></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section></subtitle>
<subtitle id="H605F3EDB703D44749917C71F7B7D710C"><enum>E</enum><header>Administration</header>
<section id="HACFB9502845A4B34970FE6E6D6F83F96"><enum>132.</enum><header>Requirements and restrictions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 181 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2931">29 U.S.C. 2931</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HA415AC6A06FD41D8898DABCECCBBE80E"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (b)(6), by striking <quote>, including representatives of businesses and of labor organizations</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5A5C09CF9B1B440BAC825339BD04DBDB"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (c)(2)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking <quote>shall</quote> and inserting <quote>may</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H617BBBDC1085476DAC32553CFE71B86C"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H4BCBC806DCE245EBB0957BD8EB7B5B3D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking <quote>training for</quote> and inserting <quote>the entry into employment, retention in employment, or increases in earnings of</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC56E8A673CD944B393C660823944F70A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>subtitle B</quote> and inserting <quote>this Act</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H204C480DF43D4AC68ACBCF14D784D781"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (f)(4), by striking <quote>134(a)(3)(B)</quote> and inserting <quote>134(a)(6)</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3C7422C542704016BF47287BA67AED1B"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4F15E59B073346F5A873506D92C94547" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H030FEBA1309E499BBC410E16365F9936"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Salary and bonus limitation</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">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 individual, either as direct costs or indirect costs, at a rate in excess of Level II of the Federal Executive Pay Schedule (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/5313">5 U.S.C. 5313</external-xref>). This limitation shall not apply to vendors providing goods and services as defined in OMB Circular A–133. Where States are recipients of such funds, States may establish a lower limit for salaries and bonuses of those receiving salaries and bonuses from subrecipients of such funds, taking into account factors including the relative cost-of-living in the State, the compensation levels for comparable State or local government employees, and the size of the organizations that administer the programs.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="HEE9F996BE1CB4ADDAA38598D438524FF"><enum>(h)</enum><header>General authority</header>
<paragraph id="H5AC720DD9CFF423889C185D3B3E3179D"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the <quote>Administration</quote>) shall administer all programs authorized under title I and III of this Act. The Administration shall be headed by an Assistant Secretary appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Except for titles II and IV, the Administration shall be the principal agency, and the Assistant Secretary shall be the principal officer, of such Department for carrying out this Act.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1EBAB00B9CD64244AF426EA6C1DC0F72"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Qualifications</header><text>The Assistant Secretary shall be an individual with substantial experience in workforce development and in workforce development management. The Assistant Secretary shall also, to the maximum extent possible, possess knowledge and have worked in or with the State or local workforce investment system or have been a member of the business community. In the performance of the functions of the office, the Assistant Secretary shall be directly responsible to the Secretary or the Under Secretary as designed by the Secretary. The functions of the Assistant Secretary shall not be delegated to any officer not directly responsible, both with respect to program operation and administration, to the Assistant Secretary. 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 Secretary.</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="HF0DB761AB5A549B081CB3A70B29BEBCF"><enum>133.</enum><header>Prompt allocation of funds</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 182 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2932">29 U.S.C. 2932</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H8627E163CFD54B838EA39B5B01B03C45"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (c), by striking <quote>127 or</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF64F1686D06947649FAFAA7646937F7C"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1A2D089E6EA0470F9F60483853287433"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking <quote>sections 128 and 133</quote> and inserting <quote>section 133</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAB3519E1D2924E3792A8363BC450E11E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>127 or</quote>.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></section>
<section id="H9A70151724804C8EAAB9B005490682C3"><enum>134.</enum><header>Fiscal controls; sanctions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 184(a)(2) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2934">29 U.S.C. 2934(a)(2)</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HE4DD6D30B0574166986FABA43CB01589"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking <quote>(A)</quote> and all that follows through <quote>Each</quote> and inserting <quote>Each</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1D10C0A561E242E7B08BC6872706181B"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking subparagraph (B).</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H3F33B0CC55FB401084D4468E9AE540FC"><enum>135.</enum><header>Reports to Congress</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 185 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2935">29 U.S.C. 2935</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H3716EC97E09645E89549B44DB61A5EE0"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC99901C3852C4F02BD591A6B29B843F7"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (2), by striking <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6FBD727DA35D402D91C520B665E11B12"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDDDFF2F61B894B5F972F69F6A93CB881"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H7DCB841D462D48D7A8F45199D7E98277" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H88D6FAA66E6E45E1B0306AFCEB196209"><enum>(4)</enum><text>shall have the option to submit or disseminate electronically any reports, records, plans, or any other data that are required to be collected or disseminated under this title.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEA3CA35D452A4F98B354B172B32DE27E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (e)(2), by inserting <quote>and the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate,</quote> after <quote>Secretary,</quote>.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H17373D4AEB784E0A9A74598B17342460"><enum>136.</enum><header>Administrative provisions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 189 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2939">29 U.S.C. 2939</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HDE89FE20E2044E909892AC5454CE3CFF"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (g)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HECDCCBD8DA484AED91B375D4A6836775"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="HD48D5560F88841A8B46AE2211ABEA3C1" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HE036BA260CA142E3BA2B7E2600FA19C2"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>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 year. The program year shall begin on October 1 in the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAD959F6EFE5E4BAFB2E21C36A7ED9A6B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)—</text>
<clause id="H62151E3C0B2E45A49B67E77B28A6AB11"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking <quote>each State</quote> and inserting <quote>each recipient</quote>; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H42AE971F9CCB441D88280D9DC91128ED"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking <quote>171 or</quote>;</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0E08784C95E04938BEACF0F6B1619878"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (i)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HFC4F3104BE4B453E87E32222D99D0D77"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking paragraphs (2) and (3);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8E70E60250CC4B888D57AE012C234507"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDB598CE996214A5D9D35EC52CD3E517D"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (2)(A), as so redesignated—</text>
<clause id="HCC1C8CE224BA4E5BBEEEF6876166AD54"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking <quote>requirements of subparagraph (B)</quote> and all that follows through <quote>any of the statutory or regulatory requirements of subtitle B</quote> and inserting <quote>requirements of subparagraph (B) or (D), any of the statutory or regulatory requirements of subtitle B</quote>;</text></clause>
<clause id="H02986E052BEB4F4296189729A7E8FE60"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking clause (ii); and</text></clause>
<clause id="H142DAC7271774D06AA16669457823A7B"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in clause (i), by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a period at the end; and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE5D132CD44344394ABBE53D9D12BCDEA"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H9FC517E5128646548FB2A9E942E9FF6E" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HA69089C879E046AEA5A697BD2B2185DA"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Expedited process for extending approved waivers to additional states</header><text>In lieu of the requirements of subparagraphs (B) and (C), 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 (B). Such procedure shall ensure that the extension of such waivers to additional States are accompanied by appropriate conditions relating the implementation of such waivers.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE65060C8EB2246618A8F25A1BF941495"><enum>(E)</enum><header>External Conditions</header><text>The Secretary shall not require or impose new or additional requirements, which are not specified under this Act, on a State in exchange for providing a waiver to the State or a local area in the State under this paragraph.</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph></section>
<section id="HEBC1CFC54BF34D68AEC28904BDD61820"><enum>137.</enum><header>State legislative authority</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 191(a) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2941">29 U.S.C. 2941(a)</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HE63D17BF215F4F6CAFCADC36A937A5EF"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking <quote>consistent with the provisions of this title</quote> and inserting <quote>consistent with State law and the provisions of this title</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDCC81F2C2F3248A8AE2370476797B825"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking <quote>consistent with the terms and conditions required under this title</quote> and inserting <quote>consistent with State law and the terms and conditions required under this title</quote>.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H8CB86E855D9944EDA4B9197E9FA7C517"><enum>138.</enum><header>General program requirements</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 195 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2945">29 U.S.C. 2945</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H4DABFE1CFCBF453F81B6CDBC5ABCCB80"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (7), by inserting at the end the following:</text>
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<subparagraph id="HC55F66ED67B04DC0B5947CDE0AB95EA8" indent="up1"><enum>(D)</enum><text>Funds received by a public or private nonprofit entity that are not described in paragraph (B), such as funds privately raised from philanthropic foundations, businesses, or other private entities, shall not be considered to be income under this title and shall not be subject to the requirements of this section.</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H27B108103D024D5BBFC0F7F0F48F0AB2"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:</text>
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<paragraph id="H38727419240548089F3C2EE59E98CF84"><enum>(14)</enum><text>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 701(c) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/2000e">42 U.S.C. 2000e(c)</external-xref>), except that for purposes of this paragraph, such an enterprise does not include one-stop centers.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H37A871AD5606472DAC5F581A471AD179"><enum>(15)</enum><text>Any report required to be submitted to Congress, or to a Committee of Congress, 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H7E95E54E3C034E66B62D6E226C6E5712"><enum>139.</enum><header>Federal agency staff</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Subtitle E of title I (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2931">29 U.S.C. 2931 et seq.</external-xref>) is amended by adding at the end the following new sections:</text>
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<section id="H91BA090E54EA4E77B45808A9F0A3D170"><enum>196.</enum><header>Federal agency staff</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall—</text>
<paragraph id="H15AFD601FD744A38A380424469767866"><enum>(1)</enum><text>not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the SKILLS Act—</text>
<subparagraph id="H95757A26F1E045AD9107FD7B334709D8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>identify the number of Federal government employees who work on or administer each of the programs authorized under this Act or repealed under section 401 of the SKILLS Act, as such programs were in effect on the day before such date of enactment; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD070EB30445E4300AC60C8BCDD196F65"><enum>(B)</enum><text>identify the number of full-time equivalent employees who work on or administer each of the programs authorized under this Act or repealed under section 401 of the SKILLS Act, as such programs were in effect on the day before such date of enactment, and that have been eliminated or consolidated on or after such date of enactment;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H53A52CCE1BB94E34908A65FD67306FF5"><enum>(2)</enum><text>not later than 90 after such date of enactment, publish the information described in paragraph (1) on the Office of Management and Budget website;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0A8BA3684C164632B41091F2E8EC2D0E"><enum>(3)</enum><text>not later than 1 year after such date of enactment—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC773C01B2F514EAC8CADF4AFEF0D61E2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>reduce the workforce of the Federal Government by the number of full-time equivalent employees identified under paragraph (1)(B); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCAA71459187A481BB23635F03AA49048"><enum>(B)</enum><text>submit to Congress a report on how the Director carried out the requirements of subparagraph (A).</text></subparagraph></paragraph></section>
<section id="H75E27E4174C645F3AA966D0D1EE997EC"><enum>197.</enum><header>Restrictions on lobbying and political activities</header>
<subsection id="H038366BC3ECF41488CB30F8EE0BA2794"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Lobbying restrictions</header>
<paragraph id="HE71302D77920446B9FACC16B504FE0BD"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Publicity restrictions</header>
<subparagraph id="HF961CE7B47974B539911989B022C6619"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Subject to subparagraph (B), no funds provided under this Act shall be used or proposed for use, for—</text>
<clause id="HAFD6630882884B7EB26287DEDE925A72"><enum>(i)</enum><text>publicity or propaganda purposes; or</text></clause>
<clause id="H95BBABD14639422A9EF4B2DEA8985B07"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the preparation, distribution, or use of any kit, pamphlet, booklet, publication, electronic communication, radio, television, or video presentation designed to support or defeat the enactment of legislation before the Congress or any State or local legislature or legislative body.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA249CE6C9A224E9990ED4D2319F5765E"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Exception</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to—</text>
<clause id="HA5D1CCF57C7E4914806A7D92C9554C66"><enum>(i)</enum><text>normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships;</text></clause>
<clause id="HF1CABC0439CB448AB8BE357FC834E8A3"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the preparation, distribution, or use of the materials described in subparagraph (A)(ii) in presentation to the Congress or any State or local legislature (except that this subparagraph does not apply with respect to such preparation, distribution, or use in presentation to the executive branch of any State or local government); or</text></clause>
<clause id="H6F505ACD180D44388ABA0A7C8BC9751C"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>if such materials are designed to support or defeat any proposed or pending regulation, administrative action, or order issued by the executive branch of any State or local government.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0457BD8E8EA84A4FADB765266BB39F47"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Salary payment restriction</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">No funds provided under this Act shall be used, or proposed for use, to pay the salary or expenses of any grant or contract recipient, or agent acting for such recipient, related to any activity designed to influence the enactment of legislation, appropriations, regulations, administrative action, or executive order proposed or pending before the Congress or any State government, or State legislature or local legislature or legislative body, other than for normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships or participation by an agency or officer of a State, local, or tribal government in policymaking and administrative processes within the executive branch of that government.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H5BC1B64128D6476B89EB720E8DEFC77C"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Political restrictions</header>
<paragraph id="HC4CC81FDA7B047B29D75694C4F5B780B"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">No funds received by a participant of a program or an activity under this Act shall be used for—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7C2FDB0C3C14408FA616C5927E6D5F14"><enum>(A)</enum><text>any partisan or nonpartisan political activity or any other political activity associated with a candidate, or contending faction or group, in an election for public or party office; or </text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HED4D3F746EF54343B6964F4AE91E4EB9"><enum>(B)</enum><text>any activity to provide voters with transportation to the polls or similar assistance in connection with any such election.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2E5D4C3D91494C25BE31537617B9EB79"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Definition</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">For the purposes of this subsection, the term <quote>participant</quote> includes any State, local area, or governmental, nonprofit, or for-profit entity receiving funds under this Act.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H18E88492076D44FE82117E35CFC5B78F"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Restriction on voter registration activities</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">No funds under this Act shall be used to conduct voter registration activities.</text></paragraph></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block> </section></subtitle>
<subtitle id="H20012AD270F0480C80ACBAE616BE3B19"><enum>F</enum><header>State unified plan</header>
<section id="HD9DF4AC0F2FE46ECA39D96C25E4446BB"><enum>140.</enum><header>State unified plan</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 501 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/9271">20 U.S.C. 9271</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H2B1E35BE3F2E478097638C3EE062E15B"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H4E9CFA4780434EEA91A6253AD2BB65EC"><enum>(a)</enum><header>General authority</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary shall receive and approve State unified plans developed and submitted under this section.</text></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H93241F28E22A44A19DABFB25BE3C5339"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H799216EAFBF24C57AC3E5E92A7B4AA54"><enum>(b)</enum><header>State unified plan</header>
<paragraph id="H7CE029EA6F114F86A3DD3C86234932F5"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>A State may develop and submit to the Secretary a State unified plan for 2 or more of the activities or programs set forth in paragraph (2). The State unified plan shall cover one or more of the activities set forth in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) and may cover one or more of the activities set forth in subparagraphs (C) through (N) of paragraph (2). For purposes of this paragraph, the activities and programs described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) shall not be considered to be 2 or more activities or programs for purposes of the unified plan. Such activities or programs shall be considered to be 1 activity or program.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2DA9B54DB0534755A1D76E6C09A9DA3D"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Activities and programs</header><text>The activities and programs referred to in paragraph (1) are as follows:</text>
<subparagraph id="H25BB990FE5D64821A0AA885BE2C949F6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>Programs and activities authorized under title I.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0967C4CB3F7145AF9DE6C47C93EC80B1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>Programs and activities authorized under title II.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7032258F28624356BB5F10651C5E0A4F"><enum>(C)</enum><text>Programs authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H828DC3B3D66E4D03AC0DEB355B4D8D42"><enum>(D)</enum><text>Secondary career education programs authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Applied Technology Education Act.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCEF2B1497434439195FB88B3FDAA137D"><enum>(E)</enum><text>Postsecondary career education programs authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Applied Technology Education Act.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2BBB66EEEE274C9C9E87B046521CB017"><enum>(F)</enum><text>Programs and activities authorized under title II of the Trade Act of 1974.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAD16014E5BFC479AAE89388C29F120DB"><enum>(G)</enum><text>National Apprenticeship Act of 1937.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC7758C006D0848A8B40210A3EEBDA634"><enum>(H)</enum><text>Programs authorized under the Community Services Block Grant Act.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE918F80EFE8F46BCBBAD4A7E4AF7231B"><enum>(I)</enum><text>Programs authorized under the part A of title IV of the Social Security Act.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2BAB9DCE27154594B9235770DDE9ED68"><enum>(J)</enum><text>Programs authorized under State unemployment compensation laws (in accordance with applicable Federal law).</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDCC688205C3044DDB51CBA8C5680899D"><enum>(K)</enum><text>Work programs authorized under section 6(o) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H46D2D90B94C140BFAD86B5E93525F3AD"><enum>(L)</enum><text>Programs and activities authorized title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFCEAE5E1A7B24F528E68D7454F712C87"><enum>(M)</enum><text>Programs and activities authorized under the Public Workers and Economic Development Act of 1965.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD995B32E69A6477290AEFE086416A41F"><enum>(N)</enum><text>Activities as defined under <external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/38/41">chapter 41</external-xref> of title 38, United States Code.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE7EB0A41C66244C0AE55398F7D755F30"><enum>(3)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:</text>
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<subsection id="H1989209C3DB64310A301F4F016839CB1"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Approval</header>
<paragraph id="HEC89D44AE06144E79B22312CFB589D71"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Jurisdiction</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In approving a State unified plan under this section, the Secretary shall—</text>
<subparagraph id="H42EFE2BC098D48CC8F2FCC5A95C83B9C"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">submit the portion of the State unified plan covering an activity or program described in subsection (b)(2) 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 head; or</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H51215D0092764425942AFDA6D13F0078"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">coordinate approval of the portion of the State unified plan covering an activity or program described in subsection (b)(2) with the head of the Federal agency who exercises administrative authority over the activity or program.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H13F26061C02D4F5D9ABB4F951DFFA250"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Timeline</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A State unified plan shall be considered to be approved by the Secretary at the end of the 90-day period beginning on the day the Secretary receives the plan, unless the Secretary makes a written determination, during the 90-day period, that details how the plan is not consistent with the requirements of the Federal statute authorizing an activity or program described in subsection (b)(2) and covered under the plan or how the plan is not consistent with the requirements of subsection (c)(3).</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6A93FFB36C5A4100A9FE03103941DB35"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
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<subsection id="H910252554AA44C0EAF1A638E601F32A2"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Additional employment and training funds</header>
<paragraph id="H904A7FD161CA4856830977A458FBF2B1"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Purpose</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">It is the purpose of this subsection to reduce inefficiencies in the administration of federally-funded State and local employment and training programs.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H63DFC0823485404496C74C322C34418E"><enum>(2)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In developing a State unified plan for the activities or programs described in subsection (b)(2) and subject to paragraph (4) and the State plan approval process under subsection (d), a State may propose to consolidate the amount, in whole or part, provided for the activities or programs dedicated to employment and training into the Workforce Investment Fund under section 132(b) to improve the administration of State and local employment and training programs.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H19D53E6187E74CC98FECD370B0D4071F"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Requirements</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A State with a State unified plan approved under subsection (d) for purposes of consolidation under paragraph (2) and that is carrying out such consolidation shall—</text>
<subparagraph id="H276A15C4F6BE469CB66F58D7E55BE42B"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">continue to meet the program requirements, limitations, and prohibitions of any Federal statute authorizing the activity or program consolidated into the Workforce Investment Fund;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCDB764C86F3740F5B0D271279C15509A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>meet the intent and purpose of the activity or program consolidated into the Workforce Investment Fund; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9D05A6E9DE824573AD402E8D497A2F24"><enum>(C)</enum><text>continue to make reservations and allotments under subsections (a) and (b) of section 133.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD97ACFE202C94E4485B7993193C548D8"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Exceptions</header><text>A State may not consolidate funds under paragraph (2) that are allocated to the State under—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0A91ED9288F34B7CAFFC478BC3CB57E6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006; or</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC1F244BC627848CBB9942DDDB0BA9323"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section></subtitle>
<enum>II</enum><header>ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY EDUCATION</header>
<section id="H0E0340E4C1994D1E978F405E3A38458F"><enum>201.</enum><header>Amendment</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Title II (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/2901">20 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.</external-xref>) is amended to read as follows:</text>
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<title id="H968FA3F78648466791825997CEE8A027"><enum>II</enum><header>ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY EDUCATION</header>
<section id="HA20B6C92C28F45A98E9B03C2FE930E9B"><enum>201.</enum><header>Short title</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">This title may be cited as the <quote>Adult Education and Family Literacy Education Act</quote>.</text></section>
<section id="H51FEA4F5A41F4A4E92F069C767848D7B"><enum>202.</enum><header>Purpose</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">It is the purpose of this title to provide instructional opportunities for adults seeking to improve their literacy skills, including their basic reading, writing, speaking, and math skills, and support States and local communities in providing, on a voluntary basis, adult education and family literacy education programs, in order to—</text>
<paragraph id="H2BA94004384041EB87FF375FF97A618F"><enum>(1)</enum><text>increase the literacy of adults, including the basic reading, writing, speaking, and math skills, to a level of proficiency necessary for adults to obtain employment and self-sufficiency and to successfully advance in the workforce;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H73C9A955635944B7A7064ECAB053BD94"><enum>(2)</enum><text>assist adults in the completion of a secondary school education (or its equivalent) and the transition to a postsecondary educational institution;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0E21DA7BF1E44D39BD5DA8179769C334"><enum>(3)</enum><text>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 including, through instruction in basic reading, writing, speaking, and math skills; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H96F6999954F3487EA11EEC73601E1002"><enum>(4)</enum><text>assist adults who are not proficient in English in improving their reading, writing, speaking, listening, comprehension, and math skills.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="HFB2B3DEBE7F74E3A90C290F40A81577B"><enum>203.</enum><header>Definitions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">In this title:</text>
<paragraph id="HE2FFB9221B944E3482C0C05AA7AE058B"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Adult education and family literacy education programs</header><text>The term <term>adult education and family literacy education programs</term> means a sequence of academic instruction and educational services below the postsecondary level that increase an individual’s ability to read, write, 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—</text>
<subparagraph id="H59B412713EE84C04AA9AAD80360508CB"><enum>(A)</enum><text>who are at least 16 years of age;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1CDA26EA01EE476788AC1642C232381E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under State law; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7D81AB330D144BD499D40723F55754C3"><enum>(C)</enum><text>who—</text>
<clause id="H1F9EE28A044746FF89E714204E159D64"><enum>(i)</enum><text>lack sufficient mastery of basic reading, writing, speaking, and math skills to enable the individuals to function effectively in society;</text></clause>
<clause id="HD8CB361FA2C741C689060752C9963F73"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>do not have a secondary school diploma or its equivalent and have not achieved an equivalent level of education; or</text></clause>
<clause id="H098D31B3A6EB496EBEEE4A9D669D8F90"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>are English learners.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBB4E487DA5DD469AB63F08D5A4B03135"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Eligible agency</header><text>The term <term>eligible agency</term>—</text>
<subparagraph id="H634964F9999046E5A0F46032CC9C70A4"><enum>(A)</enum><text>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 area, respectively, consistent with the law of the State or outlying area, respectively; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9B935478333F49AD9FB96F47257E09AF"><enum>(B)</enum><text>may be the State educational agency, the State agency responsible for administering workforce investment activities, or the State agency responsible for administering community or technical colleges.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCC6A4F800C7742C4AC11F6887E006671"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Eligible provider</header><text>The term <term>eligible provider</term> means an organization of demonstrated effectiveness which is—</text>
<subparagraph id="HCAFCDDF0912B4F0987303C366DE0A230"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a local educational agency;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEA029B849A41407D8B811148D138DFEB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a community-based or faith-based organization;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAA07FAA20A0F48289A12B1919C006751"><enum>(C)</enum><text>a volunteer literacy organization;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9E16FB02A79742D6A73AFEA2207B429F"><enum>(D)</enum><text>an institution of higher education;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H39C8E000F64144E1920F8AC0F15776F3"><enum>(E)</enum><text>a public or private educational agency;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H621B63E290054A05BE2190F50243BA66"><enum>(F)</enum><text>a library;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBD048D3568294B21A0FF5F117A30E84D"><enum>(G)</enum><text>a public housing authority;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3F1E08925ED342C9AA5CBB5F8ABDEE5C"><enum>(H)</enum><text>an institution that is not described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) and has the ability to provide adult education, basic skills, and family literacy education programs to adults and families; or</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H338EE0D3306B46768EB29B297B600E95"><enum>(I)</enum><text>a consortium of the agencies, organizations, institutions, libraries, or authorities described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (H).</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA76BD5889FD4409FB04AC3F400987C2F"><enum>(4)</enum><header>English language acquisition program</header><text>The term <term>English language acquisition program</term> means a program of instruction—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1212D2A3E64E46848D54AD3CF75E49E9"><enum>(A)</enum><text>designed to help English learners achieve competence in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the English language; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA052F306E00E4BCB9C8E153261BAF745"><enum>(B)</enum><text>that may lead to—</text>
<clause id="HF7A249676CF04B97A4CE64A986C0084A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent;</text></clause>
<clause id="H0341F79E5EBC401891A2A8D47C417544"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>transition to success in postsecondary education and training; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H8A8900C019454EC29A32AE171859D73A"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>employment or career advancement.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9A683ADA757A4429A5E6E414DE920089"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Family literacy education program</header><text>The term <term>family literacy education program</term> means an educational program that—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7532C91EAFC24399A56FB416E91005D9"><enum>(A)</enum><text>assists parents and students, on a voluntary basis, in achieving the purposes of this title as described in section 202; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6EB2420375924C538C71AC97330C9C97"><enum>(B)</enum><text>is of sufficient intensity in terms of hours and of sufficient quality to make sustainable changes in a family, is evidence-based, and, for the purpose of substantially increasing the ability of parents and children to read, write, and speak English, integrates—</text>
<clause id="HD29067B723624DC0A1969B2529018676"><enum>(i)</enum><text>interactive literacy activities between parents and their children;</text></clause>
<clause id="H626C4D4AF6174870830408E4EE1267C1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>training for parents regarding how to be the primary teacher for their children and full partners in the education of their children;</text></clause>
<clause id="H98694EC7D6D441C293CDB952CE907696"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>parent literacy training that leads to economic self-sufficiency; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HD71056B310CC43E6815FC677BB31EE7C"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>an age-appropriate education to prepare children for success in school and life experiences.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE0C4F3705F9D4202B8B67ADF10D3422E"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Governor</header><text>The term <term>Governor</term> means the chief executive officer of a State or outlying area.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6DEB1DFFB77C494B84A0F20C2180E5A0"><enum>(7)</enum><header>Individual with a disability</header>
<subparagraph id="H504110EA01CA40F6B3C1970D0C0604D3"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The term <term>individual with a disability</term> means an individual with any disability (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD313BB210C50407D8830EE87C3BA5836"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Individuals with disabilities</header><text>The term <term>individuals with disabilities</term> means more than one individual with a disability.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2F22B5115130443E91B4157B05A446D3"><enum>(8)</enum><header>English learner</header><text>The term <term>English learner</term> means an adult or out-of-school youth who has limited ability in reading, writing, speaking, or understanding the English language, and—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5D8379F3CAFF4E89953DCEF8511DDF32"><enum>(A)</enum><text>whose native language is a language other than English; or</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9DC68F196BF3455388F3DBA73444A18B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>who lives in a family or community environment where a language other than English is the dominant language.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H497139216A394310A8BF00E7DFE7BB4F"><enum>(9)</enum><header>Integrated Education and Training</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term <term>integrated education and training</term> 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 cluster. Such services may include offering adult education services concurrent with postsecondary education and training, including through co-instruction.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD9DFFF91BD1843E18A436765898281AC"><enum>(10)</enum><header>Institution of higher education</header><text>The term <term>institution of higher education</term> has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H18BE548E8AFF4FD7A3B12D332ADED48D"><enum>(11)</enum><header>Literacy</header><text>The term <term>literacy</term> means an individual’s ability to read, write, and speak in English, compute, and solve problems at a level of proficiency necessary to obtain employment and to successfully make the transition to postsecondary education.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H307E12EAA697403F86E179D2EEE12C7F"><enum>(12)</enum><header>Local educational agency</header><text>The term <term>local educational agency</term> has the meaning given the term in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA31079B6E3F64E34980225ACEC1D51F6"><enum>(13)</enum><header>Outlying area</header><text>The term <term>outlying area</term> has the meaning given the term in section 101 of this Act.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H73D4076CA98845E69D3D152FF0FB3712"><enum>(14)</enum><header>Postsecondary educational institution</header><text>The term <term>postsecondary educational institution</term> means—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0E434EB3E3AF428881A67F1735CF3A04"><enum>(A)</enum><text>an institution of higher education that provides not less than a 2-year program of instruction that is acceptable for credit toward a bachelor’s degree;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA13341E8D27B4230AB5363BE088E73C1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a tribally controlled community college; or</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H271E2197C0094BE58A1744EA1DDEDD0C"><enum>(C)</enum><text>a nonprofit educational institution offering certificate or apprenticeship programs at the postsecondary level.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF2EF560DCFFB40E89D0FD16EB2B333E0"><enum>(15)</enum><header>Secretary</header><text>The term <term>Secretary</term> means the Secretary of Education.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0730B2F6DA4743B48F9261D48C280DE2"><enum>(16)</enum><header>State</header><text>The term <term>State</term> means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0EE2080C89174F60801CF3B05D8D9E27"><enum>(17)</enum><header>State educational agency</header><text>The term <term>State educational agency</term> has the meaning given the term in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7FFC8793764F4B8887B77C7A2D548ABE"><enum>(18)</enum><header>Workplace literacy program</header><text>The term <term>workplace literacy program</term> 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 reading, writing, speaking, and math skills.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H7F025F9C1C9A42999FE6B92ED3103B62"><enum>204.</enum><header>Home schools</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Nothing in this title shall be construed to affect home schools, whether or not a home school is treated as a home school or a private school under State law, or to compel a parent engaged in home schooling to participate in adult education and family literacy education activities under this title.</text></section>
<section id="HBD9888368342413185E9549C4F542C51"><enum>205.</enum><header>Authorization of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title, $606,294,933 for fiscal years 2014 and for each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years.</text></section>
<subtitle id="H39070CE2B7824FCE96559AD29C5CBB54"><enum>A</enum><header>Federal Provisions</header>
<section id="H26B38404969C46D2A4EE29898D10DDF7"><enum>211.</enum><header>Reservation of funds; grants to eligible agencies; allotments</header>
<subsection id="HD8FCC9AFFF16446884EFF2B9CD643C7E"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Reservation of funds</header><text>From the sums appropriated under section 205 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve 2.0 percent to carry out section 242.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H66DFBD11642C4C81AE6E9511D30282E2"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Grants to eligible agencies</header>
<paragraph id="H851D9473130D4E37BAC9F53E33C932A4"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>From the sums appropriated under section 205 and not reserved under subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award a grant to each eligible agency having a State plan approved under section 224 in an amount equal to the sum of the initial allotment under subsection (c)(1) and the additional allotment under subsection (c)(2) for the eligible agency for the fiscal year, subject to subsections (f) and (g).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H65FF10CBF6614ED59D5CE4EF8F716CD2"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Purpose of grants</header><text>The Secretary may award a grant under paragraph (1) only if the eligible agency involved agrees to expend the grant in accordance with the provisions of this title.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HD4C2C5FD7BE84A5A93765F469D5B627C"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Allotments</header>
<paragraph id="H4756EA6DD1404BB5A3E408559807A28A"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Initial allotments</header><text>From the sums appropriated under section 205 and not reserved under subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each eligible agency having a State plan approved under section 224—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC67B872BFEBB4601A80C3C755F8EC5CC"><enum>(A)</enum><text>$100,000, in the case of an eligible agency serving an outlying area; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2707C4FD3EA74DF79C9E2E2159ABA203"><enum>(B)</enum><text>$250,000, in the case of any other eligible agency.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H378E7AF4765446FBA3C5DCD2DC90AC1A"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Additional allotments</header><text>From the sums appropriated under section 205, not reserved under subsection (a), and not allotted under paragraph (1), for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each eligible agency that receives an initial allotment under paragraph (1) 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 areas.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H84CB255EFD974D289B2DC19D034A6AB3"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Qualifying adult</header><text>For the purpose of subsection (c)(2), the term <term>qualifying adult</term> means an adult who—</text>
<paragraph id="H29370A95971A4F5C804EC06ADF8629BD"><enum>(1)</enum><text>is at least 16 years of age;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4BA74BBCFCCA4BC68962E9C25579FFD9"><enum>(2)</enum><text>is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance under the law of the State or outlying area;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H20CCE8066F48452F9FFD4F221E98C15A"><enum>(3)</enum><text>does not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2C7666AA948243F4A80E97B39F0CF9C1"><enum>(4)</enum><text>is not enrolled in secondary school.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HC99F1CE580C94A39AE210C5203E0E234"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Special rule</header>
<paragraph id="HA10E3DB990124471BAFC730D5D39C787"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>From amounts made available under subsection (c) for the Republic of Palau, the Secretary shall award grants to Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 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 Secretary.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8D3F7C0D656F4DD491D7BD01D3305048"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Termination of eligibility</header><text>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 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 effective.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HD38E5041B2C94EE4BACD2C253ADF8F6E"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Hold-Harmless provisions</header>
<paragraph id="H2539CFB0CC8A43E6A537355271B93E98"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Notwithstanding subsection (c) and subject to paragraph (2), for—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA1938E0E09D44F378A0758C74E7DCEB4"><enum>(A)</enum><text>fiscal year 2014, no eligible agency shall receive an allotment under this title that is less than 90 percent of the allotment the eligible agency received for fiscal year 2012 under this title; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H59471FB93EC747A5B028AFFD73264691"><enum>(B)</enum><text>fiscal year 2015 and each succeeding fiscal year, no eligible agency shall receive an allotment under this title that is less than 90 percent of the allotment the eligible agency received for the preceding fiscal year under this title.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1645856E5BA349BE9DEA8E5964FDE0E6"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Ratable reduction</header><text>If, for any fiscal year the amount available for allotment under this title is insufficient to satisfy the provisions of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ratable reduce the payments to all eligible agencies, as necessary.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H9BC063CC2B0B4E599CAFC450573C03A4"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Reallotment</header><text>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 title, shall be available for reallotment from time to time, on such dates during such period as the Secretary shall fix, to other eligible agencies in proportion to the original allotments to such agencies under this title for such year.</text></subsection></section>
<section id="HF4133C411AF0472DAA8718B61CE2B232"><enum>212.</enum><header>Performance accountability system</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Programs and activities authorized under this title are subject to the performance accountability provisions described in paragraph (2)(A) and (3) of section 136(b) and may, at a State’s discretion, include additional indicators identified in the State plan approved under section 224.</text></section></subtitle>
<subtitle id="H7637C88508E244ECB3B11C8EAA9EDE73"><enum>B</enum><header>State Provisions</header>
<section id="H7655B1FE5C8E42AFB7418EBDB6ECA350"><enum>221.</enum><header>State administration</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Each eligible agency shall be responsible for the following activities under this title:</text>
<paragraph id="HE8F6D8DD2E3F487AAE60B03A30256254"><enum>(1)</enum><text>The development, submission, implementation, and monitoring of the State plan.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBF2AEE3FC66A405AB4C9008AB871A336"><enum>(2)</enum><text>Consultation with other appropriate agencies, groups, and individuals that are involved in, or interested in, the development and implementation of activities assisted under this title.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCEABFE6712494B5897294A6DC870C2AC"><enum>(3)</enum><text>Coordination and avoidance of duplication with other Federal and State education, training, corrections, public housing, and social service programs.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H52FA255153F34B4F822D948841C6E0DA"><enum>222.</enum><header>State distribution of funds; matching requirement</header>
<subsection id="HA5A74A4DDB4447CABFC93EE749A589D5"><enum>(a)</enum><header>State distribution of funds</header><text>Each eligible agency receiving a grant under this title for a fiscal year—</text>
<paragraph id="H595038BEC3084D63BC42166580102150"><enum>(1)</enum><text>shall use an amount not less than 82.5 percent of the grant funds to award grants and contracts under section 231 and to carry out section 225, of which not more than 10 percent of such amount shall be available to carry out section 225;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H23745774B7494EBC84FD3FEE0A59E28A"><enum>(2)</enum><text>shall use not more than 12.5 percent of the grant funds to carry out State leadership activities under section 223; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBD45F977548945F694F039B921633DE0"><enum>(3)</enum><text>shall use not more than 5 percent of the grant funds, or $65,000, whichever is greater, for the administrative expenses of the eligible agency.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HD3E67521B3F041DE9AC69990F1FBB588"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Matching requirement</header>
<paragraph id="HC07C6A461B224D8E806ADA6BFBA823ED"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>In order to receive a grant from the Secretary under section 211(b), each eligible agency shall provide, 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 awarded, a non-Federal contribution in an amount that is not less than—</text>
<subparagraph id="HD89E004EE2854B62AA21D11350C9BFF6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the case of an eligible agency serving an outlying area, 12 percent of the total amount of funds expended for adult education and family literacy education programs in the outlying area, except that the Secretary may decrease the amount of funds required under this subparagraph for an eligible agency; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H08F16A3E9CA54317991C094FD9DED251"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in the case of an eligible agency serving a State, 25 percent of the total amount of funds expended for adult education and family literacy education programs in the State.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3403807F8A394732A48828168871DAFE"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Non-federal contribution</header><text>An eligible agency’s non-Federal contribution required under paragraph (1) may be provided in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, 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 title.</text></paragraph></subsection></section>
<section id="H72EB9D774B3E49A3A1D4832A23680B73"><enum>223.</enum><header>State leadership activities</header>
<subsection id="HB6EC77545D264A62842AABF808BCFDD7"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Each eligible agency may use funds made available under section 222(a)(2) for any of the following adult education and family literacy education programs:</text>
<paragraph id="HA1F5388180CB4425A704D5A66EAFDEDB"><enum>(1)</enum><text>The establishment or operation of professional development programs to improve the quality of instruction provided pursuant to local activities required under section 231(b).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6BE928ABCC204C63839DED310B560B54"><enum>(2)</enum><text>The provision of technical assistance to eligible providers of adult education and family literacy education programs, including for the development and dissemination of evidence based research instructional practices in reading, writing, speaking, math, and English language acquisition programs.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCA12A9046D094E7FA1B79E5C73417A58"><enum>(3)</enum><text>The provision of assistance to eligible providers in developing, implementing, and reporting measurable progress in achieving the objectives of this title.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4435D48285094382B7AE0B23C240A6FB"><enum>(4)</enum><text>The monitoring and evaluation of the quality of, and the improvement in, adult education and literacy activities.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9DACDE49570440EB97BA1C0F2D27EC5F"><enum>(5)</enum><text>The provision of technology assistance, including staff training, to eligible providers of adult education and family literacy education programs, including distance education activities, to enable the eligible providers to improve the quality of such activities.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HECA809A0E32C4E6EB907348EBA156C4E"><enum>(6)</enum><text>The development and implementation of technology applications or distance education, including professional development to support the use of instructional technology.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H04E80F6BABE048D583553FC171162574"><enum>(7)</enum><text>Coordination with other public programs, including programs under title I of this Act, and other welfare-to-work, workforce development, and job training programs.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H38366C7F049943459BB3C93FBCA3D34A"><enum>(8)</enum><text>Coordination with existing support services, such as transportation, child care, and other assistance designed to increase rates of enrollment in, and successful completion of, adult education and family literacy education programs, for adults enrolled in such activities.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8C4EEDBDEFFE40D1B2B56563D6902477"><enum>(9)</enum><text>The development and implementation of a system to assist in the transition from adult basic education to postsecondary education.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD454B17B929C4F3BBF4FFC51B8BFF60F"><enum>(10)</enum><text>Activities to promote workplace literacy programs.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H28F4CB0BD9FA4AA5B588B1D7B233A937"><enum>(11)</enum><text>Other activities of statewide significance, including assisting eligible providers in achieving progress in improving the skill levels of adults who participate in programs under this title.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF781417E05124F2DB00206C716CB2538"><enum>(12)</enum><text>Integration of literacy, instructional, and occupational skill training and promotion of linkages with employees.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HBD1D4C9E26854E938548B59C9CFF2167"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Coordination</header><text>In carrying out this section, eligible agencies shall coordinate where possible, and avoid duplicating efforts, in order to maximize the impact of the activities described in subsection (a).</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H61DBC5FA5CEA4B16908814E57E083A76"><enum>(c)</enum><header>State-Imposed requirements</header><text>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 (including any rule or policy based on a State or outlying area interpretation of a Federal statute, regulation, or guideline), the State or outlying area shall identify, to eligible providers, the rule or policy as being imposed by the State or outlying area.</text></subsection></section>
<section id="HA5370C6C91EF4267B9A0404DB94CA7DC"><enum>224.</enum><header>State plan</header>
<subsection id="HC456D2E22EAB449D87040F71EABDA95C"><enum>(a)</enum><header>3-Year plans</header>
<paragraph id="H885874181D0C420BA5C402578B0DE5B7"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Each eligible agency desiring a grant under this title for any fiscal year shall submit to, or have on file with, the Secretary a 3-year State plan.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA03A3734D526422BBD4F6673CAE36B83"><enum>(2)</enum><header>State unified plan</header><text>The eligible agency may submit the State plan as part of a State unified plan described in section 501.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H52A23EFF357248C8B067DC9CEEAC2BFC"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Plan contents</header><text>The eligible agency shall include in the State plan or any revisions to the State plan—</text>
<paragraph id="HD8E71512E296442594E2D5912220F43B"><enum>(1)</enum><text>an objective assessment of the needs of individuals in the State or outlying area for adult education and family literacy education programs, including individuals most in need or hardest to serve;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA5E606D7F69E4FA696C1DDA2D07420E7"><enum>(2)</enum><text>a description of the adult education and family literacy education programs that will be carried out with funds received under this title;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H64279ABA162F4BA3B7F0D3BA26EE23D7"><enum>(3)</enum><text>an assurance that the funds received under this title will not be expended for any purpose other than for activities under this title;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD7FEC733FD954569A8B4855DDAC2D758"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">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 136, including how the eligible agency will conduct such annual evaluations and measures for each grant received under this title;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF19D82441264497088F38EA4C6A0661D"><enum>(5)</enum><text>a description of how the eligible agency will fund local activities in accordance with the measurable goals described in section 231(d);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7E406A7E2FCE4044AF4190FBE4BE0060"><enum>(6)</enum><text>an assurance that the eligible agency will expend the funds under this title only in a manner consistent with fiscal requirements in section 241;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0410C34036A04CBD831EFFA2E784ED62"><enum>(7)</enum><text>a description of the process that will be used for public participation and comment with respect to the State plan, which—</text>
<subparagraph id="HEE2C8619F2F04269B753A1CBC4F675D5"><enum>(A)</enum><text>shall include consultation with the State workforce investment board, the State board responsible for administering community or technical colleges, the Governor, the State educational agency, the State board or agency responsible for administering block grants for temporary assistance to needy families under title IV of the Social Security Act, the State council on disabilities, the State vocational rehabilitation agency, and other State agencies that promote the improvement of adult education and family literacy education programs, and direct providers of such programs; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H643EF1C770E04EEAAD8CDD674D41CBD3"><enum>(B)</enum><text>may include consultation with the State agency on higher education, institutions responsible for professional development of adult education and family literacy education programs instructors, representatives of business and industry, refugee assistance programs, and faith-based organizations;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB3771B285649409B8C637ED980AA90A5"><enum>(8)</enum><text>a description of the eligible agency’s strategies for serving populations that include, at a minimum—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC866433315844AC0B868FD226ED12EE8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>low-income individuals;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA4A7B8F336BB49ADA9DD665CBCCB1F4F"><enum>(B)</enum><text>individuals with disabilities;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H29A57480E3DF4F37B5CF9C95633BFA9C"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the unemployed;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3B2AE5878024427BAA1DD0551B15C718"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the underemployed; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9DD54E72727E417B8690B5922E0BEB9E"><enum>(E)</enum><text>individuals with multiple barriers to educational enhancement, including English learners;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H14E5083AEF4940929786FD9A75131C4D"><enum>(9)</enum><text>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 education, career development, and employment and training activities in the State or outlying area served by the eligible agency;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8EAB23CFE87445A98E2EB64F797ED94C"><enum>(10)</enum><text>a description of the steps the eligible agency will take to ensure direct and equitable access, as required in section 231(c)(1), including—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB8AB0C7E876D435CB403013C2C26E378"><enum>(A)</enum><text>how the State will build the capacity of community-based and faith-based organizations to provide adult education and family literacy education programs; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCE1AC31C7C424E5EA46F968196664D17"><enum>(B)</enum><text>how the State will increase the participation of business and industry in adult education and family literacy education programs;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H65FBC787B2D7473A83D27FD1A63307A7"><enum>(11)</enum><text>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 quality, including evidence-based professional development to improve instruction; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC8696D668575479C8344AD8D0F2BD057"><enum>(12)</enum><text>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 programs.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HC13FD0DFDEEE4B47AA0FC4DEBF84C447"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Plan revisions</header><text>When changes in conditions or other factors require substantial revisions to an approved State plan, the eligible agency shall submit the revisions of the State plan to the Secretary.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H099A9BE3E7E240179C19AE571F41FF4A"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Consultation</header><text>The eligible agency shall—</text>
<paragraph id="H371FC761FCDC441389A67F923C5D6558"><enum>(1)</enum><text>submit the State plan, and any revisions to the State plan, to the Governor, the chief State school officer, or the State officer responsible for administering community or technical colleges, or outlying area for review and comment; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HABA1A638143D442581E69529C1B585AD"><enum>(2)</enum><text>ensure that any comments regarding the State plan by the Governor, the chief State school officer, or the State officer responsible for administering community or technical colleges, and any revision to the State plan, are submitted to the Secretary.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H234F808623544CDA81B61BE182CAA022"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Plan approval</header><text>The Secretary shall—</text>
<paragraph id="H4B2EB140918449749DBCDEDCCB468AB1"><enum>(1)</enum><text>approve a State plan within 90 days after receiving the plan unless the Secretary makes a written determination within 30 days after receiving the plan that the plan does not meet the requirements of this section or is inconsistent with specific provisions of this subtitle; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H81935C41184B4FA285601DDE6B6F4893"><enum>(2)</enum><text>not finally disapprove of a State plan before offering the eligible agency the opportunity, prior to the expiration of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the eligible agency received the written determination described in paragraph (3), to review the plan and providing technical assistance in order to assist the eligible agency in meeting the requirements of this subtitle.</text></paragraph></subsection></section>
<section id="H83D551B17D984666B36D909506F5A31E"><enum>225.</enum><header>Programs for corrections education and other institutionalized individuals</header>
<subsection id="H2F2D3892212648A4B9E4A091F81B2617"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Program authorized</header><text>From funds made available under section 222(a)(1) for a fiscal year, each eligible agency shall carry out corrections education and education for other institutionalized individuals.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H4DA21C2311E748719FD10D87F467C8DD"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Uses of funds</header><text>The funds described in subsection (a) shall be used for the cost of educational programs for criminal offenders in correctional institutions and for other institutionalized individuals, including academic programs for—</text>
<paragraph id="H59EFC685CFE844CA8DF56BAD96E29069"><enum>(1)</enum><text>basic skills education;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEFDEBD4A31614844B3F66A6B793FEE88"><enum>(2)</enum><text>special education programs as determined by the eligible agency;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6DD4F04EC7D04DE08EE6A5D37B297746"><enum>(3)</enum><text>reading, writing, speaking, and math programs;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H64153D5329DE45F3868C003B737598B2"><enum>(4)</enum><text>secondary school credit or diploma programs or their recognized equivalent; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9F5EDE6C8CC04D1DA9093B6BD7077C61"><enum>(5)</enum><text>integrated education and training.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H821F3BD57E21485BB2B4A33756FA2534"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Priority</header><text>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 5 years of participation in the program.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H3CE5508AF44B4669A35FE9EB318DDEFA"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text>For purposes of this section:</text>
<paragraph id="H5B7E0D71448D42B38B9D31580E84AAB4"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Correctional institution</header><text>The term <term>correctional institution</term> means any—</text>
<subparagraph id="HE2D120CED34642228EC4FC27D3A297F1"><enum>(A)</enum><text>prison;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8635F9067A714611901CE4323FAB5D5A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>jail;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD302E5159DD64AB2A8D9ED20E864BE80"><enum>(C)</enum><text>reformatory;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H68292ED997594372B0F746383B05ADA9"><enum>(D)</enum><text>work farm;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA5896E972259405AB772D1F1617171B5"><enum>(E)</enum><text>detention center; or</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H066E4FEE64FE48368C7350F7A32CE66A"><enum>(F)</enum><text>halfway house, community-based rehabilitation center, or any other similar institution designed for the confinement or rehabilitation of criminal offenders.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0520D7469A134FBDB9B9B166E008159D"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Criminal offender</header><text>The term <term>criminal offender</term> means any individual who is charged with, or convicted of, any criminal offense.</text></paragraph></subsection></section></subtitle>
<subtitle id="H30CB685E2A4A41B48EC69F149E06069B"><enum>C</enum><header>Local Provisions</header>
<section id="H9640BEAE25FF48FD9CB9BF58B8C9C031"><enum>231.</enum><header>Grants and contracts for eligible providers</header>
<subsection id="H1B3764839DB649F69D5AE7929C606F27"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Grants and contracts</header><text>From grant funds made available under section 222(a)(1), each eligible agency shall award multi-year grants or contracts, on a competitive basis, to eligible providers within the State or outlying area that meet the conditions and requirements of this title to enable the eligible providers to develop, implement, and improve adult education and family literacy education programs within the State.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H35E4E2C2409A46EC8565E43C1F645440"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Local activities</header><text>The eligible agency shall require eligible providers receiving a grant or contract under subsection (a) to establish or operate—</text>
<paragraph id="HD92E1D0A112E476AABEC1A5E40FEC113"><enum>(1)</enum><text>programs that provide adult education and literacy activities;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1F0132012F5E41DCBBDCCF46993D21C0"><enum>(2)</enum><text>programs that provide integrated employment and training activities; or</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8C43BA03921D48A3BFC87959176D9402"><enum>(3)</enum><text>credit-bearing postsecondary coursework.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H417B671D7E604DDAB0367EB4CC38BE00"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Direct and equitable access; same process</header><text>Each eligible agency receiving funds under this title shall ensure that—</text>
<paragraph id="H7DF9BD9155CC4E099F66D410F708834E"><enum>(1)</enum><text>all eligible providers have direct and equitable access to apply for grants or contracts under this section; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6971A4DED3954907A7E89515DD15EC46"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the same grant or contract announcement process and application process is used for all eligible providers in the State or outlying area.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H2B2107BBEB0248F7828BA9BCB90EDFBA"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Measurable goals</header><text>The eligible agency shall require eligible providers receiving a grant or contract under subsection (a) to demonstrate—</text>
<paragraph id="H704C3A2190D4408590DFFABE6190F6DB"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the eligible provider’s measurable goals for participant outcomes to be achieved annually on the core indicators of performance described in section 136(b)(2)(A);</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF3073A4F2F904585A883BB1A70E0B4C0"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the past effectiveness of the eligible provider in improving the basic academic skills of adults and, for eligible providers receiving grants in the prior year, the success of the eligible provider receiving funding under this title in exceeding its performance goals in the prior year;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H51404473B6ED436CAA443C49713C4511"><enum>(3)</enum><text>the commitment of the eligible provider to serve individuals in the community who are the most in need of basic academic skills instruction services, including individuals with disabilities and individuals who are low-income or have minimal reading, writing, speaking, and math skills, or are English learners;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5B05A01201C849FAB0D921F8C6D3AFF7"><enum>(4)</enum><text>the program is of sufficient intensity and quality for participants to achieve substantial learning gains;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2C70DFAEE9BF46F7B4486936832D1038"><enum>(5)</enum><text>educational practices are evidence-based;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H57D51963C18D49FFB6C0C79879C0F49C"><enum>(6)</enum><text>the activities of the eligible provider effectively employ advances in technology, and delivery systems including distance education;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7F99AF571EBE4418A452E17F03BE4F4E"><enum>(7)</enum><text>the activities provide instruction in real-life contexts, including integrated education and training when appropriate, to ensure that an individual has the skills needed to compete in the workplace and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC442C051A052409D85DA8D14DBB33C55"><enum>(8)</enum><text>the activities are staffed by well-trained instructors, counselors, and administrators who meet minimum qualifications established by the State;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H38ECBBA31F084DBD971A4B7D23C2340B"><enum>(9)</enum><text>the activities are coordinated with other available resources in the community, such as through strong links with elementary schools and secondary schools, postsecondary educational institutions, local workforce investment boards, one-stop centers, job training programs, community-based and faith-based organizations, and social service agencies;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7964CD01951D4C7783A02D960F826758"><enum>(10)</enum><text>the activities offer flexible schedules and support services (such as child care and transportation) that are necessary to enable individuals, including individuals with disabilities or other special needs, to attend and complete programs;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFBD1F8664D1F4113A68AF867DB975684"><enum>(11)</enum><text>the activities include a high-quality information management system that has the capacity to report measurable participant outcomes (consistent with section 136) and to monitor program performance;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB33A5BAB02204E41B6F2E87F5ED5F924"><enum>(12)</enum><text>the local communities have a demonstrated need for additional English language acquisition programs, and integrated education and training programs;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6A0CF4B7A2DB4BDEB974019469B56839"><enum>(13)</enum><text>the capacity of the eligible provider to produce valid information on performance results, including enrollments and measurable participant outcomes;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA284440DEECD447DB0D61858739FE4AB"><enum>(14)</enum><text>adult education and family literacy education programs offer rigorous reading, writing, speaking, and math content that are evidence based; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H23AE08E44FF94D4A9721933B6A26E70E"><enum>(15)</enum><text>applications of technology, and services to be provided by the eligible providers, are of sufficient intensity and duration to increase the amount and quality of learning and lead to measurable learning gains within specified time periods.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H996B1E00ECB84AF1B92AF8E2518A192A"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Special rule</header><text>Eligible providers may use grant funds under this title to serve children participating in family literacy programs assisted under this part, provided that other sources of funds available to provide similar services for such children are used first.</text></subsection></section>
<section id="HA9D6D898C59A42E88115C86578DCAB5B"><enum>232.</enum><header>Local application</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">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 require, including—</text>
<paragraph id="HA3BD430AA65F4340A63FB139F5322AFA"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a description of how funds awarded under this title will be spent consistent with the requirements of this title;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H931A4E24AD8A44AEAA4738538E8289BE"><enum>(2)</enum><text>a description of any cooperative arrangements the eligible provider has with other agencies, institutions, or organizations for the delivery of adult education and family literacy education programs; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H20449FDD189F43F1826742416DA3B3F8"><enum>(3)</enum><text>each of the demonstrations required by section 231(d).</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="HE951D6EAAE2A4CC88C7463EAC495ED39"><enum>233.</enum><header>Local administrative cost limits</header>
<subsection id="H37EC2D1409354FE1BA1BC373780343D1"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Subject to subsection (b), of the amount that is made available under this title to an eligible provider—</text>
<paragraph id="H4C78FFD1BE98443E82D7243290A6EC51"><enum>(1)</enum><text>at least 95 percent shall be expended for carrying out adult education and family literacy education programs; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H56DF3E72E68A44A5B219F4FA3C68C693"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the remaining amount shall be used for planning, administration, personnel and professional development, development of measurable goals in reading, writing, speaking, and math, and interagency coordination.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H6422A9AEFA1A4484AB798897AE94D123"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Special rule</header><text>In cases where the cost limits described in subsection (a) are too restrictive to allow for adequate planning, administration, personnel development, and interagency coordination, the eligible provider may negotiate with the eligible agency in order to determine an adequate level of funds to be used for noninstructional purposes.</text></subsection></section></subtitle>
<subtitle id="HD84BC7F16A784B75BFAB42A45EAB0271"><enum>D</enum><header>General Provisions</header>
<section id="HAA8D616C3516434F8B8CEEBB60A50BA6"><enum>241.</enum><header>Administrative provisions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">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 programs.</text></section>
<section id="HA5E23D5AF1BF47D89BF8E6F88316F4EA"><enum>242.</enum><header>National activities</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Secretary shall establish and carry out a program of national activities that may include the following:</text>
<paragraph id="HD02F7AA1D6C7491393AEE356349974E8"><enum>(1)</enum><text>Providing technical assistance to eligible entities, on request, to—</text>
<subparagraph id="HAADDE620B5874EDDA9D5128251E57985"><enum>(A)</enum><text>improve their fiscal management, research-based instruction, and reporting requirements to carry out the requirements of this title;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4E695D971F4A495D923D552C56F32A21"><enum>(B)</enum><text>improve its performance on the core indicators of performance described in section 136;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H28C48A4FDEB74F888398A7E9EB387C71"><enum>(C)</enum><text>provide adult education professional development; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB38B53B6DC3A480EBAC9B3598099199D"><enum>(D)</enum><text>use distance education and improve the application of technology in the classroom, including instruction in English language acquisition for English learners.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H38D1FA37EAF4419291C4FAB9149C4D66"><enum>(2)</enum><text>Providing for the conduct of research on national literacy basic skill acquisition levels among adults, including the number of adult English learners functioning at different levels of reading proficiency.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB3D564041CAD4146B0059A0B7D92E318"><enum>(3)</enum><text>Improving the coordination, efficiency, and effectiveness of adult education and workforce development services at the national, State, and local levels.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC8ABE98BDC6741D9982859B326E97A73"><enum>(4)</enum><text>Determining how participation in adult education, English language acquisition, and family literacy education programs prepares individuals for entry into and success in postsecondary education and employment, and in the case of prison-based services, the effect on recidivism.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7ED934B029744D9CB80D97722DFBE043"><enum>(5)</enum><text>Evaluating how different types of providers, including community and faith-based organizations or private for-profit agencies measurably improve the skills of participants in adult education, English language acquisition, and family literacy education programs.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFCC7311090BE449A93835702EAED8134"><enum>(6)</enum><text>Identifying model integrated basic and workplace skills education programs, including programs for English learners coordinated literacy and employment services, and effective strategies for serving adults with disabilities.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H72A92E1AC04D42F78074F58C0100E82C"><enum>(7)</enum><text>Initiating other activities designed to improve the measurable quality and effectiveness of adult education, English language acquisition, and family literacy education programs nationwide.</text></paragraph></section></subtitle>.
<enum>III</enum><header>AMENDMENTS TO THE WAGNER-PEYSER ACT</header>
<section id="H6955F602D5424EAC84AE8D256DD0207E"><enum>301.</enum><header>Amendments to the Wagner-Peyser Act</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Wagner-Peyser Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/49">29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.</external-xref>) is amended by amending section 15 to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="HA0A0FF50FB8E4B7A9AD4AA6F4D335CC4" style="OLC">
<section id="H18608E576BCA47B3A987518684727ED2"><enum>15.</enum><header>Workforce and labor market information system</header>
<subsection id="HF562B327666247D1B8D586D4D679EF0B"><enum>(a)</enum><header>System content</header>
<paragraph id="H547DCDABCBE94041AF1BF9062991EFAC"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary of Labor, in accordance with the provisions of this section, shall oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a nationwide workforce and labor market information system that includes—</text>
<subparagraph id="HE3D4271F3F0B49AC8FF16C54CCC42A21"><enum>(A)</enum><text>statistical data from cooperative statistical survey and projection programs and data from administrative reporting systems that, taken together, enumerate, estimate, and project employment opportunities and conditions at national, State, and local levels in a timely manner, including statistics on—</text>
<clause id="HC01E2C256E2D489A88A4AF7A0FEE04C5"><enum>(i)</enum><text>employment and unemployment status of national, State, and local populations, including self-employed, part-time, and seasonal workers;</text></clause>
<clause id="HB2BDF7B1621B499F882D7FFDEBBE8A6B"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>industrial distribution of occupations, as well as current and projected employment opportunities, wages, benefits (where data is available), and skill trends by occupation and industry, with particular attention paid to State and local conditions;</text></clause>
<clause id="H3AC3B2B396BA40CAA68037DA43A80F4D"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the incidence of, industrial and geographical location of, and number of workers displaced by, permanent layoffs and plant closings; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H10D452826ECF4B8880C8402CDC85EFEB"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>employment and earnings information maintained in a longitudinal manner to be used for research and program evaluation;</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H66165DE951764F23830C2A152AA48875"><enum>(B)</enum><text>information on State and local employment opportunities, and other appropriate statistical data related to labor market dynamics, which—</text>
<clause id="HD17FF4F82ABE4FA693C3563EDAEDD5D7"><enum>(i)</enum><text>shall be current and comprehensive;</text></clause>
<clause id="HD09B6ED05DF243F985B9933D7A17CC44"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>shall meet the needs identified through the consultations described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (e)(2); and</text></clause>
<clause id="H6FF2323D3C3944C497F4BACEC75872C9"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>shall meet the needs for the information identified in section 121;</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEC315929AE3F4BF28602961E3AB8A903"><enum>(C)</enum><text>technical standards (which the Secretary shall publish annually) for data and information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) that, at a minimum, meet the criteria of <external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/44/35">chapter 35</external-xref> of title 44, United States Code;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB7588558E2ED49B4BD0537D1E63C0452"><enum>(D)</enum><text>procedures to ensure compatibility and additivity of the data and information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) from national, State, and local levels;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H22998369EE7049848FE2483C18CA21FF"><enum>(E)</enum><text>procedures to support standardization and aggregation of data from administrative reporting systems described in subparagraph (A) of employment-related programs;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H17A91BEA45D249DDA51CEF65A57060B9"><enum>(F)</enum><text>analysis of data and information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) for uses such as—</text>
<clause id="H65BDA0538D9143FCBEF9867B4D3E39F2"><enum>(i)</enum><text>national, State, and local policymaking;</text></clause>
<clause id="H7C1816F0FBC04E88AF13756F969C4867"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>implementation of Federal policies (including allocation formulas);</text></clause>
<clause id="HCA50AD949C724542B0BA03F0E85A9CD6"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>program planning and evaluation; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H9B4C7CC6D71946FEA17590A8E1AD1A8F"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>researching labor market dynamics;</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBAECFCBB866447D894303096303B8D00"><enum>(G)</enum><text>wide dissemination of such data, information, and analysis in a user-friendly manner and voluntary technical standards for dissemination mechanisms; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDBDAB2213D664F4998F46456CB4330F7"><enum>(H)</enum><text>programs of—</text>
<clause id="H0B26E7D009114936A7B04A0665A07334"><enum>(i)</enum><text>training for effective data dissemination;</text></clause>
<clause id="HAE188AF414CF4AC7A1EDD09272B84299"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>research and demonstration; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H4925973D415147118BEDDDF3DCD13358"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>programs and technical assistance.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8F383984C1B649D288AB9E066618725F"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Information to be confidential</header>
<subparagraph id="H4380D097DF18453BA78D2C09D6E74E84"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>No officer or employee of the Federal Government or agent of the Federal Government may—</text>
<clause id="H2778CFB8E75044338C356F83C5C48B2F"><enum>(i)</enum><text>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 furnished;</text></clause>
<clause id="H2B824C62AFE14E11B1B6B6C4A68E1489"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>disclose to the public any publication or media transmittal of the data contained in the submission described in clause (i) that permits information concerning an individual subject to be reasonably inferred by either direct or indirect means; or</text></clause>
<clause id="HF3FAA06CE3614B00A197FFEEF403A4B7"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>permit anyone other than a sworn officer, employee, or agent of any Federal department or agency, or a contractor (including an employee of a contractor) of such department or agency, to examine an individual submission described in clause (i),</text></clause><continuation-text continuation-text-level="subparagraph">without the consent of the individual, agency, or other person who is the subject of the submission or provides that submission.</continuation-text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H22AED5B05AA346EBBF2321FC4F0422C3"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Immunity from legal process</header><text>Any submission (including any data derived from the submission) that is collected and retained by a Federal department or agency, or an officer, employee, agent, or contractor of such a department or agency, for exclusively statistical purposes under this section shall be immune from the legal process and shall not, without the consent of the individual, agency, or other person who is the subject of the submission or provides that submission, be admitted as evidence or used for any purpose in any action, suit, or other judicial or administrative proceeding.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H389E667AEC4349DEA94D718D6518163D"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Rule of construction</header><text>Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide immunity from the legal process for such submission (including any data derived from the submission) if the submission is in the possession of any person, agency, or entity other than the Federal Government or an officer, employee, agent, or contractor of the Federal Government, or if the submission is independently collected, retained, or produced for purposes other than the purposes of this Act.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H18D7758DA8E44821B033F5D343AAD766"><enum>(b)</enum><header>System responsibilities</header>
<paragraph id="H4F95B71CEF974CC5A37E93BBF53E45FF"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The workforce and labor market information system described in subsection (a) shall be planned, administered, overseen, and evaluated through a cooperative governance structure involving the Federal Government and States.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB7533933AB604DF2A2536B2F572C1D43"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Duties</header><text>The Secretary, with respect to data collection, analysis, and dissemination of workforce and labor market information for the system, shall carry out the following duties:</text>
<subparagraph id="H0395DC449013465ABCFAC0251CFA2579"><enum>(A)</enum><text>Assign responsibilities within the Department of Labor for elements of the workforce and labor market information system described in subsection (a) to ensure that all statistical and administrative data collected is consistent with appropriate Bureau of Labor Statistics standards and definitions.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7D13E8E5A8184DD99F9C463FF14F3F48"><enum>(B)</enum><text>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 activities.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H549DB8E323124876A1C1F46013455D42"><enum>(C)</enum><text>Eliminate gaps and duplication in statistical undertakings, with the systemization of wage surveys as an early priority.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCEC306DB6E384FBFBB789C052DDD07FD"><enum>(D)</enum><text>In collaboration with the Bureau of Labor Statistics and States, develop and maintain the elements of the workforce and labor market information system described in subsection (a), including the development of consistent procedures and definitions for use by the States in collecting the data and information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(1).</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9B9F2E685EA14D21A846F3829BDFA2BD"><enum>(E)</enum><text>Establish procedures for the system to ensure that—</text>
<clause id="HFB72EFAEE56B4F6F838E5C86C8FAB42B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>such data and information are timely;</text></clause>
<clause id="H37F45546ED4045E0B425A06D92B07A4C"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>paperwork and reporting for the system are reduced to a minimum; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HEF38D7F4B5FA4E1CA090DA45FCA7968A"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>States and localities are fully involved in the development and continuous improvement of the system at all levels.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H5EC0F9BBE0B6479CAC02D675C4296A0B"><enum>(c)</enum><header>National electronic tools To provide services</header><text>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 134(c)(2) and to provide workforce information to individuals through the one-stop delivery systems described in section 121 and through other appropriate delivery systems.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H518AB557D9BB4FA8822D630912A83C79"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Coordination with the states</header>
<paragraph id="HBA8C0B1362724006A82F6936BE8676D8"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary, working through the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Employment and Training Administration, shall regularly consult with representatives of State agencies carrying out workforce information activities regarding strategies for improving the workforce and labor market information system.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA57FF9B7CD1A473088B77E9DF8B2F1CA"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Formal consultations</header><text>At least twice each year, the Secretary, working through the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 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 Statistics, elected (pursuant to a process established by the Secretary) from the State directors affiliated with State agencies that perform the duties described in subsection (e)(2).</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H84EEB75E43E64183AA575F83E4259967"><enum>(e)</enum><header>State responsibilities</header>
<paragraph id="HAEAC45741A8A4C4B971F6F4038A43456"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>In order to receive Federal financial assistance under this section, the Governor of a State shall—</text>
<subparagraph id="H970DF08E6C204D1E86D8757F5844BABD"><enum>(A)</enum><text>be responsible for the management of the portions of the workforce and labor market information system described in subsection (a) that comprise a statewide workforce and labor market information system and for the State’s participation in the development of the annual plan;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H21F2C32B16074598B5CEDAA7C2507A94"><enum>(B)</enum><text>establish a process for the oversight of such system;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD036463BB1E64A8F8F5C154EA1D33A95"><enum>(C)</enum><text>consult with State and local employers, participants, 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 system;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB7DC8E9750E14B6B920760620F7F6FB1"><enum>(D)</enum><text>consult with State educational agencies and local educational agencies concerning the provision of employment statistics in order to meet the needs of secondary school and postsecondary school students who seek such information;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB9A02F829DF7480F9BBA3D3A2AFD3CE3"><enum>(E)</enum><text>collect and disseminate for the system, on behalf of the State and localities in the State, the information and data described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(1);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0210F7926A8546BDA184046ED6181AEA"><enum>(F)</enum><text>maintain and continuously improve the statewide workforce and labor market information system in accordance with this section;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD6AD8A639F824C63BAD6BD65655AEF2C"><enum>(G)</enum><text>perform contract and grant responsibilities for data collection, analysis, and dissemination for such system;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H672D3C3C4E6741FB85E8A9C9D66BAEE0"><enum>(H)</enum><text>conduct such other data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities as will ensure an effective statewide workforce and labor market information system;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H13226E60DCB6413FA100E921809C4ABF"><enum>(I)</enum><text>actively seek the participation of other State and local agencies in data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities in order to ensure complementarity, compatibility, and usefulness of data;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAD53DA9A0E724EE9AA4F40B4EA175BBF"><enum>(J)</enum><text>participate in the development of the annual plan described in subsection (c); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCE0DAE22FDF544069C63CE68F2611A4C"><enum>(K)</enum><text>utilize the quarterly records described in section 136(f)(2) to assist the State and other States in measuring State progress on State performance measures.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H51954213D75A4D4F9EE5823EFCA05BF7"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Rule of construction</header><text>Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting the ability of a Governor to conduct additional data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities with State funds or with Federal funds from sources other than this section.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H930884AE9BA1411282FCAEB3517ED162"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Nonduplication requirement</header><text>None of the functions and activities carried out pursuant to this section shall duplicate the functions and activities carried out under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/2301">20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></subsection>
<subsection id="HD7DE096FDEE044BA9A0F3AAD71A8C844"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Authorization of appropriations</header><text>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $63,473,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="HF8D0A2E142964AFCA6EC6D908CDAF4DA"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Definition</header><text>In this section, the term <term>local area</term> means the smallest geographical area for which data can be produced with statistical reliability.</text></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<enum>IV</enum><header>REPEALS AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS</header>
<section id="H6435A8484D1641EF9F286384E584D391"><enum>401.</enum><header>Repeals</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The following provisions are repealed:</text>
<paragraph id="H6BA8D400D6A245079BFEF75363676050"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Chapter 4 of subtitle B of title I, and sections 123, 155, 166, 167, 168, 169, 171, 173, 173A, 174, 192, 194, 502, 503, and 506 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC654B2DF1B1148219A76795473BB8F3C"><enum>(2)</enum><text>Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/3056">42 U.S.C. 3056 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA7E40DD7DA2644C8942789B1467A26A6"><enum>(3)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Sections 1 through 14 of the Wagner-Peyser Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/49">29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF6B589F6EEA445599B7D6290BE4407C1"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Twenty-First Century Workforce Commission Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2701">29 U.S.C. 2701</external-xref> note).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7D189AFC16C44DB2A6C08D62076009E0"><enum>(5)</enum><text>Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1701">16 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3D1201F7EAC645CF9BD3A440BFE6D490"><enum>(6)</enum><text>Section 821 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/1151">20 U.S.C. 1151</external-xref>) (Grants to States for workplace and community transition training for incarcerated individuals).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H38FBF74A21764AE58F4BAB1AD942C04F"><enum>(7)</enum><text>The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2501">29 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3842664EB90D4F1BA0101C9F576067F9"><enum>(8)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Sections <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/38/4103A">4103A</external-xref> and <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/4104/4103A">4104</external-xref> of title 38, United States Code.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H8860FF7A4A2C443FBD31D576B92AB7B4"><enum>402.</enum><header>Amendment to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 104(k)(6) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/9604">42 U.S.C. 9604</external-xref>) is amended by striking <quote>, training,</quote>.</text></section>
<section id="H30C9930A0C4A42569A58CDF81D2DA7BA" section-type="subsequent-section"><enum>403.</enum><header>Amendments to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008</header>
<subsection id="H9921F732822848CE9D9C4C6231CD6B3B"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definition</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 3(t) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/7/2012">7 U.S.C. 2012(t)</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H57B640DD87814386B56D236EC1FA6DD7"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking <quote>and (2)</quote> and inserting <quote>(2)</quote>, and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA904E1B2A3FB4B3F86839031AFF2FA2E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by inserting before the period at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC9C2F46BCDCC484899EBF15FF87ECB35" style="traditional">
<quoted-block-continuation-text quoted-block-continuation-text-level="section">, and (3) when referencing employment and training activities under section 6(d)(4), a State board as defined in section 101 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2801">29 U.S.C. 2801</external-xref>)</quoted-block-continuation-text><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HB17A38C918FB4D0F96F2DEFA39DCF507"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Eligible households</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 5 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/7/2014">7 U.S.C. 2014</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HCAB0811E26FA45D0A12D9F68206CE6C1"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (d)(14) by striking <quote>section 6(d)(4)(I)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 6(d)(4)(C)</quote>, and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB87D5A4B668A464C88C26E7893ED0207"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (g)(3) by striking <quote>constitutes adequate participation in an employment and training program under section 6(d)</quote> and inserting <quote>allows the individual to participate in employment and training activities under section 6(d)(4)</quote>.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H6468C105FFD7431885D0250D011C50EA"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Eligibility disqualifications</header><text>Section 6(d)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/7/2015">7 U.S.C. 2015(d)(4)</external-xref>) is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2C398C677468425FB280DDE12560CACE" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H4E9B96B1C63C4D5ABCE05A3D5883D4B5"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Employment and training</header>
<subparagraph id="H4D7693206EA24A879D30D4647C9C5777"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Implementation</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Each State agency shall provide employment and training services authorized under section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2864">29 U.S.C. 2864</external-xref>) to eligible members of households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program in gaining skills, training, work, or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment.</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H29AED1CE71C84BFBB73D052E924A56D1"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Statewide workforce development system</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Consistent with subparagraph (A), employment and training services shall be provided through the statewide workforce development system, including the One-Stop delivery system, authorized by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2801">29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEE2B2B97329B4044BE8FE49D73830B2A"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Reimbursements</header>
<clause id="H0957E30C04334A4AA79D26DFFE4B3977"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Actual costs</header><text>The State agency shall provide payments or reimbursement to participants served under this paragraph for—</text>
<subclause id="H22FE0E9ABB8347419C4A70E761F4C502"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the actual costs of transportation and other actual costs (other than dependent care costs) that are reasonably necessary and directly related to the individual participating in employment and training activities; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H764F6C8204A4493F96DC4A07CECD4F28"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the actual costs of such dependent care expenses that are determined by the State agency to be necessary for the individual to participate in employment and training activities (other 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 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/601">42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.</external-xref>) in a local area where an employment, training, or education program under title IV of such Act is in operation), except that no such payment or reimbursement shall exceed the applicable local market rate.</text></subclause></clause>
<clause id="H5493ECB9795F4FEF806C416079BFA1D8"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Service contracts and vouchers</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In lieu of providing reimbursements or payments for dependent care expenses under clause (i), a State agency may, at its option, arrange for dependent care through providers by the use of purchase of service contracts or vouchers or by providing vouchers to the household.</text></clause>
<clause id="HC856E6758E614614BE38FB1ADC4227FC"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Value of reimbursements</header><text>The value of any dependent care services provided for or arranged under clause (ii), or any amount received as a payment or reimbursement under clause (i), shall—</text>
<subclause id="H388BB68A349F484181DC4C60010952EE"><enum>(I)</enum><text>not be treated as income for the purposes of any other Federal or federally assisted program that bases eligibility for, or the amount of benefits on, need; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H3A7EA862ACA843068A32A2C235292978"><enum>(II)</enum><text>not be claimed as an employment-related expense for the purposes of the credit provided under <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/21">section 21</external-xref> of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/21">26 U.S.C. 21</external-xref>).</text></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subsection>
<subsection id="HD2ACA327E46943B78128A1B85CDD3ACB"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Administration</header><text>Section 11(e)(19) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/7/2020">7 U.S.C. 2020(e)(11)</external-xref> is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3982A2686FC948AA8075C931D54A8FC3" style="traditional">
<paragraph id="HDD0AA392F5554BED8E5C581445F44C9D"><enum>(19)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the plans of the State agency for providing employment and training services under section 6(d)(4);</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subsection>
<subsection id="HD0037AC71240418198CA8FCADCD32A07"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Administrative cost-Sharing and quality control</header><text>Section 16(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/7/2025">7 U.S.C. 2025</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H19C926CF65444958A9921198628A75F2"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA4E13F381A4D47378F1945451F44B4D2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A) by striking <quote>carry out employment and training programs</quote> and inserting <quote>provide employment and training services to eligible households under section 6(d)(4)</quote>, and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD7ACCAD34F4F4AE18056773339CE47ED"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph (D) by striking <quote>operating an employment and training program</quote> and inserting <quote>providing employment and training services consistent with section 6(d)(4)</quote>,</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2705BF94438842CEA3A7F9BE9C80F406"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (3) by striking <quote>related to participation in an employment and training program</quote> and inserting <quote>the individual participating in employment and training activities</quote>,</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2503D8A4C265489FA1577E63CCC376D4"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph (4) by striking <quote>for operating an employment and training program</quote> and inserting <quote>to provide employment and training services</quote>, and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFDA2EB0BF3A7460B912DCF229A75F9A3"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9D7BDEA2B7E04EC689A8463C5D8ED7A4" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HE9795790AD7E4C78BF360669D58A6A47"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Monitoring</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary, in conjunction with the Secretary of Labor, shall monitor each State agency responsible for administering employment and training services under section 6(d)(4) to ensure funds are being spent effectively and efficiently. Each program of employment and training receiving funds under section 6(d)(4) shall be subject to the requirements of the performance accountability system, including having to meet the state performance measures included in section 136 of the Workforce Investment Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2871">29 U.S.C. 2871</external-xref>).</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HFC56EDA583D54F6C941E3651FAB55164"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Research, demonstration, and evaluations</header><text>Section 17 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/7/2026">7 U.S.C. 2026</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H6FDF23EB4BAB4C898F5ABFB02CECA660"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (b) by striking paragraph (3), and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H706FC9EFAF674452A121636FE15B4250"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (g)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7B8268FDAACC47D3817C0310DABE5B65"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>, in conjunction with the Secretary of Labor,</quote> after <quote>Secretary</quote>, and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1281F8C88BB549C894661F66546226B7"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>programs established</quote> and inserting <quote>activities provided to eligible households</quote>.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HFD5197A4B92B435CA485BDEB30D92309"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Minnesota family investment project</header><text>Section 22(b)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/7/2031">7 U.S.C. 2031(b)(4)</external-xref>) is amended by striking <quote>equivalent to those offered under the employment and training program</quote>.</text></subsection></section>
<section id="H32C231A8C39C4C4CB64B3AE0DDF6EA1B"><enum>404.</enum><header>Amendments to section 412 of the Immigration and Nationality Act</header>
<subsection id="HF459ACC792DA44C48855CBA41F0A6B9E"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Conditions and considerations</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 412(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1522">8 U.S.C. 1522(a)</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H7BACE426C9124D7B9AC3C05BF2F9396D"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5B18C5B508A649D78AACDC8E34E46406"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking <quote>make available sufficient resources for employment training and placement</quote> and inserting <quote>provide refugees with the opportunity to access employment and training services, including job placement,</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H01413E6C91164AF8B7B46ADBCB55C720"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking <quote>services;</quote> and inserting <quote>services provided through the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2801">29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.</external-xref>);</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0569CE2F884540FB855AE6B14665641E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)(C)(iii)(II), by inserting <quote>and training</quote> after <quote>employment</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB03AECD3AFB5427EABD411B0C5287530"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph (6)(A)(ii)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HBAC47D4F188546ABA86F37A7BAD48A62"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking <quote>insure</quote> and inserting <quote>ensure</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8E86E98D7C8245A6BA8BA4D2160302F0"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>and training</quote> after <quote>employment</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H68B54D2F40FA45B0A4086E27877A2740"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after <quote>available</quote> the following: <quote>through the one-stop delivery system under section 121 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2841">29 U.S.C. 2841</external-xref>)</quote>; and</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4B5038D547E84F8FBDFCF2CD6A083BF1"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in paragraph (9), by inserting <quote>the Secretary of Labor,</quote> after <quote>Education,</quote>.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HF526BAF89D8F4841B329C8B34B8E1FC1"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Program of initial resettlement</header><text>Section 412(b)(2) of such Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1522">8 U.S.C. 1522(b)(2)</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HBD8ECCBE36794AE3919164D4ED173717"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking <quote>orientation, instruction</quote> and inserting <quote>orientation and instruction</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB3189789453A485AADC2D4963CB7D331"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking <quote>, and job training for refugees, and such other education and training of refugees, as facilitates</quote> and inserting <quote>for refugees to facilitate</quote>.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="HA1F83697914F4600AB8E97E6DAD439DD"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Project grants and contracts for services for refugees</header><text>Section 412(c) of such Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1522">8 U.S.C. 1522(c)</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H4D1F6751267A4EDBADEB2A519393DCA9"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA786F7C764D04A05A7A14478A936BCAD"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)(i), by inserting <quote>and training</quote> after <quote>employment</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H89801C5A9DCC4FAEBC925E6E1874D600"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking subparagraph (C);</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFDB00FB2431D49B69B56827DBAA4394E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)(B), by striking <quote>paragraph—</quote> through <quote>in a manner</quote> and inserting <quote>paragraph in a manner</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H70DC34A6CFDF4393AB7973E3B4B4EED9"><enum>(3)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9CA67946145D43C2A1AF4D1E5693F12F" style="traditional">
<paragraph id="HD7B8D6C7A08B40C98029E54A40307453" indent="up1"><enum>(3)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In carrying out this section, the Director shall ensure that employment and training services are provided through the statewide workforce development system, as appropriate, authorized by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2801">29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.</external-xref>). Such action may include—</text>
<subparagraph id="HDA7ADF62ACB047EA8712C2597EC844EA"><enum>(A)</enum><text>making employment and training services as described under section 134 of such Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2864">29 U.S.C. 2864</external-xref>) available to refugees; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9F1F804D809A4587A5F861E249106C8A"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">providing refugees with access to a one-stop delivery system under section 121 of such Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2841">29 U.S.C. 2841</external-xref>).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H4262695AD8CE40509AA3244F276BBA54"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Cash assistance and medical assistance to refugees</header><text>Section 412(e) of such Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1522">8 U.S.C. 1522(e)</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H3B48D654D7F149B7865EC5FFB4157471"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)(A)(i), by inserting <quote>and training</quote> after <quote>providing employment</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF5F61B2FDD3349038F5395BFD2FE945E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (3), by striking <quote>The</quote> and inserting <quote>Consistent with subsection (c)(3), the</quote>.</text></paragraph></subsection></section>
<section commented="no" id="H30CD755F07C54076AFAE70257B1686CF"><enum>405.</enum><header>Amendments relating to the Second Chance Act of 2007</header>
<subsection id="H525DC1C7DCCA40799F7722F679821A1D"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Federal Prisoner Reentry Initiative</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 231 of the Second Chance Act of 2007 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/17541">42 U.S.C. 17541</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HB002053D1CF94A60B615EC00ABD709A1"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (a)(1)(E)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HA7458EFB4D554464B5DD90A1E977CFE7"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>the Department of Labor and</quote> before <quote>other Federal agencies</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H53C6C52459A34AF48140678DA63E6C4B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>State and local workforce investment boards,</quote> after <quote>community-based organizations,</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HF9248D8A596748A9B0F8DF416042C8B1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (c)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HF8AF2B4273C9424481BBF7EF80E75DE9"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (2), by striking at the end <quote>and</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H9F2D23C98DEB484FB23BEC09AF225939"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (3), by striking at the end the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H9CAAC43C27F943ECAFD1FC0E01F00170"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following new paragraph:</text>
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<paragraph commented="no" id="H755152B3350E47EEAFB42595DDE87781"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">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 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2811">29 U.S.C. 2811 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HC3BC33F5EF224E49AAA99EB9441809A4"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:</text>
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<paragraph commented="no" id="H46B1EEC8DA964528987E261AFDADA3CA"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Interaction with the workforce investment system</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HBEEA26194987455C9046D5AF4AC8D4D5"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In carrying out this section, the Director shall ensure that employment and training services, including such employment and services offered through reentry programs, are provided, as appropriate, through the statewide workforce investment system under subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2811">29 U.S.C. 2811 et seq.</external-xref>). Such action may include—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HF4ED9B0777C84A34B2892AA0D554A02E"><enum>(i)</enum><text>making employment and training services available to prisoners prior to and immediately following the release of such prisoners; or</text></clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H0D009C4531FF4353BFF866F78EB653DF"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">providing prisoners with access by remote means to a one-stop delivery system under section 121 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2841">29 U.S.C. 2841</external-xref>) in the State in which the prison involved is located.</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H93B402FFE775491B96A921BB83CCBFF1"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Service defined</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In this paragraph, the term <term>employment and training services</term> means those services described in section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2864">29 U.S.C. 2864</external-xref>) offered by the Bureau of Prisons, including—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HD5BE162BD3D94D029101E8FBEA221391"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the skills assessment described in subsection (a)(1)(A);</text></clause>
<clause commented="no" id="HF0A8DE17533542AF9D6F7929B917FE52"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the skills development plan described in subsection (a)(1)(B); and</text></clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H2EF5BB39103D4DBC93F38ED4334A5702"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the enhancement, development, and implementation of reentry and skills development programs.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection commented="no" id="HECC09525DFEF4114B1565374C530F207"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Duties of the Bureau of Prisons</header><text><external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/18/4042">Section 4042(a)(5)(E)</external-xref> of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H0989A7E5917549C292FB9A49C0C660BD"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in clause (ii), by striking <quote>Employment</quote> and inserting <quote>Employment and training services (as defined in paragraph (6) of section 231(d) of the Second Chance Act of 2007), including basic skills attainment, consistent with such paragraph</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H1440E62E88C94866A72CA46095E74254"><enum>(2)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking clause (iii); and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HF51024B858F744739FEC76A267E42383"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by redesignating clauses (iv), (v), (vi), and (vii) as clauses (iii), (iv), (v), and (vi), respectively.</text></paragraph></subsection></section>
<section id="H3EE8A1FC43ED4D51B89617FC97196040"><enum>406.</enum><header>Amendments to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 2976 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/3797w">42 U.S.C. 3797w</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HB3D11FD1F41A4156A12F6CEC47E22989"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HD7728815535A4545ADAE38BFCCCE31DE"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1), by striking <quote>vocational</quote> and inserting <quote>career and technical education (as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/2302">20 U.S.C. 2302</external-xref>)) and training</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA664C25849BB4815AC0C811A0A9ED3B0"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating each of paragraphs (4) through (7) as paragraphs (5) through (8), respectively; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0F70A71966324F9D8B30028AFBDDC9EF"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:</text>
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<paragraph id="HA59E8D35D34F4D11AC3BD55B297C8954"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">coordinating employment and training services provided through the statewide workforce investment system under subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2811">29 U.S.C. 2811 et seq.</external-xref>), including a one-stop delivery system under section 121 of such Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2841">29 U.S.C. 2841</external-xref>), for offenders upon release from prison, jail, or a juvenile facility, as appropriate;</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H75E07AA6DC914A90A94F55E7EF352F55"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (d)(2), by inserting <quote>, including local workforce investment boards established under section 117 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2832">29 U.S.C. 2832</external-xref>),</quote> after <quote>nonprofit organizations</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5DF03CE8246B46418E83BFE6C1CC20FB"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H46419B2D2EF44D1682DD5B80511EF5BC"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (3), by striking <quote>victim services, and employment services</quote> and inserting <quote>and victim services</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF803DB4A788244DB87B02CC7D3167CCB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1C244916AB144A8C9B000CB43B402E55"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:</text>
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<paragraph id="HB744D63C72634227A43ECF8796284BB7"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">provides employment and training services through the statewide workforce investment system under subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2811">29 U.S.C. 2811 et seq.</external-xref>), including a one-stop delivery system under section 121 of such Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2841">29 U.S.C. 2841</external-xref>); and</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEF7995EB183048E3A3ED94FD5D9648A6"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (k)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB1630681B3A14018BC499FABF2AE1BBD"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting <quote>, in accordance with paragraph (2)</quote> after <quote>under this section</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0532ED569A1B45C0905BDA906F04DDCE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBA979604592A41D2B2583C9F285FE5D7"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:</text>
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<paragraph id="H979C5F59D48D4459A817C5F5CE2DF558"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Employment and training</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Attorney General shall require each grantee under this section to measure the core indicators of performance as described in section 136(b)(2)(A) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2871">29 U.S.C. 2871(b)(2)(A)</external-xref>) with respect to the program of such grantee funded with a grant under this section.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph></section>
<section id="H9CA1860DD5704AC29E189D2CDA95ADDF"><enum>407.</enum><header>Conforming amendments to the United States Code</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Title 38, United States Code, is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H3337C3AADF4240C6A237D59D191E6B73"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking the item relating to section 4103A and section 4104 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 41 of such title;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDD63B904165A4806AA6DEB52A1B4B893"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in section 4102A—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9AB8DA4B2F964BCDB1F237A475C5E36C"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subsection (b)—</text>
<clause id="H221E74CBC574419798F8DDAA6A7861EB"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking paragraphs (5), (6), and (7);</text></clause>
<clause id="HF4A4AE5D91854B689BADCBFF4E393A35"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph (5);</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5D10FCE09A3C4B609FE8570968CB8573"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking subsections (c) and (h);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA8EEE834A2F14150BEF785C963D1CD06"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by redesignating subsection (d), (e), (f), and (g) as subsection (c), (d), (e), and (f);</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H41F1AEC3BC284376BAF383AE407BFC22"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in subsection (e)(1) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<clause id="HAFB95F2FCBCF44B7BC639C01947CE551"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking <quote>, including disabled veterans’ outreach program specialists and local veterans' employment representatives providing employment, training, and placement services under this chapter in a State</quote>; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H39B66E49ABD74B7D99D5B289BBB2DD04"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking <quote>for purposes of subsection (c)</quote>.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2F99D192BF004B9BA618B7F8BA6CED48"><enum>(3)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in section 4109(a), by striking <quote>disabled veterans’ outreach program specialists and local veterans’ employment representative</quote> and inserting <quote>veteran employment specialists appointed under section 134(f) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H292FAF56B8DD461281BB3B6A9FF04AA0"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in section 4109(d)(1), by striking <quote>disabled veterans’ outreach program specialists and local veterans’ employment representatives</quote> and inserting <quote>veteran employment specialists appointed under section 134(f) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB5090501AE5B4880839E1090F055DB91"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in section 4112(d)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H68442B22516A43A8840A579BBFFB1DE1"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1), by striking <quote>disabled veterans’ outreach program specialist</quote> and inserting <quote>veteran employment specialist appointed under section 134(f) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA45F3BA2348E47318A0A60145552898A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2);</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0C8CDC9BDC7144BAAECD845DE8C17BE2"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in section 3672(d)(1), by striking <quote>disabled veterans’ outreach program specialists under section 4103A</quote> and inserting <quote>veteran employment specialists appointed under section 134(f) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFA84A82BB3C441A982DEE8CD82BC39D8"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in section 4104A—</text>
<subparagraph id="H25959C41F7A6484E9A05F65AC559E928"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subsection (b)(1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:</text>
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<subparagraph id="H85E5401858A544078D168FDD520C0960"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the appropriate veteran employment specialist (in carrying out the functions described in section 134(f) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998);</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H48D698A24293469980725E59E305A682"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subsection (c)(1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:</text>
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<subparagraph id="H4356EA3A13164804852AB3F84CC8EC44"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">collaborate with the appropriate veteran employment specialist (as described in section 134(f)) and the appropriate State boards and local boards (as such terms are defined in section 101 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/2801">29 U.S.C. 2801</external-xref>));</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph></section>
<section commented="no" id="H276C2ED3B7AA400A856A7B42D886E511"><enum>408.</enum><header>Conforming amendment to table of contents</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The table of contents in section 1(b) is amended to read as follows:</text>
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<toc>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="title">TITLE I—WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle A—Workforce Investment Definitions</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 101. Definitions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle B—Statewide and Local Workforce Investment Systems </toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 106. Purpose.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="chapter">Chapter 1—State Provisions</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 111. State workforce investment boards.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 112. State plan.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="chapter">Chapter 2—Local Provisions</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 116. Local workforce investment areas.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 117. Local workforce investment boards.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 118. Local plan.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="chapter">Chapter 3—Workforce Investment Activities Providers</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 121. Establishment of one-stop delivery systems.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 122. Identification of eligible providers of training services.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 123. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="chapter">Chapter 4—[Repealed]</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="chapter">Chapter 5—Employment and Training Activities</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 131. General authorization.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 132. State allotments.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 133. Within State allocations.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 134. Use of funds for employment and training activities.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="chapter">Chapter 6—General Provisions</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 136. Performance accountability system.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 137. Authorization of appropriations.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle C—Job Corps</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 141. Purposes.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 142. Definitions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 143. Establishment.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 144. Individuals eligible for the Job Corps.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 145. Recruitment, screening, selection, and assignment of enrollees.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 146. Enrollment.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 147. Job Corps centers.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 148. Program activities.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 149. Counseling and job placement.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 150. Support.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 151. Operations.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 152. Standards of conduct.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 153. Community participation.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 154. Workforce councils.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 155. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 156. Technical assistance to centers.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 157. Application of provisions of Federal law.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 158. Special provisions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 159. Performance accountability and management.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 160. General provisions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 161. Authorization of appropriations.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle D—National Programs</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 166. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 167. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 168. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 169. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 170. Technical assistance.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 171. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 172. Evaluations.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 173. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 173A. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 174. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle E—Administration</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 181. Requirements and restrictions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 182. Prompt allocation of funds.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 183. Monitoring.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 184. Fiscal controls; sanctions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 185. Reports; recordkeeping; investigations.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 186. Administrative adjudication.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 187. Judicial review.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 188. Nondiscrimination.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 189. Administrative provisions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 190. References.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 191. State legislative authority.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 192. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 193. Transfer of Federal equity in State employment security real property to the States.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 194. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 195. General program requirements.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 196. Federal agency staff.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle F—Repeals and Conforming Amendments</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 199. Repeals.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 199A. Conforming amendments.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="title">TITLE II—ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY EDUCATION</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 201. Short title.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 202. Purpose.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 203. Definitions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 204. Home schools.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 205. Authorization of appropriations.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle A—Federal Provisions</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 211. Reservation of funds; grants to eligible agencies; allotments.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 212. Performance accountability system.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle B—State Provisions</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 221. State administration.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 222. State distribution of funds; matching requirement.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 223. State leadership activities.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 224. State plan.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 225. Programs for corrections education and other institutionalized individuals.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle C—Local Provisions</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 231. Grants and contracts for eligible providers.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 232. Local application.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 233. Local administrative cost limits.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle D—General Provisions</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 241. Administrative provisions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 242. National activities.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="title">TITLE III—WORKFORCE INVESTMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle A—Wagner-Peyser Act</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 301. Definitions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 302. Functions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 303. Designation of State agencies.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 304. Appropriations.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 305. Disposition of allotted funds.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 306. State plans.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 307. Repeal of Federal advisory council.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 308. Regulations.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 309. Employment statistics.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 310. Technical amendments.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 311. Effective date.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle B—Linkages With Other Programs</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 321. Trade Act of 1974.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 322. Veterans' employment programs.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 323. Older Americans Act of 1965.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle C—[Repealed]</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="subtitle">Subtitle D—Application of Civil Rights and Labor-Management Laws to the Smithsonian Institution</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 341. Application of civil rights and labor-management laws to the Smithsonian Institution.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="title">TITLE IV—REHABILITATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1998</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 401. Short title.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 402. Title.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 403. General provisions.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 404. Vocational rehabilitation services.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 405. Research and training.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 406. Professional development and special projects and demonstrations.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 407. National Council on Disability.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 408. Rights and advocacy.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 409. Employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 410. Independent living services and centers for independent living.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 411. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 412. Helen Keller National Center Act.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 413. President's Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 414. Conforming amendments.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="title">TITLE V—GENERAL PROVISIONS</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 501. State unified plan.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 502. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 503. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 504. Privacy.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 505. Buy-American requirements.</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 506. [Repealed].</toc-entry>
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 507. Effective date.</toc-entry></toc><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<enum>V</enum><header>AMENDMENTS TO THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973</header>
<section id="H3F62567DAB3843F2B7599F852B529D84"><enum>501.</enum><header>Findings</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 2(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/701">29 U.S.C. 701(a)</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HCD973FDA37F14D24A4725068D2037371"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (5), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4531E366CEDC494ABC073A2322DE1113"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3EC3981154BD4EFEA0FC631051DFFA0E"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H5841E8C74692456F9B65E4F264FDD103" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H83C12A0888714FFB9F4646E58AF452C5"><enum>(7)</enum><text>there is a substantial need to improve and expand services for students with disabilities under this Act.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H0CB86F6DBB9C4A6ABB5C4C9B9A1695D7"><enum>502.</enum><header>Rehabilitation services administration</header>
<subsection id="H9A9949A4FC144802946339FFCB0BDBC0"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Rehabilitation services administration</header><text>The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/701">29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H1CDF1BC03F2543D28DA3FE49223E9992"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in section 3(a) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/702">29 U.S.C. 702(a)</external-xref>)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HBFE287B03D5B49ACB5266B5769DAFE46"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking <quote>Office of the Secretary</quote> and inserting <quote>Department of Education</quote>;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8FEE55DBE2044BCEB85106FF53490980"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate</quote> and inserting <quote>Secretary</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF52EF3201A7042D1BC2C092B5CBCF2D3"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking <quote>, and the Commissioner shall be the principal officer,</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFEF2A638DB4E4A8A97A1635289005DDB"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears (except in section 21) and inserting <quote>Director</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFB9CEBED52184C5BB8F682ED9F2C5BE8"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in section 12(c) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/709">29 U.S.C. 709</external-xref>), by striking <quote>Commissioner’s</quote> and inserting <quote>Director’s</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA24D978CBEA04B28A63E19719D69CAE8"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in the heading for subparagraph (B) of section 100(d)(2), by striking <quote><header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">commissioner</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">director</header-in-text></quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H64C4B09DBF2146F68AE359D3F8B74B11"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in the heading for section 706, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">commissioner</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">director</header-in-text></quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H53BEE10B3F6A413F8213F3F558C69A9B"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in the heading for paragraph (3) of section 723(a), by striking <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">commissioner</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">director</header-in-text></quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H131A594A705442579DEEDB3087CB3B1C"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in section 21 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/718">29 U.S.C. 718</external-xref>)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1F9355E1C78E443DA4211D379CF75B56"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subsection (b)(1)—</text>
<clause id="HAD00BB31B3434A8990E35CD66BB4648A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> the first place it appears and inserting <quote>Director of the Rehabilitation Services Administration</quote>;</text></clause>
<clause id="H5C3948BE212F44E7836B4D11B240946E"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking <quote>(referred to in this subsection as the <quote>Director</quote>)</quote>; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HBAC8B97B418748E7A1AEF7F1F09DF592"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by striking <quote>The Commissioner and the Director</quote> and inserting <quote>Both such Directors</quote>; and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4FC9A46B3F4D48A994332D63A82C0B15"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>the Commissioner and the Director</quote> each place it appears and inserting <quote>both such Directors</quote>.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H501B1A475660459693D654D1A9E3FD98"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Effective date; application</header><text>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall—</text>
<paragraph id="H80590893B5DB4963A99DE04E7047AC89"><enum>(1)</enum><text>take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF1D74D0CEAE1403C96438A75CCE79191"><enum>(2)</enum><text>apply with respect to the appointments of Directors of the Rehabilitation Services Administration made on or after the date of enactment of this Act, and the Directors so appointed.</text></paragraph></subsection></section>
<section id="HDE3CF487B0A14EA78635E36EFB19A4EB"><enum>503.</enum><header>Definitions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/705">29 U.S.C. 705</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HF94250CEB8304FA6B0E48CC3EFE073B4"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by redesignating paragraphs (35) through (39) as paragraphs (36) through (40), respectively;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5FCF0482E4DC47F098017458E6299EBC"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)(ii) of paragraph (36) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)), by striking <quote>paragraph (36)(C)</quote> and inserting <quote>paragraph (37)(C)</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0BA7E30E128245618F12E10F36894D37"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by inserting after paragraph (34) the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HD8FCF0C39F2946278D408F46C5315F51" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H1C63D588756E41AEBD964D7FC5D4DE0D"><enum>(35)</enum>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H215301E4004D44C190E3A5942C51A846"><enum>(A)</enum><text>The term <term>student with a disability</term> means an individual with a disability who—</text>
<clause id="HFF83300978CD4582956BC7657CBBE53A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>is not younger than 16 and not older than 21;</text></clause>
<clause id="HC4466A3874F84C3D941397D2E6C55D29"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>has been determined to be eligible under section 102(a) for assistance under this title; and</text></clause>
<clause id="H103375935D7E4E7792CF49EDB1680724"><enum>(iii)</enum>
<subclause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H32DB0F6CC64F4F709ECBE732B17E3999"><enum>(I)</enum><text>is eligible for, and is receiving, special education under part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/1411">20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.</external-xref>); or</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H807484AC937C4594997FD8516D81C318" indent="up1"><enum>(II)</enum><text>is an individual with a disability, for purposes of section 504.</text></subclause></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H50FF807517284C5A846CE68E06D567E7" indent="up1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The term <term>students with disabilities</term> means more than 1 student with a disability.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H4408A409539E42B3B44DF2AFB1F4A4C4"><enum>504.</enum><header>State plan</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 101(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/721">29 U.S.C. 721(a)</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H5318ED4996B74FA6847A40046C14C7D0"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (10)(B) by striking <quote>on the eligible individuals</quote> and all that follows through <quote>section 136(d)(2)</quote> and inserting <quote>of information necessary to assess the State’s performance on the core indicators of performance described in section 136(b)(2)(A)</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5D50C8B13BE04A94B456920F50606C72"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (11)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6A2F7107714E45469F579F67B00C5859"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph (D)(i), by inserting before the semicolon the following: <quote>, which may be provided using alternative means of meeting participation (such as video conferences and conference calls)</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB834D56B36DC43ECB81E705CF6D85511"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H9039BAE05ED6466FB8FAF79D418D382C" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HBC7BE81566CA45938F251206D1A5F2AF"><enum>(G)</enum><header>Coordination with assistive technology programs</header><text>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 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/3001">29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.</external-xref>) have developed working relationships and coordinate their activities.</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF0A59F8192354175B3E482FCE8122C14"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph (15)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H3FFDA401133F4A2EA76B0114E217F579"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A)—</text>
<clause id="HEBD05CBF6FCC490AA7160B8C06492FFB"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in clause (i)—</text>
<subclause id="HF7E71087D5E84C4D91FBEE58557E2236"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in subclause (II), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H886CE2640B5F4B9789FC78C636866CD6"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in subclause (III), by adding <quote>and</quote> at the end; and</text></subclause>
<subclause id="H485CCB78B76742E48B324311A3E2FD9D"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H4896D13CBC484D98A127B25925674042" style="OLC">
<subclause id="HCADE29BCBB114D15915E174EA5C051D4"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>students with disabilities, including their need for transition services;</text></subclause><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause></clause>
<clause id="HB9C4D2706B0A4BB6805FE01DE168C958"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HE5DA641366A547DAA35909F9E8346842"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by inserting after clause (i) the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H467734CE008B4B09A5153D3300362423" style="OLC">
<clause id="H571F3E5A8ACE44D28759DDB52979D9CC"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>include an assessment of the transition services provided under this Act, and coordinated with transition services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as to those services meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities;</text></clause><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H676649E0960A441D9A166B759B42E948"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph (D)—</text>
<clause id="HDA75E3F7178E4241B14596A048CB9C74"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by redesignating clauses (iii), (iv), and (v) as clauses (iv), (v), and (vi), respectively; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HAD77A71F381341E0A5C737BE87C49AEE"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by inserting after clause (ii) the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H6B60BA31CFB445A8BB9E6E7A631AE1A3" style="OLC">
<clause id="H0963951E48BD40C09EE55449A14F7591"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the methods to be used to improve and expand vocational rehabilitation services for students with disabilities, 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 employment;</text></clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H75EAC8C245CC48EBAF4405E83E9099FC"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in paragraph (22)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HCB081FD6662B4DC28B1C139E96429255"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking <quote>carrying out part B of title VI, including</quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H711D11355B8045C899729F44B114F60A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>that part to supplement funds made available under part B of</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1397A9BB206149DB90DC956C727A1CEF"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in paragraph (24)(A), by striking <quote>part A of title VI</quote> and inserting <quote>section 109A</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H243E76D9B6D74F60AB48206F0186E559"><enum>(6)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H0647346C6986413688C69EA3FD0BAEB0" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H6B6D1CE4B6314DF688CAFB354689E033"><enum>(25)</enum><header>Collaboration with industry</header><text>The State plan shall describe how the designated State agency will carry out the provisions of section 109A, including—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB5A32694E2A64E16822D5BD3BF3CDA67"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the criteria such agency will use to award grants under such section; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1103B23A8B7A466AAC01C2AF4AF398A6"><enum>(B)</enum><text>how the activities carried out under such grants will be coordinated with other services provided under this title.</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H988D175DB0A14282BDB6984B257E4580"><enum>(26)</enum><header>Services for students with disabilities</header><text>The State plan shall provide an assurance satisfactory to the Secretary that the State—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1374A903C6054FD8BB4C92AA603C22D8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>has developed and implemented strategies to address the needs identified in the assessment described in paragraph (15), and achieve the goals and priorities identified by the State, to improve and expand vocational rehabilitation services for students with disabilities on a statewide basis in accordance with paragraph (15); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H98E47122E5E94C839495B98767B308EC"><enum>(B)</enum><text>from funds reserved under section 110A, shall carry out programs or activities designed to improve and expand vocational rehabilitation services for students with disabilities that—</text>
<clause id="HF53406D8EE464B3EB525C167BEC57AF4"><enum>(i)</enum><text>facilitate the transition of students with disabilities from the receipt of educational services in school, to the receipt of vocational rehabilitation services under this title, including, at a minimum, those services specified in the interagency agreement required in paragraph (11)(D);</text></clause>
<clause id="HB67D28BFD6D94B39A6B18B19241ACDE7"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>improve the achievement of post-school goals of students with disabilities, including improving the achievement through participation (as appropriate when career goals are discussed) in meetings regarding individualized education programs developed under section 614 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/20/1414">20 U.S.C. 1414</external-xref>);</text></clause>
<clause id="H07FEF9AA66F44995A48FC72965148E26"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>provide career guidance, career exploration services, job search skills and strategies, and technical assistance to students with disabilities;</text></clause>
<clause id="HE6E78DD54D454A3986F60575B2849CD7"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>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 disabilities; and</text></clause>
<clause id="HA478F533C9D741FAA5F750D8112856B1"><enum>(v)</enum><text>support outreach activities to students with disabilities who are eligible for, and need, services under this title.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H237D9802DC7949FCAA49D2E35EB2A2A7"><enum>505.</enum><header>Scope of services</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 103 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/723">29 U.S.C. 723</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HA27273FE27234F03BE04EEEF2BA936A1"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (15) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H7D0FAF5176254190B1E47CE680735C73" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H9A1CDE1BC7764D82B245B05BCE925495"><enum>(15)</enum><text>transition services for students with disabilities, that facilitate the achievement of the employment outcome identified in the individualized plan for employment, including services described in clauses (i) through (iii) of section 101(a)(26)(B);</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDE615BA5012449D1B93B3B81935ECDDA"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HB271550143884E3D9D1D89D5F08AD87E" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H4D64D357378E41B6B100D9A9B5C43CEF"><enum>(6)</enum>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HE56B76B4B75F46FFA2EDD7C2CB4E54EC"><enum>(A)</enum>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H637ED6631D81492BB0031CD92062B462"><enum>(i)</enum><text>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 activities, including employment.</text></clause>
<clause id="H88BE16C095DA4A10859AF6D17A7DC533" indent="up2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>Training and technical assistance described in section 101(a)(26)(B)(iv).</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9ADB85A3699B4CCD8175B7F88ADB9938" indent="up1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>Services for groups of individuals with disabilities who meet the requirements of clauses (i) and (iii) of section 7(35)(A), including services described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (v) of section 101(a)(26)(B), to assist in the transition from school to post-school activities.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFFE712DBF8FF4B23985A31ADA3E66059"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (b) by inserting at the end, the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H2216F74F399342B2A0E0067BCAFEBC42" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HCBF30155B93E4685B02A38B5632EA867"><enum>(7)</enum><text>The establishment, development, or improvement of assistive technology demonstration, loan, reutilization, or financing programs in coordination with activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/3001">29 U.S.C. 3001</external-xref>) to promote access to assistive technology for individuals with disabilities and employers.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="H05487E3E9F2642CABE6A1F5E09B3E32E"><enum>506.</enum><header>Standards and indicators</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 106 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/726">29 U.S.C. 726(a)</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H38759E837C90405FB22371130BE803AC"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H302E81BB3F2E464CBB9F118BEB84AD92" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HB71048CB518E45C69EBEF72867649476"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Standards and indicators</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The performance standards and indicators for the vocational rehabilitation program carried out under this title—</text>
<paragraph id="H4CE21519784D49269F2597912690A979"><enum>(1)</enum><text>shall be subject to paragraphs (2)(A) and (3) of section 136(b) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7C3019C1B01D489F9709A2724BB40BE3"><enum>(2)</enum><text>may, at a State’s discretion, include additional indicators identified in the State plan submitted under section 101.</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC3377B81C542494FA98F9F856AB651B3"><enum>(2)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (b)(2)(B), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA8B978B6B8B2451EAE2DC29DEF58AB21" style="OLC">
<clause id="H984017D9F6714B169645DB440298168B"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">on a biannual basis, review the program improvement efforts of the State and, if the State has not improved its performance to acceptable levels, as determined by the Director, direct the State to make revisions to the plan to improve performance; and</text></clause><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section>
<section id="HFC1C1E44B4A843C4AFFA0D2FAC84AF98"><enum>507.</enum><header>Collaboration with industry</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is amended by inserting after section 109 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/729">29 U.S.C. 729</external-xref>) the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HDF8D42A494A142739FCDE0A93E73AB22" style="OLC">
<section id="H3B4C73A11520440DAFF0FB49CD9DBE1A"><enum>109A.</enum><header>Collaboration with industry</header>
<subsection id="HCCED12E1FCA341F88DF6A2DCE45A3EA7"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Authority</header><text>A State shall use not less than one-half of one percent of the payment the State receives under section 111 for a fiscal year to award grants to eligible entities to create practical job and career readiness and training programs, and to provide job placements and career advancement.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="H9C5712FDC4E049418629A31A54EF060D"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Application</header><text>To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to a designated State agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as such agency shall require. Such application shall include, at a minimum—</text>
<paragraph id="H45F51CA060B349CB89EB3F2F9EB2F3DE"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the program;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDDA96B85A01742F599A671D27E0DE55A"><enum>(2)</enum><text>a plan for collecting and reporting the data and information described under subparagraphs (A) through (C) of section 101(a)(10), as determined appropriate by the designated State agency; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H908674F89F8C4BFFA4CEFC4A2B749073"><enum>(3)</enum><text>a plan for providing for the non-Federal share of the costs of the program.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H715359DEB4544370928F239804D72E1E"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Activities</header><text>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 following:</text>
<paragraph id="H75DBF8A1BE7644AAB7B99CDB4004F122"><enum>(1)</enum><text>Job development, job placement, and career advancement services for individuals with disabilities.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0B66A8B6C80C471DA08A89EB47384D8F"><enum>(2)</enum><text>Training in realistic work settings in order to prepare individuals with disabilities for employment and career advancement in the competitive market.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H24D3C8A15FC6451EB235BC0C85A5A6CA"><enum>(3)</enum><text>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 training.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H771C9A6CE5C74AAEA69AFF260456DE6B"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Awards</header><text>Grants under this section shall—</text>
<paragraph id="H3FCD47758EF5490CBAC8B7BCD18E2BE2"><enum>(1)</enum><text>be awarded for a period not to exceed 5 years; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7DB7D120859840689E296DCEA4CCE47F"><enum>(2)</enum><text>be awarded competitively.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H099F68D12D8846168DD97F36B5D20E52"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Eligible entity defined</header><text>For the purposes of this section, the term <term>eligible entity</term> means a for-profit business, alone or in partnership with one or more of the following:</text>
<paragraph id="H27B2C4D2CCB240B499617173F9659A2F"><enum>(1)</enum><text>Community rehabilitation program providers.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H29605A2D296F46EE9033B770B721C25E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>Indian tribes.</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H463A9CBE3BBB45868A9D12FF241CB608"><enum>(3)</enum><text>Tribal organizations.</text></paragraph></subsection>
<subsection id="H7975ED693FD2486DB6A98865D6474125"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Federal share</header><text>The Federal share of a program under this section shall not exceed 80 percent of the costs of the program.</text></subsection>
<subsection id="HA390481291D148A0ABDD053C89E5DD60"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Eligibility for services</header><text>An individual shall be eligible for services provided under a program under this section if the individual is determined under section 102(a)(1) to be eligible for assistance under this title.</text></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<section id="H3A2BE2E0670F4CA49BDE455BAA108E3B"><enum>508.</enum><header>Reservation for expanded transition services</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is amended by inserting after section 110 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/730">29 U.S.C. 730</external-xref>) the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H041F6BCFE62E44C28DF601F3F87014D4" style="OLC">
<section id="HCAC1DC92E1FA463F99C0C65132EF319D"><enum>110A.</enum><header>Reservation for expanded transition services</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Each State shall reserve not less than 10 percent of the funds allotted to the State under section 110(a) to carry out programs and activities under sections 101(a)(26)(B) and 103(b)(6).</text></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<section id="H7E8400CEE0E04EF1AE14DA3D61C2E7F9"><enum>509.</enum><header>Client assistance program</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 112(e)(1) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/732">29 U.S.C. 732(e)(1)</external-xref>) is amended by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E) and inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="HDEDC2858DCBF439C82288A7D74A33410" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HADA3FAABAE4544E0B8C036A56BE4488F"><enum>(D)</enum><text>The Secretary shall make grants to the protection and advocacy system serving the American Indian Consortium to provide services in accordance with this section. The amount of such grants shall be the same as provided to territories under this subsection.</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<section id="H998979F32E524E98A5FEFF26D0498D1D"><enum>510.</enum><header>Title III amendments</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Title III of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/771">29 U.S.C. 771 et seq.</external-xref>) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HB7A8D61E23F3456B99B12396616EF38B"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in section 301(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6BB0C03C4C3C4E20A2CA2C8D454FE263"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (2), by inserting <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H15AB2B36EED945A3B747D5047AE49CCB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking paragraphs (3) and (4); and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEC92BF10F50644C68B3033F3A335417B"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (3);</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H038A4A4DFB124AC1B5557A4F928EF6A8"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in section 302(g)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HAB46A0062A3547C1BE483BE6B13C6D12"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">And In-Service Training</header-in-text></quote>; and</text></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H09ED69B00ACB4C62B91F75BB3C9FA837"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking paragraph (3);</text></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAA2F9E57707542638BF1D9EEDD2562EC"><enum>(3)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in section 303(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HDDF460B74B354DE3B806508FFF37F30A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (4)—</text>
<clause id="H7406525932254323801654061419F855"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by amending subparagraph (A)(ii) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H80C7EEA414E3488F9C055330BDCE02FA" style="OLC">
<clause id="HEE4E287EC3DA4E72BFD155D8A0047A4D"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to coordinate and work closely with the parent training and information centers established pursuant to section 671 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the community parent resource centers established pursuant to section 672 of such Act, and the eligible entities receiving awards under section 673 of such Act; and</text></clause><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></clause>
<clause id="H333F198525BF4EB9B51B013124D0AF83"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (C), by inserting <quote>, and demonstrate the capacity for serving,</quote> after <quote>serve</quote>; and</text></clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H618DE378E73D4CE2A8DAAE33AF97CA68"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC23B55FA8A15446C9CED12EED4FE1A0C" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="H56E66E8EBD0B4F469DEC6DE82988B76A"><enum>(8)</enum><header>Reservation</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">From the amount appropriated to carry out this subsection for a fiscal year, 20 percent of such amount or $500,000, whichever is less, shall be reserved to carry out paragraph (6).</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3247F56D4CF94A8BAFF9AD3893994C68"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by striking sections 304 and 305; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEA957DDD20174ADB93CF0679D1C67259"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by redesignating section 306 as section 304.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H2FC26D6EBBAC4F7291AA0F33CC357B24"><enum>511.</enum><header>Repeal of title VI</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/701">29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.</external-xref>) is amended by repealing title VI.</text></section>
<section id="H8DE317EC10DD4FF58ED2EAB7A7B42E37"><enum>512.</enum><header>Chairperson</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 705(b)(5) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/796d">29 U.S.C. 796d(b)(5)</external-xref>) is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="H9788E6C8AE6C42958D5E787094675810" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HB60678B9F5D74EC387AFA3E6E7EEF895"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Chairperson</header><text>The Council shall select a chairperson from among the voting membership of the Council.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section>
<section id="HD7C59BCDA71C45BD9254F9F2DFEFF68E"><enum>513.</enum><header>Authorizations of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/701">29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.</external-xref>) is further amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H3F218E41EB134135BB56B2C58AE14E42"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in section 100(b)(1) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/720">29 U.S.C. 720(b)(1)</external-xref>), by striking <quote>such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>$3,121,712,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H41BF5ADB9D924EC09FFC4A8DB9BE518A"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in section 110(c) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/730">29 U.S.C. 730(c)</external-xref>), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block id="HF193B23A39944357A722B6EBA86509F9" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H15DC50B27068408798BC7279FAE6F949"><enum>(2)</enum><text>The sum referred to in paragraph (1) shall be, as determined by the Secretary, not less than 1 percent and not more than 1.5 percent of the amount referred to in paragraph (1) for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2020.</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6FECBACB60EE4963986601E1A62B1BFB"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in section 112(h) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/732">29 U.S.C. 732(h)</external-xref>) by striking <quote>such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>$12,240,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDBAD8F4AC61D4A3A8D88BD3277FB75F0"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by amending subsection (a) of section 201 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/761">29 U.S.C. 761(a)</external-xref>) to read as follows: <quote>(a) There are authorized to be appropriated $108,817,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years to carry out this title.</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H32EEAF9DCF464A588A31C8B311CDD161"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in section 302(i) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/772">29 U.S.C. 772(i)</external-xref>) by striking <quote>such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>$35,515,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7EE9242F08A0436E9C6E91402551CA4D"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in section 303(e) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/773">29 U.S.C. 773(e)</external-xref>) by striking <quote>such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>$5,325,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H772BBDF0AEF84F9296E5CAB29BFB0C11"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in section 405 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/785">29 U.S.C. 785</external-xref>) by striking <quote>such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>$3,258,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9EC50691F6794500B57913B30E0D3FF3"><enum>(8)</enum><text>in section 502(j) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/792">29 U.S.C. 792(j)</external-xref>) by striking <quote>such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>$7,400,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H40701351D205446D961930CC30E0C82E"><enum>(9)</enum><text>in section 509(l) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/794e">29 U.S.C. 794e(l)</external-xref>) by striking <quote>such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>$18,031,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H301E371B9FEB4881BD92078F2E850D2F"><enum>(10)</enum><text>in section 714 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/796e-3">29 U.S.C. 796e–3</external-xref>), by striking <quote>such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>$23,359,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years</quote>;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H57042D9A95894F25AF8F25A34679A21B"><enum>(11)</enum><text>in section 727 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/796f-6">29 U.S.C. 796f–6</external-xref>), by striking <quote>such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>$79,953,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years</quote>; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF80513C35F034A369893DCE96AA59209"><enum>(12)</enum><text>in section 753 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/7961">29 U.S.C. 7961</external-xref>), by striking <quote>such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>$34,018,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years</quote>.</text></paragraph></section>
<section id="H1239E50202FA4E3898E46D0396700B37"><enum>514.</enum><header>Conforming amendments</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 1(b) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HF6399E65B91C45268AC88E05541BFBD9"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by inserting after the item relating to section 109 the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H22467C89AF43462CBF02A087FEC382BA" style="OLC">
<toc regeneration="no-regeneration">
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 109A. Collaboration with industry.</toc-entry></toc><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0A5FD8109DA641608AEA6298B2230F67"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by inserting after the item relating to section 110 the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H94EE1209010F4E71A82EAD77857586C4" style="OLC">
<toc regeneration="no-regeneration">
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 110A. Reservation for expanded transition services.</toc-entry></toc><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H56F66583CE564C7EA95E0D9E4BE3F1F0"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking the item related to section 304 and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA66A436F1EC6444A9936266E4EDB64CE" style="OLC">
<toc regeneration="no-regeneration">
<toc-entry level="section">Sec. 304. Measuring of project outcomes and performance.</toc-entry></toc><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3E767912EDFD4DFF85D7F88FAFA1D113"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by striking the items related to sections 305 and 306; and</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDB170CFF3A6241EA803E29ABDCBA2A47"><enum>(5)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking the items related to title VI.</text></paragraph></section>
March 12, 2013
Reported from the Committee on Education and the Workforce with an amendment
March 12, 2013
The Committees on the Judiciary, Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed