1.Short title and table of
contents
(a)This Act may be cited
as the Workforce Investment Act of
2012
.
(b)The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents.
Sec. 2. Purposes and principles.
Title I—Workforce Investment Systems
Subtitle A—Definitions
Sec. 101. Definitions.
Subtitle B—Statewide and Local Workforce Investment
Systems
Sec. 111. State workforce investment boards and requirements
for State plans.
Sec. 112. State unified plan.
Sec. 113. Local workforce investment areas and
boards.
Sec. 114. Additional one-stop programs and
activities.
Sec. 115. Providers of training services.
Sec. 116. Youth activities.
Sec. 117. Adult and dislocated worker training
activities.
Sec. 118. Unified performance accountability
system.
Sec. 119. Authorization of funding for one-stop
infrastructure.
Subtitle C—Job Corps
Sec. 131. Purposes.
Sec. 132. Definitions.
Sec. 133. Individuals eligible for the Job Corps.
Sec. 134. Recruitment, screening, selection, and assignment of
enrollees.
Sec. 135. Enrollment.
Sec. 136. Job Corps centers.
Sec. 137. Program activities.
Sec. 138. Support.
Sec. 139. Community participation.
Sec. 140. Industry councils.
Sec. 141. Experimental, research, and demonstration projects
and College Corps program.
Sec. 142. Technical amendment.
Sec. 143. Performance accountability and
management.
Sec. 144. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle D—National Programs
Sec. 151. Native American programs.
Sec. 152. Migrant and seasonal farmworker programs.
Sec. 153. Veterans workforce investment programs.
Sec. 154. Repeal.
Sec. 155. Technical assistance.
Sec. 156. Innovation projects.
Sec. 157. Workforce and youth innovation and best practices
grants.
Sec. 158. Evaluations.
Sec. 159. National dislocated worker grants.
Sec. 160. Youthbuild program.
Sec. 161. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 162. Transition grants to States.
Sec. 163. Interagency agreement.
Subtitle E—Administration
Sec. 171. Requirements and restrictions.
Sec. 172. Fiscal controls or sanctions.
Sec. 173. Reports, recordkeeping, investigations.
Sec. 174. Administrative provisions.
Sec. 175. Repeals.
Sec. 176. General program requirements.
Sec. 177. Office of Disability Employment Policy.
Subtitle F—Community College to Career Fund
Sec. 181. Community College to Career Fund.
Title II—Adult Education and Literacy
Sec. 201. Purposes, definitions, and miscellaneous
provisions.
Sec. 202. Amendments to subtitle A.
Sec. 203. Amendments to subtitle B.
Sec. 204. Amendments to subtitle C.
Sec. 205. Amendments to subtitle D.
Title III—Amendments to the Wagner-Peyser Act
Sec. 301. Employment service offices.
Sec. 302. Definitions.
Sec. 303. Federal and State employment service
offices.
Sec. 304. Allotment of sums.
Sec. 305. Use of sums.
Sec. 306. State plan.
Sec. 307. Performance accountability measures.
Sec. 308. Pilot projects.
Sec. 309. Labor market information system.
Title IV—Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Subtitle A—Introductory Provisions
Sec. 401. References.
Sec. 402. Findings, purpose, policy.
Sec. 403. Rehabilitation Services Administration.
Sec. 404. Definitions.
Sec. 405. Administration of the Act.
Sec. 406. Reports.
Sec. 407. Evaluation.
Sec. 408. Carryover.
Sec. 409. Traditionally underserved populations.
Subtitle B—Vocational rehabilitation services
Sec. 411. Declaration of policy; authorization of
appropriations.
Sec. 412. State plans.
Sec. 413. Eligibility and individualized plan for
employment.
Sec. 414. Vocational rehabilitation services.
Sec. 415. State Rehabilitation Council.
Sec. 416. Performance accountability measures.
Sec. 417. Monitoring and review.
Sec. 418. Training and services for employers.
Sec. 419. State allotments.
Sec. 420. Client Assistance Program.
Sec. 421. Technical assistance for quality
services.
Sec. 422. Pre-employment transition services.
Sec. 423. American Indian vocational rehabilitation
services.
Subtitle C—Research and Training
Sec. 431. Purpose.
Sec. 432. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 433. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research.
Sec. 434. Interagency Committee.
Sec. 435. Research and other covered activities.
Sec. 436. Rehabilitation Research Advisory Council.
Sec. 437. Definition of covered school.
Subtitle D—Professional Development and Special Projects and
Demonstration
Sec. 441. Training.
Sec. 442. Demonstration and training programs.
Sec. 443. Migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
Sec. 444. Recreational programs.
Subtitle E—National Council on Disability
Sec. 451. Report.
Sec. 452. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle F—Rights and advocacy
Sec. 456. Board and Council.
Sec. 457. Protection and advocacy of individual
rights.
Sec. 458. Standards for accessible medical diagnostic
equipment.
Subtitle G—Employment Opportunities for Individuals With
Disabilities
Sec. 461. Projects with industry.
Sec. 462. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 463. Supported employment services.
Subtitle H—Independent Living Services and Centers for
Independent Living
Chapter 1—General provisions
Sec. 471. Purpose.
Sec. 472. Independent Living Administration.
Sec. 473. Definitions.
Sec. 474. State plan.
Sec. 475. Statewide Independent Living Council.
Sec. 476. Responsibilities of the ILA Director.
Chapter 2—Independent living services
Sec. 477. Administration.
Chapter 3—Centers for independent living
Sec. 481. Program authorization.
Sec. 482. Centers.
Sec. 483. Standards and assurances.
Sec. 484. Authorization of appropriations.
Chapter 4—Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who
are Blind
Sec. 486. Independent living services for older individuals who
are blind.
Sec. 487. Program of grants.
Sec. 488. Independent living services for older individuals who
are blind authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle I—Increasing employment opportunities for individuals
with disabilities
Sec. 491. Disability employment.
Sec. 492. Table of contents.
2.The purposes of
this Act include the following:
(1)To increase
economic growth by improving the education and skills of American
workers.
(2)To ensure middle
class prosperity through strong investment in talent and workforce
development.
(3)To prepare the
unemployed, the underemployed, and those most disadvantaged with skills to
match up with employer needs.
(4)To provide
individuals streamlined access to in-demand skills training and employment
services by aligning education, training and workforce investment
programs.
(5)To strengthen
engagement with employers in in-demand industries and all sectors to meet the
needs of employers.
(6)To improve the
competitiveness and dynamism of the Nation’s future workforce by investing in
college and career-ready pathways for young adults.
(7)To ensure accountability and efficiency
through system performance measures that incentivize continuous improvement in
services for workers and employers.
(8)To encourage
private sector partnerships connecting employers, labor unions, community
colleges, workforce boards and related stakeholders to develop workforce skills
that meet employer needs, including career pathways, recognized postsecondary
credentials, and regional planning.
<enum>I</enum><header>Workforce
Investment Systems</header>
<subtitle id="HC39261542040442DBA6E83DBED80F923"><enum>A</enum><header>Definitions</header>
<section commented="no" id="H931D3B4249AB4D2C897D2FFCBA446B05"><enum>101.</enum><header>Definitions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 101 is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HBFB241DD1E7440728088B6FDACB54324"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking
paragraph (24) and by redesignating—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HFBAF5D5E11944AA284A19BEAA04C95B4"><enum>(A)</enum><text>paragraphs (52)
and (53) as paragraphs (60) and (61), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H944F7B8A3AC64B45BA79E3687C671830"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">paragraphs (40) through (51) as paragraphs
(47) through (58), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HE99F7284C80F4D56BC27A66F14C146B0"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">paragraphs (25) through (39) as paragraphs
(31) through (45), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H733FFB5C46874A41990EDB45D76F7F95"><enum>(D)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">paragraphs (18) through (23) as paragraphs
(25) through (30), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HF5F6DA08721442D9AA68D3B32A401647"><enum>(E)</enum><text>paragraph (17) as
paragraph (22);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HFCB7BF7466E04502BB43E77A57479C21"><enum>(F)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">paragraphs (12) through (16) as paragraphs
(16) through (20), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HDEF227D1C8CD472CA74F87EB576E80EF"><enum>(G)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">paragraphs (8) through (11), as paragraphs
(11) through (14), respectively; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H21FF88AF1BCC4F96A7F5D909D98964EE"><enum>(H)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">paragraphs (5) through (7) as paragraphs
(6) through (8), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HCBE7C0D3572443DFB129F1F3BD12C913"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (4) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6BD9212F34D04184B52769FEB5CCCDA2" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HB4129E500CD4403FACCA7B0804646A82"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Career
pathway</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H2E8B6F75F7494186801B670EA6B81A43"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term <term>career
pathway</term> means a sequence of education, training, and other supportive
services, clearly articulated from one level of instruction to the next, that
are designed to prepare individuals to meet a set of career-related objectives
as referenced in subparagraph (C).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HD1E228C966784724B6BE5C6A9199A95F"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Services</header><text>The
services referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H0C5B9595ECB644439FFC3C72521F8617"><enum>(i)</enum><text>aligned with the
skill needs of industries in the State or regional economy involved;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HD4E48F71093C447782C3C518DA95F274"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>designed to
increase an individual’s educational and skill attainment, and improve the
individual’s employment outcomes and ability to meet career-related objectives,
by—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="H51CB6E4AA12A4114BA278F448C8E358C"><enum>(I)</enum><text>preparing
individuals for the full range of secondary or postsecondary education options,
including apprenticeships registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly
known as the <quote>National Apprenticeship Act</quote>; 50 Stat. 664, chapter
663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.) (referred to individually in this Act as an
<quote>apprenticeship</quote>, except in section 273);</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H37335805227A40D3AD4974BE64BC93A0"><enum>(II)</enum><text>including
supportive services and counseling to support individuals in achieving their
education and career goals;</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HF2D441A0127F45D48EBE91F53F7B0F24"><enum>(III)</enum><text>including, as
appropriate for an individual, education offered concurrently with and in the
context of workforce preparation activities and training for a specific
occupation or occupational cluster; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H6850DFCCD5D24B59A82C7581B503445F"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>when participants
are adults, organizing courses to meet adult participants’ needs including
flexible scheduling, multiple entry and exit points (that may correspond with
work and stackable credentials), giving credit for learning toward credentials
and adopting other strategies that accelerate the educational and career
advancement of the participant to the extent practicable; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause commented="no" id="H8773CD7121FB4CAABC45BCDAC0BDFB7E"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>at a minimum,
provided through the alignment of core programs authorized under this Act with
postsecondary education and training programs, consistent with descriptions
included in the State and local plans.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HF73C2FFB527C42D78CF39E8266AC598A"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Objectives</header><text>The
objectives referred to in subparagraph (A) include—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H6E8DDA99142147CDB1CE18446CA6BE7D"><enum>(i)</enum><text>enabling an
individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent,
and at least 1 recognized postsecondary credential; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H77C1DA89881B450393F6B3DFB2F8CBCB"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>helping a worker
enter or advance within a specific occupation or occupational
cluster.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H34D1CAC8C0E542FEB74F84A06E9C72DC"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (8) (as so redesignated), the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4E40B5C166384B7B908A2F208D6A09B3" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HCE75E59ABD504A04A963E61E18433DEC"><enum>(9)</enum><header>Core
program</header><text>The term <term>core programs</term> means—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H9217A3B4C681443B90E1EA8E8CCD18DC"><enum>(A)</enum><text>chapter 4 and 5 of
subtitle B of title I (relating to youth workforce investment activities and
adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H47E2B577D228475EACC89F75D6A1B62E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>title II (relating
to adult education and literacy activities);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H33425C56ECD148FBB5E49B4C9FD8EC47"><enum>(C)</enum><text>sections 1 through
13 of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.) (relating to employment
services); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H954F93912E1B41FE82139D09D6B2D8D9"><enum>(D)</enum><text>title I of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.), other than section 112 or
part C of that title (29 U.S.C. 732, 741) (relating to vocational
rehabilitation services).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H3E845DC099D443CFB726A57309E8729A"><enum>(10)</enum><header>Costs of
Infrastructure</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term
<term>costs of infrastructure</term>, used with respect to a one-stop center,
means the nonpersonnel costs that are necessary for the operation of the
one-stop center, including the rental costs of the facilities, the costs of
utilities and maintenance, equipment (including assessment-related products and
adaptive technology for individuals with disabilities), and technology to
facilitate access to the one-stop
center.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HCFFBAD0C63184B5F9FF77B1712022D01"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (14) (as so redesignated), the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9C73F047E42A4BDAAF64C2F16EFE8C13" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HD8FCE083A33D494FB437C91BE008E0E7"><enum>(15)</enum><header>Economic
self-sufficiency</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term
<term>economic self-sufficiency</term> means, with respect to a worker, earning
a wage sufficient to support a family adequately and, over time, to save for
emergency expenses and adequate retirement income, based on factors such
as—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H87FB83705C5345699672987FFB7CDA62"><enum>(A)</enum><text>family
size;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H61FF488F5BE544E393F604AFBB216FF0"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the cost of living
in the worker’s community; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HECD8E6297C1C48B8874B89531F59C4B5"><enum>(C)</enum><text>other factors that
may vary by
region.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H40619093C1C6450B981B0A82D6B7B1AB"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (20) (as so redesignated), the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD5C70BB025AF4FD5BE6DF0B38263B0D9" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="H89AB95E324D04BEABF90D2407BAA7704"><enum>(21)</enum><header>In-demand
industry sector or occupation</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HDEAAC67C9EFF4745BD2E199AF10A6B95"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term
<term>in-demand industry sector or occupation</term> means—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H834391D0D354409D96EF45E00185BB50"><enum>(i)</enum><text>an industry sector
that—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="H8842ED11837D4F0EB6054E2CD83ED163"><enum>(I)</enum><text>has a substantial
current or forecasted impact on the regional economy overall, including
attracting, expanding or retaining businesses or jobs (including, at a minimum,
jobs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and opportunities for advancement)
in the region;</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HC2C216C5085048FAA14352816A068243"><enum>(II)</enum><text>contributes to
the growth of other supporting businesses, or the growth of other industry
sectors within the region;</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H20E15071372A48E4B5C07F718AA11A4A"><enum>(III)</enum><text>provides workers
with jobs that have competitive, family-sustaining wages and benefits;
and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H23816B5C4B6443CA9498840A9833DAAE"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>includes
occupations that provide opportunities for career advancement; or</text>
</subclause></clause><clause commented="no" id="H11741751F04645429F34DB7BC00A7858"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>an occupation
that—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="H0FBE984E71C14D69A6EA9EC77F2B36EA"><enum>(I)</enum><text>has a significant
presence in an industry sector;</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H00A88C598D5446949AC95AC07F4555EA"><enum>(II)</enum><text>has a shortage of
available skilled workers;</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H8A9892312267438EB9A249D2757733F8"><enum>(III)</enum><text>pays
competitive, family-sustaining wages and benefits that enable workers to
achieve economic self-sufficiency, or can reasonably be expected to lead to a
position with such wages and benefits;</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H11F6BB5965D34EE3932B35B0FDB47044"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>provides
opportunities for career advancement; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HF8DAD531BE274629BA571181500070AD"><enum>(V)</enum><text>has a significant
impact in a region’s economy.</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H775AA4955E984559A401F5992E14713B"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Determination</header><text>The
determination of whether an industry sector or occupation is an in-demand
industry sector or occupation under this paragraph shall be made using
national, State, or regional labor market
information.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HB48246492E70403DBB9677CA7EE15F9E"><enum>(6)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (22) (as so redesignated), the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HFA527BF6D16D4897AC535A1B436C8C97" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HF18A91FBDD534FA29DDCF2E019C7058C"><enum>(23)</enum><header>Individual with
employment barriers</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term
<term>individual with employment barriers</term> means an individual with any
characteristic that substantially limits an individual’s ability to obtain
employment, including indicators of poor work history, lack of work experience
or access to employment in nontraditional occupations, long-term unemployment,
lack of educational or occupational skills attainment, dislocation from
high-wage and high-benefit employment, low levels of literacy or English
proficiency, disability status, homelessness, ex-offender status, or welfare
dependency.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HD14B9AB6328C40FA9063D29FD53EC2CA"><enum>(24)</enum><header>Industry or
sector partnership</header><text>The term <term>industry or sector
partnership</term> means a workforce collaborative that—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H93CAA453C44449AEA417BAFC7ABA3473"><enum>(A)</enum><text>organizes key
stakeholders in an industry cluster into a working group that focuses on the
workforce needs of the industry cluster and that includes, at the appropriate
stage of development of the partnership—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H8AF5BB6399D04F2E9084C130B6AE6338"><enum>(i)</enum><text>representatives of
multiple businesses or other employers in the industry cluster, including small
and medium-sized employers when practicable;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H1879A088EEBF483CAED2BF6BC5D080E3"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>representatives
of a recognized State labor organization or central labor council, a union
representing employees in the industry or sector and another labor
representative, as appropriate;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H09BDA12778C842F19DE21B9E4AFBDA06"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>1 or more
representatives of an institution of higher education with, or another provider
of, education or training programs that support the industry cluster, including
career and technical education providers; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HA6BD786B773A477E8EFCA7FCDDDFCF4A"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>the State
workforce agency providing labor market information and employment services
under the Wagner-Peyser Act; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H86EEC4E0CDB44A2B87DCA06D622CC29E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>may include
representatives of—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H7620AE2E22C340E3860F5BD81EA95C60"><enum>(i)</enum><text>State or local
government;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H47C7283164CF4B1E89D6B68871DE22DE"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>State or local
economic development agencies;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H848E151D069943E0914A391E4268D6EB"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>State boards or
local boards, as appropriate;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HD2D6AF4245044AC29B932FC4F5DBD6B3"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>any local board
that has established through its local plan a concentration of an industry
cluster within its area;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HDBC200D00BD3438DA6025F02F6DBED6D"><enum>(v)</enum><text>business or trade
associations;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HDC538818082449B4A9D40E9B167EFFCF"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>nonprofit
organizations, community-based organizations, or intermediaries;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H11B4B003DA544EAB959C3524ABD04F97"><enum>(vii)</enum><text>philanthropic
organizations; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H6887C9DBD1B34CD59B53C51326040207"><enum>(viii)</enum><text>other
organizations, as determined to be necessary by the members comprising the
industry or sector
partnership.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H75933EB5B2A34ED188744D704DBD564A"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in paragraph (36)
(as so redesignated), by striking <quote>as appropriate to the occupation for
which the participant is being trained</quote> and inserting <quote>to a period
not in excess of that generally required for acquisition of skills needed for
the position with a particular occupation and</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H3E0ED3FC8DBD47EB8E557F4F36C367FD"><enum>(8)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (44) (as so redesignated), the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF3B9C6A836E5495EB823814056916FA0" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="H572B367820D94445844033E209BFE5C3"><enum>(45)</enum><header>Recognized
postsecondary credential</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The
term <term>recognized postsecondary credential</term> means a credential
awarded by a training provider or 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
certificate, a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship, or an associate
or baccalaureate degree.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H03F39057CA48445D85EB1C8F3EF91E54"><enum>(9)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (57) (as so redesignated), the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H205FF0DAD0B34F45974F35DC26A8873B" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HB23D48D109DD4B27AB630EFB6E292BA9"><enum>(58)</enum><header>Workplace
learning advisor</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term
<term>workplace learning advisor</term> means an individual employed by an
organization who has the knowledge and skill necessary to advise other
employees of that organization about the education, skill development, job
training, career counseling services, and credentials, including services
provided through the workforce investment system, required to progress toward
career goals of such employees in order to meet employer requirements related
to job openings and career advancements that support economic
self-sufficiency.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section></subtitle><subtitle id="H3D1A79F6F6864CC385C3824D768A61F5"><enum>B</enum><header>Statewide and
Local Workforce Investment Systems</header>
<section id="H0923D32098464B1C85B54D4EC70ECFC2"><enum>111.</enum><header>State workforce
investment boards and requirements for State plans</header>
<subsection id="HE70DAD40442849EA8DC6B6F2C729E813"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Size and
functions of the State boards</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 111 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HB0263B872B684CC89DD30D59E4FCB773"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9539A2FF41994634B5CC0AC8D7B6AA64"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(C)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H0F5440D3A0F046599CC2A5C0F927B229"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by amending clause
(i)(I), by striking <quote>including</quote> and inserting <quote>shall
include</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HE10316A03726459399686BF4D6D863D3"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
amending clause (vi) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H0AFBCDFFBA75466D928807EBB1544339" style="OLC">
<clause id="HD298506F72E846C788A2CBB37D55A8C3"><enum>(vi)</enum><subclause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H978EE81C320948F49D6E04C109468395"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">lead State officials with primary
responsibility for the program and activities that are described in section
121(b)(2)(B)(1) (i) through (iv); and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H47E4969C119C4CB98190187951EF081D" indent="up1"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the State agency officials responsible
for economic development;</text>
</subclause></clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6BE1322583B0421EA28F306A79B3A2AF"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H1AA5495A71024003B8B9FA1CE1F28E52" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="H2F9B2B6EB85D43C88685C8F47F1ADC47"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Worker
representation</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not less than
20 percent of the Board shall be comprised of representatives of the workforce
within the State, and—</text>
<subparagraph id="HE2271A28AC564FCCA5C4BE686B068E79"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">shall include representatives described in
clause (iii) of section 117(b)(2)(A);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H0BD65E90BA2D4614855DAB869E7C22E5"><enum>(B)</enum><text>may include
representatives of community-based organizations that have demonstrated
experience and expertise in addressing the employment needs of individuals with
barriers to employment, including organizations that provide or support
competitive, integrated employment for individuals with disabilities;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAB97B3A1195C485BB9CDAB4A1D6749BB"><enum>(C)</enum><text>may include
representatives of organizations that have demonstrated experience and
expertise in addressing the employment, training, or education needs of
eligible youth, including representatives of organizations that serve
out-of-school
youth.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H64B7C7605EE148EBA83C35861E91CF45"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(d)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HD29EBDA475CD433889538F879AD4F78E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (8),
by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE0DC2FEBF34B4D6F9A6C4D88D7E5ED2F"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (9),
by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4904A3E198514D739011FA1210A5A7FB"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H79DBB95851174F4CAF0022E3FC89EC46" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HCB12DE684F0C4890A8BDD4B26ECDF065"><enum>(10)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">promotion in the development of guidance on
career pathways by aligning workforce investment programs for the purpose of
providing individuals with barriers to employment, including low-skilled adults
and youth, with the employment, training, education, and supportive services
the individuals need to attain the necessary credentials to secure and advance
in employment;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HFDB4D4AE681C47F692EC8D07C951C3C4"><enum>(11)</enum><text>promotion in the
development of sector initiatives such as industry or sector partnerships
relating to in-demand industry sectors and occupations;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H9A06360187A84610B4A9558BDDD52DCE"><enum>(12)</enum><text>provision of
guidance on the alignment and delivery of services between the local boards,
one-stop operator, and State entities carrying out relevant State-administered
programs;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H2C5BAC976447481B82159ABC88A747A3"><enum>(13)</enum><text>provision of
technical assistance to local boards, one-stop partners, one-stop operators,
and providers, as appropriate, in local areas concerning planning and
delivering services; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HFCC0D75EE1F44A968DE76FCE7008B474"><enum>(14)</enum><text>staff training
and education across programs supported under workforce investment systems in
local
areas.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HA2653241D68E4526AA57E2BA528834C4"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Required content
of State plans</header><text>Section 112 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HFD8FDECB39144A06B2691B8CC166BF16"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a),
by striking <quote>a single State plan (referred to in this title as the
<quote>State plan</quote>)</quote> and inserting <quote>a single State plan
(referred to in this title as the <quote>State plan</quote>) that shall include
the State plans of all core program and</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5908A1C628AB4E2F977D38B97982E402"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HADB6C86EF7C14210AF426494DE8609BB"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(4)—</text>
<clause id="HB369B439B4D34731A1F6FA99F2BF3B03"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C), by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H4B6392F5778741039BE2BBFBA5F62F46"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD943EF0457EB4F9DA00E9CAF05EBB928" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HB2B2D90F37364078957CAE5C354F0526"><enum>(E)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the State’s strategic vision and goals for
preparing an educated and skilled workforce (including preparing youth and
individuals with barriers to employment) and for meeting the skilled workforce
needs of employers, including goals relating to performance accountability
measures based on primary indicators of performance described in section
136(b)(2), in order to support economic growth and economic self-sufficiency;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3AC947CDD87F4B35A7BD1D745D7A76FC"><enum>(F)</enum><text>a strategy not
inconsistent with the program requirements of the core programs for aligning
the core programs, as well as other resources available to the State, to
achieve the strategic vision and goals described in subparagraph (E), including
how the State will meet performance accountability measures based on the
system-wide indicators described in section 136(b)(2)(A) in order to support
program alignment.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBBF653D6A58C4004AE38670D1E99C3AE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(8)(A)—</text>
<clause id="H979EAE9847CE4D6A89F40A160989438F"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
clauses (ix) and (x), respectively, by striking <quote>; and</quote> and
inserting a semicolon; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H0EB82108BD0F4721AA4881D01C0FA73D"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBA660BC0E02147BB974E4436DB142698" style="OLC">
<clause id="H85B9FA743A3143D4AFD9E2E8BBA47D4E"><enum>(xi)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">apprenticeship programs registered under
the National Apprenticeship Act (50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et
seq.);</text>
</clause><clause id="HE8E02DCCF26C41B4929C27AC6173CDAC"><enum>(xii)</enum><text>State labor
certification activities for employment-based immigration programs authorized
under the Immigration and Nationality Act; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HC5FAF557AF264E47A493DF4161F03D07"><enum>(xiii)</enum><text>employment,
training, and literacy services carried out by public
libraries.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H616A944E2A4F49A680E4890648C750EF"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph
(12)(B), by inserting before the semicolon the following: <quote>, and, after
consultation with the local boards, specifying the minimum amount of Federal
assistance under section 133(b) (2) and (3) provided to each local area that is
to be spent on training</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H69B7475F469A438FAEF25313ED6DBF6F"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph
(17)(B), by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1CDC403B7C994282961A864A6F990280"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in paragraph
(18)(D), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H4A1D75B86BDB4D82A575DEA2C9F6CCDD"><enum>(F)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H719A4BF74B6041CAB696C276B7806F65" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HB64E84DF93364FAD932C05B850EA2F60"><enum>(19)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a process for providing guidance to local
areas and conducting oversight to ensure implementation of priority of service
for adult employment and training activities; in accordance with section
134(d)(4)(E);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H144F5AC11F644CC482845376C68B0BA2"><enum>(20)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a description of how the State will develop
and implement career pathways and career and technical education by aligning
workforce investment programs for the purpose of providing individuals,
including low-skill adults and youth, with the employment, training, education,
and supportive services the individuals need to attain the necessary
credentials to secure and advance in employment;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H07650A3671E24A4EBA1BCC111C0F3B08"><enum>(21)</enum><text>an objective
assessment of the needs of individuals in the State or outlying area for adult
education and literacy activities, including individuals with employment
barriers;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H66F9867D3CDC44DA8F1EF164FB5C442E"><enum>(22)</enum><text>a description of
how the eligible agency will develop program strategies for populations that
include, at a minimum—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HB11862B73DB845E58B8DE9150345F960"><enum>(A)</enum><text>low-income
students;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HF171C2A72AB44DC2AE52B0D0E9586F3B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>individuals with
disabilities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H759E762BF850496D9B614C47A4EB6665"><enum>(C)</enum><text>single parents and
displaced homemakers; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H2896F0953A2C4202A6A54886B10D3230"><enum>(D)</enum><text>individuals with
multiple barriers to educational enhancement, including individuals with
limited English proficiency; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H9E1EA32819DB416AA73385C8CB423AD2"><enum>(23)</enum><text>a description of
how the adult education and literacy activities that will be carried out with
any funds received under this subtitle will be integrated with other adult
education, career development, and employment and training activities in the
State or outlying area served by the eligible
agency.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HF00D480ECC574C91A4B9BBA0A9B80699"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (c),
by striking <quote>Secretary of</quote> and inserting <quote>appropriate
Secretary of each core program</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><section id="H0F9F2B88DA494EF5B97A42F8317FEDDD"><enum>112.</enum><header>State unified
plan</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Workforce Investment
Act of 1998 is further amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H3B0D63E5687540CE8E7820B4AAB40CB4"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking
section 501; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H4C72AC738549403EAE2EBB9A278D1DDA"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by inserting after
section 112 the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H553B234F9C194FE288A95EF1F3D4CACE" style="OLC">
<section id="HD6831A2752AE47E4B3E1741BD841F0AC"><enum>113.</enum><header>State unified
plan</header>
<subsection id="HCFAE32A257BE4A44864C6D7A17A710C5"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Purpose</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The purpose of the State unified plan
required by this section is to align education, training, and workforce
development programs in support of a comprehensive workforce investment
system.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HB1C5754CC23340739B62B8B690E6C974"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Definition of
Appropriate Secretary</header><text>In this section, the term <term>appropriate
Secretary</term> means the head of the Federal agency who exercises
administrative authority over an activity or program described in subsection
(c).</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HBF868D58F57D4069A88AD00F37B8DE81"><enum>(c)</enum><header>State Unified
Plan</header>
<paragraph id="HC776C8D24EA8478DB1562F51DC6FBCE1"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A State shall develop
and submit to the appropriate Secretaries a State unified plan for the core
programs and may develop and submit one or more of the program and activities
described in paragraph (2) in lieu of submitting two or more plans, for the
programs and activities and the core programs.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF89D2E1718AD4BAC9916378302832769"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Programs</header><text>The
programs and activities referred to in paragraph (1) are as follows:</text>
<subparagraph id="H2B4BAB24E4B242B6BBA4A1B47ABBD147"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Career and technical education programs at
the secondary and postsecondary level authorized under the Carl D. Perkins
Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H390779A5A1AC43C7A3BD2576277FF28F"><enum>(B)</enum><text>Programs
authorized under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601
et seq.).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBD5D3B65190E4DAB80BF6EAD769FC869"><enum>(C)</enum><text>Programs
authorized under section 6(d)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7
U.S.C. 2015(d)(4)).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2E906CAEBA174719A8CF204A449DCF9C"><enum>(D)</enum><text>Work programs
authorized under section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
2015(o)).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5CA993BC79DF457D835C7B7D50264AB9"><enum>(E)</enum><text>Activities
authorized under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271
et seq.).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8031F458B03440EC9A692E59CD448067"><enum>(F)</enum><text>Activities
authorized under chapter 41 of title 38, United States Code.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA38BF71C07F2411ABBB095C65626C77A"><enum>(G)</enum><text>Programs
authorized under State unemployment compensation laws (in accordance with
applicable Federal law).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9CC98DCC0F5D45BFB465F9CE65971D4A"><enum>(H)</enum><text>Programs
authorized under title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3056 et
seq.).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE21D5DCCFC18410CA1E8DAEC24D3B459"><enum>(I)</enum><text>Employment and
training activities carried out by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7C068E0BD4A64E9A83607E0ADE4184A4"><enum>(J)</enum><text>Employment and
training activities carried out under the Community Services Block Grant Act
(42 U.S.C. 9901 et seq.).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF831A140A739447CA45982E2EC273A95"><enum>(K)</enum><text>Programs
authorized under section 212 of the Second Chance Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C.
17532).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HDF0C3E93B1C54C2FB72E0E65E8208050"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Requirements</header>
<paragraph id="H3DB25777210B4E49BC95058258964D0D"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The portion of a
unified plan covering the core programs shall be subject to the requirements of
section 112 and to the additional requirements contained in the authorizing
statute of the core program, if any. The portion of such plan covering a
program or activity described in subsection (b)(2) shall be subject to the
requirements, if any, applicable to a plan or application for assistance for
that program or activity.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H952F8991ACBE4BF4AB0F50301B76E175"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Additional
submission not required</header><text>A State that submits a State unified plan
covering an activity or program described in subsection (b) that is approved
under subsection (d) shall not be required to submit any other plan or
application in order to receive Federal funds to carry out the activity or
program.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H6E729087B9AF4B4EA21E48500DB9ECF9"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Coordination</header><text>A
State unified plan shall include—</text>
<subparagraph id="HE92EDFC7153C424A89FA572353252CD7"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a description of
the methods used for joint planning and coordination of the programs and
activities included in the unified plan; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBED8C30F1C94446EB022BF8DADD2F45D"><enum>(B)</enum><text>an assurance that
the methods included an opportunity for the entities responsible for planning
or administering such programs and activities to review and comment on all
portions of the unified plan.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H1B607DA020364106912DA12C7B6B49BE"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Approval by the
Appropriate Secretaries</header>
<paragraph id="H67CE585C6FF541F8850F81653BBF2EF4"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Jurisdiction</header><text>The
appropriate Secretary shall have the authority to approve the portion of the
State unified plan relating to the activity or program over which the
appropriate Secretary exercises administrative authority. On the approval of
the appropriate Secretary, the portion of the plan relating to the activity or
program shall be implemented by the State pursuant to the applicable portion of
the State unified plan.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1E6747D022444565B449D4A3019BD5B5"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Approval of core
programs</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">No portion of the
plan relating to a core program shall be implemented until the appropriate
Secretary approves the corresponding portions of the plan for all core
programs. Other core programs may continue in operation while new plan
provisions are revised or are awaiting approval.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0AC50F95FC0248A1B3B57550284DA70D"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Timing of
approval</header>
<subparagraph id="H2E24E31FC64A412E96E7F3F98A879470"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), a
portion of the State unified plan covering the core programs or a program or
activity described in subsection (a)(2) shall be considered to be approved by
the appropriate Secretary at the end of the 90-day period beginning on the day
the plan is submitted.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFF4CACF06919413C987C4395E94261AE"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Plan approved by
3 or more appropriate Secretaries</header><text>If an appropriate Secretary
other than the Secretary of Labor or the Secretary of Education has authority
to approve a portion of a combined plan, that portion of the combined plan
shall be considered to be approved by the appropriate Secretary at the end of
the 90-day period beginning on the day the plan is submitted.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H57424FFE3546410CB8778A238457742D"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Disapproval</header><text>The
portion shall not be considered to be approved if the appropriate Secretary
makes a written determination, during the 90-day period, that the portion is
not consistent with the requirements of the Federal law authorizing or
applicable to the program or activity involved, including the criteria for
approval of a plan or application, if any, under such law, or the plan is not
consistent with the requirements of this section.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H67DA5EEFBA154DBBAB1587D1B8BC2816"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Local
jurisdiction</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The appropriate
local board shall approve the portion of the State unified plan relating to the
activity or program over which the appropriate local board exercises
administrative authority. On the approval of the appropriate local board, the
portion of the plan relating to the activity or program shall be implemented by
the State pursuant to the applicable portion of the State unified
plan.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H4A39FA43BEC049C98DD543CAE9CC08CB"><enum>113.</enum><header>Local workforce
investment areas and boards</header>
<subsection id="HFFCD1A85DCA5490A8125DAA9803327FC"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Planning process
for different types of regions</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 116(c)(1) is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H330A9C7BD31841C39D2A0BD8EEC3DA4F"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>As part of</quote> and inserting:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2A73F19C9F604EA4BA75783CED47F0BB" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HD043ADF586CF4D8096D41EBE574CC40D"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">As part
of</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H151E075AC5B5437ABE2D506CDB3967D5"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>may</quote> each place it appears and inserting <quote>shall</quote>;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H2A4E8E6FAA834553B85349BD8CBE04C0"><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="H340C53FA7C784B51B0F7121ACB8B3A5E" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HE10D38DA3EC44787AEFAB00DDE3F5D8B"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Planning for
cooperative initiatives and arrangements</header><text>In the regions comprised
of 2 or more local areas, the State shall, in consultation with local boards,
require regional planning, and service delivery, by local boards in those
regions. For the purpose of administrative efficiency, the State shall require
the local boards in a planning region to participate in a regional planning
process for cooperative initiatives and arrangements that result in—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HE435697FC3774F5785FC7849C46F4077"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the establishment
and implementation of regional service strategies and activities, including
service delivery cooperative arrangements and regional approaches to address
the employment and training needs of the region, including strategies that meet
the need of individuals with barriers to employment;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H9028A6D9269B406295478D0489574B06"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>as appropriate,
the development and implementation of initiatives involving in-demand industry
sectors or occupations;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H68722AF83BC54CCEA99A37FD43A11FF2"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the collection
and analysis of regional labor market data (in conjunction with the State);
and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HF906B5F939D745BFA455BAFDE07B6113"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>the establishment
of administrative and infrastructural cost sharing, as appropriate.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H4AAD96EA1C4345799588B2963DB52F05"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Regional
plans</header><text>The State, after consultation with the local boards and
chief elected officials for the planning region, shall require the local boards
and officials to collaborate in order to prepare, submit, and obtain approval
of a single regional plan. Such plan shall include a description of the
cooperative initiatives and arrangements developed pursuant to clause (iii) and
incorporate local plans for each of the local areas in the planning region,
which shall contain strategies that are consistent and aligned with each
other.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection commented="no" id="HAA1F24DF82BE4F3CBF564C6881647762"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Composition of
the board and inclusion of public libraries</header><text>Section
117(b)(2)(A)(iv) is amended by striking <quote>individuals with disabilities
and</quote> and inserting <quote>public libraries, individuals with
disabilities, and</quote>.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HCE962D16CD5C4EE49821355D8D90882F"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Worker
representation</header><text>Section 117(b) is further amended by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB3A724C0377D4B93A53BBC4E1D3C42FF" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="H70A9DA714BFD4AA49A4A18DA66B9250D"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Worker
representation</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not less than
20 percent of the Board shall be comprised of representatives of the workforce
within the local area, and—</text>
<subparagraph id="H01DEF51BFB5344BE93BF53E58E1B6613"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">shall include representatives described in
clause (iii) of paragraph (2)(A);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H97659005A764483BA7F587E116F599FA"><enum>(B)</enum><text>may include
representatives of community-based organizations that have demonstrated
experience and expertise in addressing the employment needs of individuals with
barriers to employment, including organizations that provide or support
competitive, integrated employment for individuals with disabilities;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1FCAFEDD23314157A112164EBEBB5583"><enum>(C)</enum><text>may include
representatives of organizations that have demonstrated experience and
expertise in addressing the employment, training, or education needs of
eligible youth, including representatives of organizations that serve
out-of-school
youth.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection id="H0DCBB07C56614AD09AB6295CF6B1E97F"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Required
functions of the local boards</header><text>Section 117(d) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HD47AA5DAB4E145E480C0280117DEA902"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking <quote>The functions</quote> and inserting
<quote>Consistent with section 118, the functions</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8282AB49D06947439E28E7407F7AB257"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by amending
paragraph (1) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H1838306510D14425BCC7A9160321F704" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H34FF5C63CD474F448FC68FE36EE9F670"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Local
plan</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The local board, in
partnership with the chief elected official for the local area involved, shall
develop and submit a local plan to the Governor that meets the requirements in
section 118. If the local area is part of a planning region that includes other
local areas, the local board shall collaborate with the other local boards and
chief elected officials from such other local areas in the development and
submission of the local plan as described in section
116(c)(1)(A).</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H730E945586AB47CEAF4338C98AE38AB2"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)(B)(i)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HAD635CDFA9F74EA78F9A3B894BBF62C1"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subclause (II),
by inserting <quote>or the local board</quote> after
<quote>entity</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE3A836AE4A44438086E831F9841EA324"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subclause
(III), by inserting <quote>adult education, literacy and employment
services</quote> after <quote>workforce investment activities</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H55EA95DA49404959B52F9EF7AFA8FE71"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subclause
(III)(ii), by adding at the end the following: <quote>which staff, including
staff of a one-stop center, report to and are responsible to the local board
and not the chief elected official</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H40AEC8673C03422A9C5599D833A749DA"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in paragraph (4)
by striking <quote>with respect</quote> through <quote>in local area</quote>
and inserting <quote>in its local area over the core programs as described in
this Act</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H09F108601014494C8F8328955D687488"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in paragraph
(8)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HBA70151B1F8344E2B3DB687A44FECAE2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the paragraph
heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">connecting</header-in-text></quote> and inserting
<quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">convening</header-in-text></quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H7F279778D189445588F9FC0CDA5718A0"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>connecting</quote> and inserting <quote>convening</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBD87E1A19F3D4CDD84635C830E752A1E"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following: <quote>and to link youth, dislocated workers and others to
opportunities for employment, internships, registered apprenticeships, or
work-based learning</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H7E966745B2C54A89B6AF8B489F30DDA9"><enum>(6)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following new paragraphs:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HFC41D0446F484388B38CDEFB3F1040C3" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HB24A18CC16FA4719B5437FA85D93486F"><enum>(9)</enum><header>Career pathways
development</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The local board,
in consultation with the State board and with representatives of secondary,
postsecondary, career and technical education, and adult education programs,
shall lead efforts in the local area to develop and implement career pathways
within the local area by aligning the employment, training, education, and
supportive services that are needed by adults and youth, particularly
individuals with barriers to employment.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H2D07C856919743D79A3A7AB1C0EDBD81"><enum>(10)</enum><header>Workforce
research and regional labor market analysis</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In order to assist in the development and
implementation of the local plan, the local board shall coordinate with the
State public employment services under the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et
seq.) to—</text>
<subparagraph id="H4782CC5C72E94A5BA69BA014E4CFB845"><enum>(A)</enum><text>utilize analyses
of the economic conditions in the region, the needed knowledge and skills for
the region, the workforce in the region, and workforce development activities
(including education and training) in the region described in section
118(b)(1), and regularly update such information;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H62853F959EDB479186091B815CC8567E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>assist the
Governor in developing the statewide labor market information system described
in section 15(e) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49l–2(e)), specifically in
the collection, analysis, and utilization of labor market information for the
region; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H59960352E0DB49C6AD31BFAAD0C087DD"><enum>(C)</enum><text>assemble and
utilize such other research, data collection, and analysis related to the
workforce needs of the regional economy as the board, after receiving input
from a wide array of stakeholders, determines to be necessary to carry out its
functions.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H524943B029174E24AE0DE8BFF64B2AD8"><enum>(11)</enum><header>Proven and
promising practices</header><text>The local board shall lead efforts in the
local area to—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7DDF535E69CB4018B0AEF1519715F7C2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>identify and
promote proven and promising strategies and initiatives for meeting the needs
of employers, and workers and job seekers (including individuals with barriers
to employment) in the local workforce investment system, including providing
physical and programmatic accessibility, in accordance with section 288 and
applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.
12101 et seq.) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.
794), to the one-stop delivery system; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H546D88FCEA454B58A18EA9C0E8104576"><enum>(B)</enum><text>identify and
disseminate information, in coordination with the Department of Labor and the
State board, on proven and promising practices carried out in other local areas
for meeting such needs.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H43CC9761601B42C5A7887935393DFA82"><enum>(12)</enum><header>Technology</header><text>The
local board shall develop strategies for using technology to maximize the
accessibility and effectiveness of the local workforce investment system for
employers, and workers and job seekers, by—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA68901F83FCE49EEABD7E4451ED828FA"><enum>(A)</enum><text>facilitating
connections among the reporting systems of the one-stop partner programs to
support a comprehensive workforce investment system in the local area;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4BF08C64C9DB4E07BFB72F52E7A322FB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>facilitating
access to services provided throughout the one-stop delivery system involved,
including facilitating the access in remote areas;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7F5154C025324642B65117D44428ED0B"><enum>(C)</enum><text>identifying
strategies for better meeting the needs of individuals with barriers to
employment, including strategies that augment traditional service delivery and
technologies that increase access to services and programs of the one-stop
delivery system for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to
employment; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H88DE157C0FB64D958FF7CF1E904118DE"><enum>(D)</enum><text>leveraging
resources and capacity within the local workforce investment system, including
resources and capacity for services for individuals with barriers to
employment.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HA67B024C32294C1BB1FDFC6C6B674754"><enum>(13)</enum><header>Advertising</header><text>The
local board shall plan for advertising one-stop services throughout the local
area.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3E2E99A908C54B6AB6F223C2C09AED57"><enum>(14)</enum><header>Transition</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The local board shall develop strategies to
ensure that services provided in the local area are coordinated with and meet
the transition goals and services developed for children with disabilities
under section 614(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) of the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HBF846863EC22424AA7569A5A0FD7511F"><enum>(15)</enum><header>Literacy</header><text>The
local board shall ensure that one-stop operators in the local area develop and
implement policies to ensure that the literacy and English language skills of
an adult or eligible youth are not barriers to accessing services, including
training services, that are available to assist individuals obtain and maintain
employment.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H22D2E10A9CA34722969B9DE39A592EFC"><enum>(16)</enum><header>Sector
initiatives</header><text>The local board shall develop and expand sector
initiatives in the local area or region which may include the convening of
industry or sector partnerships relating to in-demand industry sectors and
occupations.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HB2F2471DAE404F7D8E21C1619AEF54E8"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Contents of the
local plan</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 118(b) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H3CEC7DE1E80349A8854AEF14F27C5580"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>an identification of—</quote> and inserting <quote>based on
a labor market study and input solicited from local businesses, an
identification of—</quote></text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HD9487ACDA3974953ABEB59FDCE68173C"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraphs (7) through (10) as paragraphs (8) through (11), respectively, and
by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7FA33C70E9C24F1089E8542841129C6A" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HAD36415F07B641638D60FBF6FF17A449"><enum>(7)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a description of how the local board will
coordinate workforce investment activities carried out in the local area with
apprenticeship programs registered under the National Apprenticeship Act (50
Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et
seq.);</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H318554BF3D15475E85D584F6DE738E5D"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H26C896276C2F449CA106EA7C4F615638" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HC6B37A7515DE435E8A962784239B1E7E"><enum>(12)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a description of the procedure or process
for implementing a priority of service for adult employment and training
activities in accordance with section 134(d)(4)(E); and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H4B9306EF71D2406C8F03BEC8230843F7"><enum>(13)</enum><text>a description of
how the local board will coordinate workforce investment activities carried out
in the local area with employment, training, and literacy services carried out
by public
libraries.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection></section><section id="H046211596EF44418BD48280B5F55749B"><enum>114.</enum><header>Additional
one-stop programs and activities</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 121 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H4B93C5A74A954271A8AEC6F7B4E9400B"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA0AE066EDAC742C386ED3C78AC76C1A4"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(B)—</text>
<clause id="H592AB1E73F044AF9B16821308E04E982"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
clause (xi), by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon;</text>
</clause><clause id="HCDACDF9AACD14C0FBA3F11EECADC1CC7"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
clause (xii), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H8BF5B4A7FCCF4BA1925148A81D45B385"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2ACAB7AE033F45D28BA8B9A2E73E97CA" style="OLC">
<clause id="HC9E8C114394D4C65A57C05ED99097A90"><enum>(xiii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">programs authorized under section 212 of
the Second Chance Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17532); and</text>
</clause><clause id="HED029818DF46481EA117006283DB7ABA"><enum>(xiv)</enum><text>programs
authorized under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601
et seq.), subject to subparagraph (C).</text>
</clause><subparagraph id="H48FD3B738725490397B9F168421E59F4"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Determination by
the Governor</header>
<clause id="H6729CB336DA0498E976E8E1EADBA8F4E"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>An entity that carries out a program referred to in
subparagraph (B)(xiv) shall be included in the one-stop partners for the local
area, as a required partner, for purposes of this Act and the other core
program provisions that are not part of this Act, unless the Governor provides
the notification described in clause (ii).</text>
</clause><clause id="H3D131A8DA93A41AD87FBB0860C2B9F85"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Notification</header><text>The
notification referred to in clause (i) is a notification that—</text>
<subclause id="HF127B0FCB4924B73940F58572D241F1E"><enum>(I)</enum><text>is made in writing
of a determination by the Governor not to include such entity in the one-stop
partners described in clause (i); and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H87F77DFEC45E47838AED60F1ED1AF826"><enum>(II)</enum><text>is provided to
the Secretary and the Secretary of Health and Human
Services.</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5614050430184B30A5C4EAF9952BA125"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)(B), by striking clause (i) and redesignating clauses (ii) through (v) as
clauses (i) through (iv), respectively; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H1CB5C904EAF94A289532838A0D1AE786"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HCAFFABDF2A7F481B9CB1E301F48CE7E0"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>If a one-stop</quote> and inserting:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5683D084A26A4E95A5FABE384258CF4A" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H6AF57B983A33445798602F445B1C4BA0"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Existing
systems</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">If a
one-stop</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H753F96413B6F4B54A9A9DCE8E3991759"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF0EDFFAA46F440B6A13946F0C43AC800" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H2D403ACA8D7E448884E6A707439D96C8"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Collocation of
Wagner-Peyser services</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Consistent with section 3(d) of the
Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49b(d)), and in order to improve service delivery,
avoid duplication of services, and enhance coordination of services, the
employment service offices in each State and the one-stop centers established
under this title shall be collocated to the extent practicable.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HC5E4B1B5800240FC93EEE15E2D7A6A02"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Use of common
one-stop delivery system identifier</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Each one-stop delivery system shall include
in the identification of products, programs, activities, services, facilities,
and related property and materials, a common one-stop delivery identifier. The
identifier shall be developed by the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with
heads of other appropriate departments and agencies, and representatives of
State boards and local boards and of other stakeholders in the one-stop
delivery system, not later than the beginning of the second full program year
after the date of enactment of this Act. Such common identifier may consist of
a logo, phrase, or other identifier that informs users of the one-stop delivery
system that such product, programs, activities, services, facilities, property,
or materials are being provided through such system. Nothing in this paragraph
shall be construed to prohibit one-stop partners, States, or local areas from
having additional identifiers.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="H9D0CBE4E808C479EA4B971F723EE795E"><enum>115.</enum><header>Providers of
training services</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 122
is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H1885B416CF864F84A1C22BF8F422A525"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7D6238D2E6C0422D99EE3DA39951C721"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="HCB64AB7BE88D44A2A3CBEBCCA80D5D61"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking <quote>or certificate</quote> and inserting
<quote>recognized postsecondary credential</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H0D9317753FDA449290FC66286933F48D"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C), by inserting <quote>, which may include joint
labor-management organizations, sector partnerships, and eligible providers of
adult education and literacy activities under title II if such activities are
provided in combination with occupational skills training</quote> before the
period; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HABB981927B5649B29A6A79D0BF2C66C7"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HCE5B90BF1E3D498FB6D14A749B3B5186" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H707A43A4860D432DBBA65F9119F25F10"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Inclusion on
list of eligible providers</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A
private provider described in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) shall comply
with the criteria, information requirements, and procedures established under
this section to be included on the list of eligible training services described
in paragraph (3). A public provider described in subparagraph (A) and a
provider described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) shall be included and
maintained on the list of eligible providers of training services described in
subsection (d) for so long as they comply with the requirements of this section
and for so long as a provider described in subparagraph (B) remains registered
as described in such
subparagraph.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H3B7B6C6A0360432AB47A691370705640"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(d)(1)(A) is amended by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H504FD16FACA944C98D8AE3C62F0BC5D9" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="H612711C8D2D34908801723A0EE7D5AB1"><enum>(iii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">information on the performance of the
provider with respect to the performance accountability measures described in
section 136 for such participants (taking into consideration the
characteristics of the population served and relevant economic conditions), and
information specifying the percentage of such participants who entered
unsubsidized employment in an occupation related to the program, to the extent
practicable; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H35D8304C40444CCE9C8ADE7180AE822A"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>information on
secondary or postsecondary diploma or its recognized equivalent, or recognized
postsecondary credentials received by such participants;
and</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HC46614971367465CBA143EFB4D247A04"><enum>(3)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (e), by inserting after the
first sentence the following: <quote>The list of providers shall also be based
on the identified labor market needs of employers in the local area based on
input solicited from local business and identified in the local plan pursuant
to section 118(b)(1).</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HD2E8E26D3E73439095535D1B4F256524"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection
(h)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9D9F2C2019034D51941DA8CA08763948"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the subsection
heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">or
customized training</header-in-text></quote> and inserting
<quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">incumbent worker
training, customized training, and other training
exceptions</header-in-text></quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H413892F201334908BFFB6B81CE1C1530"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in paragraph (1), by striking <quote>or
customized training</quote> and inserting <quote>incumbent worker training,
customized training, internships, and paid or unpaid work experience
opportunities, or transitional employment</quote>.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="H7BD276DBE6344C57A9D3BCA66CE2494A"><enum>116.</enum><header>Youth
activities</header>
<subsection commented="no" id="HA02AAB60E94942F8A5C4A4325FDA15F7"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definition of
disadvantaged youth and State allotments</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 127 is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HC3026ADAC9F541989CBF76DE8B4ADA57"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by amending
subsection (a) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H305484DCC78E4D38A4728ABE731D0867" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" id="H2B2E5581710F4E05A7CA7A15486F4B2F"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary shall
use the amount appropriated under section 137(a) for a fiscal year to make
allotments and grants in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of
subsection (b)(1) and make funds available for use under section 166 (relating
to Native American
programs).</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H8AEDFF203549415D9D786006C88226E7"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HF8B5709D7E30409399B16E4690A8E29B"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking subparagraph (A) and redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HB11A0A410F344210A8D11091E27E0EFA"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in paragraph (2) by amending subparagraph
(C) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H63015819850045BBB8301EB76E9CE5C3" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HC7E7074D24EE4757A0BB4DC61227B64C"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Disadvantaged
youth</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Subject to paragraph
(3), the term <term>disadvantaged youth</term> means an individual who—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H034EE616C52C47919835F9168C1E030E"><enum>(i)</enum><text>is age 16 through
24; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HA88448C17F84455596EB431D6CD5F8C2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>received an
income, or is a member of a family that received a total family income, that,
in relation to family size, does not exceed 150 percent of the poverty
line.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HE6BBD86DD56640A1A6D0DB806D713180"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (c),
by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD37DE9A52CE843A38CB53ABD19442BEF" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H22ADD8A058F54F04927B54B3E608781E"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Amount</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The amount available for reallotment for a
program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance from State
allotments to the State at the end of the program year prior to the program
year for which the determination is made, exceeds 10 percent of the total
amount of funds available to the State for that prior program year, consisting
of the State allotment to the State for such prior program year (including
amounts from State allotments to the State, for all program years before that
prior program year) that remained
available.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H81416C6C79B543819632293D85D69F45"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Within State
allocations</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 128(c)(2)
is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8B07C7ED5D484037B9F9A4CEA452F32F" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HF6066A70F4764BEF8646C0802AD88A42"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Amount</header>
<subparagraph id="H1D0CFFF059594694955796C999D73217"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The amount available
for allocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the balance
that is unobligated and unencumbered for training services at the end of the
program year prior to the program year for which the determination is made,
exceeds 10 percent of the total amount of funds available to the local area for
that prior program year, consisting of the local allocation to the local area
for such prior program year (including amounts from local allocations to the
local area, for all program years before that prior program year) that remained
available.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8183E91CAA9D4A13908BB3DBA04EFEC7"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Balance of
funds</header><text>For purposes of this paragraph, the balance that is
unobligated and unencumbered for training services is the amount that is the
difference between—</text>
<clause id="H5229767B2F1D4482ADC17028395C74CD"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the total amount
of funds available to the local area under this section for that prior program
year consisting of the local allocation to the local area for such prior
program year (including amounts from local allocations to the local area for
all program years before that prior program year) that remained available;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H81E12BFC6131409FBDCC156871692674"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the amount, from
that total amount of available funds, that is obligated or encumbered (in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) for training services
during such prior program year, except that for purposes of this paragraph the
amount included as encumbered for raining services shall not exceed 10 percent
of the total amount of available funds described in clause
(i).</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection commented="no" id="H7AD3C3AEDF164D3096769D85F91C3415"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Required
statewide youth activities</header><text>Section 129(b)(2) is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H293A87292DC14678B1E0CE8F03552D1D"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H2B7AABC0FFA74B688A276A89A147AEF1"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>, or that fail to meet local performance accountability
measures,</quote> after <quote>concentrations of eligible youth</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HE11274C33CC547FE8F028A2A7452C604"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking the
period at the end and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HDE082CA2C03D4E2E8482016D9F384E7D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following new subparagraph:</text>
<quoted-block id="H5580B7B0498444F499DB3755F4D720A0" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HF64E61217A50459D9BFCC79BC912874D"><enum>(D)</enum><text>providing
technical assistance to, as appropriate, local boards, one-stop operators, and
eligible providers, including support for the training or staff in
evidence-based practices for serving eligible youth (including joint training)
and facilitating remote access to services provided through the one-stop
delivery
system.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H21159F70B56941DEAFD331A81FBB7669"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Local elements
and requirements</header><text>Section 129(c) is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HA36727F974DF43D79CF33847BD639632"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H9348C7A6B6664F62B52B4CC109FF6018"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by striking <quote>shall identify an</quote> and inserting <quote>shall
identify career pathways that include education and employment goals</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H13425AC1D3BE4142BD8773904A9A6A9D"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H29C24FCBA1EC419D8E679C5045BD26E3"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in clause (i), by
striking <quote>, in appropriate cases</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H158D1F4C0E2C4B1391C34B8896CCF096"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in clause (ii),
by striking <quote>strong linkages between academic and occupational
learning</quote> and inserting <quote>activities leading to the attainment of a
secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized
postsecondary credential</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H02556CB159DF4AE687917DEF169FDC93"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in clause
(iv)—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="H3CDCAA5CBA884AE687F086819E3EBB6A"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>employers, including small employers, and in-demand occupations</quote>
after <quote>effective connections to</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H19A87E1BC88F4DE5B10BFA650569FF83"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking
subclauses (I) and (II);</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H4821F5A4879A4F6792944308A4EE7407"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HFF0E2A884B6A4F058BF2D190BEB8BD13"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (J) as
subparagraphs (C) through (I), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H154EE10D7D9449D1866A58C1249BC8A8"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H5E7701B4DE9E417E88AB893C211FC3E4"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>work experiences as appropriate,</quote> and inserting <quote>work
experiences that include academic, area career and technical education or
occupational education to ensure youth are college and career ready,</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H8F8822BBA9A5417CAB10BB9F9A0DE9BF"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>after
<quote>including internships,</quote> by inserting <quote>summer employment,
pre-apprenticeships programs, on-the-job training,</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HD716D411075F4C29A15FEE82771ED212"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(E) (as so redesignated), by inserting <quote>such as youth service and
conservation corps,</quote> after <quote>include community
service</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HF2DC6CF7AE0B4E8AA426970B79BA2FF3"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(F) (as so redesignated), by inserting <quote>, financial literacy education,
and entrepreneurial skills training</quote> after <quote>supportive
services</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H1C2DDBB5D15B43EE804E52CB57436E3C"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(I) (as so redesignated), after <quote>which</quote>, by inserting <quote>shall
include career counseling and career exploration services, as appropriate,
and</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H9BBC842F1F7F496EBA4F3009EC381A63"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)(C), by inserting <quote>and family members, mentors,</quote> after
<quote>parents</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H56C15C03D066466F8FAA3D0FFC1D380E"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by amending
paragraph (4)(A) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HEEB50A522DC346B3B2622001DE66773D" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HCA9A7EDD821340D59E67EB265DBD7880"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">For any program year,
not less than 60 percent of the funds described in paragraph (1) shall be used
to provide youth workforce investment activities for out-of-school
youth.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection></section><section id="H03EC37B486E949DBA9AB0D680F8CFBEA"><enum>117.</enum><header>Adult and
dislocated worker training activities</header>
<subsection id="H1A185B5C42F24C64B71D43303BF9B336"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definition of
disadvantaged adult</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section
132(b)(1)(v)(IV) is amended by striking <quote>does not exceed and all that
follow</quote> and inserting <quote>150 percent of the poverty
line.</quote>.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HF260CBECA8B3485EBE059DE9F9AE4C91"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Reallotment</header><text>Section
132(c)(2) is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9F88728C98094091B18B9C16C40B402E" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H9DD1C87ADD014971AAC4EEFE1ED3F501"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Amount</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The amount available for reallotment for a
program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance from State
allotments to the State at the end of the program year prior to the program
year for which the determination is made, exceeds 10 percent of the total
amount of funds available to the State for that prior program year, consisting
of the State allotment to the State for such prior program year (including
amounts from State allotments to the State, for all program years before that
prior program year) that remained
available.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection commented="no" id="H38326E1844E641F7B5C068F64C419AD3"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Transfer
authority</header><text>Section 133(b)(4) is amended by striking <quote>20
percent</quote> both places it appears and inserting <quote>30
percent</quote>.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HCAA385F146964D44B13D13B6C3D6F415"><enum>(d)</enum><header>within State
Reallocation</header><text>Section 133(c) 2 is amended to read as
follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H1919E458EC5D4736B69037167763F0A6" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H6A5AC3F73CAC44E484B9E7643E651679"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Amount</header>
<subparagraph id="H4CB9E7EF0DA845B5A73343BDFCE33D8D"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The amount available
for allocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the balance
that is unobligated and unencumbered for training services at the end of the
program year prior to the program year for which the determination is made,
exceeds 10 percent of the total amount of funds available to the local area for
that prior program year, consisting of the local allocation to the local area
for such prior program year (including amounts from local allocations to the
local area, for all program years before that prior program year) that remained
available.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB728D26695E1443BB6553CD6489F6E16"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Balance of
funds</header><text>For purposes of this paragraph, the balance that is
unobligated and unencumbered for training services is the amount that is the
difference between—</text>
<clause id="HE46D7404304F422C8CFCBD024511F576"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the total amount
of funds available to the local area under this section for that prior program
year consisting of the local allocation to the local area for such prior
program year (including amounts from local allocations to the local area for
all program years before that prior program year) that remained available;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H1A6882F71BE547F2966B538BDB920024"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the amount, from
that total amount of available funds, that is obligated or encumbered (in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) for training services
during such prior program year, except that for purposes of this paragraph the
amount included as encumbered for raining services shall not exceed 10 percent
of the total amount of available funds described in clause
(i).</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection id="H615C5E1E6F7642DAA49730C076ACE626"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Use of
unobligated rapid-Response funds</header><text>Section 134(a)(2) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H7F3AC6FFE58E4A7CA958E0B7769113F4"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9C4704423AD343C0BD43A623B11813A2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by redesignating
clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H90576C0C0B5C464DB77F4494BBEFFC53"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>A State shall use</quote> and inserting:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H1110F4474DAB4D24B122AADDD1327B23" style="OLC">
<clause id="H5E711E4952DA4E069C8EFBFA6FC47B5C"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A State shall
use</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAF7E00D07E2D48CDA53782E605A3CF6F"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HAE0735CB7A6A4DF78681BE0AD1467448" style="OLC">
<clause id="H1A5000D21FA740B981660145E508A2CC"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Use of
unobligated funds</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Funds
reserved by a Governor under section 133(a)(2) to carry out this subparagraph
that remain unobligated after the first program year for which such funds were
allotted may be used by the Governor to carry out statewide activities
authorized under subparagraph (B) or paragraph (3)(A), in addition to
activities under this subparagraph.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HBFA6FFED14294869B9F9199FD529C8F2"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC6A1F7208EAA4CEBAA72C9E47785DE7A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in clause (v), by
striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5B552A4F7B8343C1A92802A804D038F7"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in clause (vi), by
striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7B7BB30E34B54571AC45C469E3D2A2D0"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following new clause:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H807CD1E763BE4D76AB2C4F3EB3AA82DC" style="OLC">
<clause id="HC11ABEF9C0B34DDDBAAF54713EA4DB33"><enum>(vii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">developing, implementing, and using layoff
aversion strategies in collaboration with appropriate economic development and
private sector entities, for implementation of strategies that may include
early identification of firms at risk of layoffs, use of feasability studies to
assess the needs of and options for at-risk firms and the delivery of
employment, training, economic development, investment and financial
restructuring activities to address identified risk
factors.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection commented="no" id="HCFF102A5D29045B6BA9748600CD6906F"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Shared
services</header><text>Section 134(d)(1)(B) is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HDD5A2D231D3F46EDA9ED6B92373BE84A"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>A portion</quote> and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H0404AA70BDDF406791B3E75081F6F4FE" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="H4F3A014D881B4FD29B24552EB322A729"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>A portion</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HAA5D3F614CEE4B7183F754331B6D32B0"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9C296A53452F499EAD3B5A7C4D8A754E" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="HF32E41FF78F1401482EB424293A96378"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Additional
costs of one-stop</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Subject to
the memorandum of understanding described in section 121(c) for the one-stop
delivery system involved, in addition to the funds provided for one-stop
infrastructure described in section 137(d), a portion of funds made available
under Federal law authorizing the programs described in section 121(b) and
administered by one-stop partners, or the noncash resources available under
such programs, shall be used to pay the additional costs relating to the
operation of the one-stop delivery system that are not paid from the funds
provided under section 137(d), as determined in accordance with clause (iv), to
the extent not inconsistent with the Federal law involved. Such costs shall
include the costs of the provision of core services described in section
134(d)(2) applicable to each program and may include common costs that are not
paid from the funds provided under section 137(d).</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H0270948067A249B28F00FDBBE46B351E"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Shared
services</header><text>Costs of shared services may include costs of services
that are authorized for and may be commonly provided through the one-stop
partner programs to any individuals, such as initial intake, assessment of
needs, appraisal of basic skills, identification of appropriate services to
meet such needs, referrals to other one-stop partners, and other similar
services.</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H65449D0E6AF442B3A7587ACCD2FB6DAF"><enum>(iv)</enum><header>determination
and guidance</header><text>The method for determining the appropriate portion
of funds and noncash resources to be provided by the one-stop partner for each
program for a one-stop center shall be determined as part of the development of
the memorandum or understanding under subsection (c) for the one-stop center
and shall be stated in the memorandum. The State board shall provide guidance
to facilitate the determination, for purposes of the memorandum of
understanding, of an appropriate allocation of the funds and noncash resources
in local
areas.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H27B089E2427A497F83975A2E0E2C9BB0"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Training
services</header><text>Section 134(d)(4) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H58B6433C02E34F08BA2FC64F1532909B"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H251BB0AFCA914FDDBBCEE176196D6382" style="OLC">
<clause id="H9D3748BC2E984A02B6DDAB3CC0686F61"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Rule of
construction</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Nothing in this
paragraph shall be construed to require an individual to receive core or
intensive services under paragraphs (2) or (3), respectively, prior to
receiving training services under this
paragraph.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HC4D6EFE4823D4E1E924F0ED3D877D891"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(D)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HCC971EA4CE514D42A7A94E3EB32FAF49"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in clause (ix), by
striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5CB8E819EE2142CE8A8D47B785EA0A26"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7AB38F17A04E4D05BCD626C93C9B392F" style="OLC">
<clause id="HA120F4A61B44416C8DA85760D5E5DAB6"><enum>(x)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">education, training, and skill upgrading
for individuals to work and maintain proficiency as workplace learning advisors
in programs sponsored by employers or joint labor-management
partnerships.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H89A83192283E4786A62DFCFBD8A7A989"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(E)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H716284FD813544F78DE70FF3BBAFC2E7"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>In the event</quote> through <quote>priority</quote> and inserting
<quote>With respect to funds allocated to a local area for adult employment and
training activities, priority</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H99CABE9578734C9EB0736D9721078E53"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>individuals with barriers to employment </quote> after <quote>public
assistance and other</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB69E54E357AD439E9153D9FF00CE2A66"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>making determination related to</quote> and inserting
<quote>implementing</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H0E975602196549A7B17A5DFAFF93E71C"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking subparagraph (G) and inserting
the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H244D4B7C1F014A61B082C31827CE792C" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H27A21F1D24F2433BB696D45FFAB5E1CC"><enum>(G)</enum><header>Use of
individual training accounts</header>
<clause id="H31A8E890F13C4093A5649E6897223F5F"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Except as provided in clause (ii), training services
provided under this paragraph shall be provided through the use of individual
training accounts in accordance with this paragraph, and shall be provided to
eligible individuals through the one-stop delivery system.</text>
</clause><clause id="H4EF4AC0083F94A578CCB57C99FEF1DEF"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Training
contracts</header><text>Training services authorized under this paragraph may
be provided pursuant to a contract for services in lieu of an individual
training account if—</text>
<subclause id="HFC2E43869549421D9F31E17F76BEF025"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the requirements
of subparagraph (F) are met;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H0918EF1F7244447BB15C987CBECBBCFD"><enum>(II)</enum><text>such services are
on-the-job training, registered apprenticeships, customized training, incumbent
worker training, entrpreneurial skills training, or transitional
employment;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H6712D64D372147FDB99C4D90511F32BA"><enum>(III)</enum><text>the local board
determines there are an insufficient number of eligible providers of training
services in the local area involved (such as in a rural area) to accomplish the
purposes of a system of individual training accounts;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HB9919B25F48E47159A8859A98EE4EA0A"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>the local board
determines that there is a training services program of demonstrated
effectiveness offered in the local area by a community-based organization or
another private organization to serve individuals with barriers to employment;
or</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HAFF552017FF14526A45D26D006E62C74"><enum>(V)</enum><text>the local board
determines that it would be most appropriate to award a contract to an
institution of higher education or other eligible provider of training
services, including area career and technical education centers in order to
facilitate the training of multiple individuals in in-demand industry sectors
or occupations and that such contract does not limit customer choice.</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HC09882367D2146BE9F005287A80CE37E"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Linkage to
occupations in demand</header><text>Training services provided under this
paragraph shall be directly linked to an in-demand industry sector or
occupation in the local area or region, or in another area to which an adult or
dislocated worker receiving such services is willing to relocate, except that a
local board may approve training services for occupations determined by the
local board to be in sectors of the economy that have a high potential for
sustained demand or growth in the local area.</text>
</clause><clause id="HA28D9B9042694A8BBB4961B3068651F2"><enum>(iv)</enum><header>Rule of
construction</header><text>Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to
preclude the combined use of individual training accounts and contracts in the
provision of training services, including arrangements that allow individuals
receiving individual training accounts to obtain training services that are
contracted for under clause (ii).</text>
</clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HE5E2F3E9C2BF4B4EA92B1879879EB913"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC22FE36206C9499EBFDE2D06A3E2E47B" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H4DE200A91D4B4AD1B7787A48A743EE45"><enum>(H)</enum><header>Reimbursement
for on-the-job training</header>
<clause id="H99729CA7A461499AB671F14F2A776845"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Reimbursement
level</header><text>For purposes of the provision of on-the-job training under
this paragraph, the Governor or local board involved may increase the amount of
the reimbursement described in section 101(31) to an amount of up to 75 percent
of the wage rate of a participant for a program carried out under this chapter,
if, respectively—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="HE5AFCA085A65445B89DBFA6D9A603DDF"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the Governor
approves the increase with respect to a program carried out with funds reserved
by the State under that chapter, taking into account the factors described in
clause (ii); or</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H3F50113722D445289D8423EB767443D7"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the local board
approves the increase with respect to a program carried out with funds
allocated to a local area under such chapter, taking into account those
factors.</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H71D9FF995AFA4D64B37185D9A20DB502"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Factors</header><text>For
purposes of clause (i), the Governor or local board, respectively, shall take
into account factors consisting of—</text>
<subclause id="HF2AF7AF52C5F4B01B4106EAAFE78727A"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the
characteristics of the participants;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HC253F9C87335488AAE15E348AE68B278"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the size and
resources of the employer;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HA1D2D191187D41C3BA30D74F32D667C6"><enum>(III)</enum><text>the likely
employment opportunities available to workers who complete an on-the-job
training program; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H35DB8AB580AF4905A2843F0978C7DCDD"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>such other
factors as the Governor or local board, respectively, may determine to be
appropriate, which may include the number of employees participating in the
training, wage and benefit levels of those employees (at present and
anticipated upon completion of the training), relation of the training to the
competitiveness of a participant, and other employer-provided training and
advancement
opportunities.</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H7E0A7A6851124FEE9ADD5E4C73A80CE1"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Incumbent worker
training programs and transitional jobs</header><text>Section 134(e) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H0CB32A9A915B4540AA0638EB52653C61"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HD49C32C8A94044B2A4A1E6A2570B5AF8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A), by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC53161793445410089F5CB3D71B908D7"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by striking the period at the end and inserting <quote>; and</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9BA34F7160F744A9851F1070A437100F"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H82D640C6468C4C7789EEA9D5D707F025" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HB7C1F928E79E4CB697F57A41D2AC1FDC"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">work support activities designed to assist
low-wage workers in retaining and enhancing employment, such as the provision
of activities described in this section during nontraditional hours and the
provision of child care while such activities are being
provided.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HB80A7C12F5EF475AA29D135A405EB22E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following new paragraphs:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5D1DA1FA23064993B876C8A38B71C3F8" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HD55F053A8DC74AAE9C660ABEF682252B"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Incumbent worker
training programs</header>
<subparagraph id="HE04FFBFFAA0D44E6B56FB216B2EDB2A5"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header>
<clause id="HF54011D836D44CD9965AC11CC68E7B6B"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Standard
reservation of funds</header><text>Except as provided in clause (ii), the local
board may reserve and use not more than 15 percent of the funds allocated to
the local area involved under section 133(b) to pay for the Federal share of
the cost of providing training through a training program for incumbent
workers, carried out in accordance with this paragraph.</text>
</clause><clause id="H2CA024026FF34583B3729ADFACFB43E6"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Increased
reservation of funds</header><text>If the local board determines that there is
sufficient evidence that use of the funds reserved under clause (i) led to
employee retention by and contributed to creation of new jobs with employers
that participated in incumbent worker training programs, the local board may
reserve and use not more than a total of 20 percent of such funds to pay for
the Federal share of such costs.</text>
</clause><clause id="H450B8E262619402880A4FFA986A19AF1"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Determination
of eligibility</header><text>For the purpose of determining the eligibility of
an employer to receive funding under clause (i), the local board shall take
into account factors consisting of—</text>
<subclause id="H236476C42B13437798B34B2AC8AF4AF1"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the
characteristics of the participants in the program;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H5AFDF2AFA85F45F1B89055F39A787D91"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the relationship
of the training to the competitiveness of a participant and the employer;
and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H62AF4D6E8A64465EA5BF8DFCC3F2B6A6"><enum>(III)</enum><text>such other
factors as the local board may determine to be appropriate, which may include
the number of employees participating in the training, the wage and benefit
levels of those employees (at present and anticipated upon completion of the
training), and the existence of other training and advancement opportunities
provided by the employer.</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H8B95997E54CC454FA1916B7C5F9E749B"><enum>(iv)</enum><header>Statewide
impact</header><text>The Governor or State board involved may make
recommendations to the local board for providing incumbent worker training that
has statewide impact.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HABC013CC71B94806881C804363E545B1"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Training
activities</header><text>The training program for incumbent workers carried out
under this paragraph shall be carried out by the local board in conjunction
with the employers or groups of employers of such workers, or a
labor-management partnership, including joint registered apprenticeship
programs, for the purpose of assisting such workers in obtaining the skills
necessary to retain employment or avert layoffs.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8131D7E2A0E24730861211648BDFCC38"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Employer payment
of non-Federal share</header><text>Employers participating in the program
carried out under this paragraph shall be required to pay for the non-Federal
share of the cost of providing the training to incumbent workers of the
employers.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7BFBD1F3A27B48D2915F9FFAF719D959"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Non-Federal
share</header>
<clause id="HD8B7EEA82B514BFB8249D461736FC22E"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Factors</header><text>Subject
to clause (ii), the local board shall establish the non-Federal share of such
cost (taking into consideration such other factors as the number of employees
participating in the training, the wage and benefit levels of the employees (at
the beginning and anticipated upon completion of the training), the
relationship of the training to the competitiveness of the employer and
employees, and the availability of other employer-provided training and
advancement opportunities).</text>
</clause><clause id="HD49F10878CB04AB6AA41D1DB447B62FF"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Limits</header><text>The
non-Federal share shall not be less than—</text>
<subclause id="H6B20F03D3914405C9E523C637603B0B0"><enum>(I)</enum><text>10 percent of the
cost for employers with not more than 50 employees;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HB52EBA6F284749078D4391DFFA192697"><enum>(II)</enum><text>25 percent of the
cost, for employers with more than 50 employees but not more than 100
employees; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HF75990C96E2842E296A3E87BBBE299D0"><enum>(III)</enum><text>50 percent of
the cost, for employers with more than 100 employees.</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HA6B0E61E6FC24C03B6B80E71CDC12ED2"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Calculation of
employer share</header><text>The non-Federal share provided by an employer
participating in the program may include the amount of the wages paid by the
employer to a worker while the worker is attending a training program under
this paragraph.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HF349393A35AF4D4E9EA1B43D6DE98196"><enum>(E)</enum><header>Worker
protections</header><text>If an incumbent worker training program is proposed
for an employer whose workers are covered by a collective bargaining agreement,
the union representing those workers will be consulted regarding the incumbent
worker training program and concur prior to the start of the program.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HD97E1684ABFC48D09A252FBB8D5CC434"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Transitional
jobs</header><text>The local board may use not more than 15 percent of the
funds allocated to the local area involved under section 133(b) to provide
transitional jobs under subsection (c)(4) that—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF315FB95D0AD4CC499575783F7ED76AB"><enum>(A)</enum><text>are time-limited
work experiences in integrated settings that are subsidized and are in the
public, private, or nonprofit sectors for individuals with barriers to
employment who are chronically unemployed, have no employment experience or
have an inconsistent work history;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7AE45BCF677C4F3A8510E1D6273380FC"><enum>(B)</enum><text>are combined with
comprehensive employment and supportive services;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H29B89BFF3800473BB3C57B581F3FC712"><enum>(C)</enum><text>are designed to
assist the individuals described in subparagraph (A) to establish a work
history, demonstrate success in the workplace, and develop the skills that lead
to entry into and retention in unsubsidized employment; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB9B2BB3E026344AEB7194373A88D160A"><enum>(D)</enum><text>assist in
placement or hiring to an unsubsidized
job.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>. </after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection></section><section id="HC19E6F0836E14396BF5B56A81DDBA0C9"><enum>118.</enum><header>Unified
performance accountability system</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 136 is amended to read as
follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF5616B01CF9348A393713F5AEB5C0030" style="OLC">
<section id="HBBB2A691795E4A669C4AF311119C10DA"><enum>136.</enum><header>Unified
performance accountability system</header>
<subsection id="H2AEB432534F647C6A8395DB6F2B918A3"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Purpose</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The purpose of this section is to establish
shared performance accountability measures that apply across the core programs
to assess the effectiveness of States and local areas in achieving positive
outcomes for individuals served by those programs.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H0431D38871EE4C06ACCC328FF045F478"><enum>(b)</enum><header>State unified
performance accountability measures</header>
<paragraph id="H0805BFE8CAD744FF8A3116660D6CB01B"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>For each State, the unified performance accountability
measures for the core programs shall consist of—</text>
<subparagraph id="H77F762260E164C208A2DB37A19BCE7C9"><enum>(A)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H2541B67DE4A94D8C950D7590A17D2A28"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the primary indicators
of performance described in paragraph (2)(A); and</text>
</clause><clause id="HA0BB2A8807C448D3BADE1C0B01CBE344" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the additional indicators of
performance (if any) identified by the State under paragraph (2)(B); and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H87B9F24A352E4A05A49EC8D9D4E9B485"><enum>(B)</enum><text>A State adjusted
level of performance for each indicator described in subparagraph (A).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H46A51E3EA2A64F26BFB8D21588C215AF"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Indicators of
performance</header>
<subparagraph id="H672523A9D65D4F088FADE9BB7D30B69E"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Primary
indicators of performance</header>
<clause id="H3E02613A310942D9993372EC3638D11B"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The State primary indicators of performance for
activities provided under the adult and dislocated worker programs authorized
under chapter 6 of subtitle B of title I, the program of adult education and
literacy activities authorized under title II, the employment services program
authorized under sections 1 through 13 of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49
et seq.) (except that subclauses (IV) and (V) shall not apply to such program),
and the program authorized under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29
U.S.C. 720 et seq.), other than section 112 or part C of that title (29 U.S.C.
732, 741), shall consist of—</text>
<subclause id="H9F0CABA8FB664C7AA210D64F8DE9CBF1"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the percentage and
number of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the
second quarter after exit from the program;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H4681816F021745168357E2CA076010D2"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the percentage and number of program
participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after
exit from the program;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H5774EAE0C519464794457FE900E69501"><enum>(III)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the median earnings of program participants
who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from
the program compared to the median earnings of such participants prior to the
training;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H20C90A17823D45988C4D6BCE07A7502C"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>the percentage of
program participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential,
including in a registered apprenticeship or on-the-job training program, or a
secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent (subject to clause
(iii)), during participation in or within 1 year after exit from the
program;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HD73E8E93D41649559EBBA7FC295F13CF"><enum>(V)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the percentage of program participants who,
during a program year, are in an education or training program, including a
registered apprenticeship or on-the-job training program, that leads to a
recognized postsecondary credential or a secondary school diploma or its
recognized equivalent, or employment and who are achieving measurable basic
skill gains toward such a credential or employment; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H041F70D726144B638976D0E0F6FA2E77"><enum>(VI)</enum><text>the indicators of
effectiveness in serving employers established pursuant to clause (iv).</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H97F14D9E9631439CB5120E2B7BEDE35A"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Primary
indicators of performance for eligible youth</header><text>The primary
indicators of performance for the youth program authorized under chapter 4 of
this subtitle shall consist of—</text>
<subclause id="HBFEB782F3BD94C028C98242CA2B63C91"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the percentage and number of program
participants who are in education or training activities, or in unsubsidized
employment during the second quarter after exit from the program;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HFCEE586456ED449CAF5DC38C9D1D9C37"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the percentage and number of program
participants who are in education or training activities, or in unsubsidized
employment, during the fourth quarter after exit from the program;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H02A91A74C7624B5AAABA8ACCF53039A0"><enum>(III)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the median earnings of program participants
who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from
the program compared to the median earnings of such participants prior to the
training;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H60DE00E0D06945FC91EC24013E59DA23"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>the percentage of
program participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential described
in clause (i)(IV), or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent
subject to clause (iii) during participation in or within 1 year after exit
from the program;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H0BA09496F1414D8C99F88AC8D78291E5"><enum>(V)</enum><text>the percentage of
program participants who, during a program year, are in an education or
training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or a
secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or employment and who
are achieving measurable basic skill gains toward such a secondary credential
or employment; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HFD1A36A1500D4C9FAC777976E725F00D"><enum>(VI)</enum><text>the indicators of
effectiveness in serving employers established pursuant to clause (iv).</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HADCF63B7E79044DABFEEC14D69942C0F"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Indicator
relating to credential</header><text>For purposes of clause (i)(IV) or
(ii)(IV), program participants who obtain a secondary school diploma or its
recognized equivalent shall be included in the percentage counted as meeting
the criterion under such clause only if such participants, in addition to
obtaining such diploma or its recognized equivalent, have obtained or retained
employment, have been removed from public assistance, or are in an education or
training program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential described in
clause (i)(IV) within 1 year after exit from the program.</text>
</clause><clause id="HFE649232247E4B2F8DFDECB666B330FC"><enum>(iv)</enum><header>Indicator for
services to employers</header><text>Prior to the commencement of the second
full program year after the date of enactment of this Act, for purposes of
clauses (i)(VI) and (ii)(V), the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education after consultation with the representatives described in subsection
(h)(2), shall jointly develop and establish, for purposes of this subparagraph,
1 or more primary indicators of performance that indicate the effectiveness of
the core programs in serving employers.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H54AE31F5E51E4FCDBA32E9035F354086"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Additional
indicators</header><text>A State may identify in the State plan additional
performance accountability indicators.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H31D23C9BF1BD45F9B4E089DE8EEC9027"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Levels of
performance</header>
<subparagraph id="H37228B494682475A9C5AA6A5A5BE71AD"><enum>(A)</enum><header>State adjusted
levels of performance for primary indicators</header>
<clause id="HBE703BDF5DE64AB5A067D65BF8E3F44E"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>For each State submitting a State plan, there shall be
established, in accordance with this subparagraph, levels of performance for
each of the corresponding primary indicators of performance described in
paragraph (2) for each of the programs described in clause (ii).</text>
</clause><clause id="H5415E53D7FF5457787BA29D4AB4548EB"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Included
programs</header><text>The programs included under clause (i) are—</text>
<subclause id="H4D2D0C4E6CE84E7DA401C2D870AC6C2D"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the youth program
authorized under chapter 4 of this subtitle;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H11EF9F9CBDEB46558C29B8D6A8AAE48B"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the adult program
authorized under chapter 5 of this subtitle;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HAF9ACC06DDE9476EAA4C2A82AF394B26"><enum>(III)</enum><text>the dislocated
worker program authorized under chapter 5 of this subtitle;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HD534AA591D0C47D78777DB186C5CF02E"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>the program of
adult education and literacy activities authorized under title II;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HE1CF8671A1A44B278A3C0C58D793387A"><enum>(V)</enum><text>the employment
services program authorized under sections 1 through 13 of the Wagner-Peyser
Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.); and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HFE7691908727451DB2667F51470F3548"><enum>(VI)</enum><text>the program
authorized under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 720 et
seq.), other than section 112 or part C of that title (29 U.S.C. 732,
741).</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H2F6F7994A111483F955A0EA65FF83B12"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Identification
of State plan</header><text>Each State shall identify, in the State plan,
expected levels of performance for each of the corresponding primary indicators
of performance for each of the programs described in clause (ii) for the first
2 program years covered by the State plan.</text>
</clause><clause id="H66C18ED4C8774981A1A39A782ACCA4FC"><enum>(iv)</enum><header>Agreement of
State adjusted levels of performance</header>
<subclause id="HDFE674792B0541ACACA8C8A574905D95"><enum>(I)</enum><header>First 2
years</header><text>The State shall reach agreement with the Secretary of Labor
and the Secretary of Education on levels of performance for each indicator
described in clause (iii) for each of the programs described in clause (ii) for
each of the first 2 program years covered by the State plan. In reaching the
agreement, the State and Secretaries shall take into account the levels
identified in the State plan under clause (iii) and the factors described in
clause (v). The levels agreed to shall be considered to be the State adjusted
levels of performance for the State for such program years and shall be
incorporated into the State plan prior to the approval of such plan.</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HDE7C4B63A8D04470BC89A316F54B9586"><enum>(II)</enum><header>Third and
fourth year</header><text>The State and the Secretaries shall reach agreement,
prior to the third program year covered by the State plan, on levels of
performance for each indicator described in clause (iii) for each of the
programs described in clause (ii) for each of the third and fourth program
years covered by the State plan. In reaching the agreement, the State and
Secretaries shall take into account the factors described in clause (v). The
levels agreed to shall be considered to be the State adjusted levels of
performance for the State for such program years and shall be incorporated into
the State plan as a modification to the plan.</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H535C6DC7E46247A3990CA3DDA343BC00"><enum>(v)</enum><header>Factors</header><text>In
reaching the agreements described in clause (iv), the State and Secretaries
shall—</text>
<subclause id="HD31C10878161410481530540B11AA9E4"><enum>(I)</enum><text>take into account
how the levels involved compare with the State adjusted levels of performance
established for other States;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H5924251D858B4E9482A54658802CF311"><enum>(II)</enum><text>ensure that the
levels involved are adjusted, using the objective statistical model established
by the Secretaries pursuant to clause (viii), based on the difference among
States in economic conditions (including differences in unemployment rates and
job losses or gains in particular industries) and the characteristics of
participants when the participants entered the program involved, including
indicators of poor work history, lack of work experience, lack of educational
or occupational skills attainment, dislocation from high-wage and high-benefit
employment, low levels of literacy or English proficiency, disability status,
homelessness, ex-offender status, and welfare dependency;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H4FF08F3C070949CAB0678E1B2C11BF6A"><enum>(III)</enum><text>take into
account the extent to which the levels involved promote continuous improvement
in performance accountability on the performance accountability measures by
such State and ensure optimal return on the investment of Federal funds;
and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H8A8B2D3558514C3480760F45F7F59D69"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>take into account
the extent to which the levels involved will assist the State in meeting the
goals described in clause (vi).</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H0167FE3AA635458BA6B6E4A6D14C3A11"><enum>(vi)</enum><header>Goals</header><text>In
order to promote enhanced performance outcomes and to facilitate the process of
reaching agreements with the States under clause (iv), the Secretary of labor
and the Secretary of Education shall establish performance goals for the core
programs, in accordance with the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993
and in consultation with States and other appropriate parties. Such goals shall
be long-term goals for the adjusted levels of performance to be achieved by
each of the programs described in clause (ii) regarding the corresponding
primary indicators of performance described in paragraph (2)(A).</text>
</clause><clause id="H98F8E442BA14491EA0ED0D3AA732D245"><enum>(vii)</enum><header>Revisions
based on economic conditions and individuals served during the program
year</header><text>The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education shall,
in accordance with the objective statistical model developed pursuant to clause
(viii), revise the State adjusted levels of performance applicable for each of
the programs described in clause (ii), for a program year and a State, to
reflect the economic conditions and characteristics of participants (as
described in clause (v)(II)) in that program during such program year in a such
State.</text>
</clause><clause id="HB8E884088EF544ABA8376FCC2494FFCD"><enum>(viii)</enum><header>Statistical
adjustment model</header><text>The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education, after consultation with the representatives described in subsection
(h)(2), shall develop and disseminate an objective statistical model that will
be used to make the adjustments in the State adjusted levels of performance for
economic conditions and characteristics of participants under clauses (v) and
(vii).</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5E4BE5CA3F6A4727918EF7E4FA540A4A"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Levels of
performance for additional indicators</header><text>The State may identify, in
the State plan, State levels of performance for each of the additional
indicators identified under paragraph (2)(B). Such levels shall be considered
to be State adjusted levels of performance for purposes of this section.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H64093486FA304BC1A85815E51F73324F"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Local
performance accountability measures</header>
<paragraph id="HEEDD9D52314E4AA6A409318DF503A68D"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>For each local area in a State designated under section
116, the local performance accountability measures for each of the program
described in subclauses (I) through (III) of subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii) shall
consist of—</text>
<subparagraph id="H81D74F9CEEFE4B30B2BB44DCD6CC0CCE"><enum>(A)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HE00E466AC1084537BC84CCC723DCDECE"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the primary indicators
of performance described in subsection (b)(2)(A) that are applicable to such
programs; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H78C2DC2FC9504275B53906B9C0FCDE3E" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>additional indicators of
performance, if any, identified by the State for such programs under subsection
(b)(2)(B); and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H945C7F7BAC6241A9BF2444BA9B0384FD"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the local level of
performance for each indicator described in subparagraph (A).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H67C395F82E4F401D995F97F7940068EA"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Local level of
performance</header><text>The local board, the chief elected official, and the
Governor shall negotiate and reach agreement on local levels of performance
based on the State adjusted levels of performance established under subsection
(b)(3)(A).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H99056E6BC91F4E2294A5020701E6A928"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Adjustment
factors</header><text>In negotiating the local levels of performance, the local
board, the chief elected official, and the Governor shall make adjustments for
the expected economic conditions and the expected characteristics of
participants to be served in the local area, using the statistical adjustment
model developed pursuant to subsection (b)(3)(A)(viii). In addition, the
negotiated local levels of performance applicable to a program year shall be
revised to reflect the economic conditions experienced and the characteristics
of the populations served in the local area during such program year using the
statistical adjustment model.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H605DD359830D4656B608446B03486B7A"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Performance
accountability reports</header>
<paragraph id="HEFA079E0BDB74986BE2D15764B82EF8E"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of
the Workforce Investment Act of 2012, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary
of Education shall jointly develop a template for performance reports that
shall be used by States, local boards, and eligible providers of training
services under section 122 to report on outcomes achieved by the core programs,
and to report on quantifiable benchmarks established in the State plan as
described in section 112 or the State unified plan described in section 113
that demonstrate annual improvement with respect to each of the system-wide
performance indicators established under subsection (j)(2) of this
section.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H85EBF47A831A4563A7269310857A4B6B"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Contents of
State performance reports</header><text>The performance report for a State
shall include, subject to paragraph (5)(C)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H99B164E883E54AE597239AEF51D0F3D1"><enum>(A)</enum><text>information
specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary
indicators of performance described in subsection (b)(2)(A) for each of the
programs described in subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii) and the State adjusted levels of
performance with respect to such indicators for each program;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC9BCF6D7AF274CF9BB3EA84BBE4633D7"><enum>(B)</enum><text>information
specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary
indicators of performance described in subsection (b)(2)(A) for each of the
programs described in subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii) with respect to individuals with
barriers to employment, disaggregated by each subpopulation of such
individuals;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF5ACD52EE693432BACBDBDA314D5D15D"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the total number
of participants served by each type of service of the programs described in
subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii), and the types of core, intensive, and training
services provided;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7DB4FE27315F4BE2AC9CF7025C02718A"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the number of
individuals with barriers to employment served by each type of service by each
of the programs described in subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii), disaggregated by each
subpopulation of such individuals;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8B13318F51EF494B9AB7B2271119AB10"><enum>(E)</enum><text>the number of
participants who are enrolled in more than 1 of the programs described in
subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H96C82D396AD54490BDD9AA3B8631C65A"><enum>(F)</enum><text>other information
that facilitates comparisons of programs with programs in other States.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HCB6266849B7E47EEB0014DD583E893D8"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Contents of
local area performance reports</header><text>The performance reports for a
local area shall include, subject to paragraph (5)(C)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB926F42A28C443FEB99105C92D99B380"><enum>(A)</enum><text>information
specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary
indicators of performance described in subsection (b)(2)(A) for each of the
programs described in subclauses (I) through (III) of subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii),
and the local adjusted levels of performance with respect to such indicators
for each program;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2779C41A4E534A6D8BB6DE6A2746F003"><enum>(B)</enum><text>information
specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary
indicators of performance described in subsection (b)(2)(A) for each of the
programs described in subclauses (I) through (III) of subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii)
with respect to individuals with barriers to employment, disaggregated by each
subpopulation of such individuals;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8AE8122FA6974BA08A999AD7EA15CC16"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the total number of participants served by
each of the programs described in subclauses (I) through (III) of subsection
(b)(3)(A)(ii), and the types of core, intensive, and training services
provided;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1B3845E5B17C4001B43451BDF2CD1431"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the number of
individuals with barriers to employment served by each of the programs
described in subclauses (I) through (III) of subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii),
disaggregated by each subpopulation of such individuals;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1969BBAF8BB74CE48188F728D6A71832"><enum>(E)</enum><text>the number of
participants who are enrolled in any of the programs described in subclauses
(I) through (III) of subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii) who are enrolled in more than 1
program described in subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H955B031F6DF744BCB76A822746CE0E12"><enum>(F)</enum><text>other information
that facilitates comparisons of programs with programs in other local areas (or
planning regions, as appropriate).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HA9C93C9651644F98A3B17FEB77D2661A"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Contents of
eligible training providers performance reports</header><text>The performance
report for an eligible provider of training services under section 122 shall
include, subject to paragraph (5)(C), with respect to each program of training
services, including core, intensive, and training services, of such
provider—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6E955BB4864F48EB86A4A65F2D2F9BF0"><enum>(A)</enum><text>information
specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary
indicators of performance described in subclauses (I) through (IV) of
subsection (b)(2)(A)(i) with respect to participants served under the adult and
dislocated worker programs under chapter 5 of this subtitle; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3121483B98DD4F699C2ABEBC2D13115A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the number of
participants served under each of the adult and dislocated worker programs
under chapter 5 of this subtitle and the number of individuals with barriers to
employment served under each of such programs, disaggregated by each
subpopulation of such individuals.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HD2C5B1167D434C90BC04F706FE236284"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Publication</header>
<subparagraph id="H8157638607AF4AE28A5C49D808709730"><enum>(A)</enum><header>State
performance reports</header><text>The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education shall annually make publically available, including by electronic
means, the performance reports for States and local areas containing the
information described in paragraph (2).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBD5113DCB23B470881D6748AFFA0CE95"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Local area and
eligible training provider performance reports</header><text>The State shall
make publically available, including by electronic means, the performance
reports for the local areas containing the information described in paragraph
(3) and the performance reports for eligible providers of training services
containing the information described in paragraph (4).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H43E2C485764044D887180AA9905861A5"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Rules for
reporting of data</header><text>The disaggregation of data under this
subsection shall not be required when the number of participants in a category
is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results
would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual
participant.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H3C2BF1E5AA5C41EAA34CFEF5BF2BC5B4"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Evaluation of
State programs</header>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H1C350DBB2E1546CF9211E2DAEE7C94CF"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Using funds authorized under a core program and made
available to carry out this section, the State, in coordination with local
boards in the State and the State agencies responsible for the administration
of the core programs, shall conduct ongoing evaluations of activities carried
out in the State under such programs and in accordance with the State unified
plan. The State, local boards, and State agencies shall conduct the evaluations
in order to promote, establish, implement, and utilize methods for continuously
improving core program activities in order to achieve high-level performance
within, and high-level outcomes from, the workforce investment system. To the
maximum extent practicable, the State shall coordinate the valuations with the
evaluations provided for the Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Education
under section 172, section 343(b)(3)(E), section 10(b) of the Wagner-Peyser Act
(29 U.S.C. 49i(b)), and sections 12(a)(5), 14, and 107 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 709(a)(5), 711, 727) (applied with respect to programs
carried out under title I of that Act).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF5C5C6A2F78A48E983103E72F05AB5C3"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Design</header><text>The
evaluations conducted under this subsection shall be designed in conjunction
with the State board, State agencies responsible for the administration of the
core programs, and local boards and shall include analysis of customer feedback
and outcome and process measures in the statewide workforce investment system.
The evaluations may include the use of control groups.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H9F4BDCB14CDB492AA2329FE7D3FDCDEA"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Results</header><text>The
State shall periodically prepare, submit to the State board and local boards in
the State, and make available to the public, including by electronic means,
reports containing the results of evaluations conducted under this subsection,
to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the workforce investment
system.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H2F86C98AEBB247B2BD6AB5B9CA9FD459"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Sanctions for
State failure To meet State performance accountability measures</header>
<paragraph id="HCF6A3FC1322A4867ACB72D8FAC7ED71B"><enum>(1)</enum><header>States</header>
<subparagraph id="H0827D5F66EB3444B80EE24C8463A2C70"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Technical
assistance</header><text>If a State fails to meet the State adjusted levels of
performance relating to indicators described in subsection (b)(2)(A) for a
program for any program year, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education shall, upon request, provide technical assistance, including
assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9FB243513A0847A58E32347D884FDCD5"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Reduction in
amount of grant</header><text>If such failure continues for a second
consecutive year, or if a State fails to submit a report under subsection (d)
for any program year, the Secretary of Labor or the Secretary of Education, as
appropriate, may reduce by not more than 5 percent, the amount of the allotment
that would (in the absence of this paragraph) be payable to the State under
such program for the immediately succeeding program year. Such penalty shall be
based on the degree of failure to meet State adjusted levels of
performance.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HF1C777D291D142C8A2C7F3D386D07358"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Funds resulting
from reduced allotments</header><text>The Secretary of Labor or the Secretary
of Education, as appropriate, shall use any amount retained, as a result of a
reduction in an allotment to a State made under paragraph (1)(B), to provide
technical assistance to the States the Secretaries determine to be appropriate
to improve the performance of their core programs.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HD5A748C7BDC24C49AEF9627D9C643937"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Sanctions for
local area failure To meet local performance accountability measures</header>
<paragraph id="H111A884C232641DEBBF1E22085FAACE4"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Technical
assistance</header><text>If a local area fails to meet local performance
accountability measures established under subsection (c) for the youth, adult,
or dislocated worker program authorized under chapter 2 or 3 of subtitle B of
title I for a program described in subsection (d)(2)(A) for any program year,
the Governor, or upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall
provide technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development
of a performance improvement plan, or the development of a modified local plan
or regional plan.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H33B19B82303144DEA5BADCC3EB7FA3BA"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Corrective
actions</header>
<subparagraph id="H960CC684797A498B88FF21B5BF225414"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>If such failure continues for a second consecutive year,
the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include development of a
reorganization plan through which the Governor may—</text>
<clause id="id277959A0612D43AAA8FE358B7504199C"><enum>(i)</enum><text>require the
appointment and certification of a new local board, consistent with the
criteria established under section 117(b)(1);</text>
</clause><clause id="idEF916AED032E449A92B53A05364C64F6"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>prohibit the use
of eligible providers and one-stop partners identified as achieving a poor
level of performance;</text>
</clause><clause id="idD978A485438B4A48BBE6EFF10210495F"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>redesignate the
local area in accordance with section 116; or</text>
</clause><clause id="idB19BB4E2415E49F2BC485544E86F3A8F"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>take such other
actions as the Governor determines are appropriate.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4BBE068DE6364E1587AAC992DF6CBA71"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Appeal by local
area</header>
<clause id="H0D28C3B0F8D4479D8E31D919CEF78211"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Appeal to
governor</header><text>The local board and chief elected official for a local
area that is subject to 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. In such case, the Governor shall
make a final decision not later than 30 days after the receipt of the
appeal.</text>
</clause><clause id="H855EBBE402A140EB9221052F246E826B"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>subsequent
action</header><text>The local board and chief elected official for a local
area may, not later than 30 days after receiving a decision from the Governor
pursuant to clause (i), appeal such decision to the Secretary of Labor. In such
case, the Secretary shall make a final decision not later than 30 days after
the receipt of the appeal.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1478CA82952A4D76B5409E2372B2811F"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Effective
date</header><text>The decision made by the Governor under subparagraph (B)(i)
shall become effective at the time the Governor issues the decision pursuant to
such clause. Such decision shall remain effective unless the Secretary of Labor
rescinds or revises such plan pursuant to subparagraph (B)(ii).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HFCEFF59165714772B67ED2AEB916CFDF"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Definitions of
indicators of performance</header>
<paragraph id="H1366D9F6EC0C4A9295370B6BF8AD9FD8"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>In order to ensure nationwide comparability of
performance data, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education, after
consultation with representatives described in paragraph (2), shall issue
definitions for the indicators described in this section.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H27871821EF494D66BEA2EDCA9B581160"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Representatives</header><text>The
representatives referred to in paragraph (1) are representatives of States and
political subdivisions, business and industry, employees, eligible providers of
activities carried out through the core programs, educators, researchers,
participants, the lead State agency officials with responsibility for the
programs carried out through the core programs, individuals with expertise in
service individuals with barriers to employment, and other interested
parties.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H2B808DE46C5C4B10A97442F953047EFE"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Fiscal and
management accountability information systems</header>
<paragraph id="HCBC3CE04DE564BC8B3AFD52FC0FBADA4"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Wage
records</header><text>In measuring the progress of the State across all core
programs as identified in section 136(b)(2)(A) on State and local performance
accountability measures, a State shall utilize quarterly wage records,
consistent with State law. The Secretary of Labor shall make arrangements,
consistent with State law, to ensure that the wage records of any State are
available to any other State to the extent that such wage records are required
by the State in carrying out the State plan of the State or completing the
annual report described in subsection (d).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H19C386FACD9A460D971618DB56CC6DFF"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Confidentiality</header><text>In
carrying out the requirements of this Act, the State shall comply with section
444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g).</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H5808877DE62F499387811828EDF7B713"><enum>(j)</enum><header>System-Wide
improvements</header>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H67BEC99FF18D43D9ACFF460E84157031"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Purpose</header><text>The
purpose of this subsection is to establish system-wide improvements across all
programs to enhance data collection, ensure accountability and increase
administrative efficiencies in employment and training programs that will
expand the capacity and improve the performance of the workforce system.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HFC1DEBFD4EFC49AA981EAE72926AB8E7"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Development and
implementation</header>
<subparagraph id="HBA761EE5198C4B8FB00C0D20B0143FDD"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education,
after consultation with the representatives described in subsection (h)(2),
shall develop system-wide performance measures across the one-stop partner
programs described in section 121(b) to measure the collective effectiveness of
the workforce investment system in aligning and coordinating the core programs
and other one-stop partner programs, employers as a meaningful system partner
to address businesses and other employer immediate and long-term skilled
workforce needs in in-demand, high-growth, and other occupations important to a
State, regional, or local economy, expanding access to education and training
for participants (including participants with barriers to employment), and
establishing or strengthening credential attainment and measurement strategies.
Not later than the beginning of the third program year, the Secretary of Labor
and the Secretary of Education after consultation with the representatives
described in subsection (h)(2), shall develop system-wide performance
accountability measures.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFA82B919D64E48B39AFB0B068BB16BB7"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Benchmarks</header><text>Not
later than the beginning of the third program year, each State shall include in
the State plan described in section 112 or the State unified plan described in
section 113 quantifiable benchmarks that demonstrate annual improvement with
respect to each of the system-wide performance indicators established under
this section.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA0C9B6B6ED494487915949D4ABD91487"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Requirements</header><text>For
each State, the system-wide performance accountability measures shall consist
of—</text>
<clause id="H587B8C811BA84C9FA5C34A7170419D75"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the indicators of
performance described in paragraph (3) (A) through (D);</text>
</clause><clause id="H7CC3C5EE9C7C49C6BCCD858A9C2E18D4"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>any other
indicators established by the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education
in consultation with the representatives described in subsection (h)(2);
and</text>
</clause><clause id="idB9E9340AF68C495BBA247EF206878549"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>a State
adjusted level of performance for each indicator described in paragraph
(3).</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H4BFB460E33CD4C9AA363D6522743E76A"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Indicators of
performance</header><text>The indicators of system-wide performance shall be
measured from baseline data collected in the first year after the date of
enactment of this subsection and shall consist of the following:</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H86E4171946444398A03E7546DE6224B0"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Indicators of
effectiveness in engaging employers as a system partner</header><text>The State
indicators of effectiveness in serving employers shall at a minimum consist
of—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H21AD866A1EB7495B93F5722676D71B7F"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the number and
percentage of employers in the State using one-stops;</text>
</clause><clause id="H2D49831C53C5465CA5651B15A11672D6"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the total number of returning employers in
the State using one-stops and one-stop partner program services, including
training;</text>
</clause><clause id="H5A3AC1162A38432CA85DB4B3927ED1FF"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the number of
training modules created for specific employers or groups of employers;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H8272DD77A84D4D49A99D28A0DE2D0ED6"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>the size of each
employer in the State using one-stops and one-stop partner programs
services.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HB49F64D2CB294322B5F33E8C8718001C"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Indicators of
expanded access to training services</header><text>The State indicators of
expanded access to training services shall at a minimum consist of—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HC835412C17954B3687E8D5391C6428F0"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the number and
percentage of participants who received training or education services under a
one-stop partner program;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H0809D912B35C49A3B2FFBC0168064768"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the number and
percentage of participants and youth with barriers to employment who received
services from a one-stop partner program resulting in entry into an education
and training program that leads to employment or a recognized postsecondary
credential;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HE755CF20C36549FDA165889D58611A51"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the total number
and percentage of participants concurrently enrolled in two or more core
programs, or in at least one other one-stop partner program;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HCC56B150199B4E9980D5344D7A18BE2E"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>the number and
percentage of participants engaged in career pathways; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H805F39EB76A4434EAE56E0AB0552360D"><enum>(v)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the total number and percentage of
participants who are enrolled and whose training is co-funded by Pell grants or
other sources of financial aid.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H645389F8E0354C47B6D15B78A5A93C3B"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Indicators of
credential attainment and measurement</header><text>The State indicators of
credential attainment and measurement shall at a minimum consist of the total
number and percentage of recognized postsecondary credentials earned during the
program year by, or awarded to, participants of programs described in section
136(b)(3)(A)(i).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HB1146C100205489B9858D359915486BD"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Additional
indicators</header><text>A State may identify in a State plan additional
system-wide performance accountability indicators.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H76526C154DDA4802823C0CB4087A27C8"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Levels of
performance</header>
<subparagraph id="HB1DFBFF0AF5D4D488889F07B0BCB1B1B"><enum>(A)</enum><header>State adjusted
levels of performance for system-wide performance accountability
indicators</header>
<clause id="HBFFEA2936B21433A87D451AC6D604979"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>For each State submitting a State plan under section 112
or section 113, there shall be established, in accordance with this paragraph,
levels of performance for each of the system-wide performance accountability
indicators that shall measure aggregate performance for the programs referred
to in section 121(b)(1)(B), and which may include data from programs referred
to in section 121(b)(2)(B).</text>
</clause><clause id="HF426E154ADEE4091AC01776CC28DEE27"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Identification
in State plan</header><text>Prior to the third program year after enactment of
this Act, each State shall identify, in the State plan, expected levels of
performance for each of the corresponding system-wide performance
accountability indicators under subsection (j)(2) for each of the third and
fourth program years covered by the State plan.</text>
</clause><clause id="H3B286FE0E4FC4BCEBEFABD905A388D0A"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Agreement on
State adjusted levels of performance</header><text>The State shall reach
agreement with the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education on levels
of performance for each indicator under subsection (j)(2) for each of the third
and fourth program years covered by the State plan. In reaching the agreement,
the State and Secretaries shall take into account the levels identified in the
State plan under clause (ii), and may take into account the factors described
in subsection (c)(3)(A)(v).</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6ADF9D0870D6490B92E7916EA1EFD68A"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Levels of
performance for additional indicators</header><text>The State may identify, in
the State plan, State levels of performance for each of the additional
indicators identified under subsection (j)(2)(E). Such levels shall be
considered the State adjusted levels of performance for purposes of this
section.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD49C75B205EF4E218C45CAFE3FED68D1"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Failure to meet
system-wide performance accountability measures</header><text>If a State fails
to meet State adjusted levels of performance relating to indicators described
in paragraph (3) for any program year the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary
of Education shall, upon request, provide technical assistance, including
assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H0FE0EB49FA474D9AB9A49A9F71E7F8C9"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Reports</header><text>Not
later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Workforce Investment
Act of 2012, the Secretary of Labor shall report to the Committee on Education
and the Workforce on the indicators described in paragraph (2) of this section
and provide recommendations to the Committee on improving coordination and
increasing efficiencies in one-stop partner
programs.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="HBC8D6DE57C8848A3A2E060F7ADD676C5"><enum>119.</enum><header>Authorization
of funding for one-stop infrastructure</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 137 is amended by adding at the end
the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HDFC3F84A458141BE9B849C6E72C98940" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" id="HD3ED5E2102EC45638BF3AE67A91C10FD"><enum>(d)</enum><header>One-Stop
infrastructure</header>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H3B322B28BFAA4259AD54ED5AECF3AD49"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Authorization of
Appropriations</header><text>In addition to the funds authorized under
subsections (a), (b), and (c), there is authorized to be appropriated an
additional amount equal to 3 percent of the total of amounts appropriated under
such subsections, for costs of infrastructure including rental costs and other
expenses associated with establishing and maintaining one-stop centers in
accordance with section 121.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H614EF9B943D3480FB8CCD69CE294238B"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Allotment</header><text>The
Secretary shall allot the funds appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) for each
fiscal year among the States as follows:</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H0304C86290974F4D9BE90863320516D4"><enum>(A)</enum><text>Two-thirds of such
sums shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of individuals in
the civilian labor force in each State as compared to the total number of such
individuals in all States.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HC98B34B35F0A42009B919AB80D95EBBB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>One-third of such
sums shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of unemployed
individuals in each State as compared to the total number of such individuals
in all States.</text>
</subparagraph><continuation-text commented="no" continuation-text-level="paragraph">For purposes of this paragraph, the
number of individuals in the civilian labor force and the number of unemployed
individuals shall be based on data for the most recent calendar year available,
as determined by the
Secretary.</continuation-text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section></subtitle><subtitle id="H895FA11C11CB432C93AC05DFB2006E93"><enum>C</enum><header>Job Corps</header>
<section id="HE279FE6795944E65BA6D66478976308F"><enum>131.</enum><header>Purposes</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 141(1) is amended to read as
follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB1C15DAD0AB747AA8547666955D6C456" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H0A1F79BB0CE94A1A807B4ABFD223BCA0"><enum>(1)</enum><text>to maintain a
national Job Corps program, carried out in partnership with States and
communities, to—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA4F97A449FA541418B9727CB0C67F72C"><enum>(A)</enum><text>assist eligible
youth to connect to the labor force by providing them with intensive social,
academic, career and technical education, and service-learning opportunities,
in primarily residential centers, in order for such youth to obtain secondary
school diplomas or recognized postsecondary credentials leading to—</text>
<clause id="HC784C24E006141AB8C1B8F9BECB1F83B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>successful
careers, in in-demand industry sectors or occupations or the Armed Forces, that
will result in economic self-sufficiency and opportunities for advancement;
or</text>
</clause><clause id="H7859538049A04CE5B5A963041EA2F10D"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>enrollment in
postsecondary education; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7EB172C648C54DBCB28C4FE463C7C81A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>support
responsible
citizenship;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="HAC90D8D93E0E45F6896E99CE132D6F11"><enum>132.</enum><header>Definitions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 142 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HC7214669CFD24850B9485A811885382A"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H007C48F992D942F38A39A7A6318B4D5C"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>customer service</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H16C03EBE16F7426FBFCA498F606ABFEA"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>intake</quote> and inserting <quote>assessment</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H38D7859054B94E7FB3146EE587332C1A"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>a Jobs Corps center</quote> and inserting <quote>support the purposes of
the Jobs Corps</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H432C53A53B6A4624B5DB57DBF748607E"><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>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HBDDFB16231BF4341A7254EB8FDC0E947"><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 secondary school diploma or recognized
equivalent or completed the requirements of a career and technical education
and training program that prepares individuals for employment leading to
economic self-sufficiency or entrance into postsecondary education or
training.</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5354C60808504312933F5A1BADF4E41D"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in paragraph (9),
by striking <quote>area served by a regional office of the Employment and
Training Administration</quote> and inserting <quote>defined by the
Secretary</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></section><section id="H1C908A57292A4459B5DC38A789F35990"><enum>133.</enum><header>Individuals
eligible for the Job Corps</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 144 is amended by adding at the end
the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HAA6226CCFD10429988563BC19BBC8A57" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HA0981CD49DEC44CA9205DB5D5EE79202"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Special rule for
veterans</header><text>Notwithstanding the requirement of paragraph (2), a
veteran of the Armed Forces shall be eligible to become an enrollee under this
section if the individual—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H768804DD77ED4014B717A5C1EE49BE4A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>meets the
requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H45CB2DB2F96F4E1AB9DB67961AF257ED"><enum>(B)</enum><text>does not meet the
requirement of paragraph (2) because the military income earned by such
individual within the 6-month period prior to the individual’s application for
Job Corps prevents the individual from meeting such
requirement.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="HB7A6FAAC0C594A40955E01C3BF33E0D9"><enum>134.</enum><header>Recruitment,
screening, selection, and assignment of enrollees</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 145 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H50A2ACD7DD0342D8B0371B5427C01BCE"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)(2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5D456204BD7D40D0890C156F2FE798BD"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C)(i), by striking <quote>vocational</quote> and inserting <quote>career and
technical education and training</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE223DC6BF18449F8B14AD42A932A872D"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by amending
subparagraph (E) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H67F8007702AF43829A3FA51EE1DD0F4D" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H16E8383F0B494453B0341CC410F39191"><enum>(E)</enum><text>assure appropriate
representation of enrollees from urban areas and from rural
areas.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H5E02C07F08AE4BB19DBAE41DFFD1827F"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)(3)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HCECD6784998C4C9C8149167DF36B9AB2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA5FAE42C900942DF91298E9DC185F2CB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C), by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H48FDCA02A10D4C64853170BE0C962824"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC2BAC36A3A5541C9ADC4F4A8217A2B7D" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H68572168CDCA47EDA05D1A90546B41FC"><enum>(D)</enum><text>child welfare
agencies that are responsible for children in foster care and children eligible
for assistance under section 477 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
677).</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HA0CB3F171F7F402A8193643C95F5E203"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)(1)(B), by inserting <quote>and agrees to such rules</quote> after
<quote>failure to observe the rules</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5CC294958FD94D299B494CB72DA7D8B2"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HE8432AEBAB304857A589C91550BD3CDF"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)
in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>an
assignment</quote> and inserting <quote>a</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H246066DEFD00400B83098F10D2029F85"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>the Secretary
shall, every 2 years, analyze, for the Job Corps center— </quote> and inserting
<quote>every 2 years the Secretary, in consultation with operators of Job Corps
centers, shall analyze relevant factors relating to each Job Corps center,
including—</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6BC241DC022142E6B7888D6B73F40347"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H98A5A107B38D46E7A8370B88EE2A86D2"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C)—</text>
<clause id="H7CE005C6D1F043D3B4EAB6FC8E0CCAA8"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>the education, training, and supportive</quote> after
<quote>including</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HB868A52DF2684430AD8D256566C2EE0E"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
adding <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3940A8986EFB40A9A2A53D90E248D627"><enum>(E)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H27B3D633BCA341F7B8941B6C6021FC7A" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H1BFEDEB3EA514173A1AC8C1BB4AB29AD"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the performance of
the Job Corps center relating to the expected levels of performance for the
indicators described in section 159(c)(1), and whether any actions have been
taken with respect to such center pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of section
159(f).</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HFA8D6EF467304C1596998C593B13D5A1"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection
(d)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HE81EE77D025B4DE4B186D55B83F2AC62"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="H69908BE6B9C649FB8783768972F9CACA"><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>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H2EEDAFDCA4D94783BCE8E78F2C0548B5"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking subparagraph (A) and redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC61B107E6FF14C5B9DBB86D060767ABE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking <quote>to the home of</quote> and inserting <quote>to the home of
that offers the career and technical education and training desired by
</quote>.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="H3DD9D8AB2E4145BB87F5035D09F545E6"><enum>135.</enum><header>Enrollment</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 146(b) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HD4427A7B17154E50B1E2EDE59C7D1E39"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>or</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HC925655DEA95489988E5E778623D7B95"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraph (2) as paragraph (4) and inserting after paragraph (1) the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H1942A62E3B804A4288DEEB8401AC16B6" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H04DCD416BB444F7986251F5B55732E33"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in the case of an
individual with a disability who would reasonably be expected to meet the
standards for a Job Corps graduate, as defined under section 142(5), if allowed
to participate in the Job Corps for not more than 1 additional year;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HAEB7CE753E5B465FB22574490B24B4D4"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in the case of an
individual who participates in national service, as authorized by a Civilian
Conservation Center program, who would be granted an enrollment extension in
the Job Corps for the amount of time equal to the period of national service;
or</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H3BF5DF87B9704CDEBC0D6C4C75EEE9FC"><enum>136.</enum><header>Job Corps
centers</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 147 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HBCA52B7C7B40427D96CDB2F2FB2090FB"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H76CD1559D0BD4E7F89CE99F13BE0FF03"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="H3650D364DDC54B04A945902646B76028"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>vocational</quote> both places it appears
and inserting <quote>career and technical</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HB9F1833F59D54CD69BD107552D534018"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B), by inserting <quote>, or other entity with the necessary
capacity,</quote> after <quote>local entity</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8F7A750224C94D4193FBB13E70B18AF2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H906805E988084DA8B4C72F67E5683E96"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>subsections (c) and (d) of section 303 of
the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C.
253)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsections (a) and (b) of section 3304 of
title 41, United States Code,</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HB6A56C131D0045A1B75F3A05ED7260C6"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)(i)—</text>
<subclause id="H944255C14C6A42A2904C490255189E00"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in subclause (II),
by striking <quote>vocational</quote> and inserting <quote>career and technical
education and</quote>;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H97ADE82B4BCF4C5AAAA4D02B03D86240"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in subclause
(III), by striking <quote>is familiar with the surrounding communities,</quote>
and inserting <quote>demonstrates relationships with the surrounding
communities, employers, labor organizations, workforce boards,</quote>;
and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H986382E3767240FF8CC6629728D9CD35"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by amending
subclause (IV) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA61F98CEFF3B47F8B57BD3947D573038" style="OLC">
<subclause id="H31771816F6074E18851E019065B1697E"><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 indicators of
performance for eligible youth described in section
136(b)(2)(A)(ii).</text>
</subclause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H2E2C744C811C4FE08B2C61B0CD9CE3F9"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by amending
subsection (c) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD0AFE7102C2041FA9BAC74C91266FC32" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HE7A35FFEC5DC44438E28466E53FE236A"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Civilian
conservation centers</header>
<paragraph id="H80CE0BDFB2064F02B12436745470CD94"><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 provide, in addition to academics, career and technical education
and training, and workforce preparation skills training, 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="H4B3A681A104744C280721F1C6F29B925"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Assistance
during disasters</header><text>Enrollees in Civilian Conservation Centers may
provide assistance in addressing national, State, and local disasters,
consistent with current child labor laws and regulations. The Secretary of
Agriculture shall ensure that with respect to the provision of such assistance
the enrollees are properly trained, equipped, supervised, and dispatched
consistent with standards for the conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife
established under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et
seq.).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H69B11B3BDA7A4C44A344A9C849D1BA4F"><enum>(3)</enum><header>National
liaison</header><text>The Secretary of Agriculture shall designate a Job Corps
National Liaison to support the agreement under this section between the
Departments of Labor and
Agriculture.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="HF1686B6B63EF42D0ACC73FF81030038B"><enum>137.</enum><header>Program
activities</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 148 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H4829193987434983BB0DE9341323C433"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by amending
subsection (a) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBF90766E8DE5457FACA518E3977BA655" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H0997C40F5FC8438698D4C6E733779A96"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Activities
provided by job corps centers</header>
<paragraph id="H5B837258533C4A58B8DF514EDBFAAECE"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Each Job Corps center shall provide enrollees with an
intensive, organized, and supervised program of education, including English
language acquisition programs, career and technical education and training,
work experience, work-based learning, recreational activities, physical
rehabilitation and development, and counseling, which may include information
about financial literacy. Each Job Corps center shall provide enrollees
assigned to the center with access to core services described in section
134(c)(2) and the intensive services described in section 134(c)(3).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H021DB87539B74CB283F056AFD7969A9D"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Relationship to
opportunities</header>
<subparagraph id="HF1B86346A7E84CA183E5E14B76DF943B"><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="idB12A3EEFAF9D4DCFB5CF455F13E26A59"><enum>(i)</enum><text>secure and
maintain meaningful unsubsidized employment;</text>
</clause><clause id="id1D0E23D9B34A420AB1FC9DFED04D3055"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>enroll in and
complete secondary education or postsecondary education or training programs,
including other suitable career and technical education and training, and
registered apprenticeship programs; or</text>
</clause><clause id="idC2656BA4CD7D479DB989C8433A29C463"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>satisfy Armed
Forces requirements.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H956BDDEB7EAF45A59FD908240FCE9FCE"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Link to
employment opportunities</header><text>The career and technical education and
training provided shall be linked to the employment opportunities in the local
area in which the enrollee intends to seek employment after
graduation.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HB90306643E0342F999E7E196721DCB78"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7CCD4F7250694A648E1E918B635457CA"><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="H2C417B0F72324BBBB06E8AB883EC4854"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>education and vocational</quote> and inserting <quote>career and
technical education</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H28BDEE04E0B74AD382D9C18F60ECAD8C"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>vocational educational</quote> and inserting <quote>career and technical
educational</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2F0215539AEE40DA930B3010CC0B995C"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>or technical institutes</quote> and inserting <quote>technical
institutes, or national service providers</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HC73B50DD606644B3AEA12E012F783A88"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5CACCBF4053740F89BE1486F750E45A6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by amending
paragraph (2) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8E110A3F874F495B993F48EF433EBD1A" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HC48F465B1FB4464682D8D18B7CC1E853"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Benefits</header><text>During
the period of participation in an advanced career training program, an enrollee
shall be eligible for full Job Corps benefits, or a monthly stipend equal to
the average value of the residential support, food, allowances, and other
benefits provided to enrollees assigned to residential Job Corps
centers.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H70B5A58AF7BD4D3BB098681AAE419F19"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by striking <quote>Each year,</quote> and inserting <quote>The Secretary shall
develop standards by which</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H65DFAE4C79F94A72BD1C1321D1F65C63"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by amending
subsection (d) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HDFFFE63A6FE64704AA71472C61FFFF6A" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H03FCC961E6AA46BF823DE7C7712003EB"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Graduate
services</header><text>In order to promote the retention of graduates in
employment or postsecondary education, the Secretary shall arrange for the
provision of job placement and support services to graduates for up to 12
months after the date of graduation. One-stop partners, may support the
provision of these services, including services from the State vocational
rehabilitation agency to supplement job placement and job development efforts
for Job Corps graduates who are individuals with
disabilities.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H411104F15C0A4474B2FE9E60CDC978FA"><enum>138.</enum><header>Support</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 150(b) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H16A268EA2EA64A1DBC8D8EF99C75FB12"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in the subsection
heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">Readjustment allowances</header-in-text></quote> and inserting
<quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">Transition allowances and
support</header-in-text></quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8FA2F772F3044F27B43C1A77BEA7BC21"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF0EBB130B8EB4874A7260E4312ADF741"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the paragraph
heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">graduates</header-in-text></quote> and inserting
<quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">allowances for
graduates</header-in-text></quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H159506B05FEA4FCBA62BB29B29266C55"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in the first
sentence, by striking <quote>readjustment</quote> and inserting
<quote>transition</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFAAE36FF602445769FA237524F3DEBF4"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking the
second and third sentences, and inserting the following: <quote>The transition
allowance shall be incentive-based to reflect a graduate’s completion of
academic, career and technical education or training, and attainment of
recognized postsecondary credentials.</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HE628F0C190A54E69B4E378D070BF7C8E"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by amending
paragraph (2) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H70372987B7174076B57A26D2A7A72520" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H99146A15FF084D09A49EE905A8D7A9BE"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Transition
support for former enrollees</header><text>The Secretary may arrange for the
provision of 3 months of employment services for former
enrollees.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H5D182050FAD2453E8BDF5864D2470441"><enum>139.</enum><header>Community
participation</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 153 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H5EAEC28872B04041B4E725F4D99E4898"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by amending
subsections (a) and (b) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H68E1E30F82BF45999E720291E3F143F6" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HB89D5E600B8742C6A9C24660C2A614CD"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Business and
community participation</header><text>The director of each Job Corps center
shall ensure the establishment and development of the business and community
networks described in subsection (b) in order to enhance the effectiveness of
such centers. At centers where a national training contractor provides career
and technical education training, and has direct and long-standing linkages to
registered apprenticeship programs or affiliated national employer groups, the
national training contractor shall have the lead in maintaining networks with
the programs described in clauses (ii) and (iii) of subsections
(b)(1)(C).</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H82B5155E0EA842F6BE10FB5E308A5A7B"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Networks</header><text>The
activities carried out by each Job Corps center under this section shall
include—</text>
<paragraph id="HDC7DDA6BE4434AA38993FB149E06519F"><enum>(1)</enum><text>establishing and
developing relationships and networks with—</text>
<subparagraph id="H670439D2BD974DA68B28CAECB235E6DA"><enum>(A)</enum><text>local and distant
employers, to the extent practicable, in coordination with other Federal and
non-Federal programs that conduct similar outreach to employers;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8F5B65C474EE4C978FC94E8064E12F83"><enum>(B)</enum><text>applicable
one-stop centers and applicable local boards, for the purpose of
providing—</text>
<clause id="HDD49100C70CF46D48E5A650DE4AB95D5"><enum>(i)</enum><text>information to,
and referral of, potential enrollees; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H05A27905E14E4C42A81B9D85F9E49C48"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>job opportunities
for Job Corps graduates; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE46E646BEB644923B62B47D428A9B564"><enum>(C)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H2800CD008E9C47A08C982F2CA9452E4C"><enum>(i)</enum><text>youth programs;</text>
</clause><clause id="H5903BB8C31D84E898189EE7937C044F5" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>registered apprenticeship
programs, labor-management organizations and local labor organizations;</text>
</clause><clause id="H2CCE33D68A8B4FF495B06EA2146387CB" indent="up1"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>employers and contractors that
support national training contractor programs; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HDF98B268620A456C832D577D1A189D33" indent="up1"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>community-based organizations,
non-profit organizations, and intermediaries providing workforce
development-related services; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HADC5D29DFB9A4BEB918F56779F7CF6D3"><enum>(2)</enum><text>establishing and
developing relationships with members of the community in which the Job Corps
center is located, informing members of the community about the projects of the
Job Corps center and changes in the rules, procedures, or activities of the
center that may affect the community, and planning events of mutual interest to
the community and the Job Corps center.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H85403700BDFA40A8B0CD4522E8DFF4D9"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H87CBCFA9FEA5438289198BB274359175"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>Liaison for</quote> and inserting <quote>director of a</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF0B3A56DD091471A8F06E566A98BB9AE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>establish and develop</quote> and inserting <quote>ensure the
establishment and development of</quote>.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="H9E952699494A457EB556DC4839464E0D"><enum>140.</enum><header>Industry
councils</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 154 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H3F024B5AE2D749A99CD4E567324FC217"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a),
by striking <quote>after consultation with the Liaison</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1A37C6D35138463EB35CC9064DC121CF"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HDA380D3A35B64024B08E3AAF8007CC9E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(A)(ii), by striking <quote>area</quote> and inserting <quote>areas in which
enrollees will be seeking employment</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD864D0C1A8B34130A9A4C5A03A823FA1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by adding after
paragraph (2) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H855C27BC552740858599C428E50E2C8B" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HEC9BFB0715684CCD89287E522C91746D"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Employers
outside of local area</header><text>The industry council for a Job Corps center
may include, or otherwise provide for consultation with, employers from outside
the local area who are likely to hire a significant number of enrollees from
the Job Corps center.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HDFEE909A1085454AA04C93D83D7440C5"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Special rule for
single State local areas</header><text>In the case of a single State local area
designated under section 116(b), the industry council shall include a
representative of the State Board.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9AEE638097AA4D7AA7B391473AEBF8C5"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (c), by striking
<quote>vocational</quote> each place it appears and inserting <quote>career and
technical education and</quote>.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="H8B83D00EA8B04275A7EF2121AFAFCAE3"><enum>141.</enum><header>Experimental,
research, and demonstration projects and College Corps program</header>
<subsection id="H01DB856A06664FE0B14AFB38F4F3C786"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Miscellaneous
amendments</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 156 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H99E44B82C9DE4DC9BD6BF1CCCA1F690C"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>The Secretary</quote> and inserting <quote>(a)
<header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">In general</header-in-text>.—The
Secretary</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0019BD633BC74D5FACA36570D76184C3"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>program and may waive</quote> and inserting <quote>program. The
Secretary may waive</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3591C6F83A2D40058799CBBB1B9FEB3F"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by inserting
before the period the following: <quote>if the Secretary informs the Committee
on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on
Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives, in writing, not
less than 90 days in advance of issuing such waiver.</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H13E16893ED144C76A20E4E754E83F38C"><enum>(b)</enum><header>College
Corps</header><text>Section 156 is further amended by adding at the end the
following new subsection:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE829E67C20234AEF865B896142124AEB" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" id="H8F347FC91B8B41AE9E56DA7ACEEC4A73"><enum>(b)</enum><header>College
Corps</header>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H8B9D3405324841F7B378505A2CB11FAD"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Establishment</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education shall jointly establish a demonstration project under this section to
be known as the <quote>College Corps</quote> that provide at-risk youth
intensive education and skills training in order to prepare such youth for
college and for high-skilled employment that can only be achieved with a
college degree.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H106EEE6A4296405486D3861E54429691"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Selection of
sites</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary of Labor
and the Secretary of Education shall jointly select sites to participate, on a
competitive basis, from among underperforming Jobs Corps centers in areas with
low levels of college attainment.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H15889F72FC9F4BA4BE223B6592D739E8"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Eligible
operators</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary shall
select College Corps center operators on a competitive basis from among
nonprofit organizations with prior success operating high-performing, college
and career-ready education residential programs for at-risk young
people.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3BDC59F9B04747BA9E10D9E82A9E5B89"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Administration
projects</header>
<subparagraph id="H6F481FAF1049467386879415E23BC47C"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The Secretary shall administer the College Corps sites in
collaboration with the Secretary of Education with the development of an
interagency agreement that identifies the duties and responsibilities of the
Departments under these projects.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB0CD8420FF4D4C99B51CA58058E12004"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Partnerships</header><text>As
part of the interagency agreement, the Secretary of Education will be
responsible for partnering with a State or local education agency for the
purposes of granting a high school diploma that adheres to college and career
ready standards and accessing State and local education dollars.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H37B26FF010744AB39B5DA3CF250FD66F"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Deadline</header><text>A
grant, contract, or cooperative agreement to operate at least one center shall
be awarded to an eligible operative within 1 year from enactment.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H71395039829C41F58E9F87465FB1510F"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Eligible
participants</header><text>Individuals eligible to participate in College Corps
projects under this subsection shall be low-income youth who are in 6th or 7th
grade at the time they begin participation who meet at least two of the
following criteria:</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H06886424EAD249D1A85B69A72910D3A9"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Have a record of suspensions, office
referrals, or chronic truancy.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H2BD6016C60AD4EA59A1E52987E8A748B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>Have failed to
achieve proficiency on State assessment in mathematics, reading, or
both.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H51E72A6B06EB46E2BBD413B277593C24"><enum>(C)</enum><text>Live in a
household that is headed by a single parent or non-custodial parent.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H291DBADB67B34A60B5F6B1C0EFB2B0CD"><enum>(D)</enum><text>Is homeless or is
a foster child.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H262773963FAC4A7A84B871BE00D60D7C"><enum>(E)</enum><text>Live in a
household that is public housing or receives public housing assistance.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H7018CF1FC7E8456D8C57EA3C0EDA6DB5"><enum>(F)</enum><text>Have an immediate
family member who is or has been
incarcerated.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection></section><section id="HB0FF1499C7B2423ABC7DE8CB57A35987"><enum>142.</enum><header>Technical
amendment</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 158(c)(1) is
amended by striking <quote>title II of the Federal Property and Administrative
Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481 et seq.)</quote> and inserting
<quote>chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code,</quote>.</text>
</section><section id="H1DB1DB29FDD64CEE8B82416691D71F2D"><enum>143.</enum><header>Performance
accountability and management</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 159 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H99AFF7A15F27444986207F570B6D11B0"><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>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1E2C502ADF1F4DD984172FCE2516E58D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking
subsections (c) through (f), redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (j),
and inserting after subsection (b) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H70CBB2CE6C114FEC93AE06CF89E752F9" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H9A8E8950618D415FA0B43C07849C6033"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Information on
indicators of performance</header>
<paragraph id="HBED2EF1F7ED94A2FA2A8526C8BBB5C36"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Levels of
performance and indicators</header><text>The Secretary shall annually establish
expected levels of performance for Job Corps centers and the Job Corps program
relating to each of the primary indicators of performance for eligible youth
activities described in section 136(b)(2)(A)(ii).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HE3C2A8A8578B412897BEDE2EE41F4268"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Performance of
recruiters</header><text>The Secretary shall also establish performance
indicators, and expected performance levels on the performance indicators, for
recruitment service providers serving the Job Corps program. The performance
indicators shall relate to the number of enrollees recruited, compared to the
established goals for such recruitment, and the number of enrollees who remain
committed to the program for 90 days after enrollment.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H283ECF61DEBB4C3FAC983A9C3FB22B4C"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Performance of
career transition service providers</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary also shall establish
performance indicators, and expected levels of performance for such indicators,
for local and national career transition service provides serving the Job Corps
program. The performance indicators shall include the number of graduates and
former enrollees—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF883D524C5AC42A5ADF06F7E3A72CCAD"><enum>(A)</enum><text>who entered an
unsubsidized employment related to the training they received at Job Corps and
their average wage; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB8FCE90028494B6E85AD181B8E8106B9"><enum>(B)</enum><text>who entered other
types of unsubsidized employment, the military, postsecondary education, or
advanced training programs, including registered apprenticeship programs, and
their average wage, if applicable.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HDF38AB345B5145FA9CB50BECC401B783"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Report</header><text>The
Secretary shall collect, and annually submit to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and
the Workforce of the House of Representatives, a report containing—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC35B8902CC8E49D08EB2C3F62AEECE09"><enum>(A)</enum><text>information on the
performance of each Job Corps center, and the Job Corps program, on the
performance indicators described in paragraph (1), as compared to the expected
level of performance established under such paragraph for each performance
accountability measure; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9AFE96E97C20480599941C6D3E4E7356"><enum>(B)</enum><text>information on the
performance of the service providers described in paragraph (2) on the
performance indicators established under such paragraph, as compared to the
expected performance levels for the performance indicators.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HBCBB77189AC6430D9FA2373713FA58C0"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Additional
information</header>
<paragraph id="H94D05C18F6174EEDB6030372D4FA1DD2"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The Secretary shall also collect, and submit in the
report described in subsection (c), information on the performance of each Job
Corps center, and the Job Corps program, regarding—</text>
<subparagraph id="H3E8A9D4237884E23963F572EA0D8413B"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the number of
enrollees entering and completing by field of education or training;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H07BAB163608F4F208AA27B28C73C1B29"><enum>(B)</enum><text>demographic
information on the enrollees served, including age, race, gender, and education
and income level;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H26C3A646073346D5B98342B0D0095AD8"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the number of
graduates who entered the Armed Forces;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF69B537FC9034AF9907EF920A5FDE1AF"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the number of
graduates who entered unsubsidized employment related to the career and
technical education and training received through the Job Corps program and the
number who entered unsubsidized employment not related to the education and
training received;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HDFBE63A4C5814F5EAA19307F1B63AE04"><enum>(E)</enum><text>the starting
hourly wages of graduates and whether they receive other forms of compensation
and benefits;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HDDA6064F48B0452C892434A40996254E"><enum>(F)</enum><text>the number and
percentage of former enrollees, including the number dismissed under the zero
tolerance policy described in section 152(b); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD930DDED69514FAD861560248E96E58E"><enum>(G)</enum><text>any additional
information required by the Secretary.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HB7EABCF4487243ABA5493D13BAE1A0A0"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Rules for
reporting of data</header><text>The disaggregation of data under this
subsection shall not be required when the number of individuals in a category
is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results
would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H6336FB859B9640B997A9864F352265DA"><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="H613D72D8726E4B40985C4601D8314012"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Performance
assessments and improvements</header>
<paragraph id="HBE38A67EE22144A9828514B54D13E44A"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Assessments</header><text>The
Secretary shall conduct an annual assessment of the performance of each Job
Corps center. Based on the assessment, the Secretary shall take measures to
continuously improve the performance of the Job Corps program.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H2D83AFAE39294AEFA724C08FAC7DED09"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Performance
improvement</header><text>With respect to a Job Corps center that fails to meet
the expected levels of performance relating to the primary indicators of
performance specified in subsection (c)(1), the Secretary shall develop and
implement a performance improvement plan. Such a plan shall require action to
be taken during a one-year period, including—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9659B2DF7B174E98ADF8C5B7649FCB27"><enum>(A)</enum><text>providing
technical assistance to the center;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB9EDE271E703460DB2CC0A8D3643CC4D"><enum>(B)</enum><text>changing the
career and technical education and training offered at the center;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF951825A566B4BC7A9422C3DF5085D3F"><enum>(C)</enum><text>changing the
management staff of the center;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H03FC67F305BB4EACB66919E0C3631B9F"><enum>(D)</enum><text>replacing the
operator of the center;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H74C6E39172024520A9BD31611D29108E"><enum>(E)</enum><text>reducing the
capacity of the center;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H19685CF4E04C44D58FE59AE822EBB787"><enum>(F)</enum><text>relocating the
center; or</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H454DEC56BC9C42ED8DA070E2562556FF"><enum>(G)</enum><text>closing the
center.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H577E8D5C34944F508F7616FD1D893172"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Additional
performance improvement</header><text>In addition to the performance
improvement plans required under paragraph (2), the Secretary may develop and
implement additional performance improvement plans. Such a plan shall require
improvements, including the actions described in such paragraph, for a Job
Corps center that fails to meet criteria established by the Secretary other
than the expected levels of performance described in such paragraph.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HA7876EDB68924602999C1C765FCD01F4"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Civilian
conservation centers</header><text>With respect to a Civilian Conservation
Center that fails to meet the expected levels of performance relating to the
primary indicators of performance specified in subsection (c)(1), or fails to
improve performance as described in paragraph (2), the Secretary, in
consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, may select an entity to operate
a Civilian Conservation Center on a competitive basis, in accordance with the
requirements of section 147(a)(2)(B).</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection commented="no" id="H5138A178F30C49588F0E6B857A55D74B"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Participant
health and safety</header><text>The Secretary shall require that an entity that
has entered into a contract with a Job Corps operator to provide work-based
learning activities for any Job Corps enrollee under this subtitle shall comply
with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (20 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) or,
as appropriate, under the corresponding State Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970 requirements in the State in which such activities occur.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HEA07C9376CF4409AA2AF72D683A42AA4"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Buildings and
facilities</header><text>The Secretary shall collect, and submit in the report
described in subsection (c), information regarding the state of Job Corps
buildings and facilities. Such report shall include—</text>
<paragraph id="H7F4CBB77BEC547C7AF394CAA6BF21D6F"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a review of
requested construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition projects, by each Job
Corps center; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H346F7E2ED3A342C5A5546AC23D57E1B9"><enum>(2)</enum><text>a review of new
facilities under construction.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection commented="no" id="H78CDA9734EF441C196FAC7A21FDD9CD3"><enum>(i)</enum><header>National and
community service</header><text>The Secretary shall include in the report
described in subsection (c) available information regarding the national and
community service activities of enrollees, particularly those enrollees at
Civilian Conservation
Centers.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="HCEE24267BEEB45E8837A1EEEA2979461"><enum>144.</enum><header>Authorization
of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 161
is amended by striking <quote>fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and
inserting <quote>fiscal years 2012 through 2016</quote>.</text>
</section></subtitle><subtitle id="H35CBB5AEC96D44439C616CA44A2328DC"><enum>D</enum><header>National
Programs</header>
<section id="H593A4E46DB9E4DE5AEFDA816CBB04036"><enum>151.</enum><header>Native American
programs</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 166 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H7D6AFD1FF07540E0BC4D3A85F0841579"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)(1)(B), by inserting <quote>and to equip them with the entrepreneurial
skills necessary for successful self-employment</quote> after
<quote>workforce</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H2ADD818220444B80B484A802A1584065"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)(2), by adding at the end the following: <quote>The Secretary may exercise
the waiver authority of the preceding sentence not more than once during any
4-year period with respect to any single recipient.</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H714EB8E7AA364B36ACE8FC4AE5CDA8F8"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(d)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H57C5A3064FF547E0A7D66A96FE3262F2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(B)—</text>
<clause id="HC714F7032FC047EDBDAC0A2E359CC4BA"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>Alaska Natives</quote> after <quote>Indians</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="HB034A24F8A0A459580D8104CA9EAFEF0"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>unsubsidized</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HB9D234149148419F91815B87960A1A27"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>leading to self-sufficiency and the development of the
academic, occupational, and literacy skills of such individuals</quote> before
the period; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB6173C862889474A984A327740B06233"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H678F5B2598034917B2C61F34A5EB76E6"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)(i), by inserting <quote>, including training on
entrepreneurial skills</quote> before the semicolon; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H741DA51336EC4BFCB6EEAEAACD5D6A42"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)(ii), by inserting <quote>Alaska Native</quote> after
<quote>Indian</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H3D8A810BC5B542288443D51D4F50E860"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection
(e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1AF6547BA81543B8883AA46687D3CE8D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)—</text>
<clause id="HDD40813C4B034ECD8ACAFF5A045A5933"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>unsubsidized</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H8CF9483191F0405684918F8F69C4ECAC"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>leading to self-sufficiency</quote> before the semicolon;
and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB5DB6ED43737479E8C0B0CB07607409B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(5)—</text>
<clause id="H9467AF812D864F18A3429D41226B742E"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>accountability</quote> after <quote>performance</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H6DF9FC80935A42329E3C879D9498904E"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>, which shall include the primary indicators of performance
described in section 136(b)(2)(A) and expected levels of performance for such
indicators, in accordance with subsection (h)</quote> before the period;</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HC3534E6FAC17471CABCFDED068BC4480"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by redesignating
subsections (h) through (j) as subsections (i) through (k), respectively, and
inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H83C2F722106E4C6894110397F527A836" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H6E238D0C54C7401C9333C43BF40B2CC4"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Performance
Accountability Measures</header>
<paragraph id="HA1316412608341A98CF33120DFF881D5"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Additional
performance indicators and standards</header>
<subparagraph id="HB4B220B7E53D4ED5811887E42E2237A5"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Development of
indicators and standards</header><text>The Secretary, in consultation with the
Native American Employment and Training Council, shall develop a set of
performance indicators and standards that is in addition to the primary
indicators of performance described in section 136(b)(2)(A) and that shall be
applicable to programs under this section.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H603BC4B1E0B54145BB86A7332BEFCA9E"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Special
considerations</header><text>Such performance indicators and standards shall
take into account—</text>
<clause id="H4ADD96ED86114C508F489D5408ED61D0"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the purpose of
this section as described in subsection (a)(1);</text>
</clause><clause id="H7302BD417A284CA4BD4441CBE3598EA8"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the needs of the
groups served by this section, including the differences in needs among such
groups in various geographic service areas; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H77F0FB78B0C549138740C8A2311E6E12"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the economic
circumstances of the communities served, including differences in circumstances
among various geographic service areas.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H44AA9B252CA44002878E5C84C480823F"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Agreement on
adjusted levels of performance</header><text>The Secretary and the entity
described in subsection (c) shall reach agreement on the levels of performance
for each of the primary indicators of performance described in section
136(b)(2)(A), taking into account economic conditions, characteristics of the
individuals served, and other appropriate factors and using, to the extent
practicable, the statistical adjustment model under section 136(b)(3)(A)(viii).
The levels agreed to shall be the adjusted levels of performance and shall be
incorporated in the program
plan.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7A5022840EA54B8DB271AB1875EA960B"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in subsection (i)
(as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6371201FE8A64CE7816B6A3400D62DE3"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)(A)—</text>
<clause id="H609B44A58CCC4CBE8EFC5672C0C69B48"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>performance measures</quote> and inserting <quote>regulations
relating to the performance accountability measures</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HB3328CDCD15944F0AC6C96AB48BDEAE6"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>such subsection, taking into account the economic circumstances
of such entities</quote> and inserting <quote>this section</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC22B439A28334C3BBF208ECB52167879"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(4)(A), by inserting <quote>and to provide the advice described in subparagraph
(C)</quote> before the period; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HB0DAB221AAE14F56AF80602514943008"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in subsection (k)
(as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HEE43F7280EAD4A03956A990C810E8A0A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)
by striking <quote>American Samoans who reside in Hawaii for the co-location of
federally funded and State-funded</quote> and inserting <quote>the Cook Inlet
Tribal Council, Incorporated, and the University of Hawaii at Maui, for the
unique populations who reside in Alaska or Hawaii, respectively, to improve job
training and</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7EFF8C379FF54DC787B5B1708ABE5AA4"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking <quote>fiscal year 1999</quote> and inserting <quote>each of fiscal
years 2012 through 2016</quote>.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="H0423DE4A28954573AC5687482DCBE8CE"><enum>152.</enum><header>Migrant and
seasonal farmworker programs</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 167 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HDB067BBFAC1E4569B8DD34D4DB7B8A8F"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H8FC47E4623D847A5A04503A344075246"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>and deliver</quote> after <quote>administer</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HEB78B60AF4A347B6BCFC890DB2B22736"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>workforce investment</quote> after <quote>including
youth</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H91F4E782404440319368B4FA8F4C2ACC"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H88975BC0183844DB8DD9C516BD6C7ABE"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H2EAAB6CC2FD247E3B4BB6B7483E29FC1"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="H02CAEFF4BD694EB9958963FEC91FE2D7"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>identify</quote> and inserting <quote>describe the population to be
served and identify</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HDBD3083AF78B4628842D83B36AA71CEF"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>, including upgraded employment in agriculture</quote> before the
semicolon;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H6186C4BC14614964B3760BEBAECCCC7C"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a
semicolon;</text>
</clause><clause id="H2E1083C8D3D448B8BC9A44B904922DCC"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C)—</text>
<subclause id="H50ABFF97C66442B0A10123ECD102891E"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>indicators of performance</quote> and inserting <quote>performance
accountability measures</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H7D20D51882F04206B36EFD4343132E9B"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by inserting <quote>, which shall include
the expected levels of performance for the primary indicators of performance
described in section 136(b)(2)(A)</quote> before the semicolon; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H8FFEDE77F3CE4C97ACC46F4A7DE98E56"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>by
inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraphs:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBD35E461A73B4157A7E4E0E0F55BFAB3" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H2CDDCE3489C74EC88C885348A7FCCFD6"><enum>(D)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">describe the availability and accessibility
of local resources such as supportive services, services provided through
one-stop delivery systems, and education and training services, and how the
resources can be made available to the population to be served; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2E63685466094508B0E2EAB537A2930A"><enum>(E)</enum><text>describe the plan
for providing services under this section, including strategies and systems for
outreach, career planning, assessment, and delivery through one-stop delivery
systems.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H83551248593B45F1BB799FFC89CAE890"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively, and inserting
after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HAFAD1BAA8FCF47A6ADCD88000D934A57" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HBD1C622F87D948F687632729CF19ACE6"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Agreement on
adjusted levels of performance</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary and the entity described in
subsection (b) shall reach agreement on the levels of performance for each of
the primary indicators of performance described in section 136(b)(2)(A), taking
into account economic conditions, characteristics of the individuals served,
and other appropriate factors, and using, to the extent practicable the
statistical adjustment model under section 136(b)(3)(A)(viii). The levels
agreed to shall be the adjusted levels of performance and shall be incorporated
in the program plan.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H26E1A1BB4D414BA583CAAE4D4FBCD7F5"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph
(5)(B) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<clause id="H586CE5F06B8C408F941A83B1CA9A7F51"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>grant or contract</quote> the first place it appears and
inserting <quote>grant, contract, or agreement</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H194698993DF745FFA976A1E56CB20E83"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>under the terms of the grant agreement or
contract</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="HA30FC850A0384FB5BF1788ACF152E515"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>requirement</quote> and inserting
<quote>requirements</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="HB432ACD682BB48DE8E41442F552251A2"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>plan described in paragraph (1)</quote> and inserting
<quote>program plan</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H38E5217652A647F089264DB069064B00"><enum>(v)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>grant or contract</quote> the second place it appears and
inserting <quote>period of the grant, contract, or agreement</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4518D3B4553E4469BEBCB2475E0AF603"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by amending
subsection (d) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8F08EE7170D24F82882AC953613886A6" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H7FA2B9A4A3664B26A596DF12A93CB110"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Authorized
activities</header><text>Funds made available under this section and section
127 shall be used to carry out workforce investment activities (including youth
workforce investment activities) and provide related assistance for eligible
migrant and seasonal farmworkers, which may include—</text>
<paragraph id="H406E7A60E59F4EFCA61BA76A97DB6A05"><enum>(1)</enum><text>outreach,
employment, training, educational assistance, literacy assistance, English
language and literacy instruction, pesticide and worker safety training,
housing (including permanent housing), supportive services, and school dropout
prevention activities;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H720831F5BCCD4F50991F1777F875C93A"><enum>(2)</enum><text>followup services
for those individuals placed in employment;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HBA7A607BA11D4129A3C74C29E31AD1AB"><enum>(3)</enum><text>self-employment
and related business or micro-enterprise development education as needed by
eligible individuals as identified pursuant to the plan required by subsection
(c);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1CC7852D657E45118B6439B254F550A1"><enum>(4)</enum><text>customized career
and technical education in occupations that will lead to higher wages, enhanced
benefits, and long-term employment in agriculture or another area; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8F18B737E90D4333B6B77E8B2C2E368A"><enum>(5)</enum><text>technical
assistance to improve coordination of services and implement best practices
relating to service delivery through one-stop delivery
systems.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H6896341D583C4B298CE7E61ECBBFC404"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by amending
subsection (f) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA52A9AFCF990410FBCD71DD8F2C592AC" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H36678FA19B8B4BABBC541D149F9C450A"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Regulations</header><text>The
Secretary shall establish regulations to carry out this section, including
regulations relating to how economic and demographic barriers to employment of
eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers should be considered and included in
the negotiations leading to the adjusted levels of performance described in
subsection
(c).</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HD95B2FD9335B41D2870F713C39C83909"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection (g),
by striking <quote>(enacted by the Single Audit Act of 1984)</quote>;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5D111AF69FC64B609B98C0F32AF40DD2"><enum>(6)</enum><text>by amending
subsection (h) and deleting subsection (i) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HCD756341400D4B65A6ACF0AEBA9CB337" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H4C7BA27C37AC4641A0AAD7536EC6F761"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Funding
allocation</header><text>From the funds appropriated and made available to
carry out this section, the Secretary may reserve not more than 1 percent for
national purposes, such as providing technical assistance to eligible
entities.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H5E059CB64019464FA36A1DA25151D41B"><enum>153.</enum><header>Veterans
workforce investment programs</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 168 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HB9650D4C263C48318511FB7B4395090A"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)(3)(A), by inserting <quote>, including services provided by one-stop
operators and one-stop partners</quote> before the semicolon;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H57089DE13E304546B28B1DE7DD007335"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)(2)(A), by inserting <quote>accountability</quote> after
<quote>performance</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H098B98E1247A4F8E975EC4811FA8870A"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by adding at the
end of subsection (b) the following new paragraph:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8B3B4088D17947CC9905A3844ED55FEA" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H569C4B4FA4F6432CBAC98F0412551C42"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Performance
accountability measures</header><text>In carrying out the responsibilities
relating to performance accountability measures described in paragraph (2)(A),
the Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training shall, for each
grant or contract under this section providing education, training, or
employment services to veterans, include among such measures the primary
indicators of performance described in section 136(b)(2)(A)(i) and adjusted
levels of performance for each such indicator that are agreed to by the
Assistant Secretary and the recipient of the grant or
contract.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H030AE1539FDB41E4AC836E6B91F7B3B2"><enum>154.</enum><header>Repeal</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 169 is repealed.</text>
</section><section id="H68C9DDF42D42447AB3A50B6AF9DCE260"><enum>155.</enum><header>Technical
assistance</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 170 is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H689BA3DCA6794FCF894CF9506DCA87D6" style="OLC">
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA63826DD7CEA471A826E7ED7E7FD0769"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Promising and
proven practices coordination</header><text>Consistent with the identification
and dissemination of promising and proven practices under subtitle B of title
I, the Secretary shall—</text>
<paragraph id="HA4E2B8074DBB440D80691DA9D3828659"><enum>(1)</enum><text>establish a system
through which States and local areas share information regarding promising and
proven practices with regard to the operation of workforce investment
activities under this Act;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HA80214C1E741445186AD001BC69B6D19"><enum>(2)</enum><text>evaluate and
disseminate information regarding such promising and proven practices and
identify knowledge gaps; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HAFB0B5D142174A758DA0CD5E72799CA2"><enum>(3)</enum><text>commission
research under section 170(c) to address knowledge gaps identified under
paragraph
(2).</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="H364DBC39E84042FFB1428A11AE66FC7F"><enum>156.</enum><header>Innovation
projects</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 171 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H4A2AE388CDCB4BD5B7212FADB045F6F7"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in the section
heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">Demonstration, pilot, Multiservice, research and multistate
projects</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">Innovation
projects</header-in-text></quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H2E37744E8D6E4ECA8A7656463554231D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by amending
subsections (b) and (c) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HFC8E3803B2234E2483AD7768710171DB" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H5686B45C30CB488ABD0EC3CF224E9FE2"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Innovation
projects</header>
<paragraph id="H8125344C3A954D7B9CE54C5377D286F3"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The Secretary shall, through grants or contracts, carry
out demonstration and pilot projects that are consistent with the priorities
specified in the plan published under subsection (a) and that are for the
purposes of developing and implementing techniques and approaches, and
demonstrating the effectiveness of specialized methods, in addressing
employment and training needs. Such projects shall—</text>
<subparagraph id="H3AD2175CA41A49CFA91536048B61D8A6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>include the
provision of direct services to individuals;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H767A7F45852E45649C59591294F282C0"><enum>(B)</enum><text>be subject to
measures of performance that include the primary indicators of performance
described in section 136(b)(2)(A) as well as other appropriate indicators;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H12E637208BA6493DBFA3F3A2D4FADB6E"><enum>(C)</enum><text>include an
evaluation component as appropriate to the program design.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HB5A7E4950E35430BB550EE47E39837A6"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Types of
projects</header><text>Such projects may include—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1690B3281873459A942F770C0B71535D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>projects that
assist employers in connecting with the workforce investment system established
under this Act in order to facilitate the recruitment, employment, and
retention of workers for jobs with career pathways and to provide information
to such system on skills and high-growth occupations;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB191F3BD5FBB4BDCAB338F85B72F102B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>projects that
focus on opportunities for employment in industries and sectors of industries
that are experiencing, or are likely to experience, high rates of growth,
including health care and advanced manufacturing sectors, and have jobs with
wages and benefits leading to economic self-sufficiency;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H55DE2CEFE94744F4ACA8661F953DEFDA"><enum>(C)</enum><text>projects that
focus on local partnerships of industry, labor, community colleges, area career
and technical education centers community-based organizations, and economic
development organizations, to promote opportunities for dislocated workers and
long-term unemployed to receive training and related services for employment
and access to career ladders in high-demand sectors;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HF0F6C04790F9424C98F770182366B9D1"><enum>(D)</enum><text>projects to
determine the feasibility of, and potential means to replicate, measuring the
compensation, including the wages, benefits, and other incentives provided by
an employer, received by program participants by using data other than or in
addition to data available through wage records, for potential use as a
performance indicator;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H623DC3B1D6AF462393DF5CDEDCCE13A0"><enum>(E)</enum><text>projects to
develop and implement promising or proven approaches and technologies,
including the use of distance education and activities to increase the digital
literacy of older individuals, in order to deliver employment related,
work-based training services and recognized postsecondary credentials;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC6C0409005E440419F6FB6504AD3BF84"><enum>(F)</enum><text>projects that
provide retention grants, which grants shall—</text>
<clause id="HF76FDE62AF1443E8A8D1F54BE75422AD"><enum>(i)</enum><text>be
provided to job training and apprenticeship programs that have demonstrated
expertise in serving low-income individuals and that offer instruction,
assessment, and professional coaching, for each low-income individual who is
retained in such employment with such employer for a period of 1 year;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H68DDA2CC1D5C4C5B97683081EF2F7201"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>be provided
taking into account the economic benefit received by the Federal Government
from the employment and retention of the individual, including the economic
benefit from tax revenue and decreased public subsidies;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8AF344ECEC474E4989F3A69B912214B1"><enum>(G)</enum><text>projects utilizing
a pay-for-performance approach for providers of education, training, and
employment services to individuals with barriers to employment, including
services targeted to addressing the specific challenges and conditions that
have created barriers for participants in programs under this Act;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD4A2499A0ECC453F959ECA829260D990"><enum>(H)</enum><text>projects that
provide comprehensive education and training services, and support services, in
coordination with local boards, for populations in targeted high poverty areas
where the greatest barriers to employment exist, including ex-offenders,
out-of-school youth, and public assistance recipient populations; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H0C61660DCAF74863879051DAFF9F0A6B"><enum>(I)</enum><text>projects that seek
to replicate exemplary youth programs that have demonstrated effectiveness in 2
or more noncontiguous local areas in preparing youth for success in the
workforce.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H65C567A3E49D4B92B6A1A3AAFEB39D6D"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Conditions</header>
<subparagraph id="HBEE021F7F7A14388A03B79C8C46C056B"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Competitive
awards</header><text>Grants or contracts awarded for carrying out demonstration
and pilot projects under this subsection shall be awarded on a competitive
basis and in accordance with generally applicable Federal requirements.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H01D6FC68939D46509A88131293876139"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Time
limits</header><text>The Secretary shall establish appropriate time limits for
carrying out demonstration and pilot projects under this
subsection.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H98ECE2E6042148BEBB5C7B05B9926131"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(e)(7), by striking <quote>(Public Law 109–58)</quote> and inserting <quote>(42
U.S.C. 15852)</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></section><section id="H352F76940BC2491DAC72BE9E6415A283"><enum>157.</enum><header>Workforce and
youth innovation and best practices grants</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 is
further amended by inserting after section 171 the following new
sections:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H56FE959780ED475FA7F1AEF682AA1088" style="OLC">
<section id="H3C6A39DE0D1C40A385DA91B9BDE71921"><enum>171A.</enum><header>Workforce
innovation and best practices grants</header>
<subsection id="H2E9D228369E549F985C1E8648131BAFB"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Purpose</header><text>It
is the purpose of this section to—</text>
<paragraph id="H7F4485C0145547CE86CF9137A438F206"><enum>(1)</enum><text>promote the
development of comprehensive workforce investment systems at the State,
regional, and local levels that reflect the alignment of strategies and
activities across the core programs and, where appropriate, across other
workforce development, education, economic development, and human services
programs, to provide effective, high quality, and client-centered services to
job seekers and workers, youth, and employers;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H967F25AB8C3B474C9B0801B3EE850ECB"><enum>(2)</enum><text>promote innovation
and to improve, replicate, and expand models and service delivery strategies of
demonstrated effectiveness in meeting the education, training, and employment
needs of job seekers and workers, and youth, including such individuals with
barriers to employment, and employers; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8C4BF38CE5D44153AEFA72A307FED4D3"><enum>(3)</enum><text>establish and
improve programs for youth that provide access to career pathways that include
the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential or employment that
leads to economic self-sufficiency.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H04C909860C9E40038A3314FE8A81D4B7"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Program
authorized</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">From amounts
appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor and the
Secretary of Education, in accordance with section 176, shall—</text>
<paragraph id="HE89A18BA9FE74D00B94EBF70CE337C27"><enum>(1)</enum><text>for the first
program year that begins after the date of enactment of the
<short-title>Workforce Investment Act of
2012</short-title>, award transition grants in accordance with section 175;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5B04425C3EDD4B2AA02B4BD3B6432E99"><enum>(2)</enum><text>with funds not
awarded for transition grants under paragraph (1) for the first program years
that begins after the date of enactment of the
<short-title>Workforce Investment Act of
2012</short-title>, and for subsequent years, award workforce innovation and
best practices grants to eligible entities in accordance with subsection
(c).</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H17CB687507664982BDE94E483D76C879"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Workforce
innovation and best practices grants to eligible entities</header>
<paragraph id="H998A7BE5BB4E4065A4E7E1E066A60A90"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>From funds described in subsection (b)(1), the Secretary
of Labor and the Secretary of Education shall award workforce innovation and
replication grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities in accordance
with paragraph (2) to be used for the purposes set forth in subsection
(a).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H394DFE9783904FCD83DA77A7D936F551"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Eligible
entities</header>
<subparagraph id="H064D37F40DB54CEEB17690F8F6105CFF"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection,
a State partnership or regional entity shall meet the requirements of this
paragraph, submit an application in accordance with subsection (e), and be in
partnership with one or more of the following:</text>
<clause id="H05143D7E827243BB8E946FC73521FA27"><enum>(i)</enum><text>A
nonprofit organization with relevant expertise, including a community-based
organization.</text>
</clause><clause id="H773D2E84AF364B93B7958B7A3E6648BF"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An institution of higher education,
including a community college.</text>
</clause><clause id="HC4B29904A25043198A06363E46CDF756"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>A joint
labor-management partnership.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1A030EA73D7D4781967446ACC851140D"><enum>(B)</enum><header>State
partnership</header><text>For a State partnership to be eligible for funding
under this subsection, a Governor of a State shall—</text>
<clause id="HCE9D5654341B43B29C0DA765C62B3473"><enum>(i)</enum><text>submit the
application in partnership with the State board and with 1 or more regional
entities in the State described in subparagraph (C); and</text>
</clause><clause id="HE411C68A61F948AA93F02F2E1B702459"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>demonstrate that
the State has—</text>
<subclause id="HFA789D8CE3044027BBAA19B5F6E96386"><enum>(I)</enum><text>aligned the core
programs;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HF3E95565D0444EB1BF7E7FE93B515900"><enum>(II)</enum><text>made significant
progress towards aligning the core programs with other workforce investment
programs; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H1460881A59BD4CFDACCA0E1AC74F2842"><enum>(III)</enum><text>achieved the
alignments described in subclauses (I) and (II) consistent with the State
plan.</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8D09A287411D4423B07AB334F2001335"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Regional
entities</header><text>To be identified as a regional entity and to be eligible
for funding under this subsection, a local board for a local area that is
aligned with a region, or all of the local boards for local areas that comprise
a planning region under section 116(c), shall demonstrate that—</text>
<clause id="H12ED11351B3A4B19842145A005034BC6"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the application
has been developed in consultation with the State and is not duplicative of
other applications under this subsection submitted by a State partnership;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="HC1C96A61A564408CB416680F6BD04D22"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the local board,
or all of the local boards for the planning region, has—</text>
<subclause id="H0969A8ADAC6D47FC861005B1F4357944"><enum>(I)</enum><text>worked with the
core programs to achieve alignment of such programs in the region;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H9951256145904BD0960CCD804BAD9C00"><enum>(II)</enum><text>made significant
progress towards aligning the core programs with other workforce investment
programs in the region; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H11CF11993DD6492F8C0A86F4450A08F6"><enum>(III)</enum><text>achieved the
alignments described in subclauses (I) and (II) consistent with the State
plan.</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H8CA03399D6A64989A373BF3E6CFB89DC"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Types of Grants
authorized</header>
<paragraph id="HFDB03059AF2C42878BD78A27214A899C"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the
Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education shall award eligible entities
one or more of the following:</text>
<subparagraph id="HA53DD672C0EC4C4F814ADE502A3297F4"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Planning
grant</header><text>The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education may
award a planning grant under this section, not to exceed a total of $250,000
for a 1-year period, to an eligible entity that—</text>
<clause id="H33D9968D00F64D8CB7864AC52C2204D7"><enum>(i)</enum><text>is
preparing to establish an innovative workforce investment project; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H0A86ED35436C48E7BC0F61C7E660627C"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>has not received
a grant under this section.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE36BDFA6CAEA48D8B8027B73AE7BE11B"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Innovation
grant</header><text>The Secretaries may award an innovation grant under this
section, not to exceed a total of $3,000,000 for a 2-year period to an eligible
entity that—</text>
<clause id="H321B40D68DA94CE3B421E8E1F2816507"><enum>(i)</enum><text>has already
received a planning grant under this section; or</text>
</clause><clause id="H37AA6F765EE94F33BA81E7186FAF195E"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>has already
established an innovative workforce investment project.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB5596DE8DC18488196C51320912F5B20"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Sustainability
grant</header><text>The Secretaries may award a sustainability grant, not to
exceed a total of $2,000,000 for a 2-year period or $5,000,000 for a 5-year
period, to an eligible entity that—</text>
<clause id="H1A59F5C73C4F4A04B901B302DA040279"><enum>(i)</enum><text>has established an
innovative workforce investment project that has demonstrated measurable
improvements as measured by the performance measures set forth in section 136;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H3A4CB684D3284049917F3172965DF76A"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>seeks to expand
or replicate that project on the State, local, or regional level.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HEBF9F8E2E63D4129A2ABAB3E7D0540F2"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Federal and
non-Federal share</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Federal
share for the grants described in paragraph (1) shall be—</text>
<subparagraph id="H686E1B3512964C0CB61F535E403F6582"><enum>(A)</enum><text>for a planning
grant described in paragraph (1)(A), 100 percent;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H66F2DDEFBD384A29BB0D7E0FC9D137BD"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">for an innovation grant described in
paragraph (1)(B)—</text>
<clause id="HBA2A91B1E90D40C38172571DFD970788"><enum>(i)</enum><text>90
percent of the costs of the activities carried out under the grant, in the
first year of the grant;</text>
</clause><clause id="HE89F6D4F61DC4400A1D41972EEE3CE46"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>80 percent of
such costs in the second year of the grant; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H9767499A964F47E5AD8235486EEA9DE9"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>70 percent of
such costs in the third year of the grant; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HDE47921822D6471C8BD4AE40C77F79E4"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">for a sustainability grant described in
paragraph (1)(C)—</text>
<clause id="H628E93B980F74888958CF15B213A5914"><enum>(i)</enum><text>for an eligible
entity that receives a 2-year grant—</text>
<subclause id="H5F6D29C4E11B4105BEDF177C1A5DD032"><enum>(I)</enum><text>not more than 50
percent of the costs of the activities carried out under the grant, in the
first year of the grant; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H759A5C5440074C8E84156B3D026CF5CF"><enum>(II)</enum><text>not more than 30
percent of such costs in the second year of the grant; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HB9BFE471DA2B4132A3656C040E83CE95"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>for an eligible
entity that receives a 5-year grant—</text>
<subclause id="H9B413BB36FB64F60A68928686B1A498B"><enum>(I)</enum><text>not more than 70
percent of the costs of the activities carried out under the grant, in the
first year of the grant;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H0C11A088CDF54AFC94718BE4F8637D05"><enum>(II)</enum><text>not more than 60
percent of such costs in the second year of the grant;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H0CDBD38A1B4C48EEB3C78619FA89BB55"><enum>(III)</enum><text>not more than 50
percent of such costs in the third year of the grant;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H68DDBD5540C045D488373DA8574778A5"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>not more than 40
percent of such costs in the fourth year of the grant; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H834F28F77AE14BD0A4CE8A0C364E5D70"><enum>(V)</enum><text>not more than 30
percent of such costs in the fifth year of the grant.</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H651D34B3B7534E0A952D50EAD5C0FB3B"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Non-Federal
share</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The non-Federal share
of an innovation or sustainability grant under this section may be in cash or
in-kind, and may come from State, local, philanthropic, private, or other
resources.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7BB456C2B6C3437C8B309996E883CD88"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Financial
hardship waiver</header><text>The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education may waive or reduce the matching share of an eligible entity that has
submitted an application under this subsection if such entity demonstrates a
need for such waiver or reduction due to financial hardship as defined by the
Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HED187AE71E7A46EC81ACCCB3345821C6"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Fiscal
agent</header><text>Each eligible entity that is a State consortia or
partnership receiving a grant under this subsection shall designate an entity
in the partnership as the fiscal agent for purposes of this grant.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HAAA9A8F75A464711A8A44A0156F5929B"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Supplement not
supplant</header><text>Federal funds awarded under this section shall be used
to supplement, not supplant non-Federal resources that would be used to support
activities carried out as part of the innovative workforce investment
project.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HDFDD37F3125340CEB700796E4834DF5D"><enum>(7)</enum><header>Grant
period</header>
<subparagraph id="H22B9E316C94D4D42A1A91B9AA32631DE"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Planning
grants</header><text>Grants awarded under paragraph (1)(A) shall be made for a
period of not longer than 1 year.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD5CD6EF373944A18A2F6D3F437B82588"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Innovation
grant</header><text>Grants awarded under paragraph (1)(B) shall be made for a
period of no longer than 3 years.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBF8CA7D046E44CA88097CA3AA6204D99"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Sustainability
grant</header><text>Grants awarded under paragraph (1)(C) shall be made for a
period of no longer than 5 years.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H83893373F87E45FE91E3DBBBD5D8895E"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Application</header><text>An
eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application
to the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education at such time, in such
manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Labor and the
Secretary of Education may require. An application submitted under this
paragraph may include the following:</text>
<paragraph id="HB177EE33B1B2469383C246C8A9C7A801"><enum>(1)</enum><text>A description of
the eligible entity, evidence of the eligible entity’s capacity to carry out
activities in support of the strategic objectives identified in the application
under paragraph (4), and, if the eligible entity is a partnership, a
description of the expected participation and responsibilities of each of the
partners.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HAD1E5E7A219946EDA286736326F2A053"><enum>(2)</enum><text>A description of
the industry or targeted industry cluster that will be served through the
project, including a description of how the skilled workforce needs of small-
and medium-sized employers connected with that industry or industries will be
addressed.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8D732FD8691542A7B86FE8E8A61EBAEC"><enum>(3)</enum><text>A description of
the target worker populations to be served through the project, including a
description of target worker populations with significant barriers to
employment and a description of strategies that will be used to help overcome
such barriers.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HB6E7D440172D43C683ECEE091324D2A9"><enum>(4)</enum><text>A description of
the strategic objectives that the eligible entity seeks to achieve through the
funded project for—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF264F9BB1F6D474DBE0ADDD0FD964747"><enum>(A)</enum><text>implementing
career pathways strategies, which may include—</text>
<clause id="HDF57A69668904012809BB76BDF659533"><enum>(i)</enum><text>providing clear
linkages between remedial, academic and occupational programs within
educational institutions, and articulation of credits across
institutions;</text>
</clause><clause id="HD3392F07CDE2446BBA8BF80E74EF7BC8"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>designing
curricula in terms of competencies required for education and career
advancement, and, where possible, tied to industry skill standards,
certifications or licensing requirements including those developed by industry
or sector partnerships;</text>
</clause><clause id="HDD16A854BFAC4792B9FEA07A56ABB49B"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>offering
programs at times and places (including workplaces) convenient for working
adults and structured in small modules or <quote>chunks</quote>, each leading
to recognized credential;</text>
</clause><clause id="H599017C8CBEA4A03AB6F087EF57B7501"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>allowing
flexibility to enter and exit education as participants’ circumstances
permit;</text>
</clause><clause id="HB2B6E473BF9343F9888B9407BF6E6E1C"><enum>(v)</enum><text>providing support
services, including career assessment and counseling, case management, child
care, transportation, financial aid and job placement;</text>
</clause><clause id="H1C980C2AD9524384A386B8E7C56162DC"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>creating
<quote>bridge programs</quote> for educationally disadvantaged youths and
adults that teach basic skills such as office communication, math and problem
solving in the context of training for advancement to better jobs and
postsecondary training; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H6E6681D4D4F0408895888E537C95FCE4"><enum>(vii)</enum><text>aligning both
public and private funding sources, such as the Carl D. Perkins Career and
Technical Education Act, Workforce Investment Act, Adult Education and Family
Literacy Act, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, State and Federal
financial aid, and employer tuition reimbursement;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA4CD822AC6A3433AA28AAF73DE587AF8"><enum>(B)</enum><text>implementing
industry or sector partnerships, which may include–</text>
<clause id="H0209F4E7D92C471281278A9722B827A2"><enum>(i)</enum><text>recruiting key
stakeholders in the targeted industry cluster, such as multiple businesses and
employers, labor organizations, local boards, and education and training
providers, and regularly convening the stakeholders in a collaborative
structure that supports the sharing of information, ideas, and challenges
common to the targeted industry cluster;</text>
</clause><clause id="HF252EC928E074B40AB65315061897CC9"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>identifying the
training needs of multiple businesses, especially skill gaps critical to
competitiveness and innovation in the targeted industry cluster;</text>
</clause><clause id="HDDE446AB3ED1423F9D133055EC3A989B"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>facilitating
economies of scale by aggregating training and education needs of multiple
employers;</text>
</clause><clause id="H4B09F65E07B24A6689C701300CA90605"><enum>(iv)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">helping postsecondary educational
institutions, training institutions, apprenticeship programs, area career and
technical education centers, and all other training programs authorized under
this Act, align curricula, entrance requirements and programs to industry
demand and nationally portable, recognized postsecondary credentials (or, if
not available for the targeted industry, other credentials, as determined
appropriate by the Secretary), particularly for higher skill, high-priority
occupations validated by the industry;</text>
</clause><clause id="H3849A51A00E743F89F77FAD42CDBE871"><enum>(v)</enum><text>ensuring that the
State agency carrying out the State program under the Wagner-Peyser Act (29
U.S.C. 49 et seq.), including staff of the agency that provide services under
such Act, shall inform recipients of unemployment insurance of the job and
training opportunities that may result from the implementation of this
grant;</text>
</clause><clause id="HDBDB481B651848B0A74E4D3D50B3D85F"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>informing and
collaborating with organizations such as youth councils, business-education
partnerships, apprenticeship programs, secondary schools, and postsecondary
educational institutions, and with parents and career counselors, for the
purpose of addressing the challenges of connecting disadvantaged adults and
disadvantaged youth as defined in section in this Act to careers;</text>
</clause><clause id="H65809DE6CB05446C8A90542C5A759C8A"><enum>(vii)</enum><text>helping
companies identify, and work together to address, common organizational and
human resource challenges, such as—</text>
<subclause id="HE5D6888929A841CE8EEC885F5317B8E0"><enum>(I)</enum><text>recruiting new
workers;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H745743E74E314A9FA2F22420BB361909"><enum>(II)</enum><text>implementing
effective workplace practices;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H2C4F5385AF5A48B98EC3111E087256B9"><enum>(III)</enum><text>retraining
dislocated and incumbent workers;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HBAC7C1A298344AF2A9380828D68369C9"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>implementing a
high-performance work organization;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HCEB70D675E5843EC92FEDDB50FB39CBC"><enum>(V)</enum><text>recruiting and
retaining women in nontraditional occupation;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H0F246875FB0D41C584E88A4CBB69BF8B"><enum>(VI)</enum><text>adopting new
technologies; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H8F47AD3E1E954138AAC72A07BA7B26BA"><enum>(VII)</enum><text>fostering
experiential and contextualized on-the-job learning;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H4F4666C7B9B44FDBAAAD25C0FEF02DD9"><enum>(viii)</enum><text>developing and
strengthening career ladders within and across companies, in order to enable
dislocated, incumbent and entry-level workers to improve skills and advance to
higher-wage jobs;</text>
</clause><clause id="HC54AAFE244A241D28A1119A6A6A21224"><enum>(ix)</enum><text>improving job
quality through improving wages, benefits, and working conditions;</text>
</clause><clause id="H5A971348F117471DBCF06713FAA694A2"><enum>(x)</enum><text>helping partner
companies, industry or sector partnerships to attract potential employees from
a diverse job seeker base, including individuals with barriers to employment
(such as job seekers who are low income, youth, older workers, and individuals
who have completed a term of imprisonment), by identifying such barriers
through analysis of the existing labor market and implementing strategies to
help such workers overcome such barriers; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H7C19C93602A04A9F966E1F5AD5B2D441"><enum>(xi)</enum><text>strengthening
connections among businesses in the targeted industry cluster, leading to
cooperation beyond workforce issues that will improve competitiveness and job
quality, such as joint purchasing, market research, or centers for technology
and innovation; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1E59F1CCD64146CB8F7DE65D0157683B"><enum>(C)</enum><text>implementing
credential attainment and measurement strategies, which may include—</text>
<clause id="H98464AA972A745A2AE1B28A4246F387B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>establishing a
cross agency committee (such as the State workforce investment board, a
legislative task force, a P–20 Council, or some other agreed upon group) that
is specifically focused on low and middle skill education and training outcomes
to measure credential attainment through the State’s workforce investment and
training programs, by—</text>
<subclause id="HF2DE202795124AC4B19372D0A61EDF01"><enum>(I)</enum><text>tracking,
counting, measuring and public reporting credential attainment rates for all
programs providing education and training beyond a high school diploma but less
than a 4-year degree;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HFC51B965F93849CCB205BB14E87B33C9"><enum>(II)</enum><text>measuring the
result of workforce training programs leading to an recognized postsecondary
credential, certificate of degree;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HA6DCAFBCD5364F6C8DD069AB4E510D24"><enum>(III)</enum><text>establishing
statewide policies, goals, and guidelines for the collection of credential
outcome data for all employment and training programs and related programs and
services within the State;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H314D1399DA9C46068C13A48B06FB60BF"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>engaging other
related departments and agencies that may have data or are involved in
activities related to workforce development and job training;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H50B98CF879114F6BB276ECB139AD3F01"><enum>(V)</enum><text>establishing
standards and data collection infrastructure to assess the number of
industry-recognized middle skill credentials or certificates produced through
Federal or State programs, and their relation to labor market needs;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H0C70BA48D605442CAF4FDBADB31F0EE5"><enum>(VI)</enum><text>setting
credential attainment goals in high demand industry sector then monitor and
measure progress over time; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HA18C8E7052E4413583A8F11F94D8F9D5"><enum>(VII)</enum><text>providing an
annual assessment and report to the Governor and Legislature about the type of
credential outcomes produced by programs and provide recommendations to better
align efforts across agencies to meet employer demand;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H9FF4D2F645DA4F25AD9438B827CE8072"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>ensuring the
collection of credential outcome data from a range of public workforce and
education programs to ensure State agencies and programs are increasing the
number of workers with the skills and credentials needed to fill the projected
demand for middle and high skilled jobs;</text>
</clause><clause id="H1CD967739FE14C4890B1AC624C702C38"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>using the data
in order to assess workforce system outcomes, establish credential attainment
goals, measure progress, and hold agencies accountable to increase the skills
of the workforce; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H3FFE40F5AB554FF48659064A7D480631"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>developing a
comprehensive workforce system report that provides individual agency outcomes
and statewide representation of the credential attainment outcomes of the
State’s workforce investment system.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H1FCE083F3E514F1F873B442E15AA96D4"><enum>(5)</enum><text>A description of a
pay-for-performance approach for providers of education, training, and
employment services to individuals with barriers to employment, including
services targeted to addressing the specific challenges and conditions that
have created barriers for participants in programs under this Act.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H9D3EB1F2CB36441ABE1110449A48B98B"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Award
basis</header>
<paragraph id="H67588D3C829C4F0E8C79888EB5CA04F9"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Geographic
distribution</header><text>The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education shall award competitive grants under this section in a manner to
ensure geographic diversity.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HA13122B5A3C04F278375AC1E15C8E681"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Priorities</header><text>In
awarding grants under this section, the Secretaries shall give priority to
eligible entities that—</text>
<subparagraph id="H3BC568F5DAB04E31A3B9FC7A89A63565"><enum>(A)</enum><text>provide evidence
of past or current investments in workforce innovation projects that
incorporate one or more of the priority strategies;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2A19C5958D844B88929CDD0C46EE6002"><enum>(B)</enum><text>focus on
addressing the skill needs of multiple employers, including small- and
medium-sized businesses; or</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H52E2265A403D4BBEA844524061E8A4E7"><enum>(C)</enum><text>target services to
low-income individuals, low-skill individuals, long-term unemployed, and other
populations with barriers to employment.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H919D4B86EEDB4EF9BB3166E384E8F766"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Activities</header>
<paragraph id="HBFBDD3152DA44E5C8ADC6852539B3D6F"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section
shall carry out the activities necessary to meet the strategic objectives,
including planning activities if applicable, described in the entity’s
application in a manner that—</text>
<subparagraph id="H488180E218B14A3BA579F728492DFF70"><enum>(A)</enum><text>integrates
services and funding sources in a way that enhances the effectiveness of the
activities; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H0A333CB665C74DBB877E14ABD14B7B92"><enum>(B)</enum><text>uses grant funds
awarded under this section efficiently.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HCAE54EEB5EC94FBCA7970ED08863E2D9"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Administrative
costs</header><text>An eligible entity may retain a portion of a grant awarded
under this section for a fiscal year to carry out the administration of this
section in an amount not to exceed 5 percent of the grant amount.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H568DEDE658B245FA890741D6987899A5"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Evaluation and
progress reports</header>
<paragraph id="H43930B11588140AEAED74BBB212493E6"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Not later than 1 year after receiving a grant under this
section, and annually thereafter during the grant period, an eligible entity
shall report to the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education, and to
the Governor of the State that the eligible entity serves, on the spending and
activities funded pursuant to a grant under this section, including an
evaluation of the progress the eligible entity has made toward the strategic
objectives identified in the application and measure the progress using the
performance accountability measures identified in the application.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0B0581AF96C647139E720D9DC2ED6981"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Public
availability</header><text>The Secretary shall transmit such reports to the
Congress and make such reports available to the public.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HB2B94F49851D4071B842515F92535D31"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Administration
by the Secretaries</header>
<paragraph id="HAF10FF0393AE446CBE0DFDF0E92CF938"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Administrative
costs</header><text>The Secretaries may jointly retain a total of not more than
3 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this section for each fiscal
year to administer this section, including technical assistance and evaluation
activities.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0D597D1D368A4AC6B84DC28BF5692D1F"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Technical
assistance and oversight</header><text>The Secretaries shall provide technical
assistance and oversight to assist the eligible entities in applying for and
administering grants awarded under this section, including technical assistance
and through the collection and dissemination of information on best
practices.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H333B966D1FB84A028635043F6485A691"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Performance
accountability measures</header><text>The Secretaries shall issue a range of
performance measures, with quantifiable benchmarks, and methodologies that
eligible entities may use to evaluate the effectiveness of each type of
activity in making progress toward the strategic objectives described in the
application. Such measures shall consider the benefits of the innovative
workforce development projects and its activities for workers, firms,
industries, and communities.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1742A8CCC68347AAA5971D2CF1FF0E1A"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Dissemination</header><text>The
Secretaries shall—</text>
<subparagraph id="HBC3328987EC946E3AF2CCFBF245A61EF"><enum>(A)</enum><text>coordinate the
annual review of each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section and
produce an overview report that, at a minimum, includes each funded project and
best practices identified;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H48AA36371A55498AA648DAA0CC80A413"><enum>(B)</enum><text>make resource
materials, including all reports published and all data collected under this
section, available on the Internet; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC12F718E47884929A68F874EF405A49C"><enum>(C)</enum><text>conduct
conferences and seminars to—</text>
<clause id="H100F8C07AC2140DD9F4F4B8449F9D44A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>disseminate
information on best practices developed by eligible entities receiving a grant
under this section; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H2932857ABB4B4601BCA1DEFFBD0AE424"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>provide
information to interested stakeholders.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H626799C08B9E4A25959BC71F8347F6D3"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Report to
Congress</header><text>Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of
the <short-title>Workforce Investment Act of
2012</short-title> and on an annual basis thereafter, the Secretaries shall
transmit a report to Congress on the grant program established by this section.
The report shall include a description of—</text>
<subparagraph id="HD1F9CACFF7344A198AEAFDAC27602F37"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the eligible
entities receiving funding;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H78AB7A3579A742D9810E39058F70FBCE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the spending and
activities carried out by the eligible entities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5DF7F79D7CF6499591F8BD4E9F72FD9E"><enum>(C)</enum><text>how the eligible
entities were selected to receive funding under this section; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE8C2878B41294149BCF0EBCA5D6DE76E"><enum>(D)</enum><text>an assessment of
the results achieved by the grant program including findings from the annual
reviews conducted under subsection (i).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="HA0E37D29DBAF4164A1771B199C27722D"><enum>171B.</enum><header>Youth
Innovation and best practices grants</header>
<subsection id="HFFB457F043A8412C983B37C3F0E4F96B"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Program
authorized</header>
<paragraph id="HB1A51CD6119C4BDBAD4363E2846A3970"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education,
shall—</text>
<subparagraph id="H285F72543AA14A47AC77B7AE89F5C524"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">for the first program year that begins
after the date of enactment of the Workforce Investment Act of 2012, award
transition grants in accordance with section 176; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7D15CDE8044040B6A157488377F75839"><enum>(B)</enum><text>with funds not
awarded for transition grants under paragraph (1) for the first program year
that begins after the date of enactment of the Workforce Investment Act of
2012, and with the funds reserved for each program year thereafter, award youth
innovation and replication grants to eligible entities described in subsection
(c) for the purposes described in subsection (b).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HA9CD7A89605841619371D92F3D8D322A"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Authorization
and purpose of grants</header>
<paragraph id="H975C4E66E2384011B38EDD386C7E9DEA"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>From funds appropriated pursuant to section 174, the
Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education shall award youth innovation
and replication grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities described in
subsection (c).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H069CAACC3B8A47759C82CBA00AAE32E9"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Use of
funds</header><text>The grants awarded under this section shall be used to
support the demonstration of innovative new strategies and activities, or the
replication and expansion of effective evidence-based strategies and activities
that are designed to substantially improve education and employment outcomes
for eligible youth, including preparation for post secondary education and
training and for careers. Such strategies and activities shall include—</text>
<subparagraph id="H22283BA67109444E9FFF63A65F7C3B05"><enum>(A)</enum><text>establishing
career pathways in in-demand industry sectors and occupations for eligible
youth, in collaboration with other Federal, State, and local programs, and
public and private entities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5BF75321988847409C7706E83EEEAD04"><enum>(B)</enum><text>developing and
implementing a comprehensive strategy, for an area of high poverty, that
provides education and training programs, resources, and other activities that
prepare youth for postsecondary education and training and for employment that
leads to economic self-sufficiency;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3ED6A028169E4E31B2F659D442054D93"><enum>(C)</enum><text>developing and
implementing strategies and activities that provide opportunities for youth
with disabilities to receive education, training, and employment services that
lead to a recognized postsecondary credential or integrated, competitive
employment, including through incorporating elements of the individualized
education program and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities
in Education Act;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HCCB5DBCB18A548F68A4330DF92F0120A"><enum>(D)</enum><text>developing and
implementing evidence-based strategies and activities, such as—</text>
<clause id="HF2FFD9DEFA11459FAD26E96D02AAC378"><enum>(i)</enum><text>education offered
concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation and training for a
specific occupation or occupational cluster;</text>
</clause><clause id="H4C43783637C64E7AB933F3A43D53B471"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>career
academies;</text>
</clause><clause id="H61DEA54A7D3A425497B59AA48D0B2A1B"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>dropout
prevention and recovery strategies;</text>
</clause><clause id="H6C258CC8248D4EB68932CA9E360EE4F4"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>paid or unpaid
work experience, including summer employment opportunities and employment
opportunities available throughout the school year, combined with academic
learning leading to a recognized postsecondary credential;</text>
</clause><clause id="H219FC528DA7B4F6BA16626E183A99260"><enum>(v)</enum><text>innovative
programs for youth facing multiple barriers to employment that arrange for the
provision of or provide supportive services combined with education, training,
including preparation for postsecondary education and training, or employment
activities; or</text>
</clause><clause id="H3131A7B4D353484C868453FB7BCDE59D"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>to include youth
service and conservation corps programs in which a project undertaken is
credited as qualifying experience for higher education, job training, or
careers in public service; or</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6047AA176AAD415D86B93E4BCA3D6A55"><enum>(E)</enum><text>other
evidence-based strategies or activities designed to improve the education and
employment outcomes for youth.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HF00E9E7CD5EF4C26A5BBF9DE06F1AE46"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Eligible
entities and application</header>
<paragraph id="H8378982F4A3E4731A8C89525DCCC4612"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Eligible
entities</header><text>An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section
shall include—</text>
<subparagraph id="H88C087291CC14FF69BC9B7BB119EDA20"><enum>(A)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H476AA92E410C4CB0B3719357C369F712"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the Governor of a State
in coordination with the State board and with a local board for a local area
that is aligned with a region, or with all boards for local areas that comprise
a planning region, under section 116(c); or</text>
</clause><clause id="H4A6565E75D0F47F1AB4E071BD565D564" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>a local board for a local area
that is aligned with a region, or all local boards for local areas that
comprise a planning region, under section 116(c), in consultation with the
standing committee on youth associated with the local board; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD85737551BF44C35AF427F90887FFB4B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>one or more of the
following:</text>
<clause id="H0649CFD95CB4403986FCCD18693D1267"><enum>(i)</enum><text>A
State education agency.</text>
</clause><clause id="H6B4BFAF8E98E4FF8B72474E18F8B7EB4"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>A
local education agency.</text>
</clause><clause id="H97F643AC343D4038A803B24412AC1EF7"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>A nonprofit
organization with expertise serving eligible youth, including a community-based
organization, youth corps, or an intermediary.</text>
</clause><clause id="H3C7A6F01ADF7490F8DFAC1660581C385"><enum>(iv)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An institution of higher education,
including a community college and an area career and technical education
center.</text>
</clause><clause id="H3DFB5B7341D64F6491428960ABFBFA41"><enum>(v)</enum><text>A
joint labor-management partnership.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H6326B37D2C2743CD846FDE21F03BDE0B"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Application</header><text>To
receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit an
application to the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education at such
time, in such manner, and containing such information, consistent with this
paragraph, as the Secretaries may require. Each such application shall describe
the innovation and replication strategies and activities that the eligible
entity will carry out to strengthen the workforce investment system in the
State or region in order to substantially improve education and employment
outcomes for youth, such as youth with disabilities, served by such system, and
may include—</text>
<subparagraph id="HCAF467969F4C47FFB65E905456243DEE"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a description of
the region in the State or the State, as applicable, that will be the focus of
grant activities, including analyses of economic conditions, skill needs, the
workforce, and the workforce development services (including the strengths and
weaknesses of such services and the capacity to provide such services) that are
relevant to the proposed strategies and activities that would be carried out
under the grant;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7C2F70DECA5A4D458795BA8335CAAC9F"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a description of
the youth populations to be served, including individuals with barriers to
employment who are youth, and the skill needs of those populations;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7C2EAE030F854281A5032CC587FA1D22"><enum>(C)</enum><text>a description of
the promising strategies and activities the eligible entity is proposing to
demonstrate, or the evidence-based strategies and activities that the eligible
entity is proposing to expand or replicate;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8DBCDBE6129547E098F3C031454FE8B8"><enum>(D)</enum><text>a description of
how the eligible entity will meaningfully involve youth in the design and
implementation of the proposed strategies and activities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5E0722B154C549B598B49138DA9279F5"><enum>(E)</enum><text>a description of
how, in carrying out such strategies and activities, the eligible entity
will—</text>
<clause id="HD137C137988D478E96B67F4E69F7882F"><enum>(i)</enum><text>collaborate to
leverage resources among strategic partners to achieve the purposes of the
grant, and to provide the matching share described in subsection (d)(2);
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H9AC340885E524070B5DA1A10AE68A2AA"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>ensure the
sustainability of the programs and activities supported by the grant after
grant funds are no longer available;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7B681DABCC3349CB97F1144D27E561A3"><enum>(F)</enum><text>a description of
how the strategies and activities will be aligned with the State plan and the
local plans in the region of the State that will be the focus of grant
activities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3EDD0EB2780C47D8A02BB9E8C5972559"><enum>(G)</enum><text>a description of
the outcomes, including outcomes for the performance accountability measures
based on indicators of performance described in section 136(b)(2)(A)(ii), to be
achieved by the proposed strategies and activities; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1460DDDBDA2843BABA12B89C24B71165"><enum>(H)</enum><text>a description of
how the eligible entity will—</text>
<clause id="H46906E8B82674BB794471500B4AF1F9F"><enum>(i)</enum><text>use
technology;</text>
</clause><clause id="H79495735B0064546B4DE66D766561682"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>collect
data;</text>
</clause><clause id="H4A0A6A6F1D334BA9A4306625B6AB0035"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>made data
publicly available; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H66582B4AA3754353802837C43541DCDD"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>use technology
and date to improve program delivery, activities, and administration.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H02FDBBB228614094849C3E917316A834"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Matching funds
requirements</header>
<paragraph id="HCA7020120BEE40579FBE1763308DE316"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Innovation fund
share</header><text>The amount of the share of the funds provided under this
section shall be not greater than 50 percent of the cost of the programs and
activities that are carried out under the grant.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1B2070A0C2EC47B09B7B1CAF5EE00CAB"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Matching
share</header>
<subparagraph id="H458BF99BBF24496AA947EA9DAFF259FB"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header>
<clause id="HBBB76746285B4F98AB2F82381DED6096"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Amount</header><text>The
amount of the matching share under this subsection for a program year may not
be less than 50 percent of the costs of the programs and activities that are
carried out under the grant.</text>
</clause><clause id="H7596E4BF9A2B43F3B852C3B233340813"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>In cash or
kind</header><text>The matching share may be in cash or in kind (fairly
evaluated).</text>
</clause><clause id="HC41D27A5A07B461F921267D556F4076A"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Sources</header><text>Not
more than 50 percent of the matching share required under this subsection may
be provided from Federal resources, of which not less than 50 percent shall be
provided from Federal resources from the partner programs identified in the
application other than resources provided under the core programs. Non-Federal
sources for the matching share may include State resources, local resources,
contributions from private organizations, or a combination of such resources
and contributions.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5E20E6163CEF4131AE69A14FA4252888"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Financial
hardship waiver</header><text>The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education may waive or reduce the matching share of an eligible entity that has
submitted an application under this subsection if such entity demonstrates a
need for such waiver or reduction due to extreme financial hardship as defined
by the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2F420F13852749988AB7EDE23F4A2D91"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Supplement not
supplant</header><text>The Federal and matching share required by this
subsection shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal and State
funds used to carry out activities described in this subsection.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HA2372123E46443C0B51B61FE33974F1E"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Grant
period</header><text>Grants awarded under this subsection shall be awarded for
periods of not more than 3 years in duration and may not be renewed.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HF319D6CFFF5C4718A25056F0875C4FD8"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Reporting</header><text>The
Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education are authorized to establish
appropriate reporting requirements for grantees under this subsection.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H733BF83D5A7F4C1988EFED38941620B8"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Technical
assistance and evaluation</header><text>For each program year for which funds
are available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor and the
Secretary of Education may reserve a total of not more than 3 percent of the
amount available to carry out this subsection to provide technical assistance
to applicants and grantees under this subsection and to evaluate projects
carried out under this subsection. The Secretaries shall ensure that the
results of the evaluations are publicly available, including through electronic
means.</text>
</subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="H6ED6C0F0233E4C339E1AB25E94A07E91"><enum>158.</enum><header>Evaluations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 172 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HA4F9DB4C7FD4485888A7DF74DC4101F6"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)(2), by inserting <quote>accountability</quote> after
<quote>performance</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HEDAE9BAF3EAC4250A9CF4012B94A14B4"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB3C00916C3714E6CBBD708D98B33A6D4"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>as least</quote> and inserting <quote>at least</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H13E4BB8A67AF488081A96DE1918CF498"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>2005</quote> and inserting <quote>2016</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H4931DA0B3CBC4EB9AAF02F536E802B3F"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (e),
by striking <quote>Labor and Human Resources</quote> and inserting
<quote>Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H53DF2CF7F1A84CB980D725AA96ADC610"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by redesignating
subsection (f) as subsection (g) and inserting after subsection (e) the
following new subsection:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2D099C6934454248A6524ADE09E82E6E" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H1DA6DC5B1D894E76B10DF2D0DFED580D"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Publication of
reports</header><text>If an entity that enters into a contract or other
arrangement with the Secretary to conduct an evaluation of a program or
activity under this section requests permission from the Secretary to publish a
report resulting from the evaluation, such entity may publish the report unless
the Secretary denies the request during the 90-day period beginning on the date
the Secretary receives such
request.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H574100BEBE3A4150A1246DAFD1E03B3C"><enum>159.</enum><header>National
dislocated worker grants</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 173 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H1F911CE095424E0A8D348CFF57E7BF1D"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in the section
heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">emergency</header-in-text></quote> and inserting
<quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">dislocated
worker</header-in-text></quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H93A78A59C4044F9599C20004352256EB"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (a) as subsection (b), and
inserting before such redesignated subsection the following new
subsection:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H82D3E4421DF14B35AD29BDA8BBB7C7BA" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HC7B6A7D9EBCE4924BFDED6AEF6C5A0A4"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text>In
this section—</text>
<paragraph id="HF89BEBD3389943AA9E9FDF6093A86FA9"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the term
<term>emergency or disaster</term> means—</text>
<subparagraph id="HAB9BB169372642C7B2C27C569BDBE8C2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>an emergency or a
major disaster, as defined in paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, of section
102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42
U.S.C. 5122 (1) and (2)); or</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H91F41DF1B441436B8454DD2D3B8E3416"><enum>(B)</enum><text>an emergency or
disaster situation of national significance that could result in a potentially
large loss of employment, as declared or otherwise recognized by the chief
official of a Federal agency with authority for or jurisdiction over the
Federal response to the emergency or disaster situation; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H0A32EEA83FB34823B622D24783F046F1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the term
<term>disaster area</term> means an area that has suffered or in which has
occurred an emergency or
disaster.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF6D68D12CDCB43538998972F2B78D454"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (b)
(as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H658536B873C844EFAD4A818AA9D176C9"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
paragraph (4) and redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) and (4) as
subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively, and moving such subparagraphs (as
so redesignated) 2 ems to the right;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAA8FAD267B4F4335805D782A52D89671"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<clause id="H902F423C86C849C3BB06FB23C00E5679"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>The Secretary</quote> and inserting:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8863DCCC25194E2A9F41D5C795561DE9" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H6E5FC0DA0AED4336B79F8457474DCCDF"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Grants</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The
Secretary</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause><clause id="H0923AEB2F1B649ECBEAC9AA05B26281D"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>emergency grants in a timely manner</quote> and inserting
<quote>dislocated worker grants</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H405F5FE431C14ED8A87DBB739C750B4B"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>subsection (c)</quote> and
inserting <quote>subsection (c)(1)(B)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HCB7568AAA29D42ABA58C6EB07C59F825"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in subsection (B)
(as so redesignated), by striking <quote>an area that has suffered</quote> and
all that follows and insert <quote>a disaster area, to provide disaster relief
employment in the disaster area</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF9B81D1E075C4EDB8AF5D9FAB17971B1"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>paragraphs (1) and (2)</quote> and
inserting <quote>subparagraphs (A) and (B)</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H733667CB45924EF58A16FBD00D8EE410"><enum>(F)</enum><text>by inserting after
subparagraph (C) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9DFDD0F6582D493D90299E5CE8BC7DB0" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HCCAA933B5CCD4AC48FECE1E6B2B4164E"><enum>(D)</enum><text>to provide
additional assistance to a State board or local board serving an area
where—</text>
<clause id="HD188F467E9694A7C97C101ED383B9A73"><enum>(i)</enum><text>a
higher-than-average demand for employment and training activities for
dislocated members of the Armed Forces, spouses described in section
101(14)(E), or members of the Armed Forces described in subsection
(c)(2)(A)(iv), exceeds State and local resources for providing such activities;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H285C76F5262B49D0AA10CBFF8A6582A2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>such activities
are to be carried out in partnership with the Department of Defense and
Department of Veterans Affairs transition assistance programs; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBFAD8EA0DFD84A07892147684258EEE6"><enum>(E)</enum><text>from funds
appropriated under section 174(c), to a State or entity described in subsection
(c)(1)(B) to carry out—</text>
<clause id="HC932C2DE341B4DF18AB3ACFAF39A2F73"><enum>(i)</enum><text>subsection (e),
including providing assistance to eligible individuals; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HB6001B6DE52A4718B21FFF60230F1120"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>subsection (f),
including providing assistance to eligible individuals.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><paragraph id="H0363136EB7394A12B9B5AD351DCDCD58"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Decisions and
obligations</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary
shall issue a final decision on a complete application for a national
dislocated worker grant under this subsection not later than 45 calendar days
after receipt of the application.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H206382B8BF714BAA803B33D9A6E69335"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HFDB72E387DF94AE4A715B880B52C230B"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(A), by striking <quote>subsection (a)(1)</quote> and inserting
<quote>subsection (b)(1)(B)</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB93217A726BB4A2CB41A100659D549EF"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="HAA93D006CBE24BFFA13A509BDF6B8B60"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>emergency</quote> and
inserting <quote>dislocated worker</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H87070C61F03548D09448CB3095387C4C"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (C), by striking
<quote>emergency</quote> and inserting <quote>dislocated worker</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H30A5B0F7F6DA43EC9AD09C308438DCAC"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection
(d)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9E54173BF5954C22B797F7E7DFD5C351"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>subsection (a)(2)</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>subsection (b)(1)(B)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD17BCEE185A84721941AB72EDAAC6720"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(A)—</text>
<clause id="H01C69921DA2F42DE9673D730AC8C84D2"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>, in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, as applicable,</quote> after <quote>shall be
used</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H2F6DC632E36544EEB2E2D2FA0C1122B6"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>structures</quote> and inserting <quote>public
structures</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9EC86625EFD34470929783ACA8F891D6"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by inserting <quote>emergency or</quote> after <quote>consequence of
the</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4F714DED72E2496CBF1EA5511B74122E"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)—</text>
<clause id="H9BF24FF1E01F4EB880A4A8A45B902B7A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>No individual</quote> and inserting:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6D83C3AF1BF84110A2DB6F4C4BC6AF4A" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HD865A0016EA34DA987ACEF4CCFCE9667"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), no
individual</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause><clause id="HA262CEDA04FB4A11BE9B72D974BE49A1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>natural disaster</quote> and inserting <quote>emergency or
disaster</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H71F40B56949541A696B94E8583276670"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA7B07A45970F4217A46C77AA892EB824" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HDFBECC2276504A38863F5334E7CF6A9E"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Extension</header><text>At
the request of a State, the Secretary may extend such employment, related to
recovery from a single emergency or disaster involving the State, for not more
than an additional 6 months.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H119C361655574827899C3AB32CFABE67"><enum>(E)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following new paragraphs:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H55563DB562A74D158D003E12430E7A6E" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8BFDDF8CA33C4E439A7BAE89DE55E66B"><enum>(4)</enum><header display-inline="yes-display-inline">Use of available funds</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Funds made available under subsection
(b)(1)(B) shall be available to assist workers described in paragraph (2) who
are affected by an emergency or disaster, including workers who have relocated
from an area in which an emergency or disaster has been declared or otherwise
recognized, as appropriate. Under conditions determined by the Secretary and
following notification to the Secretary, a State may use such funds, that are
appropriated for any fiscal year and available for expenditure under any grant
awarded to the State under this section, to provide any assistance authorized
under this subsection. Funds used pursuant to the authority provided under this
paragraph shall be subject to the liability and reimbursement requirements
described in paragraph (5).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0D65A5D546374DFC82459BBA0895279B"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Liability and
reimbursement</header><text>Nothing in this Act shall be construed to relieve
liability, by a responsible party that is liable under Federal law, for any
costs incurred by the United States under subsection (b)(1)(B) or this
subsection, including the responsibility to provide reimbursement for such
costs to the United
States.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H9E17E1C39DA74DEFB6695B82D374031B"><enum>(6)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (e) and redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (e) and
(f), respectively;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HC5028030BAB44BB2B3A35B15CF748969"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in subsection (e)
(as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H8357BE9FD33641849F0072CB6273E8CD"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>paragraph (4)(A) of subsection (a)</quote> each place it appears and
inserting <quote>subsection (b)(1)(E)(i)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H709A5383069148BD81FC12BABFA08302"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="H8915B6FCFE344259B2D8F383945EDFFA"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>clauses (i) through (v)</quote> and
inserting <quote>clauses (i) through (iv)</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H5BCAE3BDBBE04D7FBCB6C23FD49ACB75"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking <quote>enactment of this clause</quote> and
inserting <quote>enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 (Public Law 111–5, 123 Stat. 115)</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H66E636F84E0D4F388FF3D57627D68036"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C), by striking <quote>subsection (g)</quote> and inserting
<quote>subsection (f)</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H05763954BF934B61A7AA35EB1BE0D4C1"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in paragraph (2), by striking
<quote>subsection (g)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection
(f)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H198356D8AC124D4BB3D38A0F0E97762D"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)(A)(i), by striking <quote>not later than</quote> and inserting
<quote>notwithstanding subsection (b)(2), not later than</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H53EAD655BFA94824825EF1DC7C8F165B"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in paragraph
(7)(A)—</text>
<clause id="H9855031F9C0F490C811509D02D15F1C8"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
clause (i), by striking <quote>section 4980B</quote> and inserting
<quote>section 4980B(f)(4)</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H6B81FE1EE68D4A4C9DCF6BA9101BC447"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
clause (ii)(I), by striking <quote>clause (i), (ii), or (vi) of paragraph
(2)(A))</quote> and inserting <quote>subparagraph (A), (B), or (F) of section
35(e)(1) of such Code)</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H058D1D17B14244E392F634AB2FA5C6C4"><enum>(8)</enum><text>in subsection (f),
(as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0CB1AB178A834276BE2D52FF22EE050B"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>paragraph (4)(A) of subsection (a)</quote> each place it appears and
inserting <quote>subsection (b)(1)(E)(i)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8DC7983F71764B3B9E1CFAAF57E8862F"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>subsection (f)(1)(A)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection
(e)(1)(A)</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFBCFE44F5E6B44D695046793B2D91513"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph
(4)—</text>
<clause id="HD860DE3EBB8440C7966F394EA2051DA8"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="H88D8B242EF46431F8A3703E86607E03E"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding clause (i), by striking <quote>this subsection</quote> and inserting
<quote>subsection (b)(1)(E)(ii)</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H1187505CFF434402803657158E5EFC2B"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in clause (i), by
striking <quote>not later than</quote> and inserting <quote>notwithstanding
subsection (b)(2), not later than</quote>; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HA6263EA0AD0143009EEA80884AC8ABCA"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>174(c)(1)(B)</quote> and inserting
<quote>subsection (b)(1)(E)(ii)</quote>.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="H634179936E504EF99EC600E389F14DD1"><enum>160.</enum><header>Youthbuild
program</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 173A is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HB9E00FD9448D4A989DC5D1DFCA64BE54"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H148D84F1B8374AE6A1AB3B702F4A506D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4F81BA49824C4EAA8E34716B9741202E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (4),
by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2636981CD6474FD4988F82AAD6938680"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (4) the following new paragraph:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2C554E17B1F14C0CB73E6233816FCF8D" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H57E7FC473B2F444C94F31BC4F263B80B"><enum>(5)</enum><text>to improve the
quality and energy efficiency of community and other nonprofit and public
facilities, including those facilities that are used to serve homeless and
low-income
families.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H2BDA10A956664338B34579B4546910E3"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H8EB3B7F776454EA1AA4AD0E24D5C335A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
paragraph (8) and redesignating paragraphs (9) through (13) as paragraphs (8)
through (12), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H342CC06F641B4DB0B8A648021E9ACE1B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (11)
(as so redesignated), by striking <quote>means housing provided</quote> and all
that follows and inserting <quote>has the meaning given the term in section
401(29) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.
11360(29)).</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1E13252B33154170BA6D75295D563F57"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph (12)
(as so redesignated), by striking <quote>or construction</quote> and inserting
<quote>construction, or energy efficiency enhancement</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HFF9C3DD5C28A4EA185170C375DF6A87B"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HEAF17EB285D645C89E77B875B49A6FA3"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H0B1988DA168B48A89750A61FFD5C428F"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking
<quote>or construction</quote> and inserting <quote>construction, or energy
efficiency enhancement</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H35A660D9B1234B62816DCA0A0CFBC53D"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)(iv)—</text>
<subclause id="HDAAC1E78ADDF4FFE99DA87B18B6C4948"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in subclause (II),
by striking <quote>individuals with limited English proficiency</quote> and
inserting <quote>participants who are English language learners</quote>;
and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H136DAA54EB814744BEEF86370C3CDB5A"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in subclause
(III), by striking <quote>General Education Development (GED) credential, or
other State-recognized equivalent (including recognized alternative
standard</quote> and inserting <quote>or its recognized equivalent including
recognized certificates of attendance or similar documents</quote>;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H0130CA3E106545A182F665F76EC422C9"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)(vii)—</text>
<subclause id="H531B5BA07C6447B4B930888232203EE2"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>supportive services</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H9F7A2FDB519A43ECB1D93A6AB3EBE76A"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by inserting <quote>or training</quote>
after <quote>postsecondary education</quote>;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H7D72047A6F784DA7BEFA0ADF65611A21"><enum>(iv)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>or
construction</quote> and inserting <quote>construction, or energy efficiency
enhancement</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H4F7278A63FA54500AFEDC53A55DB2CFB"><enum>(v)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C)—</text>
<subclause id="H32CE9CC9997C40178B580BCCEE307DF0"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>or construction</quote>
and inserting <quote>construction, or energy efficiency enhancement</quote>;
and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H9C5AFDEB004846D9A281CE47618C6CE3"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>10 percent</quote> and inserting <quote>15 percent</quote>; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H1361F011DC5142C7A9A4BF19CEEE8F97"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (D), by inserting <quote>, including recruitment and selection of
participants,</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF260E02B445E48549CA75553B92A73A4"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)(B)—</text>
<clause id="H35A2CD204FE940E4B6CD7BD636F102FB"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
clause (i), by inserting <quote>construction and</quote> after
<quote>opportunities in</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H25FE064E71A3495E8B4BB31928524A57"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in clauses (iii) and (vi), by striking
<quote>or construction</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>construction, or energy efficiency enhancement</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H917302254D094575BBDC4BC741D5BFE7"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
clause (x), by striking <quote>vocational education</quote> and inserting
<quote>career and technical education and training</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="HA47A0F5D415A45C8A5147E954ADEEEB8"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>in
clause (xii)—</text>
<subclause id="H01CDFD9692A34316A8BD71581D079AAB"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>results</quote> and inserting <quote>levels</quote>;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H583E55283B484A7185FA47E67A0A8A93"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>common</quote> and inserting <quote>primary</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H8E5F55730BBF46FDB9DEE75500EA6F45"><enum>(III)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>youth and lifelong
learning, as identified by the Secretary</quote> and inserting <quote>eligible
youth described in section 136(b)(2)(A)(ii)</quote>;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H7B86A05B534B42DD810676381D5B69E2"><enum>(v)</enum><text>in
clause (xvi)—</text>
<subclause id="HE6556B9C1F764C92A9D79B41A454A4FA"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in subclause (II),
by inserting <quote>energy efficiency enhancement</quote> after
<quote>construction</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H8FAC7B8B637448E88C5FAD6494174425"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subclause (III), by striking
<quote>vocational education</quote> and inserting <quote>career and technical
education and training</quote>; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HD3BCAB6AB6C2423987B7608C7FB13261"><enum>(vi)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in clause (xvii)(I), by inserting
<quote>energy efficiency enhancement</quote> after <quote>construction</quote>;
and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5712A6BA51D745C59579C6401A91BB36"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph
(4)—</text>
<clause id="H3CA680B6096E4B65BD81076040A231CE"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C)—</text>
<subclause id="HEBF6A5F8941F4149A8A93F13081DE46B"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>community and</quote> after <quote>which the housing and</quote>;
and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HE72D9F239D4D47BEAD5B14ED84741E27"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>or construction</quote>
each place it appears and inserting <quote>construction, or energy efficiency
enhancement</quote>; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H0AA5FA820DAA4B2281DD75A8208EDE4F"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (J)—</text>
<subclause id="HC608714D1B3D481388598EAD55658374"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in clause (ii), by
inserting <quote>energy efficiency enhancement</quote> after
<quote>construction</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HA3FF5E062C1845F1B66AA438B0924517"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in clause (iii), by striking
<quote>vocational education</quote> and inserting <quote>career and technical
education and training</quote>;</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H0DA8323187D34FBC95BCFF24DBDE659E"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (d),
by striking <quote>or construction</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>construction, or energy efficiency enhancement</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H611176E038DE4D9494F92E50DD73C489"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection
(e)(1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0479097FF3F44C4E832F7CA81C1E600F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A)(iii), by inserting <quote>, or an individual who was a school dropout and
has subsequently re-enrolled</quote> before the period; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9FA1C6B976684E19A09075441E5F7898"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in amending
subparagraph (B)(i) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8D5C15BB2CCA4D9E8A15910011BD4939" style="OLC">
<clause id="H937A35AB78E44C63A48093E7D1FE06CF"><enum>(i)</enum><text>are basic skills
deficient, despite attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized
equivalent (including recognized certificates of attendance or similar
documents for individuals with disabilities);
or</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H473E27CF327E4DB4821B3E290992DF5B"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in subsection
(f)(2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H79183A2E257A45908A692C3CB573A4FD"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A), by inserting <quote>, or to support pilot and demonstration projects or
program evaluations with recipients of grants under subsection (c) as directed
by the Secretary, including pilot or demonstration projects that create new
career tracks for Youthbuild participants in areas such as health care and
manufacturing</quote> before the period; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF36385DF73044A0E95BD0A5DB90158E6"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by striking <quote>shall reserve</quote> and inserting <quote>shall
reserve not less than 3 percent and not more than</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HF84046C5C6194B3D9164304A0853CA9D"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in subsection (g),
by striking <quote>postsecondary educational institutions</quote> and inserting
<quote>institutions of higher education</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H4FB8A0F02B274F7D8B06D40608B3FFC7"><enum>(8)</enum><text>by amending
subsection (h) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H53CD941A8A9D486BB4A5B303E27D1DED" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H3530E6971A744F4B880AB7B62F359D8F"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Authorization of
appropriations</header><text>There are authorized to be appropriated for each
of fiscal years 2012 through 2016 such sums as may be necessary to carry out
this
section.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section commented="no" id="HF64C7E58EF4249BD96A1CF9F8358759A"><enum>161.</enum><header>Authorization
of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Subsections
(a) and (b) of section 174 are amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2F88C34CE8F041E28CEE0F5980B96D26" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" id="H1A22AD2066A24C2585BB18CB2F7951EF"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Native American
programs; migrant and seasonal farmworker programs; veterans’ workforce
investment programs</header>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HDA44A73C8BDD4DEA9DE9B563CCB08406"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Subject to paragraph (2), there are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out sections 166 through 168 such sums as may be
necessary for each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2016.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HEFBF48A5065C479DA7F36DCC12335056"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Reservations</header><text>Of
the amount appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under
paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H15EEBD876605456EA44E02DA7740605F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>reserve not less
than $55,000,000 for carrying out section 166;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H842110FD355A450E9C550BFDB6C7EE3F"><enum>(B)</enum><text>reserve not less
than $70,000,000 for carrying out section 167; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H6BB9B2AF818C44FFBDC469C7EED4280B"><enum>(C)</enum><text>reserve not less
than $7,300,000 for carrying out section 168.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection commented="no" id="H9B55DBDDBD7E4CF6A9DD643D25C24344"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Technical
assistance; innovation grants</header><text>There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out sections 169 through 171 such sums as may be
necessary for each of the fiscal years 2012 through
2016.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="H9703E1E319AB42CAA8148741D8AB953C"><enum>162.</enum><header>Transition
grants to States</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Subtitle D is
further amended by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9849EA1E8B044A0AB42F8777B548D1D2" style="OLC">
<section id="H8D688E1767EE49109D5B6DAA1B02FE07"><enum>175.</enum><header>Transition
Grants to States</header>
<subsection id="H630C90F0D05D4506BB108D8A59BC5AC5"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">For the program year
described in section 171A, from the funds allocated for awards described in
section 171A and section 171B, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education shall award, on a competitive basis, transition grants to States. The
Secretaries, to the extent practicable and consistent with the purposes of the
transition grants under this section, shall award transition grants in a manner
that maximizes the number of States benefitting from such grants.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HA3C33724BCD344389DA440EBB0373CB6"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Application</header><text>To
be eligible to receive a grant under this section, the Governor of a State, in
coordination with the State board and in consultation with the local boards,
shall submit an application to the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education, at such time, in a such manner, and containing such information,
consistent with this subsection, as the Secretaries may require,
including—</text>
<paragraph id="H9CD7A41EAA6E484A8B382DE0A2D3AF4A"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a description of
how the grant funds will be used to carry out the transition activities
described in subsection (d);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0450E91C87884EAF9095F9412E34E10D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>a description of
the process by which the State will award funds to local areas in accordance
with subsection (d)(2); and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF7898DCBDC234FE5A6622BC2E84187B7"><enum>(3)</enum><text>assurances that
all the entities carrying out core programs in the State will participate in
the activities.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H2340E48298884E67947748274DB950D0"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Grant
period</header><text>Grants awarded under this subsection shall be awarded for
periods of not more than 2 years in duration and may not be renewed.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H42BC0AF5EC3F43D8AD4EE045163BB6FA"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Use of
funds</header><text>A State that receives a grant under this section—</text>
<paragraph id="H67157F7F7DE449EFAE454F8C69BD21E1"><enum>(1)</enum><text>may reserve not
more than 40 percent of the grant funds for transition activities to assist in
the development of the State plan under section 112 or 113; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HFF13EAA059F8480E80C9E26468A42017"><enum>(2)</enum><text>shall use not less
than 60 percent of the grant funds to award subgrants to local areas for
transition activities to assist in the development local and regional plans
under section 116(c) and 118, with a priority in making such awards to local
areas most in need of resources to make the transition to meeting the
requirements of the Workforce Investment Act of 2012.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H789168E368E04951A03C5E8EEC19B8B3"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Limitations</header><text>No
State may—</text>
<paragraph id="H3126D9BBF56743AEA9B567DD3711437F"><enum>(1)</enum><text>receive more than
1 grant under this section; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HAF77B572F4BB4744997C0D476203DBFC"><enum>(2)</enum><text>receive a grant
under this section concurrently with a grant under section 171A or 171B for the
first program year that commences after the date of enactment of the Workforce
Investment Act of
2011.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="HFF11F6F5037A44F6B2B214712CDB10CC"><enum>163.</enum><header>Interagency
agreement</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Subtitle D is
further amended by adding after section 175 (as added by section 112) the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC81E7E317D004FED9999EEAD87C1383D" style="OLC">
<section id="HF1BD1B49421F4E12BA7C4F3174D521A6"><enum>176.</enum><header>Interagency
agreement</header>
<subsection id="HABA18011AB5B4E45A57C64983F51CA66"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary of
Education and the Secretary of Labor shall jointly develop policies for the
administration of this subtitle in accordance with such terms as the
Secretaries shall set forth in an interagency agreement. Such interagency
agreement, at a minimum, shall include a description of the respective roles
and responsibilities of the Secretaries in carrying out this subtitle (both
jointly and separately), including—</text>
<paragraph id="HED1D3139C3594681943D84703AACA80D"><enum>(1)</enum><text>how the funds
available under this subtitle will be obligated and disbursed and compliance
with applicable laws (including regulations) will be ensured, as well as how
the grantees will be selected and monitored, and a peer review process for
selection of grantees that includes program practitioners and national experts
will be carried out;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7BD2CCDBF43248E4A6E6B1E5685F2354"><enum>(2)</enum><text>how evaluations
and research will be conducted on the effectiveness of grants awarded under
this subtitle in addressing the education and employment needs of job seekers
and workers, youth, and employers;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HB6EC62B585784C06B66969527B6E6D67"><enum>(3)</enum><text>how technical
assistance will be provided to applicants and grant recipients;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8E33B637560445EBAC42D0484E552F00"><enum>(4)</enum><text>how information
will be disseminated, including through electronic means, on best practices and
effective strategies and service delivery models for activities carried out
under this subtitle; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HB2503B498B87440D9ACFD6EC2D481329"><enum>(5)</enum><text>how policies and
processes critical to the successful achievement of the education, training,
and employment goals of this subtitle will be established.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H1E93D1CFD64142838C2359519626518A"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Transfer
authority</header><text>The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education
shall have the authority to transfer funds between the Department of Labor and
the Department of Education to carry out this subtitle in accordance with the
agreement described in subsection (a).</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H7137E5E5D138496EBAD8E74B106EC02E"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Reports</header><text>The
Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education shall jointly develop and
submit a biennial report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Workforce of the
House of Representatives, describing—</text>
<paragraph id="H64529E24CEDB464C8C2EBAA23C72A4AC"><enum>(1)</enum><text>actions the
Departments have taken to—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB5A5A52228A44587817D4A4FD0EEA5AE"><enum>(A)</enum><text>assess the
effectiveness of the projects carried out under this subtitle; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H496915573FAF402CB8DA1F37A9840303"><enum>(B)</enum><text>facilitate the
coordination of the programs carried out through the grants awarded with other
education, employment and training programs;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HAAE5C903D3D64241BD9ECFA5B04D522E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>barriers that
impede effectiveness of projects carried out under this subtitle;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HAC0437091BDD4FD0BEC023C8B4633628"><enum>(3)</enum><text>the best practices
and effective strategies and service delivery models that the Departments have
identified pursuant to this subtitle and actions the Departments have taken to
promptly disseminate information, including through electronic means, on such
best practices, service delivery models, and effective strategies; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HFF1176F08C9A438E8BCC4E00C0553162"><enum>(4)</enum><text>the actions the
Departments have taken to leverage resources provided under Federal law other
than this subtitle and non-Federal resources, to improve the workforce
investment system nationwide, including in States, regions, and local areas
that have not received funds under this
subtitle.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section></subtitle><subtitle id="HB6634F562B9345F296D0D80AA09A4355"><enum>E</enum><header>Administration</header>
<section id="HF208890B4EFC494598865A09508AB78F"><enum>171.</enum><header>Requirements
and restrictions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 181
is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H6825548C192741E1B1E01A7E7D8B27A9"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a),
by amending subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H259FE48A941F4441A2D8E6DB571D45E0" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H9F1F69EC2C664FF9BAEC8A80DF75C382"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Rule of
construction</header><text>The reference in subparagraph (A) to section 6(a)(1)
of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1)) shall not be
applicable for individuals in territorial jurisdictions in which section 6 of
the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) does not
apply.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H614740E550F545B198A92284B51DABC0"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)(1) by striking <quote>investment</quote> and inserting
<quote>development</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H557EDBA872BD4EFCB72A8B179C4E8EDE"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)(1), by inserting <quote>or allocation</quote> after <quote>an
allotment</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3B185D2785834EB7873C7F20C7754DE2"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection
(d)(2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HEEA4B8D6D08747899446F858BB9BCA5F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>employment and training activity</quote> and inserting <quote>employment
or training activity</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7E20147644E54CA4A232B3053372F7E2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>incumbent worker training, transitional employment,</quote> after
<quote>on-the-job training,</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4F26D0C448074BE6A51747BA0FF5B67F"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by inserting <quote>(or that has provided funding to an entity that has
violated such paragraph)</quote> after <quote>violated such
paragraph</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H3A28C1FA21D8420FA15BA6CBAE8D9722"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection
(e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA0C77FD7D31147C6939556D613088415"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>to carry out an activity</quote> after <quote>No funds
available</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9725FC0C6350475E8FCA085402DA4AE2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>and similar activities</quote> and inserting <quote>or similar
activities</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAF59F366447F4FB58FF7A9D635B2CA18"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>title. No funds available under subtitle B</quote> and inserting
<quote>or under subtitle C. No funds received to carry out an activity under
subtitle B or C</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H4843B2E811A24A6791C025095DF3ECB5"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in subsection (f),
by inserting <quote>or subtitle C</quote> after <quote>subtitle B</quote> both
places it appears.</text>
</paragraph></section><section id="H1E7B450E691C4D7597C9AE413F85E0F3"><enum>172.</enum><header>Fiscal controls
or sanctions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 184 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H1683A7F5018D465D94427B0B9EAADB13"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF37A8872A6EB455194C82DF6BFBA772A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="HB5E29A979DC74468AE0B04751D335C5E"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>the appropriate circulars</quote> and
inserting <quote>appropriate circulars or rules</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H42D2308F16A64751957AB2A5EC4FF704"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking <quote>administration of youth
activities</quote> and inserting:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBC661C1649AD48BF9EAA76620F884539" style="OLC">
<clause id="H2627F88FD44F4AB18088EF6CB6242B36"><enum>(iii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">administration of youth workforce
investment activities.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H952DED50C6FE4BDD9ED2D6FC1D8A5F03"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraphs
(5)(A), (6)(C), and (7) (A) and (B), by inserting <quote>with the
requirements</quote> afer <quote>compliance</quote> each place it
appears;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HF15FFDCF09A04428AB6847AD6ED353A9"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)(1)(B)(v), by inserting <quote>with the provision</quote> after
<quote>compliance</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF54408F65CE94CE0963155A0DB930C85"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H387997C6715D4B89A3BFC58EAF7BA27D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H450BE3921FBD4BE487C3CD03935772B7"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>made available</quote> and inserting
<quote>received</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H32EE40B41C4D4C46A3C1CDFF73C131CD"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>offset repayment</quote> and inserting <quote>require payment
by offsetting the amount</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HB5F949B18AA048DBA9D7C7A253C46584"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>under this title</quote> after <quote>may be entitled</quote>;
and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H25D672A4D85E43AB930006A9EA28ED27"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (4),
by inserting <quote>(subsequent to the program year for which the determination
was made)</quote> after <quote>allocations</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HEE563FFF3A0F42F9AE254A02203BCF98"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection
(d)(1), by striking <quote>paragraphs (2) and (3) of</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></section><section id="H464A8D7C71FF491BAC78037DFCA89400"><enum>173.</enum><header>Reports,
recordkeeping, investigations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 185(c) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H29C7F7EC85364CCEAB4D8077A937CC7C"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H33FF5885914B4823BC23114CA3CD9D09"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H33DA956637664C5F998EE06BB1A20C12"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following new paragraph:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H76B31E57515741EA8DBC56019D2232C4" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H47F2F0FA87054DC088218360B3BF0248"><enum>(4)</enum><text>shall, to the
extent practicable, submit or make available (including through electronic
means) any reports, records, plans, or any other data that are required to be
submitted or made available, respectively, under this
title.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="HF0C756AF7DAA411496F8ECC7188427F8"><enum>174.</enum><header>Administrative
provisions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 189 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H3A21E86D19CA48D6B42A8CA2335F5E3C"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a),
by striking <quote>section 204 of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of
1968</quote> and inserting <quote>section 6504 of title 31, United States
Code</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H569D3E142F0443E68CE56816D530E4F3"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (g),
by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H720BFE45880047ECB919D4D8D3EC8AC0" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HD64E5A2E4F234130A640C13842163308"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Availability</header>
<subparagraph id="H84FC1B94722B4C689B6CA81B7571978A"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Funds obligated for any program year for a program or
activity funded under subtitle B may be expended by each State receiving such
funds during that program year and the 2 succeeding program years. Funds
received by local areas from States under subtitle B during a program year may
be expended during that program year and the succeeding program year.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H22EAD5CA35604E75B958EB1044B487E6"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Certain national
activities</header>
<clause id="H939E2831A80742CEAB69B0998296ED7B"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Funds obligated for any program year for any program or
activity carried out under section 170 or 171 shall remain available until
expended.</text>
</clause><clause id="HAE50963862714EF9940D63B3A2A6558B"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Incremental
funding basis</header><text>A contract or arrangement entered into under the
authority of section 170(c) (relating to research projects, studies and
reports, and multistate projects) or section 171 (relating to evaluations),
including a long-term, nonseverable services contract, may be funded on an
incremental basis with annual appropriations or other available funds.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFF325018985F4A35931DCA063CB7F1FA"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Special
rule</header><text>No amount of the funds obligated for a program year for a
program or activity funded under this title shall be deobligated on account of
a rate of expenditure that is consistent with a State plan, an operating plan
described in section 151, or a plan, grant agreement, contract, application, or
other agreement described in subtitle D, as
appropriate.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5A517A300AD440F0A58D887347B31EF7"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(i)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HAFAD2FD2D3F34DC3B23C3F35CE682BB8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by inserting <quote>accountability</quote> after <quote>performance</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6C0BFF6794E348FE9FD35526B63E74A2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(4)—</text>
<clause id="H58485BADD8794903B337F2352DBF9938"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)(i)—</text>
<subclause id="H8CB75F464B84445CBC04A3AAE643C35D"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>the funding of infrastructure costs for one-stop centers,</quote> after
<quote>functions of local areas and local boards</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H4A23C1ED531441AB8153605BECDEFCD9"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>, and other requirements relating to the basic purposes of this
title</quote> before the period;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HD2AA3AA34F3F48C8B296FA0224A43363"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)—</text>
<subclause id="H003DA0EC58EB4CF8B50F6C18A37C9D42"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding clause (i), by striking <quote>investment</quote> and inserting
<quote>development</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HCD077DCE261842CD9314B7FB121699FE"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in clause (v), by
striking <quote> an opportunity to comment on such request has been provided to
the local board</quote> and inserting <quote>, in the case of a waiver for a
local area, an opportunity to comment on such request has been provided to the
local board for the local area for which the waiver is
requested</quote>;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H64096D4218644430A6BDEED36DB69C6E"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C), by inserting <quote>for which the waiver was
requested</quote> after <quote>ensure that the local area</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H8DFB5111721C4EC49093A286C12F5E3E"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5AB048681C094DBC84DF062A79C6DDF4" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HDC9D03C42C7D48AD927EFF3FF9E4CB54"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Expedited
determination regarding provision of waivers</header><text>If the Secretary has
approved a waiver of statutory or regulatory requirements for a State or local
area pursuant to this subsection, the Secretary shall expedite the
determination regarding the provision of that waiver, for another State or
local
area.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="H0EE958BBF92F456A944B04BF3F580AB7"><enum>175.</enum><header>Repeals</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Act is further amended by striking
section 190, and redesignating sections 191 through 195 as sections 190 through
194, respectively.</text>
</section><section id="H559AE5019EDE4D34844A035B7564F869"><enum>176.</enum><header>General program
requirements</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 194 (as
redesignated by section 185) is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC3D1F9C8D18B46449B69865DF7D66A79" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H220CA194D28C4907B5B1926445167937"><enum>(14)</enum><text>Funds provided
under this title shall not be used to establish or operate a stand-alone
fee-for-service enterprise in a situation in which a private sector employment
agency (as defined in section 701 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
2000e)) is providing full access to similar or related services in such a
manner as to fully meet the identified need. For purposes of this paragraph,
such an enterprise does not include a one-stop delivery system described in
section 121(e).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HFDA4ECF186294A6D8820D12035CE4115"><enum>(15)</enum><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HBC79E59632A74524B02B736693F91074"><enum>(A)</enum><text>None of the funds
available under this title shall be used by a recipient or subrecipient of such
funds to pay the salary and bonuses of an individual, either as direct costs or
indirect costs, at a rate in excess of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed
for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United
States Code.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H23601C35BBE141BB93EACB360EC72E5D" indent="up1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The limitation described in
subparagraph (A) shall not apply to vendors providing goods and services as
defined in Office of Management and Budget Circular A–133.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7428FB6D2A90482D9487CB82314D2747" indent="up1"><enum>(C)</enum><text>In a case in which a State is a
recipient of such funds, the State may establish a lower limit than is provided
in subparagraph (A) for salaries and bonuses of those receiving salaries and
bonuses from a subrecipient 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 Federal programs
involved.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="H6B73AC095D9C4232A23A3F70210203AE"><enum>177.</enum><header>Office of
Disability Employment Policy</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Subtitle E is further amended by adding at
the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5227B86D7EFB49868DF6DDCB86C3F902" style="OLC">
<section id="H0B55F1E2E83248E9A397051309685BC5"><enum>195.</enum><header>Office of
Disability Employment Policy</header>
<subsection id="H0598B3F76C9041FE918C49A62D7AF161"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Purpose</header><text>The
purpose of this section is to establish an Office of Disability Employment
Policy—</text>
<paragraph id="H10A9F4907FA741A1B28ADE9DA80EEE55"><enum>(1)</enum><text>to help develop
and support national policies and practices that will increase employment and
economic advancement opportunities for all individuals with disabilities;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0FB1D652CDC6480BAC6BEE44345DC80F"><enum>(2)</enum><text>to ensure that
such individuals are fully integrated into the 21st century workforce.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H3075A141134B42F59642AC7E1F2A7C00"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Office</header><text>There
is established within the Department of Labor an Office of Disability
Employment Policy (referred to in this section as the <quote>Office</quote>).
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act, such Office shall be the
principal entity carrying out the functions described in this section.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H8669FEAC73D54BC8A14A4650A295D80A"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Assistant
secretary</header>
<paragraph id="H0475282EFA044DAEA7829DE9CBAD4553"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The Office shall be headed by an Assistant Secretary of
Disability Employment Policy (referred to in this title as the <quote>Assistant
Secretary</quote>) appointed by the President by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act,
the Assistant Secretary shall be the principal officer carrying out the
functions described in this section.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H6E32E34339354C2D9EC69993D452ED37"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Experience</header><text>The
Assistant Secretary shall be an individual with substantial experience in, and
a thorough knowledge of, disability employment policy, training and educational
opportunities for individuals with disabilities (including youth with
disabilities), public benefit programs for individuals with disabilities, job
development, and the barriers that may limit employment and economic
advancement opportunities of individuals with disabilities.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H936DFF1434F24A06B08F07C8D00619A0"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Goals and
direction</header><text>In carrying out the functions of the Office, the
Assistant Secretary shall be guided by the goals of achieving equal
opportunity, full participation, economic self-sufficiency, and independent
living for all individuals with disabilities, to the greatest extent possible.
In the performance of the functions of the Office, the Assistant Secretary
shall be directly responsible to the Secretary of Labor.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H2F83E985E3884EC09811738D9ABB01FB"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Functions</header><text>The
Assistant Secretary shall provide national leadership, and encourage
interagency collaboration, on increasing employment and training opportunities
for individuals with disabilities through the development of policies and
initiatives (taking into account relevant information from other Federal
agencies and including the awarding of grants as appropriate) that—</text>
<paragraph id="HE653EB7711214984872D073E46A0E1F9"><enum>(1)</enum><text>eliminate barriers
to the employment and training of individuals with disabilities;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8491F762B8E0492CA55B559DD948095D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>advance
opportunities for employment, and identify strategies that increase employment
opportunities in the private sector, for individuals with disabilities,
including recruitment, retention, and promotion of such individuals;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HBE6C837A569E425FB8B3A9D89584F3B6"><enum>(3)</enum><text>identify and
remove disincentives that limit or prevent the full employment of individuals
with disabilities who are receiving benefits through Federal or State programs
such as medical assistance under a State Medicaid program under title XIX of
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), disability insurance benefits
under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.), or
supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H718FFF0FB2794F4CA681C84326DCDF07"><enum>(4)</enum><text>advise and assist
the Department of Labor and other Federal agencies in the development of
policies and practices that increase employment opportunities in the Federal
Government for individuals with disabilities, including outreach to and
recruitment, retention, and promotion of such individuals;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H888E08C15F2D49BA938F4B630D0749A7"><enum>(5)</enum><text>assist youth with
disabilities, including such youth who are out-of-school youth, in successfully
transitioning into the workforce;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H27BB64936FE9462686CA6198C5521429"><enum>(6)</enum><text>increase access
for individuals with disabilities seeking employment, education, and training
services from a one-stop delivery system described in section 221(e) of the
Workforce Investment Act of 2012, and other public and private providers of
such services and supports;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H44CEAA22E20946E2BB1013E29A67C58C"><enum>(7)</enum><text>increase
coordination of activities between State vocational rehabilitation programs and
the workforce development systems (as defined in section 101 of such Act),
including the one-stop centers (as defined in such section 101), including
assisting individuals with disabilities in maximizing the services available
through such programs, systems, and centers;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0C2D4BC41F424645A3B99248ABEF008B"><enum>(8)</enum><text>leverage available
public and system resources to address individual and systematic employment
barriers for individuals with disabilities, and assist such individuals in
navigating the process of coordinating their public benefits, including health
care;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H51E6BBB432254219B2248D937FA9C68A"><enum>(9)</enum><text>increase
employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities in
competitive integrated employment; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5F63879EF50149C49B5D8A87DE7B403D"><enum>(10)</enum><text>meet other
objectives, as specified by the Secretary of Labor, that will increase
employment and training opportunities for individuals with disabilities.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H1A7A27378E384079BBD79BEAF2630EC6"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Report</header><text>For
each fiscal year, beginning with the first full fiscal year following the date
of enactment of the <short-title>Workforce Investment Act
of 2012</short-title>, the Secretary of Labor shall prepare a report and submit
the report to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of
the Senate, not later than 90 days after the end of that fiscal year. The
report shall summarize the Office’s progress in—</text>
<paragraph id="H60801878B5C04847BA4EF9D42D76A4B7"><enum>(1)</enum><text>meeting the
general objectives specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection
(a);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H473EFCFC73B349E4B788EBCC7E0C4BF4"><enum>(2)</enum><text>meeting each of
the 4 goals specified in subsection (c)(3); and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0CB8CBAE14A74C259001F824378BA1B9"><enum>(3)</enum><text>developing the
specific policies and initiatives specified in subsection (d).</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HAFBCBFF7BA0A42D88E907941C97056C4"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Authorization of
appropriations</header><text>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry
out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2012
through
2016.</text>
</subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section></subtitle><subtitle commented="no" id="H1C1AFE50DF054B26A32C5CA4706300C9"><enum>F</enum><header>Community College
to Career Fund</header>
<section commented="no" id="HA4D7299F4F454D2081A9B3D0BED4465F" section-type="subsequent-section"><enum>181.</enum><header>Community College to
Career Fund</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Title I is further
amended by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9818FE3560AF4D869D420E0A5A713316" style="OLC">
<subtitle id="H48C291FED2E7418FB3F635C0A3FC4AF3"><enum>F</enum><header>Community College
to Career Fund</header>
<section id="H7231E9677F3D4670891B4691C6922531"><enum>199.</enum><header>Community
College and Industry Partnerships Program</header>
<subsection id="H8F375DF6742E4EB9842A9228BFE85B0F"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Grants
authorized</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">From funds
appropriated under section 199D(1), the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education, in accordance with the interagency agreement described in section
199E, shall award competitive grants to eligible entities described in
subsection (b) for the purpose of developing, offering, improving or providing
educational or career training programs for workers.</text>
</subsection><subsection commented="no" id="H9987F5122AF648D6AA53AE2920223A8C"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Eligible
entity</header>
<paragraph id="HEA097C9CBF6E4466B87AB9DC5A4819ED"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Entities eligible for
a grant under this section are any of the following (or a consortium of any of
the following) in partnership with employers or an association of
employers:</text>
<subparagraph id="H1B0C34A30CD1421EA4443E0ACE20BB9C"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a junior or community college (as defined
in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1085(f)));</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD6E8B33E6C2F43ACA773AF6351DADD20"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a four-year public institution of higher
education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) that
offers two-year degrees, will use funds provided under this section for
activities at the certificate and associate degree levels, and is not
reasonably close, as determined by the Secretaries, to a community
college;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC2FAE0EED8E44B32B9502513019FE79E"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a tribal college or university (as defined
in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act); or</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HABA75234CA9B4033BA0214E4568B5EE2"><enum>(D)</enum><text>at the discretion
of the Secretaries, a private, not-for-profit, two-year institution of higher
education in Puerto Rico, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American
Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the
Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of
Palau.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HA1BF0C7ED30A448489489AD6ECD3FB17"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Additional
Partnerships</header><text>In addition to partnering with employers or an
association of employers, the eligible entities described in paragraph (1) may
partner with any of the organizations described in subparagraphs (A) through
(D). Any such partnership shall collaborate with, and may include, the State or
local workforce investment board.</text>
<subparagraph id="H2F58D87E590A40A19832C89F253B3E19"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An adult education provider or
postsecondary educational institution (as defined in section 101 of the Higher
Education Act of 1965).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H04464A412B1C42A894F15E4F8D0DAA01"><enum>(B)</enum><text>A community-based
organization.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBDEC9947E763488F9F3DFF9DB4645CE1"><enum>(C)</enum><text>A joint-labor
management partnership.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFAAF23D66FD04646A77F32CC39DD8933"><enum>(D)</enum><text>Any other
organization that the Secretaries considers appropriate.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H009CD57F51FC4A2A9B6D742EC7EC8889"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Application</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An eligible entity seeking a grant under
this section shall submit a grant proposal to the Secretaries at such time and
containing such information as the Secretaries determine is required, including
a detailed description of—</text>
<paragraph id="H0AAF258D1BE64304819B56779287393B"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the specific project for which the grant
proposal is submitted, including the manner in which the grant will be used to
develop, offer, improve, or provide an educational or career training
program;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5B89BC04EE7A4F019F98D562C7D86D1E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the extent to
which the project will meet the educational or career training needs of workers
in the area served by the eligible entity;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H86CE88CC3B1B4490AC3D331E38F9B393"><enum>(3)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the extent to which the project will meet
the needs of employers in the region for skilled workers in in-demand industry
sectors and occupations;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H2ED108EFCDD64CEDA57D65CF1B9C0F67"><enum>(4)</enum><text>the extent to
which the project submitted fits within any overall strategic plan developed by
an eligible entity; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7ECC3A77C3C54BA1AD50C83DDE6E746A"><enum>(5)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">any previous experience of the eligible
entity in providing educational or career training programs, the absence of
which shall not automatically disqualify an eligible institution from receiving
a grant under this section.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H3BF6A41FC4F34E41AF0D2BFAE8EDAA29"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Criteria for
award</header>
<paragraph id="H4726E78DAA374FA29E787F3841C380E3"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Grants under this section shall be awarded based on
criteria established by the Secretaries, that include the following:</text>
<subparagraph id="H5E35FA76C68746389AC5E89545E62BAE"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A determination of the merits of the grant
proposal submitted by the eligible entity to develop, offer, improve, or
provide educational or career training programs to be made available to
workers.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H38662AD69202411F9517FEC7002FAEF0"><enum>(B)</enum><text>An assessment of
the likely employment opportunities available in the region to individuals who
complete an educational or career training program that the eligible entity
proposes to develop, offer, improve, or provide.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7856F09CC32744428C408D1CFA6757BE"><enum>(C)</enum><text>An assessment of
prior demand for training programs by individuals eligible for training served
by the eligible entity as well as availability and capacity of existing
training programs to meet future demand for training programs.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H31C0921DB32048A2988A355916D41BA8"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Priority</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretaries shall give priority to
eligible entities that—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6A7DDCDC1935471FB5DDE44E747470AA"><enum>(A)</enum><text>include a
partnership with a business or industry or sector partnership that—</text>
<clause id="H511AC370562E4A0BA77A67C7573DAAE3"><enum>(i)</enum><text>pays a portion of
the costs of such programs; or</text>
</clause><clause id="H37AB2DCE98794292868601E6BFDC1D5E"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>agrees to hire
individuals who have completed a particular postsecondary degree, certificate,
or credential resulting from the training program of the eligible
entity;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H724D2CB259B34278B2612B2BFC4B649A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>enter into a
partnership with a labor organization or labor-management training program that
provides technical expertise for occupationally specific education necessary
for a recognized postsecondary credential leading to a skill occupation in an
in-demand industry sector;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6210766CF1D5459E8049CC87F6529B64"><enum>(C)</enum><text>are focused on
serving individuals with employment barriers, low-income, non-traditional
students as defined in section 803(j) of the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C.
11561(c)(j)), students who are dislocated workers, students who are veterans,
or students who are long-term unemployed;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4FE93036211C45CFBF14D9D1D21AC05A"><enum>(D)</enum><text>are community
colleges serving areas with high unemployment rates, including rural areas;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1014E06C125E40CBAE3642F2689DC58B"><enum>(E)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">are eligible entities that include an
institution of higher education eligible for assistance under title III or V of
the Higher Education Act of 1965.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HC1B13E51322048DA8FB9E02249515923"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Use of
funds</header><text>Grants awarded under this section shall be used for one or
more of the following:</text>
<paragraph id="H0BE03CE6A7D048158B7ABBDCC9A3FC27"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The development, offering, improvement, or
provision of academic programs or training programs, that provide relevant job
training for skilled occupations that will meet the needs of employers in
in-demand industries sectors, and which may include registered apprenticeship
programs, on-the-job training programs, and programs that support employers in
upgrading the skills of their workforce.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF8922ECC94A84726BD43EB57FBCC7BB3"><enum>(2)</enum><text>The development
and implementation of policies and programs to expand opportunities for
students to earn a recognized postsecondary credential or degree in in-demand
industry sectors and occupations, including by—</text>
<subparagraph id="H598A35EBBFEF4FCE8C949F7F6484777F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>facilitating the
transfer of academic credits between institutions of higher education,
including the transfer of academic credits for courses in the same field of
study;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD701B7B1B9DF4801A86B7498408DC387"><enum>(B)</enum><text>expanding
articulation agreements and policies that guarantee transfer between such
institutions, including through common course numbering and general core
curriculum; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB2FDD0A1406943B89CDDF67C36D387C1"><enum>(C)</enum><text>developing or
enhancing student support services programs.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H6EB04E6B8EA348A494A7C786FAC23975"><enum>(3)</enum><text>The creation of
workforce programs that provide a sequence of education and occupational
training that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or degree,
including programs that—</text>
<subparagraph id="HCBCE457CF31B4986B3FAC476311CBAD7"><enum>(A)</enum><text>blend basic skills
and occupational training;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4B5694416BB7480BAEE2EF6C9E4D841B"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">facilitate means of transitioning from
non-credit occupational, basic skills, or developmental coursework to
for-credit coursework within and across institutions;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5BABD6D8971C4461A7C113AD57040FCD"><enum>(C)</enum><text>build or enhance
linkages including the development of dual enrollment programs and early
college high schools between secondary education or adult education programs
(including programs established under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical
Education Act of 2006 and title II of this Act);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7F7E89C86C04432F9EB8CE2AB8A9E4B4"><enum>(D)</enum><text>implement other
innovative programs designed to increase the provision of training for
students, including students who are veteran members of the National Guard or
Reserves, to enter skilled occupations in in-demand industry sectors;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC009331177D44E45AB06E5B2B3705D53"><enum>(E)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">support paid internships that will allow
students to simultaneously earn credit for work-based learning and gain
relevant employment experience in an in-demand industry sector or occupation,
which shall include opportunities that transition individuals into
employment.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H742621B521844DAFB57843246675870D"><enum>(4)</enum><text>The support of
regional or national in-demand industry sectors to develop skills consortia
that will identify pressing workforce needs and develop solutions such
as—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1D91DFF1DB9E4707B2439DC2ED1A61AB"><enum>(A)</enum><text>standardizing
industry certifications;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H62CAB93269144C7D999009281A198786"><enum>(B)</enum><text>developing new
training technologies; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE78E601964224028BE76B45C4EC9C0CB"><enum>(C)</enum><text>collaborating with
industry employers to define and describe how specific skills lead to
particular jobs and career opportunities.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="HF944BCEE6D3445D2AA83C6375045A4D6"><enum>199A.</enum><header>Pay-for-Performance
and Pay-for-Success Job Training projects</header>
<subsection id="HDAF871CD0AC946A0B5FB5A0B370E1DAC"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Award grants
authorized</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">From funds
appropriated under section 199D(2), the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education, in accordance with the interagency agreement described in section
199E, shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities described
in subsection (b) who meet specific performance outcomes and criteria
established by the Secretaries under subsection (c). Projects funded by grants
under this section shall be referred to as either Pay-for-Performance or
Pay-for-Success projects, as set forth in subsection (b).</text>
</subsection><subsection commented="no" id="H8788A979DDEA44158B40D74BB1EC0F91"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Eligible
entity</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">To be eligible to
receive a grant under this section an entity shall be a State or local
organization (which may be a local workforce organization) in partnership with
entities such as community colleges and other training providers who—</text>
<paragraph id="H0BE428E929E5456FBCDA2869E9367ADB"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in the case of
Pay-for-Performance projects, agree to be reimbursed primarily on the basis of
achievement of specified performance outcomes and criteria agreed upon by the
Secretaries under subsection (c); or</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HED5ACE18320348FFA8EFCD57B843288D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in the case of
Pay-for-Success projects, include partnerships with investors, such as
philanthropic organizations that provide funding for a specific project or
projects to address a clear and measurable job training need in the community
or region and agree to be reimbursed under the grant only if the project or
projects meet specified performance outcomes and criteria agreed to by the
Secretaries under subsection (c).</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H0050EE43097D40F0BD1728C7F0BEC3B7"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Performance
outcomes and criteria</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not
later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this subtitle, the
Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education shall establish and publish
specific performance measures for the initial qualification of eligible
entities to receive a grant under this section. At a minimum, to receive an
award an eligible entity shall—</text>
<paragraph id="H5C4FBC83C82C4FC2BA42ED6DD56E451D"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">identify a particular program area and
client population that is not achieving optimal outcomes;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HCA3FE38F94F94CC6BAA11DB4B95D7A67"><enum>(2)</enum><text>provide evidence
that the proposed strategy would achieve better results;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HCE2DE39145E4483F9F8ECC404F88C458"><enum>(3)</enum><text>clearly articulate
and quantify the improved outcomes of such new approach;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HB56C989C517E44A89145E8F97A8251CC"><enum>(4)</enum><text>for
Pay-for-Success projects, specify a monetary value that would need to paid to
obtain such results and explain the basis for such value;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1786111B937F4EDEAC6483CDE727BB76"><enum>(5)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">identify data that would be required to
evaluate whether outcomes are being achieved for a target population and a
comparison group;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HB1DBA6637AC94F3FADA298D461819D8C"><enum>(6)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">identify estimated savings that would
result from the improved outcomes, including to other programs or units of
government;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HB56527E2A39F4C079D60B798B55B47A2"><enum>(7)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">demonstrate the capacity to collect
required data, track outcomes, and validate those outcomes; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H05BF9D42A22E425188DF3593057F5F2A"><enum>(8)</enum><text>any other criteria
the Secretaries may require.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HA88CCAB2841040A58E93746012369659"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Period of
availability for pay-for-Success projects</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Funds appropriated to carry out
Pay-for-Success projects pursuant to section 199D(2) shall, upon obligation,
remain available for disbursement until expended, notwithstanding section 1552
of title 31, United States Code, and, if later deobligated, in whole or in
part, be available until expended for additional Pay-for-Success grants under
this section.</text>
</subsection></section><section id="HD9B144D02E8A4ECC9D8F99A84DA9CAEF"><enum>199B.</enum><header>Bring Jobs
Back to America grants</header>
<subsection id="H8E16C30C6FF74F358B5486CACCEA6D26"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Grants
authorized</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">From funds
appropriated under section 199D(3), the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education, in accordance with the interagency agreement described in section
199E, shall award grants to State or local governments for job training and
recruiting activities that can quickly provided businesses with skilled workers
in order to encourage businesses to remain in or relocate to areas served by
such governments. The Secretaries shall coordinate with the Secretary of
Commerce in carrying out this section.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H3D54AEEEFDD6481580063D656C6CDE85"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Purpose and use
of funds</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Grants awarded under
this section may be used by a State or local government to issue subgrants to
eligible entities as designated by the Secretaries, including those described
in section 199(b), to assist such eligible entities in providing training
necessary to provide skilled workers for businesses that have relocated or are
considering relocating operations outside the United States, and may instead
relocate to the areas served by such governments.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HD51103E07A1542A0B2626E4A876F2EF3"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Application</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A State or local government seeking a grant
under the program established under subsection (a) shall submit an application
to the Secretaries in such manner and containing such information as the
Secretaries may require. At a minimum, each application shall include—</text>
<paragraph id="HFB26779229274D2A96453BF028192C50"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a description of
the eligible entity or entities the State or local government proposes to
assist in providing job training or recruiting activities;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HE2FF09F3C48040B08B9B2E29E13B2DB6"><enum>(2)</enum><text>a description of
the proposed or existing business facility, including the number of jobs
relating to such facility and the average wage or salary of those jobs;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H6FE9FB86B71E4F3DB7641EB4B7AAA60A"><enum>(3)</enum><text>a description of
any other resources that the State has committed to assisting such business in
locating such facility, including tax incentives provided, bonding authority
exercised, and land granted.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H6453A92AD5464899863C45286300CCC8"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Criteria</header><text>The
Secretaries shall award grants to State and local governments that—</text>
<paragraph id="HAE3700A6AFFC4B31B199DC4FB9E13590"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the Secretaries determine are most likely
to succeed with a grant under the program in assisting an eligible entity in
providing the training necessary to cause a business or businesses to remain in
or relocate to areas served by such governments;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H715BF06536F74A18AF7D4850C767B32A"><enum>(2)</enum><text>will fund training
programs that will result in the greatest number and quality of jobs;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF8D38FDE94574E66BDBC265A8C6E921A"><enum>(3)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">have committed State or other resources, to
the extent of their ability as determined by the Secretaries, to assist a
business or businesses to remain in or relocate to areas served by such
governments; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H99D5548FCE05417D9135F0CA2B86D25B"><enum>(4)</enum><text>have met such
other criteria as the Secretaries consider appropriate, including criteria
relating to marketing plans, benefits to ongoing regional or State strategies
for economic development and job growth.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><section id="HE18C7F0FC9184F118A954871BBA82E26"><enum>199C.</enum><header>Grants for
Entrepreneur and Small Business startup training</header>
<subsection id="HF1A09C3108624A1D94297EB6F2C59695"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Grants
authorized</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">From funds
appropriated under section 199D(4), the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of
Education, in accordance with the interagency agreement described in section
199E, shall award competitive grants to eligible entities described in
subsection (b) to provide training in starting a small business and
entrepreneurship. The Secretaries shall coordinate with the Administrator of
the Small Business Administration in carrying out this section including in the
development of criteria and selection of proposals.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H8EE67F3CDED7465AB888CA8B2D402448"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Eligible
entity</header>
<paragraph id="H342477D63299419D8B67122F3E758953"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Entities eligible for
a grant under this section are any of the following (or a consortium of any of
the following) in partnership with at least one local or regional economic
development entity described in paragraph (2):</text>
<subparagraph id="HB750C8274B3F4C8DA7CCB09CC9BFCE72"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a junior or community college (as defined
in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1085(f)));</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2CE0C27F7A3C410982178F96234E0192"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a four-year public institution of higher
education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) that
offers two-year degrees, will use funds provided under this section for
activities at the certificate and associate degree levels, and is not
reasonably close, as determined by the Secretaries, to a community
college;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HCD5FF36B53EE44C392A183A8A3F94A9A"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a tribal college or university (as defined
in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act); or</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6A69BD3A3E6F492B9E33B7E536520118"><enum>(D)</enum><text>at the discretion
of the Secretaries, a private, not-for-profit, two-year institution of higher
education in Puerto Rico, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American
Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the
Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of
Palau.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HB8701C26DF08456383A5F14D88B5AABF"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Additional
Partnerships</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Local or
regional economic development entities described in this paragraph are the
following:</text>
<subparagraph id="H982D74A5DB9B475F84FD183D3BFEBB02"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Small business development centers.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB47166E982B94580A448F529BBE92CA2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>Women’s business
centers.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3CEF5176B9D344F18A1E1261687D7381"><enum>(C)</enum><text>Regional
innovation clusters.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3BDAF5D4592149A1BCC7DDD3DC0CB960"><enum>(D)</enum><text>Local accelerators
or incubators.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H73BD38DD728448B59513F599EAC0F509"><enum>(E)</enum><text>State or local
economic development agencies.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H8EAD5368D13145208E35CCB9508071B1"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Application</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An eligible entity seeking a grant under
this section shall submit a grant proposal in such manner and containing such
information as the Secretaries and the Small Business Administrator shall
require. Such information shall include the manner in which entrepreneurship
training and education will be provided, the role of partners in such an
arrangement, and the manner in which the proposal will integrate and partner
with local economic development resources.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H50B6675E9758443E960F121C111F4EB2"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Use of
funds</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Grants awarded under
this section shall be used to provide training in entrepreneurship and starting
a small business, including through online courses, intensive seminars, and
comprehensive courses.</text>
</subsection></section><section id="H355CF3E063364F44B7CAB0631D160070"><enum>199D.</enum><header>Authorization
of Appropriations</header>
<subsection id="HAD7FFAB939B44646B359A2BBC2E1D910"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">There is authorized
to be appropriated $8,000,000,000 to carry out this subtitle, of which
$4,000,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Labor and
$4,000,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Education.
Such amounts shall be used to carry out the programs authorized by this
subtitle as follows:</text>
<paragraph id="H23D7A43726E44E8C93D0FC282A2F5280"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">$7,000,000,000 is authorized for the
program established by section 199;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF983EF83DAC74E488BB8CA5DDE4E6A19"><enum>(2)</enum><text>$500,000,000 is
authorized for the program established by section 199A;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HA440B61D14E04A0E9D2001B36B03BDA5"><enum>(3)</enum><text>$250,000,000 is
authorized for the program established by section 199B;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HAC701FFED853444B806872A2BB88EDCC"><enum>(4)</enum><text>$250,000,000 is
authorized for the program established by section 199C; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1AB4CC63C853418483BA67D6CBA31365"><enum>(5)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not more than 5 percent of the amounts
authorized under paragraphs (1) through (4) may be used by the Secretaries to
administer each respective program, including providing technical assistance
and carrying out evaluations.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H7667C4E6A7BC4F698B1AF44D1CF5736E"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Period of
availability</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Except as
provided in section 199A(d), the funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (a)
shall be available for Federal obligation for the fiscal year for which the
funds are appropriated and the succeeding 2 fiscal years.</text>
</subsection></section><section id="HEB41B0CA870F419D92C5C7C7E10C77E9"><enum>199E.</enum><header>Interagency
agreement</header>
<subsection id="H0F588859B4C9441699123D4AC4FA4ED0"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Secretary of
Labor and the Secretary of Education shall jointly develop policies for the
administration of this subtitle in accordance with such terms as the
Secretaries shall set forth in an interagency agreement. Such interagency
agreement, at a minimum, shall include a description of the respective roles
and responsibilities of the Secretaries in carrying out this subtitle (both
jointly and separately), including—</text>
<paragraph id="HDFB98C3540CB428884846C4DFC6AF77A"><enum>(1)</enum><text>how the funds
available under this subtitle will be obligated and disbursed and compliance
with applicable laws (including regulations) will be ensured, as well as how
the grantees will be selected and monitored;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HDDB920F488444571913875EE8C48D1EC"><enum>(2)</enum><text>how evaluations
and research will be conducted on the effectiveness of grants awarded under
this subtitle in addressing the education and employment needs of workers, and
employers;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H66866E95A154456498A59EE710572030"><enum>(3)</enum><text>how technical
assistance will be provided to applicants and grant recipients;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H53E8ED296B8F4556A73306E886363F4F"><enum>(4)</enum><text>how information
will be disseminated, including through electronic means, on best practices and
effective strategies and service delivery models for activities carried out
under this subtitle; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H03520390C9D44102A18EC1BC477C4200"><enum>(5)</enum><text>how policies and
processes critical to the successful achievement of the education, training,
and employment goals of this subtitle will be established.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HF52E664F3484427CB9F592D7CA1377FB"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Transfer
authority</header><text>The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education
shall have the authority to transfer funds between the Department of Labor and
the Department of Education to carry out this subtitle in accordance with the
agreement described in subsection (a). The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary
of Education shall have the ability to transfer funds to the Secretary of
Commerce and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to carry
out sections 199B and 199C, respectively.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HF597F56CC7EE455783415EE2BCBD9E93"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Reports</header><text>The
Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education shall jointly develop and
submit a biennial report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the
House of Representatives, describing the activities carried out under this
subtitle and the outcomes of such
activities.</text>
</subsection></section></subtitle><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section></subtitle><enum>II</enum><header>Adult Education
and Literacy</header>
<section id="HC8394CF579284E05A880DF65AF75B3C4"><enum>201.</enum><header>Purposes,
definitions, and miscellaneous provisions</header>
<subsection id="HC991FA2DBF1244DFA3417D3801EAF375"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Purpose</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 202 is amended to read as
follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H95DF65C5F498432DA3A2537A50701A84" style="OLC">
<section id="H1F505ED9E1F8412CAE0141321DE64B43"><enum>202.</enum><header>Purpose</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">It is the purpose of this title to create a
partnership among the Federal Government, States, and localities to provide, on
a voluntary basis, adult education and literacy activities, in order to—</text>
<paragraph id="HAC31E3FEB6474574B77FAAB35773EB69"><enum>(1)</enum><text>assist adults to
become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment
and economic self-sufficiency;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H58EBEFCF234743848DB9C96334933CCB"><enum>(2)</enum><text>assist adults who
are parents to obtain the education and skills that—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF7C904226EA740B7B22EA84A99AEBDC7"><enum>(A)</enum><text>are necessary to
becoming full partners in the educational development of their children;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H172BA98DEB974213AE488C4F72F877DC"><enum>(B)</enum><text>lead to
sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H3CC7C10631374844A63274921C9FB4B5"><enum>(3)</enum><text>assist adults in
attaining a secondary school diploma or its equivalent and in the transition to
and success in postsecondary education and training, including through career
pathways;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H685AE71B51344E99BC986ABA05E41EA3"><enum>(4)</enum><text>assist immigrants
and other individuals who are English language learners in improving their
reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in English;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7717501641F8440CBB9919A1436DD62B"><enum>(5)</enum><text>assist immigrants
in acquiring an understanding of the American system of government and the
responsibilities of citizenship;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H9A0EE322079B46D58CD2326290D4FA8E"><enum>(6)</enum><text>assist States in
expanding a 21st century delivery system for adult education, literacy, and
workplace skills services that meet the needs of adults at all skill
levels;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HD171AEF7FA6C49BDB0E65C34C6153F14"><enum>(7)</enum><text>assist adults in
developing technology literacy; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1511A5B2EE5547599B8CE008A132D511"><enum>(8)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">enable more adults to complete adult
education and enter and succeed in postsecondary education and
employment.</text>
</paragraph></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection id="H53C67CA66CD44E0BB8EB7879E60AE443"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text>Section
203 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HBDFCCC982468455191BB4A76731F9CD9"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by amending
paragraph (1) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9B150A98E9404B00B6B9A6073F0256AB" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HAD7E7400D6FD43479EF7B39438B6F727"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Adult
education</header><text>The term <term>adult education</term> means academic
instruction and services below the postsecondary level that increase an
individual’s ability to—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H8873B91C26FA4FA09225F682117450CC"><enum>(A)</enum><text>read, write, and
speak in English and perform mathematics or other activities necessary for the
attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HC315F314C9784C79B2B3868AD0372287"><enum>(B)</enum><text>transition to and
success in postsecondary education and training; or</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H271A4B539984451A969ECDCB2B05E4B6"><enum>(C)</enum><text>obtain
employment.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H9981A663B7634CF48C1804F47A6CC3C4"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking <quote>activities described in section 231(b)</quote> and inserting
<quote>programs, activities, and services that include adult education,
literacy, workplace adult education and literacy activities, family literacy
activities, English language acquisition activities, workforce preparation
activities, or integrated education and training</quote>’;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HBF43883F03E64F46A3C3BF4C587D0989"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking
paragraphs (3), (8), (9), (10), (13), (14), and (17) and redesignating
paragraphs (4), (7), (11), (12), (15), (16), and (18) as paragraphs (3), (9),
(10), (11), (13), (14), and (15), respectively;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF626A0DFF62447269A16F74E9FE6060D"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in paragraph (3)
(as so redesignated), by inserting <quote>activities</quote> after
<quote>literacy</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HEEE161527E4448668EBAD507961FB446"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (3) (as so redesignated) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H886F62EB6352407EA6B3657C34455A04" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="H8EED8CC102E2404E8B51D847B0435D40"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Eligible
individual</header><text>The term <term>eligible individual</term> means an
individual—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H39732C3E37E0459BBAC4DB9485579890"><enum>(A)</enum><text>who has attained
16 years of age;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H8CFAEC71D9AD41CA9B5EEEB5083A39AA"><enum>(B)</enum><text>who is not
enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under State law;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H7F7FA462B01B46FC8D86654D3E409B47"><enum>(C)</enum><text>who—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H76DE171748104852A1938CB7762505B5"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">is unable to compute or solve problems, or
read, write, or speak English at a level necessary to function on the job, in
the individuals’ family, or in society;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HBA392812C6C446FC9D62F32A944D51D4"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>does not have a
secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and has not achieved an
equivalent level of education; or</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HA0529FBA0C4D4A74A7399BA2862C92D5"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>is an English
language
learner.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H289B551FE44E4B2882A85AE9713F343E"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in paragraph
(5)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H36F0E56152F348099CA1636C1465B9A5"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>means—</quote> and inserting <quote>means an organization that has
demonstrated effectiveness in providing adult education and literacy activities
that may include—</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H10415F40664D40A4A54D4C113F2F3F48"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraphs
(B) and (C), by striking <quote>of demonstrated effectiveness</quote> both
places it appears;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H929E281920DC4EDFA9D363D195B3D99A"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(H), by striking <quote>literacy services</quote> and all that follows and
inserting <quote>adult education and literacy activities to eligible
individuals;</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9BC8E18DE99945D3BA98320F7075CC1D"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(I), by striking the period at the end and inserting <quote>; and</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H41424DA16BF44BF5A7F44D0C41051601"><enum>(E)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H1AFD6B5E7A4D4DB784DA525B9AD2FC8E" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HB9444E8CF39E42B5B702E0E12AAC493C"><enum>(J)</enum><text>a partnership
between an employer and an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through
(I).</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H22E5BE7E2487411FBD516BD1B2655825"><enum>(7)</enum><text>by amending
paragraph (6) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6A9A7112F940494485AAD4E46D624F43" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="H538B5C6E23C649FCB215BCD8770309ED"><enum>(6)</enum><header>English language
acquisition program</header><text>The term <term>English language acquisition
program</term> means a program of instruction—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HA30EC136F96A487EBD8B13B8DA971A9D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>designed to help
eligible individuals who are English language learners achieve competence in
reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the English language;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H0C6AC92DAEF44FCCAB82C49C7B483BDD"><enum>(B)</enum><text>that may lead
to—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H5ABB8CBB6716443EB5EF17B6D2BC79E3"><enum>(i)</enum><text>attainment of a
secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HCD562ED090254AB7B6A4972E4364D04A"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>transition to
success in postsecondary education and training; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H564BE410FF6C44ED9CAEF0B99277D419"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>employment or
career advancement; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H10565B0C4ECF4B46BE3089B991F60217"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">that such programs may be sequential,
integrated, or concurrent in
nature.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H684628B6993C46E6B5D4242F8A22BB6C"><enum>(8)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (6) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H38DAB27BE6DA4804A2B02B2FAEEEDE4E" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="H9F6A52558596442182C6385512DDEC6E"><enum>(7)</enum><header>English language
learner</header><text>The term <term>English language learner</term> when used
with respect to an eligible individual, means an eligible individual who has
limited ability in reading, writing, speaking, or comprehending the English
language, and—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H282BC0FA7CD4473F879A9CE203BC9E46"><enum>(A)</enum><text>whose native
language is a language other than English; or</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H163474B968504548B7EF42CA28B90C7E"><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 commented="no" id="H1144766AC74C44F2AA74234B2EC2CCF8"><enum>(8)</enum><header>High quality
literacy instruction</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term
<term>high quality literacy instruction</term> means developmentally
appropriate, explicit, and systematic instruction that provides students
with—</text>
<subparagraph id="H74B9DA33945D442F96171CC3F59E50BD"><enum>(A)</enum><text>early development
and grade-level mastery of oral language skills, both listening and speaking,
phonological awareness, using a wide vocabulary, conventional forms of grammar,
and academic language;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFB81A5DB56F44F05BB204FA298286B5B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the ability to
read regularly spelled words and high-frequency irregularly spelled words and
to decode regularly spelled unfamiliar words accurately, using phonemic
awareness, print awareness, alphabet knowledge, and knowledge of English
spelling patterns;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H423ACA0E47A64B678BFE219ADCC6A8C5"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the ability to
read texts accurately, fluently, and with comprehension, relying on knowledge
of the vocabulary in those texts and of the background information that the
students possess;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HDE35B4C99425468FA098ADA178FE9D21"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the ability to
read with a purpose and the capacity to differentiate purposes and to select
and apply comprehension strategies appropriate to achieving the purpose;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAE5DE61C0F874CC6BE0AA75605D6B631"><enum>(E)</enum><text>an understanding
of, and ability to adapt to, the varying demands of different genres, formats,
and types of texts across the core content areas in order to comprehend texts
of appropriate levels of complexity and content, including texts necessary for
mastery of grade-level standards;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2859C62830534529923FAAB4E2F5226F"><enum>(F)</enum><text>the ability to
effectively access, critically evaluate, and appropriately synthesize
information from a variety of sources and formats;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6CF5A49277074B27A531FFC7377FF861"><enum>(G)</enum><text>the development
and maintenance of a motivation to read and write, as reflected in habits of
reading and writing regularly and or discussing one’s reading and writing with
others; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD0DE764B281E4583847BF06E99760DB8"><enum>(H)</enum><text>the ability to
write clearly, accurately, and quickly so as to communicate ideas and deepen
comprehension, in ways that fit purpose, audience, occasion, discipline, and
format; adhere to conventions of spelling and punctuation; and benefit from
revision so as to improve clarity, coherence, logical development, and the
precise use of
language.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5245F8C1582C4D1DA88506BC38EE5BD9"><enum>(9)</enum><text>in paragraph
(9)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5C078112B6D448D98049BBEC50EC3C8B"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the paragraph
heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">Services</header-in-text></quote> and inserting
<quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">Activities</header-in-text></quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8AF6F08944C749019246717DFDEB8503"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A)—</text>
<clause id="HA12B7AA45824418FB12887A082084701"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>services</quote> both places it appears and inserting
<quote>activities</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H5AE580B27F1341A2952E5A3A7112BF63"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>changes in a family</quote> and inserting <quote>improvements
in the economic prospects for a family and that better enable parents to
support their children’s learning needs</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H92C5126400C34B959A55E05F4425CE2D"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking
subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs
(B) and (C), respectively; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HDC7B3158F980422B84BCB4E6AC108403"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by inserting
before subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2B36032328104C36B5EB788F0B51B04F" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HFFFE83F343164EE99D455C1582967F20"><enum>(A)</enum><text>Parent adult
education and literacy activities that lead to readiness for the attainment of
a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent postsecondary education
or training, employment, career advancement, and economic
self-sufficiency.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H78C9C7DFB6494A8893B52C9BEB2249DE"><enum>(10)</enum><text>by inserting
after paragraph (10) (as so redesignated) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF3CD976D56B84CD1A5EADF16B08632DD" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="H78F665BA90F549EDB624515AD039FB09"><enum>(11)</enum><header>Integrated
education and training</header><text>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
credit-bearing postsecondary education and training, including through
co-instruction.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H305B157305AC4152902FC17D8F52E770"><enum>(12)</enum><header>Integrated
English literacy and civics education</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term <term>integrated English literacy
and civics education</term> means an integrated program of educational services
for immigrant and other limited English proficient adults, including immigrant
professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that
enables them to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the
basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents,
workers, and citizens. Such programs shall include instruction in literacy and
English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities
of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce
training.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HD2DE5876D03B4A05A52B5F8D691FEE38"><enum>(11)</enum><text>by amending
paragraph (15) (as so redesignated) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3858A9C1276C4734B304D352EAEA9D37" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HC929D5F94E4A4762B98BA329EB86C080"><enum>(15)</enum><header>Workplace adult
education and literacy activities</header><text>The term <term>workplace adult
education and literacy activities</term> means adult education and literacy
activities offered by an eligible provider in collaboration with an employer or
employee organization at a workplace or an off-site location that is designed
to improve the productivity of the
workforce.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HBF61CDFFA9604F59AC7739C2FD31A4A2"><enum>(12)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H786FF23D62D04F6E98299EA3A348FCA6" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HE635848050704E999896CE0EB1B8993B"><enum>(16)</enum><header>Workforce
preparation activities</header><text>The term <term>workforce preparation
activities</term> means activities, programs, or services designed to help an
individual acquire a combination of basic academic skills, critical thinking
skills, and self-management skills, including competencies in utilizing
resources, using information, working with others, understanding systems,
working with technology, and skills necessary for successful transition into
and completion of postsecondary education or training, or
employment.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H32D5131A48BD4AECAA435FCF62E97659"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Home
schools</header><text>Section 204 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HC1598284C1F145B081227DACBDA23E54"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>whether a home school is treated as a home school or a private school
under State law,</quote> after <quote>home schools,</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H26DA78FB9996481A8FEC653643998205"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>an English literacy program</quote> and all that follows and inserting
<quote>adult education and literacy activities.</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H12431981EDAA46CB8DD696E1A4D933CF"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Rule of
construction</header><text>Title II is further amended by redesignating section
205 as section 206 and inserting after section 204 the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB24B4F4B4DA4483EB7161C1323B7503A" style="OLC">
<section id="H1321252586CB4569893537C44804D4BE"><enum>205.</enum><header>Rule of
construction regarding postsecondary transition and concurrent enrollment
activities</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Nothing in this
title shall be construed to prohibit or discourage the use of funds provided
under this title for adult education and literacy activities that help eligible
individuals transition to and succeed in postsecondary education, including
credit-bearing coursework, and training or employment, or for concurrent
enrollment
activities.</text>
</section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection id="H4D83A2E44DFD4155A31ECD3119BDB559"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Authorization of
Appropriations</header><text>Section 206 (as so redesignated) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HE204CA7CF63A415495BCAE4B2ED7A866"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>$1,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and</quote> after <quote>to carry
out this title</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HB69BC91D130143C2A92B5F40BAC3973B"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>of the fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting
<quote>succeeding fiscal year</quote> .</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H2A3B98AC02664C438D17EBCC923D24CC"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Technical
amendment</header><text>Title II is further amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H71FB32659A9045A28FDF1328417980F6"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking
subtitle B;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H747761B20F1B44E6AAB9EE6425526348"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking the
subtitle A designation; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HDFFA22DD2C174E4F8F01882297C9C137"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by redesignating
chapters 1 through 4 as subtitles A through D, respectively.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><section id="HAD93A3DED59F4CF5B49E4464163DD673"><enum>202.</enum><header>Amendments to
subtitle A</header>
<subsection id="HAC2E4526E6874712867CD7330804732C"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Reservation of
funds, eligible agencies, allotments</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 211 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HF686612D53DD4EB58C4609D2285EA0A2"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by amending
subsection (a) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H51AB1B86FFBE4300B663EC5C13AD301F" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" id="H63B0C46E9D8F4FCFBDD087062AECC6D2"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Reservation of
funds</header><text>From the sum appropriated under section 206 for a fiscal
year, the Secretary—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H1D2221486D794CA29A90ECD73442BDD7"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">shall reserve $250,000,000 to carry out
section 242(c)(1)(E);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5592E489FEDC4D439887DF9435F31399"><enum>(2)</enum><text>shall reserve 1.5
percent to carry out the remainder of section 242, except that the amount so
reserved shall not exceed $15,000,000;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H5E643DFE16B34A3EA215848B5A3292A9"><enum>(3)</enum><text>shall reserve 1.5
percent to carry out section 243, except that the amount so reserved shall not
exceed $12,000,000; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H872420A59721481AB45F9469434FEF88"><enum>(4)</enum><text>shall reserve 12
percent of the amount that remains after reserving funds under paragraphs (1)
and (2) to carry out section
244.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H095BCA803A1D448AB51555EDE412CAE1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5764559AE78F48039A379612D637AA14"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>section 205</quote> and inserting <quote>section 206</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H4D2869165B2A45A29C728CC9BC739329"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>section 224</quote> and inserting <quote>section 112 or a State unified
plan approved under section 113</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H45DCBF0A87DD4B5382DF4B7CA54501AC"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H3865643B6554449DA73E71C4E99D5252"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="HEBD670F392F2416497F17FDE294DF32F"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>section 205</quote> and inserting <quote>section
206</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H47979D0B26044DB2BE31B407D48AB068"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>section 224</quote> and inserting <quote>section 112 or a State unified
plan approved under section 113</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H78B635FABD6649C9A0626F3DFF183C37"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="H2E8D91E10B72467CAD5FB4050C7D791F"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>$100,000</quote> and inserting <quote>$250,000</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HCFB8963A507F4CD2B7FD512F4994A1ED"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>except as provided in subsection (e)</quote> after <quote>outlying
area</quote>; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H63793CF77227468DAE23FE95162DF10D"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>$250,000</quote> and inserting
<quote>$350,000</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF59EB8C5C3A34EA2A3568FD404C1DA4A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking <quote>section 205</quote> and inserting <quote>section
206</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H7AF6C7C3DAFA43CE82AFE1F5A30749BC"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by amending
subsection (f) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HEF9A13274D9B4393BDECB7C8B45F66CA" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H6781678ABAEF4AE0BC4C0F71DDA54261"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Hold-Harmless
provisions</header>
<paragraph id="H6ECA283422AF499CBA2073F2269B6271"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Notwithstanding subsection (c), for fiscal year 2011 and
each succeeding fiscal year, no eligible agency shall receive an allotment
under this section that is less than 90 percent of the allotment the eligible
agency received for the preceding fiscal year under this section.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0D54B257B08E46279C00576E1496F4AB"><enum>(2)</enum><header>100 Percent
allotment</header><text>Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subsection (e), for a
fiscal year for which an eligible agency receives only an initial allotment
under subsection (c)(1) (and no additional allotment under subsection (c)(2))
the eligible agency shall receive an allotment under this section that is equal
to 100 percent of the initial allotment under subsection (c)(1).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3325E75A2DF748588A212CA7EC2DD548"><enum>(3)</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
paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall ratably reduce the payments to all
eligible agencies, as necessary.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HAD6C578788D2440D80D1CECF74D0EC71"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H192F71D6162A418EB0AD2D78FADBF1FC" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H72CA630837444FA0A6BDBDDF8D13B833"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Study and
report</header>
<paragraph id="HAFE91B9012DC42A7A0981E14FBA15D44"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Study</header><text>The
Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study concerning the
formula described in this section and, in conducting the study, shall, at a
minimum—</text>
<subparagraph id="H51BC6526550F4B44B6846EEBA38D7520"><enum>(A)</enum><text>examine whether
the formula results in a distribution of funds that sufficiently targets the
entire population of individuals eligible for adult education and literacy
activities under this title;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HDC0D0919C2A149E5B903CB93153DC027"><enum>(B)</enum><text>examine whether
the data used to count qualified adults, for purposes of the formula,
accurately identify the population of individuals eligible for the activities;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAD5187F363F84AD0B8593B0CCAD83C2E"><enum>(C)</enum><text>develop
recommendations, as necessary, for improving the formula so that the formula
results in a distribution of funds that better serves that population and the
data used to count qualified adults accurately measure that population.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H97FF249EB8314CB1ADA28E2F719D05FE"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Report</header><text>Not
later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the
<short-title>Workforce Investment Act of
2012</short-title>, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on
Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives a report containing
the results of the study described in paragraph
(1).</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HBAE7FFE18DBF495AA3413DB91A2C9822"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Performance
accountability system</header><text>Section 212 is amended to read as
follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7B32DF178FAA44E59DED0E2F89426748" style="OLC">
<section commented="no" id="HAD05161E09D146B89D102D142561DCFA"><enum>212.</enum><header>Performance
accountability system</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Programs
and activities authorized in this title are subject to the performance
accountability provisions described in section 136. Additional indicators shall
include the following:</text>
<paragraph id="H9D9BEDECBB9840CD992FD83AABE43E19"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Demonstrated improvements in literacy skill
levels in reading, writing, and speaking the English language, numeracy,
English language acquisition, and other literacy skills.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1E95566D9A8A4E3B8D80BC5C5E92297D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>Receipt of a
secondary school diploma or its equivalent.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5AA186C06545455FB7E70D7435CB8127"><enum>(3)</enum><text>Attainment of an
industry-recognized workforce readiness credential or other recognized
postsecondary credential, the attainment of which requires skills below the
postsecondary level.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H90029818C0AD425C94960FD492BC5A27"><enum>(4)</enum><text>Placement in,
retention in, or completion of a postsecondary education or training
program.</text>
</paragraph></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection></section><section id="HDEC23A0F40A8403FB15DB354B0B9DCA1"><enum>203.</enum><header>Amendments to
subtitle B</header>
<subsection id="HE4145EBB6FAB42B19C533F553AD8FC9B"><enum>(a)</enum><header>State
administration</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 221 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H086A31044BEB40168DB2FEF5AC438782"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>submission, and implementation of the State plan</quote> and
inserting <quote>implementation, and monitoring of the relevant components of
the State unified plan in section 112 or the State unified plan in section
113</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HC27917EF10FB4144AE29F86B0CB789AD"><enum>(b)</enum><header>State
distribution and matching requirement</header><text>Section 222 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HA57BB290DC9D4DC185CC0CDE696179A5"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HBE8DAD3DA0A74D328CFA76EBB2D1CF4C"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking <quote> this subtitle</quote> and
inserting <quote>section 211(b)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7F1E4E1FDB3D4345A1E1EDD064DD5B36"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="HCF2C103E75DF48EC822D69CFB0AFE64A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>82.5 percent</quote> and inserting <quote>80
percent</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="HB9F71909DF9C484DA0919588CC98D8FF"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>10 percent</quote> and inserting <quote>not less than 10
percent</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HF21DA998095F42BDA76E2D4DCA018E67"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>of the 82.5 percent</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5C11BCEE5AC04EF6B8827AC1820463F4"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking <quote>12.5 percent</quote> and inserting <quote>15
percent</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H19EBCDB750B246FEB1B72FF5BFA20164"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by striking <quote>$65,000</quote> and inserting <quote>$75,000</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H01C964E08BF34FAA8471F6690A1173D2"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)(1), by striking <quote>equal to—</quote> and inserting <quote>that is not
less than—</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H9CAA11CD4A184EB29A1C6D95B0D7F677"><enum>(c)</enum><header>State leadership
activities</header><text>Section 223 is amended by amending subsection (a) to
read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HEB30FF29F319405AADCCC6ABDB7E6D36" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HA9B66AD954614440B09DCF65FCE21E2F"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Activities</header>
<paragraph id="HBEA7CFFA26124BDFB1976AE05CF99467"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Required</header><text>Each
eligible agency shall use funds made available under section 222(a)(2) and from
other funds available to the State for such purposes, for the following adult
education and literacy activities to develop or enhance the adult education
system of the State or outlying area:</text>
<subparagraph id="H8487117ED683486AB67F83C79F0230ED"><enum>(A)</enum><text>The alignment of
adult education and literacy activities with other core programs and one-stop
partners, including eligible providers, to implement the strategy identified in
the unified State plan under section 112 or the State unified plan under
section 113, including the development of career pathways to provide access to
employment and training services for individuals in adult education and
literacy activities.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE3AD8D177B704E468A55624EEE18F4C3"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The establishment
or operation of high-quality professional development programs to improve the
instruction provided pursuant to local activities required under section
231(b), including instruction incorporating the essential components of
reading, writing, and numeracy instruction and instruction for English language
learners as such components relate to adults, instruction related to the
specific needs of adult learners, instruction provided by volunteers or by
personnel of a State or outlying area, and dissemination of information about
models and promising practices related to such programs.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD66A2B39BA7F4632BE805326229A26D0"><enum>(C)</enum><text>The provision of
technical assistance to eligible providers of adult education and literacy
activities, including technical assistance in—</text>
<clause id="H77DCE437EC204072813DA892EC0C532B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the development
and dissemination of instructional and programmatic practices based on
available evidence-based research, where appropriate, in reading, writing,
speaking, mathematics, English language acquisition programs, distance
education, and staff training;</text>
</clause><clause id="H50440AF9FD99420E8B776E3419130A43"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the role of
eligible providers as a one-stop partner in providing access to employment,
education, and training services;</text>
</clause><clause id="H76C41A20AD7C48E980D4E5E69CF579C1"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the use of
technology, including for staff training, to eligible providers, especially the
use of technology to improve system efficiencies;</text>
</clause><clause id="H6F1EF915E786455E95318F50FDE62DEF"><enum>(iv)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the development of content and models for
career pathways, including integrated education and training, career bridge
programs or instruction, and postsecondary transition activities; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H3EEFEA5667E9420187D04A04FABE22C7"><enum>(v)</enum><text>the acquisition
and implementation of technology tools, applications, and other resources that
will—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="HBE8A812DE3A74E7A8F381CE2630A1F1A"><enum>(I)</enum><text>help in enhancing
or redesigning adult education, literacy, and workplace skills curricula to
improve technology literacy for adult learners;</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H84D137A6E7E348BCAD3AAAE21E463386"><enum>(II)</enum><text>facilitate
assessments for data analysis to enable individualized instruction; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HC84B52C8694640CBA88B1F095BE2EEAA"><enum>(III)</enum><text>be employed in
professional development activities.</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAB2AAA5EDFD0447BB1BB68E20CFE5965"><enum>(D)</enum><text>The monitoring and
evaluation of the quality of, and the improvement in, adult education and
literacy activities and the dissemination of information about models and
proven or promising practices within the State.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HB15D7FFC835347EDA0D45F6A939EDD36"><enum>(E)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The assessment of the quality of the adult
education teacher workforce in the State, which shall include taking actions to
improve that quality, including by establishing a requirement that all paid
professionals have at least a bachelor’s degree and that volunteers be required
to be supervised or supported by a paid professional with a bachelor’s degree,
and through such actions as working in partnership with colleges and
universities to improve the quality of adult education teacher preparation and
increase access to high-quality preparation programs.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HDA479B51230B4C7C9B270F9E88960623"><enum>(F)</enum><text>The development of
rigorous content standards and aligned assessments for their adult education
programs that reflect accepted standards for college- and career-readiness that
are aligned with the college- and career-ready standards the State develops and
implements in compliance with section 14006(d)(4) of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HDA3E0DB89E994B7D83226ACFFB3DAAF2"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Permissible
activities</header><text>Each eligible agency may use funds made available
under section 222(a)(2) for 1 or more of the following adult education and
literacy activities:</text>
<subparagraph id="HE7B4E6B4F6D146D1889A56DAE858684A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>The support of
State or regional networks of literacy resource centers.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1896001856CC46B9872E4D584ACF1E47"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The development
and implementation of technology applications, including online and on-air
educational digital content, translation technology, or distance education,
including professional development to support the use of instructional
technology.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF6A01C880D78473F9666E29F065551E4"><enum>(C)</enum><text>The development
and dissemination of curricula, including curricula incorporating the essential
components of reading instruction as such components relate to adults.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H785358C148D3490E99A65F612634FC5D"><enum>(D)</enum><text>The dissemination
of content and models for integrated education and training and career
pathways, including the provision of technical assistance to eligible providers
in the State administering such programs.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H67AFA74A81084DB4ABB5E22E094C23F6"><enum>(E)</enum><text>The provision of
assistance to eligible providers in developing and implementing programs that
achieve the objectives of this title and in measuring the progress of those
programs in achieving such objectives, including meeting the State adjusted
levels of performance described in section 136(b)(3).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HDC33CE3C7CCB4022971CBCD544547587"><enum>(F)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The provision of assistance to eligible
providers in the development of new data management systems required by the
performance accountability system described in section 136(b).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3DD3E87EC123434F9C59CAD3907AFF3A"><enum>(G)</enum><text>The development
and implementation of a system to assist in the transition from adult education
to postsecondary education, including linkages with postsecondary educational
institutions or institutions of higher education.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H25B85A85A8BD426DAC030153051E00F7"><enum>(H)</enum><text>The integration of
literacy and English language instruction with occupational skill training,
including promoting linkages with employers.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H061DE324DA9E4440A9EB43A304107021"><enum>(I)</enum><text>Activities to
promote workplace adult education and literacy activities.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3771AD1C05CA45509DA5A1948A76AB89"><enum>(J)</enum><text>Activities to
promote and complement local outreach initiatives described in section
243(b)(3)(G).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H442FC66CFAA2468EA00ECC00B304800C"><enum>(K)</enum><text>In cooperation
with efforts funded under sections 242 and 243, development and piloting
of—</text>
<clause id="H393B804F9A72491F9FEC040E373D332D"><enum>(i)</enum><text>promising and
proven assessment tools and strategies that—</text>
<subclause id="H181EAD2404764176BD95DBAB8A9750DE"><enum>(I)</enum><text>are based on
evidence-based research, where available and appropriate; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H8B6F6E2FC06540EF9BCDD72A9AF8C7CA"><enum>(II)</enum><text>identify the
needs and capture the gains of students at all levels, with particular emphasis
on—</text>
<item id="H51C5CFD7929B4A728A554A51E79D64D7"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>students at the
lowest achievement level;</text>
</item><item id="H4424A86DE563476EA11C1508B01A8702"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>students who are
English language learners; and</text>
</item><item id="HCC3496CEC34D4069A0A34054BC32BA35"><enum>(cc)</enum><text>adults with
learning disabilities;</text>
</item></subclause></clause><clause id="H926FD56A7A22436BBF2C5E3A91D63974"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>strategies for
improving teacher quality and retention;</text>
</clause><clause id="H56DFA65D2D594C5BB1AA5578FA3E9E60"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>assistance in
converting evidence-based research into practice; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HF6D0FDA477D24B5E9326E305B785856C"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>strategies in the
use of technology, including online and on-air educational digital content to
improve technology literacy for adult learners.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD1E42D8C57104FDF8B77C89A7A53D9AD"><enum>(L)</enum><text>The development
and implementation of programs and services to meet the needs of adult learners
with learning disabilities who are English language learners.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFBE708B770104E70A106D0418F49EF33"><enum>(M)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Family literacy activities that promote
adult education and help parents become their child’s first teacher.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H81C62857B2C24C599A6D730B0D2B3717"><enum>(N)</enum><text>Support for
recruitment and outreach for instructors, students, and employers.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4A960E08E35245C9B70FB5E6385CC346"><enum>(O)</enum><text>Other activities
of statewide significance that promote the purpose of this title.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HB6AEAE44A7D64E0C9B6840C86007CD7E"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Digital
learning</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Each eligible agency
may reserve up to 10 percent of the funds made available under section
(222)(a)(2) for grants to an entity that owns and operates a television public
broadcast station, as defined in section 397(6) of the Communications Act of
1934 (47 U.S.C. 397(6)) (including a partnership of such entities), in
partnership with an eligible agency, State Board described in section 111, or
institution of higher education to develop, disseminate, and provide online and
on-air education and training services for adults, including:</text>
<subparagraph id="H4260110A889049C39B9077D034126677"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the development,
training and use of innovative, high-quality tools, products, and educational
digital content and services for—</text>
<clause id="HA3959C8141D54B47819B6062D8E19ED5"><enum>(i)</enum><text>adult education
and literacy, GED preparation, workforce training, and related outreach
(including community and family) services;</text>
</clause><clause id="HA92954D81560439BA83525E445DD5440"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>professional
development; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HDC45E42082D14E0B83B552DB21661D6B"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>English language
education and services for non-English speakers;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFD2ADB0182AE4DEDBCF03530BF7158DD"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the development
and implementation of technology applications, including online and on-air
education digital content, translation technology, or distance education,
including professional development to support the use of instructional
technology; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB48928AF1F1846AEA3956A37C4B2AA5C"><enum>(C)</enum><text>developing and
piloting strategies in the use of technology through online and on-air
educational digital content, including to improve technology literacy for adult
learners.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection id="HDACB0BCE61FC4374B99E1741533916A4"><enum>(d)</enum><header>State
plan</header><text>Section 224 is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE7BA9B13664042F887C55A7782F0C715" style="OLC">
<section id="HFD9FD7E0117442FA9BCD8B6ECCCAD647"><enum>224.</enum><header>State
Plan</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Each State desiring to
receive funds under this title for any fiscal year shall submit and have
approved by the Secretary and the Secretary of Labor a State plan in accordance
with section 112 or a State unified plan in accordance with section
113.</text>
</section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection id="H3F2F1DAC5EC74EDBA79314D59D03EC77"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Programs for
corrections education and other institutionalized
individuals</header><text>Section 225 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H0FE8E311C71B48C5BE81EAB395FC722E"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H050375D01AED4E8281A2848A3ED1A7FC"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in paragraph (1), by striking <quote>basic
education</quote> and inserting <quote>adult education and literacy
activities</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD9824BC9005A4F1E89169CFD07C72243"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking <quote>education programs</quote> and inserting
<quote>education,</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA8505938A60A4951A1E951D76085C677"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking
paragraphs (3) and (4) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H94EA0BF8359E4BBBA41546D6EA10B71C" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HF37F50EAB28A4CA4BD2BF63CC2107C09"><enum>(3)</enum><text>secondary school
credit;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H217953CB8D7645FF81F4B1240A3617F9"><enum>(4)</enum><text>integrated
education and training;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3BFB6ECA58F949AA9CF1DF6AE0765EBA"><enum>(5)</enum><text>career
pathways;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H92E2C61D771143AB809F0CF51FCDE8F5"><enum>(6)</enum><text>concurrent
enrollment;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H4369F103B64842838228D4C63C97294F"><enum>(7)</enum><text>postsecondary
correctional education linked to employment;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H93C4998404BE490281E74997DDF7259C"><enum>(8)</enum><text>peer tutoring;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8AE34E91C7E7495B89197A3FD5F84209"><enum>(9)</enum><text>transition to
re-entry initiatives and other post-release services with the goal of reducing
recidivism.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H74AB6C6D5F844528B206D6566287451D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (d) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3BF2307C3C7B4823A6FC7A22F629F83F" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H72ADD1B94C4148128EF44745738B6808"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Report</header><text>In
addition to any report required under section 136, each eligible agency that
receives assistance provided under this section shall annually prepare and
submit to the Secretary a report on the progress, as described in section 136,
of the eligible agency with respect to the programs and activities carried out
under this section, including the rate of recidivism for the criminal offenders
served.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HB3B6EA47B3244B9FB292577D21688D21"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text>In
this section:</text>
<paragraph id="H01D00CABCAB64193ABD401FA9069E76E"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Correctional
institution</header><text>The term <term>correctional institution</term> means
any—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1734DA8ECBA94B0596184EA44007C1B5"><enum>(A)</enum><text>prison;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4565107D8683463C8B1B604DDE8AFAEF"><enum>(B)</enum><text>jail;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA5FFC1BD938D4564BB69C25ABC179B42"><enum>(C)</enum><text>reformatory;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB3B92BC9FCF446EFBA55F03E03905577"><enum>(D)</enum><text>work farm;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC090A95F1B924574B50037C15D471BFC"><enum>(E)</enum><text>detention center;
or</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H08888C5870924988B2D784D768BF42AC"><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="H677F98277A254BABA2D494544AFD067A"><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><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection></section><section id="H9D6319C67ADC4ED596775D403EA1A150"><enum>204.</enum><header>Amendments to
subtitle C</header>
<subsection id="H099974B40BE445238C2B2115D19D1BBA"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Grants and
contracts for eligible providers</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 231 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H1E1872408BB14910B5A2C2D254A72329"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (b),
by striking <quote>one or more programs that provide</quote> and all that
follows and inserting <quote>programs that provide adult education and literacy
activities, programs that provide such activities concurrently with
postsecondary education or training or employment activities, and
credit-bearing postsecondary coursework.</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8CCB39401C3E4917906A6B3D85A16758"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA7802E03A32843EC855602776B65E3BB"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>Each eligible</quote> and inserting:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9FE7C2B9FFD5454695C0B0051BA42F61" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HCF634820D8334038B483888CDB0FCABC"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Each
eligible</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8A93CD6D71BD4F1092FE7D386009A82F"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving
such subparagraphs 2 ems to the right;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE2E6B1B0149342BBBA94E56BDBA291E3"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A) (as so redesignated), by inserting <quote>and compete</quote> after
<quote>apply</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD6BE3E2D2F17434BBFCEE536ADB59C28"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H403EA33EB122460FB439910350CC4078" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H4FA6B95A88974E0AAAC7F0CC986A77A7"><enum>(2)</enum><header>GAO
study</header><text>Not later than the second program year following the date
of enactment of the <short-title>Workforce Investment Act
of 2012</short-title>, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study to
determine how the provisions of paragraph (1) have been implemented and whether
such provisions accomplished the purposes of such
paragraph.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HE1245E024617407F881825C18177397F"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(d)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H39C6663FDCEF4E21B438E2463486159D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>section 203(1)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 203(4)</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1BE41FC76CED43CC86F5D1C5F1CDC713"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>other than adult education activities</quote> and inserting <quote>other
than activities for eligible individuals</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HE6DB0810D2FF4350BFFCBCB3B4A79112"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0C4DC729296B4E909F0F1F7EEC2F2A6F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>will establish measurable goals for participant
outcomes</quote> and insert</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H1DEA4512D94C4EFC9A467BBE2880D268" style="OLC">
<text>would be responsive
to—</text><subparagraph id="H10D3FAE04E884AC59A5C1FA4BEB94324"><enum>(A)</enum><text>regional needs as
identified in the local plan under section 118; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H71E0D278C28742838893E6A8C7AE2DF1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>serving
individuals in the community who were identified in such plan as most in need
of adult education and literacy activities, including individuals—</text>
<clause id="HF750E946446C423D88E7B2E147C6D756"><enum>(i)</enum><text>who have low
levels of literacy skills;</text>
</clause><clause id="HBB1611E25AAF45598CD913AA565D92C3"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>who have learning
disabilities; or</text>
</clause><clause id="HE1869DFBA3134F8F935A36BF5FBF38F6"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>who are English
language
learners;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD466F01BAD0149CE88AC908474AD030B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by amending
paragraphs (2) through (8) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H683AD77E6CE243BEB0B0FC5B222D5C94" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H97D7D7A20550467F8D126B1F3DF14A73"><enum>(2)</enum><text>capacity,
including past effectiveness in improving the English language, reading, and
mathematic skills of eligible individuals of the eligible provider, to meet and
exceed State-adjusted levels of performance for the primary indicators of
performance described in section 136 for eligible individuals, especially with
respect to eligible individuals who have low levels of literacy;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HE803898F93B94E598CD5F77E28EB87BB"><enum>(3)</enum><text>the extent to
which the eligible provider demonstrates alignment between proposed activities
and services and the strategy and goals of the local plan under section 118, as
well as with the activities and services of the one-stop partners;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H659FA1421F024853940D40D485BE8E62"><enum>(4)</enum><text>whether the
eligible provider’s program uses instructional practices that include the
essential components of reading instruction;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8BB8D4AA6BDC4336ABFF8714C8901160"><enum>(5)</enum><text>whether the
eligible provider’s activities are built on a strong foundation of
evidence-based research on available and effective educational
practices;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H4C410DFB1CD74600937B6CC029F40D4F"><enum>(6)</enum><text>whether the
eligible provider’s activities effectively employ advances in technology and
delivery systems, including distance education;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H41701DEA3D8844B48DB024ABEC866C47"><enum>(7)</enum><text>whether the
eligible provider’s activities provide learning in context, including through
integrated education and training, so that an individual acquires the skills
needed to transition to and success in completing postsecondary education and
training programs, obtain and advance in employment leading to economic
self-sufficiency, and exercise the rights and responsibilities of
citizenship;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H6A0EF9B54C1A4EC5AD2BAFF9EA236314"><enum>(8)</enum><text>whether the
eligible provider’s activities are delivered by instructors, counselors, and
administrators who meet minimum qualifications established by the State, and
who have access to professional development, including through electronic
means;</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE52933C308864658A31DA0408EE7F68E"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph
(9)—</text>
<clause id="HF227D478BC5D4B78A25273EF6110EFAD"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>eligible provider’s</quote> after <quote>whether
the</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H5A7E59E6BD8644D490E48E18436211AB"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>education, training, and social service</quote> after
<quote>other available</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H366761233E8F426F9866DA3B871223F3"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>local workforce investment boards,</quote> after
<quote>postsecondary educational institutions,</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HE6AB5EF1BD6341B087811633645F9FCD"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>, business, industry, labor organizations, community-based
organizations, nonprofit organizations, and intermediaries, for the development
of career pathways</quote> before the semicolon;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HCE48F026C91B42059EB388129D20BDF2"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph
(10)—</text>
<clause id="H8882BD25A419412D842AA470D730797F"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>eligible provider’s</quote> after <quote>whether
the</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="HBD4BAD3798AC4EBF99B24812B40BFD97"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>coordination with Federal, State, and local</quote> after
<quote>schedules and</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H7DC4C8553937480C9E9FE5BD59533017"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>and transportation</quote> and inserting <quote>transportation,
mental health services, and career planning</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H20E6DEE1982C46B1808E188EE1B5C074"><enum>(E)</enum><text>by striking
paragraphs (11) and (12) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H53894B1451074BC7AEEF938D07DEE420" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H8E06D46C6B044C4384718556CEC1CB67"><enum>(11)</enum><text>the capacity of
the eligible provider to provide integrated education and training;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HA6CDD93263BC49C0864C77A132C5D526"><enum>(12)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">whether the eligible provider maintains an
information management system that has the capacity to report measurable
participant outcomes (consistent with section 136) and monitor program
performance;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5341E2A7D665485AB16B8199A08C0267"><enum>(13)</enum><text>the capacity of
the eligible provider to offer or connect individuals with career pathways that
will lead to economic self-sufficiency;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H77CAC84342434C289A2C36C24A0AE31E"><enum>(14)</enum><text>whether the local
areas in which the eligible provider is located have demonstrated need for
additional English language acquisition programs, integrated English literacy,
and civics education programs; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H77C583796F464FBD811F96515EDD08EC"><enum>(15)</enum><text>the capacity of
the eligible provider to serve eligible individuals with disabilities,
including individuals with learning
disabilities.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HA85496C152A0496AB7E17E96B8234981"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Local
application</header><text>Section 232 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H21D41A6260834285943C57EA9B985557"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking <quote>under this subtitle</quote> and
inserting <quote>from an eligible agency</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H97B8FFAB701E4427B49B6416726E1E1A"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting <quote>consistent with the
requirements of this title;</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H947DF69ACC324ED38A34DB51B8E1B876"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking the
period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting a semicolon, and after such
paragraph inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2347B78CF9A34CCE9307E0206996A656" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H330FCC479BAF4F1480F9D1A7DD380D98"><enum>(3)</enum><text>a description of
how the eligible provider will provide services in alignment with the local
plan under section 118, including how such provider will promote concurrent
enrollment in programs and activities under titles I and II, as appropriate, to
assist eligible individuals in accessing and succeeding in postsecondary
education and job training services and how such provider will promote access
to career pathways;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7CE50F8CF2E743E2B5B70408BA5BB78C"><enum>(4)</enum><text>a description of
how the eligible provider will meet the State adjusted levels of performance
described in section 136(b)(3), including how such provider will collect data
to report on such performance indicators;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF3E94F054999422D9D15DA2C2C0A005B"><enum>(5)</enum><text>a description of
how the eligible provider will fulfill one-stop partner responsibilities as
described in section 121(b)(1)(A), as appropriate;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H575A7B1F1F964FCE86EEA24B2B746C6F"><enum>(6)</enum><text>a description of
how the eligible provider will provide services in a manner that meets the
needs of eligible individuals; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H2CE391033E1C4828B25181A0AAE4EA2F"><enum>(7)</enum><text>information that
addresses the considerations described under section 231(e), as
applicable.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HEAD02D20B9A44AF08F55D606BEBCBBAE"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Local
administrative cost limits</header><text>Section 233 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H53BB301413724E30AF0C855AFB694800"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)(2), by striking <quote>personnel development and interagency
coordination</quote> and inserting <quote>(including carrying out the
requirements of section 136), professional development, and the activities
described in paragraphs (3) and (5) of section 232</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7101D887FAF946B796575DC1E45CBB0E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (b),
by striking <quote>adequate planning, administration, personnel development,
and interagency coordination</quote> and inserting <quote>the eligible provider
to carry out the activities described in subsection (a)(2)</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><section id="H258AC77F89A64E0FADDABA6AA0269BE2"><enum>205.</enum><header>Amendments to
subtitle D</header>
<subsection id="H528B984DEE1D4D299BCD4F6802CB14DE"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Administrative
provisions</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 241(b) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H261BFE4ADE9E4A1EBDA65BD39A2824EB"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(A), by striking <quote>adult education and literacy activities</quote> and
inserting <quote>activities under this title</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H61F424BBC2634EC5998B563F586A07E1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (4),
by striking <quote>1 fiscal year only</quote> and inserting <quote>not more
than 1 fiscal year</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H3449523C64B74A22B1AF8A318F11A1E5"><enum>(b)</enum><header>National
institute for adult education and literacy</header><text>Section 242 is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H665C4819D6534A04AD81286F51F4B237"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9091538B0A0F4FAFA409901EF8AC9E7F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by inserting <quote>Adult Education and</quote> after
<quote>Institute for</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2CDDDF47914E474CA7B6A83FA6F87D07"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>literacy</quote> and inserting <quote>effective adult
education and literacy activities for adults and families, including the
identification of research topics</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC7CE8040BEBD4DFEA09042D42C378674"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively, and inserting
after paragraph (1) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H46AC0D4F0E9849C4829FB400D032D3E2" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H79D8EF34A6454E4B848D6AEF1595FF5B"><enum>(2)</enum><text>supports the
development and replication of promising and proven approaches to adult
education and literacy activities and programs of demonstrated
effectiveness;</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H38FF332372A24B729B93873F5D55DC9C"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph (3)
(as so redesignated), by striking <quote>literacy</quote> and inserting
<quote>and disseminates information on adult education and literacy
activities,</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1E7B7B1D452C419B8251C0A2632EB164"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in paragraph (4)
(as so redesignated), by striking <quote>programs by—</quote> and all that
follows through subparagraph (A) and
inserting</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H5BB4ABBC424A4F07B6A493B58C0E8F5B" style="OLC">
<text>activities
by—</text><subparagraph id="H8C5464A7985B43B9B4782CEB128C631E"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">providing advice on the efforts of the
Department of Education, Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and
Human Services and other relevant agencies to achieve the goals of adult
education and literacy programs and programs consistent with title I, within
and across such agencies;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE41795F78EAA453CB06CEBF2ED59A934"><enum>(B)</enum><text>coordinating and
participating in the Federal effort to identify, produce, and disseminate
information on adult education and literacy activities that are derived from
available evidence-based research and effective programs that serve adults and
families, including individuals with learning disabilities; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF81EDC1AFADD44A5828CD09D0C3E5CE8"><enum>(C)</enum><text>providing current
information annually on effective practices and research in adult education and
literacy activities to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
of the Senate and the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of
Representatives, and the relevant Federal
agencies.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HD4FC77040B79424AA01DE4A4654E54BF"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HBCADEBECDB874DF7BEFFA348748F8426"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in paragraph (1), by inserting <quote>Adult
Education and</quote> after <quote>Institute for</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8B5CEDD0F5C343EC8CEAB7F3912B810D"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking <quote>separate</quote> and inserting
<quote>independent</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HD4B1A1EAE5AC4224906BD7A383BA6876"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by amending
subsection (c) to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H50BB76DC18164150BB198C5909BC5B16" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H4FA07B8F9F7F4A7DB960AC6F4253D3CF"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Duties</header>
<paragraph id="H5B75514B63C6470595B29C4E6C325D2E"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>In order to reinforce and support the alignment of
activities and programs consistent with provisions under title I, the Institute
is authorized—</text>
<subparagraph id="H4A2DC3C2ED2340D2A03AEB84D000F8C6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>to maintain a
national electronic database of information that disseminates information to
the broadest possible audience within the adult education and literacy field,
and that includes—</text>
<clause id="H6DC5E947995B47BB8BA2D2CB18A4C82D"><enum>(i)</enum><text>best practices and
research regarding the provision of adult education and literacy activities,
including instruction in the essential components of reading instruction,
integrated education and training, and the integration of English literacy and
civics education;</text>
</clause><clause id="H82F493E088A04E11ADA89A6953E0EF1F"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>public and
private adult education and literacy activities and programs, and Federal,
State, and local policies, affecting the provision of adult education and
literacy activities at the national, State, and local levels;</text>
</clause><clause id="H487ED3296DA54B4A824FBFA0FC3E52A7"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>opportunities
for technical assistance, meetings, conferences, and other opportunities that
lead to the improvement of adult education and literacy activities;</text>
</clause><clause id="HEE8BA136246D44A3BEDE55A041D7D103"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>a
list of eligible providers; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H46C3EE62290B430C8BEB8E4E3C826169"><enum>(v)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">best practices in reading research,
numeracy instruction, and service to English language learners;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H757E229BA3884BFFAB1C21024EA9A14C"><enum>(B)</enum><text>to coordinate the
support of promising and proven research, as defined by the Institute of
Education Sciences, and development on adult education and literacy activities
for adults and for employers across Federal agencies, and to carry out basic
and applied research and development on topics that are not being investigated
by other organizations or agencies, such as the special literacy needs of
individuals with learning disabilities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBF58D581DB01452FA9A4E85F6CFFFCCA"><enum>(C)</enum><text>to provide policy
and technical assistance to Federal, State, and local entities for the
improvement of policy and programs relating to adult education and literacy
activities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9AF678B6940A4CC1B62A20EF4ECE0FCF"><enum>(D)</enum><text>to fund a network
of State or regional adult education and literacy resource centers to assist
State eligible agencies, eligible providers, and private nonprofit efforts to
improve adult education and literacy activities by—</text>
<clause id="H316CE7579285405EAF76886AD22DA934"><enum>(i)</enum><text>encouraging the
coordination of adult education and literacy activities;</text>
</clause><clause id="H0B2792A3956343E191940A5F142A4009"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>enhancing the
capacity of State eligible agencies and eligible providers to deliver adult
education and literacy activities; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HA06B144A270C47D9A1549CDE3E3F1290"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>serving as a
link between the Institute and eligible providers of adult education and
literacy activities for the purpose of sharing information, data, research,
expertise, and literacy resources, and for soliciting research needs;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA5810EAF864D4E26BD1D110636AD3FF0"><enum>(E)</enum><text>to establish and
maintain a national adult learning and technology resource center to—</text>
<clause id="H3FE2395D945249BD86FA9925C4C111BA"><enum>(i)</enum><text>develop frameworks
for technology-based learning and professional development materials for adult
education, literacy, and workplace skills;</text>
</clause><clause id="H43E798B338D64E30969CB73CA43350DD"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>support distance
education for professional development for eligible entities and eligible
providers of adult education, literacy, and workplace skills services;</text>
</clause><clause id="H7448F016BC594CB8A9C9261A9FD68021"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>coordinate and
share information on the innovative uses of technology, such as the use of
assistive technology to deliver digital content to adult learners; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H7BED6DA1C40C4AB98D701D6AD406DB92"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>be accessible to
the public through the website of the center;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4702B6FA6D8743D08EADD83B9E2EB570"><enum>(F)</enum><text>to advise Congress
and Federal departments and agencies regarding the development of policy with
respect to adult education and literacy activities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HEAB319A69E2D4AAB8AC89C75DD605BA7"><enum>(G)</enum><text>to undertake other
activities that lead to the improvement of the Nation’s adult education and
literacy delivery system and that complement other such efforts being
undertaken by public and private agencies and organizations, including
activities that relate to the acquisition of skills in reading, writing,
English language acquisition, and mathematics;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H52644FC1B8EC4B169294B67E0464795E"><enum>(H)</enum><text>to assist States
that are pursuing the implementation of standards-based educational
improvements and related standards-based assessment instruments for eligible
providers through the dissemination of training, technical assistance, and
related support; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5ADA07D23B7D4D6AB0278FDE167BBCE6"><enum>(I)</enum><text>to develop and
disseminate best practices on the education, training, professional
development, certification, and credentialing of adult education instructors,
including how the use of technology can contribute to such efforts.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HBBC894A3227644D3920961C1E31A40B8"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Grants,
contracts, and cooperative agreements</header><text>The Institute may award
competitive grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with,
individuals, public or private institutions, agencies, organizations, or
consortia of such institutions, agencies, or organizations to carry out the
activities of the Institute.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5DCB16091D49467B92CEF746D82DECD2"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Coordination</header><text>In
identifying and supporting promising and proven research the Institute shall
use standards for research quality that are consistent with those of the
Institute of Education Sciences.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H562C8205196D485CB6B8A371EA4AB80C"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection
(d)(1), by striking <quote>research, or innovation</quote> and inserting
<quote>or research</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3104A4A03B55487B9D667DC480775FB7"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection
(e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H520F59D8DC914F9F94E51C4274A5B255"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the subsection
heading, by inserting <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">Adult Education and</header-in-text></quote> after
<quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">Institute
for</header-in-text></quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9E17704F5E27462498914479B1A8233B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="H3FFA49389BAF49D0811A703FAFC82AB6"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (A), by inserting
<quote>Adult Education and</quote> after <quote>Institute for</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="HB9CE9F7AF9574895B073B2AA7CF16059"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)(i)—</text>
<subclause id="H2E7FDC7A5AC4404CA70343E452BF4133"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>adult education and</quote> after <quote>organizations and providers
of</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H7E0623851C1F4EA3AFDD67D1BC03C859"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>English literacy</quote> and inserting <quote>English language
acquisition</quote>;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HC94FCAD9B21A43199F9C5D9275B4108B"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking <quote>literacy programs</quote> and
inserting <quote>or have participated in or partnered with workplace adult
education and literacy activities</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="HBB7CAC2EBBAA4930A445F435797D26BF"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking <quote>literacy</quote> both places it
appears and inserting <quote>adult education and literacy</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H0F8434813ECC44639FE122C19BC8D799"><enum>(v)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)(iv), by inserting <quote>adult education and literacy
research, including adult</quote> after <quote>area of</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H5C322BC637B6476B936EBF52F99D355A"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)(vi), by striking <quote>and</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="HC651A9AAE91A49BA95F4EA04D039CF86"><enum>(vii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)(vii), by striking the period and inserting <quote>;
and</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HA4D5BB212AE2486FB3672F89B67E1398"><enum>(viii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7E00FAC9F5E1474CB488023DC682992A" style="OLC">
<clause id="HA0C3C1E39C794161861F4B663673F43C"><enum>(viii)</enum><text>institutions of
higher education or postsecondary educational
institutions.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1277089D459B4A5EA5B667EFFC36ABAD"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H4D397258E76A4D08A81142089B754CD0"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>and</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H7E7AC41694A04B2DAF80454A4956BF78"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting <quote>;
and</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HCE52F93611DF433F87E7A96848924898"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H12DB9A9896E0489CBD503C161B42F5F7" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H4238C49CAB0744819521E11F5A46ACB4"><enum>(D)</enum><text>review the
biennial report submitted to Congress pursuant to subsection
(k).</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8399D88E295843D69F7149FAAE4F11F0"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph
(5)—</text>
<clause id="HBF98A09D589E41FAB332EFCD1F1DE5BA"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>Any</quote> and inserting <quote>A</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H705E8EFB00D6403493621ED70FBC66C1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>at a meeting for which there is a quorum</quote> before the
period;</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HBDA65F3F64A44A8DA6130A8D87DB5103"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in subsection
(k)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA9F1E2B3E1104CFDAF8FFAF3B6B82963"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding paragraph (1)—</text>
<clause id="H5F208215C0CA4120B8FA00813D4A9628"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>The</quote> and inserting <quote>Not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of the <short-title>Workforce
Investment Act of 2012</short-title>, and biennially thereafter, the</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="HC740F7756C0E452C99E70AA1232B9703"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate</quote>
and inserting <quote>Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the
Senate and the relevant agencies</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE677F5E502F94903A351789A61D447CB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by inserting <quote>adult education and</quote> after <quote>field of</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H58BAF0705B5B43C682D0C7C027EA1374"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking <quote>adult education and</quote> after <quote>goals of
the</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H023BB17DAC6F418CBE61D682F344D5D5"><enum>(7)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5D16FA08459D49DE948ED3B046E28C88" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" id="H704BDD0128DF42C594AF1CB0591C3655"><enum>(m)</enum><header>National
institute for literacy</header><text>Any reference in any other Federal law,
Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document
of or pertaining to—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H7C92028807004CA2BA6842AA096C67EB"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the head of the
National Institute for Literacy shall be treated as a reference to the head of
the National Institute for Adult Education and Literacy; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HD52670E2B58C4E50915271EA664DCDE9"><enum>(2)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the National Institute for Literacy shall
be treated as a reference to the National Institute for Adult Education and
Literacy.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H10481391D49F4C9D9C5F365C03C99E06"><enum>(c)</enum><header>National
Leadership activities</header><text>Section 243 is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H7ECFDC4062C843898D3C729BB21CA567"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding paragraph (1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H594DC238AA1147768972BCCCC2230BBA"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>The Secretary</quote> and inserting:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5A5D8B6D7C0C4A848E208023EF82E08C" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H4760FA99107741D5BC4EE26298452D08"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The
Secretary</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HCF46F78D294A4233A624130731681235"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>and outcomes</quote> after <quote>the quality</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4A4D7B75C6AE41D1B1285A90AFA576B9"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>programs</quote> and inserting <quote>activities and programs</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8473C3CE9B0646E18AFADDB3C0126EB1"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>Such activities may include the following:</quote> and inserting:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4DB88A1B6F0E4D029D7DF0945F32C339" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H6091B24D76B34DE69EB28708EC026373"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Allowable
activities</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The national
leadership activities described in subsection (a) may include the
following:</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HE0C7089DEFA44FBDBEDF8C7F81D4C1DA"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H407FFAE4F4E843FE8A4C726860A248FD"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraphs (A) through (C) as subparagraphs (B) through (D), respectively
and inserting before subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated) the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB823FDFDDC04437984EB148FDE6F787C" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H29F165F0CE2340849A5F42CD1BF2D45E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>assistance to help
States meet the requirements of section
136;</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H973A6D8308704DEA874276FE3F34F84B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<clause id="H21001FB76139494B8C8678BEF9CBF27D"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>developing and using performance measures</quote> and inserting
<quote>using performance accountability measures based on indicators described
in section 136, and data systems</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H9DA37E3493A94F0E8268675CFB066C58"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>, including family literacy services</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H59615C6851984A9A845498A6BA90BC38"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C) (as so redesignated), by striking <quote>including family literacy
services</quote> and all that follows and inserting <quote>utilizing
evidence-based research where available;</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H70E4A7BAFD234249A7371CD06F2333D4"><enum>(D)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (D) (as so
redesignated)—</text>
<clause id="H07D47F583F784107B1A8EC056CE8D932"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>learning</quote> and inserting <quote>education</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H5E22417195F547BAACB0184FBEC581D3"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking the period and inserting the following: <quote>, including through the
use of instructional models that blend in-person and online instruction;
and</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB5149983539F4E868942BD12373C5109"><enum>(E)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H942329526008438FAAD968382F90A895" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HA780BE3E3A5D4EF6B690DD633BABE58C"><enum>(E)</enum><text>assistance in the
development and dissemination of promising and proven models for addressing the
digital literacy needs of adults, including older
adults.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H27954709AC484A65AAC7689C72EA7E85"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraph (2) as paragraph (3), and inserting after paragraph (1) the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H20C9FBA025AB4821BF8DD2972C16019B" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H90862DC5E073444F8E7B8A42A6A380A9"><enum>(2)</enum><text>A program of
grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements awarded on a competitive basis to
national, regional, or local networks of private nonprofit organizations,
public libraries, or institutions of higher education to build the capacity of
such networks’ members to—</text>
<subparagraph id="H02926A9C4E0D4B1BA30C791BCEAFEF50"><enum>(A)</enum><text>meet the
performance requirements, described in section 136, of eligible providers under
this title; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3B6DD608FAD54AD39B904EDA824999AE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>involve eligible
individuals in program improvement.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H9B9A597BF74140FD86B312F2CB3988A9"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in paragraph (3)
(as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7B4AABA440614339ADD8F64868ABB735"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting <quote>institutions of higher
education,</quote> after <quote>postsecondary educational
institutions,</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA366DE1503F94A4987486EB66218A418"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A), by striking <quote>phonemic awareness</quote> and all that follows through
<quote>reading comprehension</quote> and inserting <quote>the essential
components of reading instruction</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H68A70FAE13604E678670671C8CE6F512"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>,
including family literacy services</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB49CD3BF9D4242889F57E8A122B6C1FB"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C), by striking <quote>research, such as</quote> and inserting:
<quote>research, including evidence-based research where available, on national
literacy basic skill acquisition for adult learning, including</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H882D2E3032AA4DD985F67DC76F27C8D3"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(D)—</text>
<clause id="HFEA15B47366B423B9E8E18B5D6297BFD"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
clause (i), by striking the semicolon and
inserting</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HCB5776A1014F48789AAC01D4642CF205" style="OLC">
<text>, which may include programs
that—</text><subclause id="H1D553B6282D049E5A357253AB2AAE371"><enum>(I)</enum><text>accelerate
learning outcomes for eligible individuals with the lowest literacy
levels;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H834C1BA7DE534A8EB65B3ABCAA957D17"><enum>(II)</enum><text>promote career
pathways for eligible individuals;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H1A0940E2C3CD4FF2BA6BA45C52F8A8A1"><enum>(III)</enum><text>promote
concurrent enrollment programs in adult education and credit bearing
postsecondary coursework; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="id6D763AAE332043098E8E7EF08C428918"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>develop
high-quality professional development activities for eligible
providers;</text>
</subclause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause><clause id="H668AF263BB074416A512C26BDE678FC8"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
clause (ii), by striking <quote>such as the development</quote> and all that
follows and inserting</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H060956182B0D4D0D900B9CC3BF263F5E" style="OLC">
<text>such
as—</text><subclause id="H01CCA1BE8CB04AEEAB1B2FEAD62185F0"><enum>(I)</enum><text>programs for skill
certification;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HC42945B0675E4CEB9A455CE3352096A3"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the
identification of effective strategies for working with adults with learning
disabilities and with adults who are English language learners;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HBC5E846F4F8244A7A432D43F60C2F337"><enum>(III)</enum><text>integrated
education and training programs;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H62FA5C6B18034EFFBCF876498C6DD721"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>programs
providing adult education and literacy activities coordinated with employment
services;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H8475BA2A65C24BECAA9C8C1A0840EB62"><enum>(V)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">family literacy activities that promote
adult education and help parents become their child’s first teacher; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H0D8FE70A72C041A0B41E553064A943B8"><enum>(VI)</enum><text>postsecondary
education and training transition
programs;</text>
</subclause><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2E7316EA50FB4802B2DB83B572973F11"><enum>(F)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(E)—</text>
<clause id="H86897E742B1D4B9A890DA4B9E2F1159D"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
the matter preceding clause (i), by striking <quote>through studies and
analyses conducted independently</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H0E1949B5CC3040B6BAF1558A491DF312"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
clause (i)—</text>
<subclause id="H9C6484742624424A85C52D08D5A72722"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>accountability</quote> after <quote>performance</quote>;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HFF236D5142B34FD3BD53B5178F9DA832"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by inserting <quote>, including interim
measures connected to increasing advancement along a career pathway,</quote>
after <quote>measures of accountability</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H42552F89BFDD4C99B8863C5AF0EBDDB1"><enum>(III)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>, including family
literacy services</quote>;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HF97A2CE8CA0C4E1181BEDB5BB2BB69B4"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
clause (ii)—</text>
<subclause id="H8F5540EBBACB4F9486A1C325093C04E0"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>including family literacy services</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H121BE667400A44CC95170F75D0EDA7E8"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>adults (and of children</quote> and all that follows through <quote>in
such activities</quote> and inserting <quote>eligible individuals,
lead</quote>;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H25C2C1DB76E04CE695F04870D4AE5D99"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>in
clause (iii)—</text>
<subclause id="H133840224BB240D09346437B58296718"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>adults</quote> and inserting <quote>eligible individuals</quote>;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H214A8D9AFF9844CD8F5F3CAB8B2A11DA"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>family</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HD34F6EA49661495D9FDB85F715F64EBE"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>programs</quote> and inserting <quote>activities</quote>; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HFD35DE3E826043E9933DEF24BEDFD210"><enum>(v)</enum><text>in
clause (iv), by striking <quote>eligible agencies have distributed</quote> and
all that follows and inserting <quote>different types of providers measurably
improve the skills of eligible individuals in adult education and literacy
activities;</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H115C56A89695469EBD5E46B6E8DC6E67"><enum>(G)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraphs (F), (G) and (H) as subparagraphs (G), (H), and (K),
respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H738B3EACD3DF4169844E3DB31DBE1C02"><enum>(H)</enum><text>by inserting after
subparagraph (E) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB1382AD396CA401FB52549A63706EA5E" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H03FC5B4176ED4304A391AA10424D4266"><enum>(F)</enum><text>carrying out
research on the relationship between instructional quality, including education
levels, certification status, and experience of instructors, and the
performance outcomes of eligible providers consistent with section
136;</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6ECBB26554694C7FB634A5E3848BBECE"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(G) (as so redesignated)—</text>
<clause id="HA926933D87844CBBB39A72A0848D957C"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>of programs</quote> after <quote>building</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H9043E1998CC249D1A23C61C21BBC301E"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>subtitle</quote> and inserting <quote>title</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H411D3E36B283438EA0BC1D6956A14157"><enum>(J)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (H) (as so redesignated),
by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a semicolon and inserting after
such subparagraph the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H28EDE6AB31AD46DEA318E342689CF46A" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H37E47C2189FB490392A937D7E0B0D290"><enum>(I)</enum><text>supporting the
development of an entity that would produce and distribute technology-based
programs and materials for adult education and literacy activities using an
interconnection system (as defined in section 397 of the Communications Act of
1934 (47 U.S.C. 397)) and expand the effective outreach and use of such
programs and materials to eligible providers;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H611155DEA5E74FAB9FD1817B0F61399A"><enum>(J)</enum><text>determining how
participation in adult education and literacy activities prepares eligible
individuals for entry into postsecondary education and employment and, in the
case of programs carried out in correctional institutions, has an effect on
recidivism;
and</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HB8592CF6CB9D438F987A01AD903644A8"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Integrated
English literacy and civics education</header><text>Subtitle D, as redesignated
by section 201(f), is further amended by adding after section 243 the following
new section:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H13DC7DD3B03A4C6C8270757948701F65" style="OLC">
<section id="H786B3CF77E78479D8438624E0291B6A5"><enum>244.</enum><header>Integrated
English literacy and civics education</header>
<subsection id="HE41235D607E44407921C26406BD12B5A"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>From funds made available under section 211(a)(1)(C) for
each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants to States, from allotments
under subsection (b), for integrated English literacy and civics
education.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HDB6AA45E48EB4DB785FCE2409DC52620"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Allotment</header>
<paragraph id="HBC6222E532344E158C829C977FE94E6B"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Subject to paragraph (2), from amounts made available
under section 211(a)(1)(C) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall
allocate—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1733A84C82FF48B2BEB844E8FEC68D72"><enum>(A)</enum><text>65 percent to the
States on the basis of a State’s need for integrated English literacy and
civics education, as determined by calculating each State’s share of a 10-year
average of the data of the Office of Immigration Statistics of the Department
of Homeland Security for immigrants admitted for legal permanent residence for
the 10 most recent years; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H51DECEF39C454C0E89E25607BCA540C9"><enum>(B)</enum><text>35 percent to the
States on the basis of whether the State experienced growth, as measured by the
average of the 3 most recent years for which the data of the Office of
Immigration Statistics of the Department of Homeland Security for immigrants
admitted for legal permanent residence are available.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H4CB954D23BD049B1B9F95EFFEFBBAC20"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Minimum</header><text>No
State shall receive an allotment under paragraph (1) in an amount that is less
than $60,000.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HA759C6ABDC464C0289D35E9A2AF7EBAA"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Study To
determine continued need</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not
later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Workforce Investment
Act of 2012 and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretaries of Education, Labor,
and Homeland Security shall submit a report to Congress about the
English-language instruction needs of adult immigrants. It shall include
changes in national, State and county-level approaches and requirements in
English-language instruction; data on the composition of recent immigration
flows and immigrant settlement patterns across States; and estimated
instructional needs based on the English ability and educational attainment of
recent immigrants from top immigrant-sending countries. Such study shall be
commissioned by the Institute of Education Sciences, with its design conducted
in collaboration with the Departments of Labor and Homeland
Security.</text>
</subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection></section><enum>III</enum><header>Amendments to
the Wagner-Peyser Act</header>
<section id="HF3597DA7DEBF4DDFBB74066E0D8AFA26"><enum>301.</enum><header>Employment
service offices</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 1 of
the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49) is amended by inserting
<quote>service</quote> before <quote>offices</quote>.</text>
</section><section id="H79380923E6AA4E9EBD0CD59AEF5BB180"><enum>302.</enum><header>Definitions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 2 of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29
U.S.C. 49a) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HAE14552D48DF48F490F2C2FC553E7422"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (3) through (6), respectively;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HD532AD0E6E8A40FFB26D81CFB3C7CE2E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (1) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HDBCE227970A040C2A4F27B81353FFF77" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HDFB12608642A47638EBFEA9992B9EBA6"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the term
<term>employment service office</term> means a local office of a State
agency;</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H44BBDB9BC59048E885F91EDF3279C53F"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph (3)
(as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1F620BDA5EC54CA19973989245CCD2BB"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>investment board</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>development board</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6609A2C99B574DDF9B9C2E2E50B19382"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>of 1998</quote> and inserting <quote>of 2011</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H97DA053E7FE9452CA6973FA94B610E12"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in paragraph (4)
(as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0497AD58F23840D990C58F8E35013541"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>134(c)</quote> and
inserting <quote>221(e)</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H0371F4FA548343E39650D9B02A9B9796"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>1998</quote> and inserting <quote>2011</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HCC7B068AEF6947C8AC61665F2883F6F3"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in paragraph (5)
(as so redesignated), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H9F5DBF1230344BA5B45A791A36872D5E"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in paragraph (6)
(as so redesignated), by striking the period and inserting <quote>;
and</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HEB385D1ACB1F487EBF86F08260C7D06A"><enum>(7)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6F252E8BD7224CD6977D71412AA6B14A" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H12CA07897FFC422C9076FBECB94C0F8C"><enum>(7)</enum><text>except in section
15, the term <term>State agency</term>, used without further description, means
an agency designated or authorized under section 4; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0192329C39C24B12A7C365ADBDAFB825"><enum>(8)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the term <term>workplace learning
advisor</term>, has the meaning given the terms in section 101 of the Workforce
Investment Act of 1998.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="HA579EEA122F9459F92F126BDFEE50628"><enum>303.</enum><header>Federal and
State employment service offices</header>
<subsection commented="no" id="H9103A11E9C0E4DEEB2D7415415DD12A6"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Coordination</header><text>Section
3(a) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49b(a)) is amended by striking
<quote>services</quote> and inserting <quote>service offices</quote>.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H366A0817F9B4447A801B76EC55B4CA83"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Public labor
exchange services system</header><text>Section 3(c)(2) of the Wagner-Peyser Act
(29 U.S.C. 49b(c)(2)) is amended by inserting <quote>, and identify and
disseminate information on best practices for such system</quote> before the
semicolon.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H3986A76BC6D341B58BFDDE4D1C3E7A6B"><enum>(c)</enum><header>One-Stop
centers</header><text>Section 3 of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49b) is
amended by inserting after subsection (c) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4C5134B7A4434CE885074C57A0D1DB39" style="traditional">
<subsection id="H5F0E8C0447E44AB98BCEC2B60565B676"><enum>(d)</enum><text>In order to
improve service delivery, avoid duplication of services, and enhance
coordination of services, the employment service offices in each State and the
one-stop centers shall be collocated to the extent practicable.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H17F4320A5FED4FFD93BA4B151436A14B"><enum>(e)</enum><text>The Secretary, in
consultation with States, is authorized to assist the States in the development
of national electronic tools that may be used to improve access to workforce
information for individuals through—</text>
<paragraph id="H912416A4B59B4FFBBD8B1D130ECE40EE"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the one-stop
delivery systems established as described in section 121(e) of the Workforce
Investment Act of 2012; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H6D9286542E634457A7BC39710F34539D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>such other
delivery systems as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection></section><section id="HA61C2C72B0494C8C9050F6DBBAA3EF6C"><enum>304.</enum><header>Allotment of
sums</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 6 of the
Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49e) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H723C5ED3CB524685A99E9AF3A398180B"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7ED5AB65D5EE4DEE800A7E9C59A76D15"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>From</quote> and inserting <quote>After making the reservation required
by subsection (c), from</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4EB26032DF594BDD8305D1536DBCAECC"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>amounts appropriated pursuant to section 5</quote> and inserting
<quote>funds appropriated and (except for Guam) certified under section 5 and
made available for allotments under this section</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HFFDC2A8B68E34207928736AF173D1399"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)(1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7264133861DA4DC5B603B4EE199A7AB2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A)—</text>
<clause id="HD0010845A4DB4B00A401B2688A9ED9D1"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting before <quote>the Secretary</quote> the following <quote>after making
the allotments required by subsection (a),</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H1F45BBCB08A744A991C2CFC9FF6BC54E"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>sums</quote> and all that follows through <quote>this
Act</quote> and inserting <quote>funds described in subsection
(a)</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3F9C017F9F524D74929C26DDB1E4ACAE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in each of
subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking <quote>sums</quote> and inserting
<quote>remainder</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H17ACEDAFE7C94D88A347C18A1C5AEF59"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following: <quote>For purposes of this paragraph, the term
<term>State</term> does not include Guam or the Virgin Islands.</quote>.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="HFEC393D5471B4538A25269F7ADD604E6"><enum>305.</enum><header>Use of
sums</header>
<subsection id="HDA5F6D2FB67F488794DEC8F1585504F0"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Resources for
unemployment insurance claimants</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 7(a)(3) of the Wagner-Peyser Act
(29 U.S.C. 49f(a)(3)) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HE5F64DE8842F4B8291F89C72E3448949"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>and</quote> at the end of subparagraph (E);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H9ACC6B6BFE8145EC8523B1B4E7F5502E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking the
period at the end of subparagraph (F) and inserting <quote>; and</quote>;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7E73402F501343968F0E917CABB2CA2A"><enum>(3)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by inserting after subparagraph (F) the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBD3E706055894ADD8C04858DB2916857" style="traditional">
<subparagraph id="H0E2A2D824DD54DEE81D4183118065F1D"><enum>(G)</enum><text>providing
unemployment insurance claimants and other unemployed individuals with
referrals to, and application assistance for, training and education resources
and programs, including Federal Pell Grants under subpart 1 of part A of title
IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a et seq.), educational
assistance under chapter 30 of title 38, United States Code (commonly referred
to as the Montgomery GI Bill), and chapter 33 of that title (Post-9/11 Veterans
Educational Assistance), student assistance under title IV of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.), State student higher education
assistance, and training and education programs provided under titles I and II
of the Workforce Investment Act of 2012, and title I of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 720 et
seq.).</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection commented="no" id="HB9E60CD94E6C4E2E87807B30CF25854C"><enum>(b)</enum><header>State
activities</header><text>Section 7(b) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C.
49f(b)) is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H924686AACABA427B9822EA9BA559CBD7"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>performance standards established by the Secretary</quote>
and inserting <quote>the performance accountability measures that are based on
indicators described in section 136(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Investment Act
of 2012</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H9DD511CBD2C0463A8434A78C0618A83B"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by inserting <quote>offices</quote> after <quote>employment
service</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H4C33F7A379CC464E8DC6E727CA6AD8CD"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Providing
additional funds</header><text>Section 7(c)(2) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29
U.S.C. 49f(c)(2)) is amended by striking <quote>1998</quote> and inserting
<quote>2011</quote>.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HC3C198C5FFF448088610A6613FDE5FAC"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Other services
and activities</header><text>Section 7(d) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C.
49f(d)) is amended by striking <quote>1998</quote> and inserting
<quote>2011</quote>.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HAF429F976074402BB232C5D4A51ABCB5"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Conforming
amendment</header><text>Section 7(e) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C.
49f(e)) is amended by striking <quote>labor employment statistics</quote> and
inserting <quote>labor market information</quote>.</text>
</subsection></section><section id="H7F67DA83D6914D2FBC5FE1F60B24ADA1"><enum>306.</enum><header>State
plan</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 8 of the
Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49g) is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC65D1FF043C2474D99D723D313AD758F" style="traditional">
<section id="HFBE3D42FB55745909725F084540287BF"><enum>8.</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Any State desiring to receive assistance
under section 6 shall prepare and submit to, and have approved by, the
Secretary and the Secretary of Education, a State plan in accordance with
section 112 or 113 of the Workforce Investment Act of
2011.</text>
</section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="H64866917D36345DCB464DF2DB8F5D678"><enum>307.</enum><header>Performance
accountability measures</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 13(a) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29
U.S.C. 49l(a)) is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H98A7FD6DDCDD4F52A06A704A04002650" style="traditional">
<subsection id="H829D95EB09CD4EBDA97781FD06B49B79"><enum>(a)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The activities carried out pursuant to
section 7 shall be subject to the performance accountability measures that are
based on indicators described in section 136(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce
Investment Act of
2011.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="HC673AD78DA9345DBAC8F0C7D6DD2426F"><enum>308.</enum><header>Pilot
projects</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Wagner-Peyser Act
is amended by inserting after section 13 (29 U.S.C. 49l) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB297CB2C348147C5B2AEDF249ABED3A2" style="OLC">
<section id="HF176E577F024425D851B61AEFFAE510A"><enum>13A.</enum><header>Pilot
projects</header>
<subsection id="H48204B5A229C42D8B4DAC30993E12082"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Grants</header><text>From
funds appropriated under subsection (f), the Secretary, in consultation with
the Secretary of Education, shall establish and carry out a pilot program. In
carrying out the program, the Secretary shall annually make grants, on a
competitive basis, to State agencies to cooperate in the administration of this
Act by carrying out pilot projects that enhance the professional development
and provision of services by the staff of such State agencies.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HF20625265F234E29A4B48471F7C7F078"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Use of
funds</header><text>Funds made available under this section may be used to
enable a State agency to—</text>
<paragraph id="HCD93443409FF44C0BDCBBD1508CB6CEB"><enum>(1)</enum><text>make available a
broad range of career guidance services, including career planning, aptitude
and interest assessments, provision of labor market information, job placement
services, and evaluations of the outcomes for recipients of such
services;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H63B135F13DD24EF4BD7C564301A6A004"><enum>(2)</enum><text>strengthen the
capacity of the State agency to identify job openings through the use of
technology, and through intensive outreach to small- and medium-size employers
while using and enhancing the business and employer services authorized under
this Act;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HD690F1AC47B9485C9A1AA841A0F1C76C"><enum>(3)</enum><text>provide
professional development and career advancement opportunities for staff of a
State agency in order to upgrade their skills and competencies in the provision
of career development activities, employer outreach, job placement, and other
services authorized under this Act, including upgrading those skills and
competencies through the training of such staff to improve their knowledge of,
and ability to effectively interact with, staff and programs of one-stop
partners and other entities administering workforce development
programs;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3ED9A338DA8B41E495E8621D876E2E6B"><enum>(4)</enum><text>identify and
implement strategies for State agency staff to provide technical assistance and
training to assist other providers of workforce development activities,
including workplace learning advisors, in providing counseling and
employment-related services to workers and job seekers, and employers;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3260CD7303E948E4945F2DF919A41746"><enum>(5)</enum><text>identify and
implement new strategies for integrating counseling and technology to enhance
the provision of employment-related services under this Act.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H39AF1DD587A846FBB48E94AC8AC8DC9D"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Applications</header><text>A
State agency that seeks a grant under this section shall submit an application
to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information
as the Secretary may require.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HD9EC41A25B914D7FBEBF2C197D7E2CDF"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Priority</header><text>In
awarding grants under this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the
Secretary of Education, shall—</text>
<paragraph id="HDAE437C69CA949E3948A01C5B511470E"><enum>(1)</enum><text>give priority to a
State agency that—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0679C40C178E4BADAF451CD1D5A1FA62"><enum>(A)</enum><text>demonstrates
participation by employees of the agency and their organized representatives in
the planning of the proposed pilot project;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H27CE7B70F65C49C38BA35A18CA9DC76E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>demonstrates
participation by the employees, or provides an assurance that the employees
will participate, in the implementation of the pilot project; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8C26F19EC9054DD2B03525B30C2FA612"><enum>(C)</enum><text>demonstrates that
the State agency has established a partnership, or provides an assurance that
the agency will establish a partnership, with a relevant professional
organization, or with an institution of higher education; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HB5FF63A82628418CAEC6EFCDFDC4A947"><enum>(2)</enum><text>ensure geographic
diversity and diversity with respect to the population density of the States in
which projects under this section will be carried out.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H8DC2E7B91A7F4606AB0B948BE48BF49B"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Authorization of
appropriations</header><text>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry
out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2012
through
2016.</text>
</subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="H5331C07B38294ABBB547FE8011A350A5"><enum>309.</enum><header>Labor market
information system</header>
<subsection id="HA22B042F737142588F1CF14D8E087C2E"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Heading</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The section heading for section 15 of the
Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49l–2) is amended by striking
<quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">Employment
statistics</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="section" style="OLC">labor market information
system</header-in-text></quote>.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H520EDA97431A45CA8CE56E9173A1AB2B"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Name of
system</header><text>Section 15(a)(1) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C.
49l–2(a)(1)) is amended by striking <quote>employment statistics system of
employment statistics</quote> and inserting <quote>labor market information
system</quote>.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H2D23756EA5154A7FB255DE24BF943837"><enum>(c)</enum><header>System
responsibilities</header><text>Section 15(b) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29
U.S.C. 49l–2(b)) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H7263CAC19DE5427F89E4995A63E9B86C"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking
paragraph (1) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H1D185ADFF2E348BD91B85F0270D156CD" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H823BA4ED41DA4E779394F66A9E70D1EB"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header>
<subparagraph id="H388E36533D1C42E6BF425B2D8F5A3A39"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Structure</header><text>The
labor market information system described in subsection (a) shall be evaluated
and improved by the Secretary, in consultation with the Workforce Information
Advisory Council established in subsection (d).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7A26CF56849D41B49D06918132CA3187"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Grants and
responsibilities</header>
<clause id="HDC57FFF0BD934887AC62B528B4B8C46D"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The Secretary shall carry out the provisions of this
section in a timely manner, through grants to or agreements with States.</text>
</clause><clause id="H504A5D4A69D14F498C5B92BADBEF0C51"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Distribution of
funds</header><text>Using amounts appropriated under subsection (g), the
Secretary shall provide funds through those grants and agreements. In
distributing the funds (relating to labor market information funding) for
fiscal years 2012 through 2016, the Secretary shall continue to distribute the
funds to States in the manner in which the Secretary distributed funds to the
States under this section for fiscal years 2004 through
2008.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H107E1DDF5F7E478A837727D03B0E7FBD"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking
paragraph (2) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE476FAEA73474C6C951FBD2CDF4CDAFE" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H227B078C61B74652B1ABFBB878872E3C"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Duties</header><text>The
Secretary, with respect to data collection, analysis, and dissemination of
labor market information for the system, shall carry out the following
duties:</text>
<subparagraph id="H5F69B01F13A0496D9FDC3AA131EBD3C9"><enum>(A)</enum><text>Assign
responsibilities within the Department of Labor for elements of the labor
market information system described in subsection (a) to ensure that the
statistical and administrative data collected is consistent with appropriate
Bureau of Labor Statistics standards and definitions, and that the information
is accessible and understandable to users of such data.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5B902D43352D4134B7E8DB54160014EB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>Actively seek the
cooperation of heads of other Federal agencies to establish and maintain
mechanisms for ensuring complementarity and nonduplication in the development
and operation of statistical and administrative data collection
activities.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFDDF98802A9E44ADBA5983BABDAE1E49"><enum>(C)</enum><text>Solicit, receive,
and evaluate the recommendations from the Workforce Information Advisory
Council established in subsection (d) concerning the evaluation and improvement
of the labor market information system described in subsection (a) and respond
in writing to the Council regarding the recommendations.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8F3B106C8370440193760028DAE60712"><enum>(D)</enum><text>Through the Bureau
of Labor Statistics and the Employment and Training Administration, and in
collaboration with States, develop and maintain the elements of the 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="H22E6FC36F2DE464FBF8A018A8D704628"><enum>(E)</enum><text>Establish
procedures for the system to ensure that—</text>
<clause id="HC40B03AE8E484780AF386411E4C1182D"><enum>(i)</enum><text>such data and
information are timely; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H8E759BEBF95A4472AA6F55C42C874860"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>paperwork and
reporting for the system are reduced to a
minimum.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H3C53DA1E4E1243DBAB4328B532AA5291"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Two-Year
plan</header><text>Section 15 of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49l–2) is
amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H056BE8765A4A4A6FA21513DF2BF652A3" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HC9ADCCBBDB154AECA05A3CCA33FF5671"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Two-Year
plan</header><text>The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Labor
Statistics and the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, and in
consultation with the Workforce Information Advisory Council described in
subsection (d) and heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall prepare a
2-year plan for the labor market information system. The plan shall be
developed and implemented in a manner that takes into account the activities
described in State plans submitted by States under section 112 or 113 of the
Workforce Investment Act of 2012 and shall be submitted 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. The plan shall
include—</text>
<paragraph id="H9A9A534C18164693A78914CB212B36A0"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a description of
how the Secretary will work with the States to manage the nationwide labor
market information system described in subsection (a) and the statewide
workforce and labor market information systems that comprise the nationwide
system;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H03173176A436470CA718B87976CCCB20"><enum>(2)</enum><text>a description of
the steps to be taken in the following 2 years to carry out the duties
described in subsection (b)(2);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H31325FFCF3254A5F9A444024E91D50D2"><enum>(3)</enum><text>an evaluation of
the performance of the system, with particular attention to the improvements
needed at the State and local levels;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H25D868DAF7C24563805C05BCA9421DBF"><enum>(4)</enum><text>a description of
the involvement of States in the development of the plan, through consultation
by the Secretary with the Workforce Information Advisory Council in accordance
with subsection (d); and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H20EE128E084147E080AD7E29F57E83AA"><enum>(5)</enum><text>a description of
the written recommendations received from the Workforce Information Advisory
Council established under subsection (d), and the extent to which those
recommendations were incorporated into the
plan.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection id="HA2A97C716FBE4079AF5E2C3C13AC6B59"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Workforce
information advisory council</header><text>Section 15 of the Wagner-Peyser Act
(29 U.S.C. 49l–2) is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H689B2A2E4D864436A489E1F920A2E74B" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H9320979AA78D4FBBA0FD0C038292D725"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Workforce
information advisory council</header>
<paragraph id="H843455580B8D4A2FB817D8C2B4AACD26"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The Secretary, through the Commissioner of Labor
Statistics and the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training,
shall formally consult at least twice annually with the Workforce Information
Advisory Council established in accordance with paragraph (2). Such
consultations shall address the evaluation and improvement of the nationwide
labor market information system described in subsection (a) and the statewide
labor market information systems that comprise the nationwide system and how
the Department of Labor and the States will cooperate in the management of such
systems. The Council shall provide written recommendations to the Secretary
concerning the evaluation and improvement of the nationwide system, including
any recommendations regarding the 2-year plan described in subsection
(c).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1641C91BF8264D24871FCD02ADAAD1D3"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Establishment of
council</header>
<subparagraph id="H4AF07C8A8B334702BCD8F56E66DA299C"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Establishment</header><text>The
Secretary shall establish an advisory council that shall be known as the
Workforce Information Advisory Council (referred to in this section as the
<quote>Council</quote>) to participate in the consultations and provide the
recommendations described in paragraph (1).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H56A78E7A66DC4139AF83B860652C70E6"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Membership</header><text>The
Secretary shall appoint the members of the Council, which shall consist
of—</text>
<clause id="HBE03BB9F81F145B08E187DF3F890D85B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>4
members who are representatives of lead State agencies with responsibility for
workforce investment activities, or State agencies described in section 4, who
have been nominated by such agencies or by a national organization that
represents such agencies;</text>
</clause><clause id="HDE2E914A81AB4B51BFF3AB0BE7C0276E"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>4
members who are representatives of the State labor market information directors
affiliated with the State agencies that perform the duties described in
subsection (e)(2), who have been nominated by the directors;</text>
</clause><clause id="HC18DB9EA4C06431395F64563B20F634C"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>1 member who is
a representative of providers of training services under section 122 of the
Workforce Investment Act of 2012;</text>
</clause><clause id="HADF9AE1AF3194C9F8BE0C298AAA8AFB5"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>1
member who is a representative of economic development entities;</text>
</clause><clause id="H7FC0834F19E54A41BECF2758E5482DE2"><enum>(v)</enum><text>1
member who is a representative of businesses, who has been nominated by
national business organizations or trade associations;</text>
</clause><clause id="H8E37145EE0EC44EDB4C49329FF252101"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>1
member who is a representative of labor organizations, who has been nominated
by a national labor federation;</text>
</clause><clause id="H93DC0E8259C0406C8F0E3D2445BB5022"><enum>(vii)</enum><text>1 member who is
a representative of local workforce investment boards, who has been nominated
by a national organization representing such boards; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HE1C52AC0BDF547659CBAB66012B8BC8E"><enum>(viii)</enum><text>1 member who is
a representative of research entities that utilize labor market
information.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H05578ED692EE46A88C04BF48E396F5D7"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Geographic
diversity</header><text>The Secretary shall ensure that the membership of the
Council is geographically diverse and that no 2 of the members appointed under
clauses (i), (ii), and (vii) represent the same State.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H182F86DB0BBD4C6E85A44106DA59A3FC"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Period of
appointment; vacancies</header>
<clause id="HF25A5BC86B4848CD9D10820F3AA1E6B8"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Each member of the Council shall be appointed for a term
of 3 years, except that the initial terms for members may be 1, 2, or 3 years
in order to establish a rotation in which one-third of the members are selected
each year. Any such member may be appointed for not more than 2 consecutive
terms.</text>
</clause><clause id="H73CE8F1383474232A07D7F0B5148032C"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Vacancies</header><text>Any
member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term
for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for
the remainder of that term. A member may serve after the expiration of that
member's term until a successor has taken office.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9C434BAFDF41431F9C6FE196599F421F"><enum>(E)</enum><header>Travel
expenses</header><text>The members of the Council shall not receive
compensation for the performance of services for the Council, but shall be
allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates
authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title
5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of
business in the performance of services for the Council. Notwithstanding
section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may accept the
voluntary and uncompensated services of members of the
Council.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection id="H0C382DBBC2164EE9AC41B287018B7FE5"><enum>(f)</enum><header>State
responsibilities</header><text>Section 15(e) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29
U.S.C. 49l–2(e)) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H6801E8983F574F3CBE160F69234A87F9"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>employment statistics</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>labor market information</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF42919C6008542B1B60D23898BF56BA7"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(A) by striking <quote>annual plan</quote> and inserting <quote>plan
described in subsection (c)</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H32D584002FB949E39F048F51AF197A3C"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H4973D8062DF841C8BFB43F7E3AE7E2F0"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(G), by inserting <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3DFC28AB6FE94CECB70FC2064CDD733F"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
subparagraph (H);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7552278C4E744E188F2A469DB49439C5"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(I), by striking <quote>section 136(f)(2) of the Workforce Investment Act of
1998</quote> and inserting <quote>section 131(i)(2) of the Workforce Investment
Act of 2012</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF578D4E623A14AC0BBCEB89F713E1721"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (H).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H7A1A54B54FAF4C4BA61DBF5C1C3A4623"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Authorization of
appropriations</header><text>Section 15(g) of the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C.
49l–2(g)) is amended by striking <quote>1999 through 2004</quote> and inserting
<quote>2012 through 2016</quote>.</text>
</subsection></section><enum>IV</enum><header>Amendments to the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973</header>
<subtitle id="H04490CCF31A04645A4C6D0B1A0676CB1"><enum>A</enum><header>Introductory
Provisions</header>
<section id="H4D4529EF391043119C06ACCC2C12A950"><enum>401.</enum><header>References</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Except as otherwise specifically provided,
whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an
amendment to, or repeal of, a provision, the amendment or repeal shall be
considered to be made to a provision of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29
U.S.C. 701 et seq.).</text>
</section><section id="H1C37E03AF4D749A6BD966BBC5FE7F9C9"><enum>402.</enum><header>Findings,
purpose, policy</header>
<subsection id="H502773366D9744658BB2230BEA4CA0C7"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Findings</header><text>Section
2(a) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H4FBEAFD6D7EA4A9E8C5E1679D2B10467"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (5),
by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H165337B8DE4345BF87225854DF574D31"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (6),
by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H979DB846CECE4AC685ED5025C8F058D1"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC2BD821930B041D382A3B9B5AA294C32" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H290086816C344BBCB48378F23B404A3A"><enum>(7)</enum><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H8BC9D01700A5434DA7D6BC1F207E13C4"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a high proportion of
students are leaving secondary education without being employed in competitive
integrated employment, or being enrolled in postsecondary education; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE315191AF8B348F9B635C8DEF70CCF46" indent="up1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>there is a substantial need to support
such students as they transition from school to postsecondary
life.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HB40EF5A2C05D4508880B3810EE0902A8"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Purpose</header><text>Section
2(b) (29 U.S.C. 701(b)) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H3C8C16AD87CF4D1786EC9ECAE09749F4"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H33A3596F59B54AECB593DFFD1A8AB79E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>with disabilities</quote> and
all that follows through <quote>economic</quote> and inserting <quote>with
disabilities, including individuals with the most significant disabilities, to
maximize opportunities for competitive integrated employment and to achieve
economic</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H888DEB9C7118447DB032AD08A73CAAEB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>at the end of
subparagraph (F), by striking <quote>and</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H826F8C0F9DAA4092BDBAB6D01813C05A"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H2DA1BA8166204B7AB7074C84E75F6A82"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HAE8E6E6DBC894A908F4DF9A291984D97" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HF3E85D59CB20441883901EA19E3C862F"><enum>(3)</enum><text>to increase
employment opportunities and employment outcomes for individuals with
disabilities, including through encouraging meaningful involvement by employers
and vocational rehabilitation service providers on successful and prospective
employment and placement strategies; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HC7915CC7A0F44055AD835561547CC76E"><enum>(4)</enum><text>to ensure, to the
greatest extent possible, that youth with disabilities and students with
disabilities who are transitioning from receipt of special education services
under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.)
and receiving accommodations and supports consistent with section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) are either continuing their
education or employed in competitive integrated
employment.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection></section><section id="H6636163B4FFB48E0A572ED82B977311D"><enum>403.</enum><header>Rehabilitation
Services Administration</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 3 (29 U.S.C. 702) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H32E9151AB48B44B3813A77E5F82B4BDD"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H493E68BD1AC443B4947A024780208D19"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the first
sentence, by striking <quote>Office of the Secretary</quote> and inserting
<quote>Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H25B8C57B87A742E08A210091C69F5E8E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in the second
sentence, by striking <quote>IV and V</quote> and inserting <quote>IV, V, VII,
and VIII</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA42CC60F2CB9454FBD482B952A743CB2"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by striking the
last 3 sentences and inserting <quote>The functions of the Commissioner shall
not be delegated to any officer, unless the officer is directly responsible to
the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services.</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H0F51BAA646BB45FD8779D5811B18EB75"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by redesignating
subsection (b) as subsection (c);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H706DB716DBC04C729231D9D7165199C8"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by inserting after
subsection (a) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8DA28C16C2BB42AEAFBFD5A5F07EEF6C" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H11BB567E73D24E998E7B133D4C85E2ED"><enum>(b)</enum><text>The Secretary
shall ensure that—</text>
<paragraph id="HEF4C00C928104BF59302BF1FB3229D8C"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the Rehabilitation
Services Administration provides oversight of, conducts monitoring of, and
provides technical assistance to, the designated State agencies funded under
this Act; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H6D404CC7F6D742869BC60C206797A2DB"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the staff
providing such oversight, monitoring, and technical assistance includes
individuals who have training in and experience with the programs administered
by the Rehabilitation Services
Administration.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H315E8BBC337846E995F3F45955398C80"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (c),
as redesignated by paragraph (2), by striking <quote>for the programs</quote>
and all that follows and insert <quote>in a manner that is consistent with the
purposes of the program for which the funds are appropriated and of this Act,
as enumerated in section 2(b)</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></section><section id="H96200A3BC1DC454E8B0F051650F1B6CE"><enum>404.</enum><header>Definitions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 7 (29 U.S.C. 705) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H75F97A47D152427D9E2A5852041BB953"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H100D2792FE2948BAB125EB4A5D5F16A1"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting after <quote>means</quote> the
following: <quote>an assessment that presumes the attainment of an employment
outcome for all individuals with disabilities (including individuals with
significant disabilities and individuals with the most significant
disabilities), and that relies on</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HEA11B73F574D45BDA17F753024DEBA1B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B)—</text>
<clause id="HC41C3F7A6B3448D0806FD97AB05CDD72"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
clause (iii), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</clause><clause id="H3DCE9310724749D79A995C8941883352"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
clause (iv), by striking the semicolon and inserting <quote>; and</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="HA4F13079CE894086B825448EEF122087"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB4DCA9ABAB0143E5BE961660CC749DA8" style="OLC">
<clause id="H679FE0BDB59C4C5BAD60A11121EB2649"><enum>(v)</enum><text>to
the maximum extent possible, relies on information obtained from experiences in
integrated employment settings in the community, and other integrated community
settings;</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H03C93B0ED83648EEA06E1CF2D5D1AB8B"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph
(5)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H3A9AA083E88641A6A4910F205545F6A4"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>for employment, including career
advancement</quote> and inserting <quote>for competitive integrated employment
and for career advancement, including</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1D93382BE4474A04924118383584D978"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraphs (O) through (Q) as subparagraphs (P) through (R);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE78AE0AD7EE14A2D9910DAEE8CA51E27"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after
subparagraph (N) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H952937F15BB9494D856B843FD3D94C63" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HDC05A52E06CA4CA4967514F1787315D0"><enum>(O)</enum><text>customized
employment services;</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAFB2E0AFF9D143CBADD77157C585F149"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(R), as redesignated by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, by striking
<quote>(P)</quote> and inserting <quote>(Q)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HDFA40F8E7B0D4F1486FC4623602D77E9"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraphs (6) as paragraph (7) and inserting after paragraph (5) the following
new paragraph:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H430BA36B0EA74008BDB4D7C7CD972A20" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="H6F3D1B0C1EAE4B65AFDD7A9660968149"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Competitive
integrated employment</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HB65B4EE2B8174E4680E201FFE4BE51E0"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term
<term>competitive integrated employment</term> means work by an employee who is
an individual with a disability—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H4A705C5BE82C4E769827B97DD4D0ADF5"><enum>(i)</enum><text>that is
compensated at a rate that—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="HC271DF81576947A8807EF8DB7C9682BE"><enum>(I)</enum><text>is the same rate
as the rate for other employees who are not individuals with disabilities, and
who are similarly situated in similar occupations by the same employer and who
have similar training, experience, and skills; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HB89662ED9853475889FA4C5E4E5E8CFF"><enum>(II)</enum><text>shall be in
accordance with the applicable law, but in no event less than the higher of the
rate specified in section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29
U.S.C. 206(a)(1)) or the applicable State or local minimum wage law;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause commented="no" id="HA4A1CD13D6924184BA1498B805F6316D"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>for which the
employee receives health and employment benefits comparable to those of other
employees;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H85C81E1A620D445D877EC1A20D431B38"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>that is at a
location typically found in the community where the employee interacts
frequently with other employees and individuals who are not individuals with
disabilities to the same extent that non-disabled employees in comparable
positions interact with others; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H641E877FFD95449A92D5FF18168ED60F"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>that provides
opportunities for advancement that are equivalent to those for other employees
who are not individuals with disabilities and who have comparable
positions.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H72372373894B45AEB42D663F2B491AEB"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Inclusion of
customized or supported employment</header><text>The term <term>competitive
integrated employment</term> includes integrated employment resulting from the
provision of customized employment strategies or supported employment services,
provided the work involved satisfies the criteria described in subparagraph
(A).</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H0414CAB824D0475592E94AB3C84CC0EE"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Inclusion of
Self-Employment or Micro-enterprises</header><text>The term <term>competitive
integrated employment</term> includes self-employment or micro-enterprises, as
long as the work involved satisfies the criteria described in subparagraph
(A).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HCCD4B0A143FF416DA19786C739EE7665"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraphs (8) through (28) as paragraphs (9) through (29), respectively, and
inserting after paragraph (7) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H58827904ED6242EEB1D8220B544954EB" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HC42CAA796AE9456D8D5E27426ED34A69"><enum>(8)</enum><header>Customized
employment</header><text>The term <term>customized employment</term> means an
employment outcome in competitive integrated employment, for an individual with
a significant disability, that is based on an individualized determination of
the strengths, needs, and interests of the individual with a significant
disability, is designed to meet the specific abilities of the individual with a
significant disability and the business needs of the employer, and is carried
out through flexible strategies, such as—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0D85260F577D45A0A57B7F200F3DB84A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>job exploration by
the individual; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9DF6B80250E9404E9F06854BA1B97530"><enum>(B)</enum><text>working with an
employer to facilitate placement, including—</text>
<clause id="H994AE1A4FF3348A589FF4A32DC8197DD"><enum>(i)</enum><text>customizing a job
description based on current employer needs or on previously unidentified and
unmet employer needs;</text>
</clause><clause id="H62FAF255775446F084470B1342EFDD3A"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>developing a set
of job duties (including a work schedule) and specifics of supervision
(including performance evaluation and review), and determining job
location;</text>
</clause><clause id="H0533B1083BD84CAB95B49C766F123DD2"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>representation
by a professional chosen by the individual, or self-representation by the
individual, in working with an employer to facilitate placement; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H5014391D86B64EEBB2E0AAA5D4DF60F6"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>providing
services and supports at the job
location.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HBF7C053155214F36B8D94A6F0C09B7AB"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in paragraph (12)
(as so redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H148F659ECCBA48E286AED34D78A4AE6D"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (A), by striking
<quote>competitive employment in the integrated labor market</quote> and
inserting <quote>competitive integrated employment</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA56C5A1A65DF449D8F79B2CF5AE814F3"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C), by inserting <quote>customized employment,</quote> after <quote>outcome
of</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H330502CFD7F241E4BFFE10CE16D384BB"><enum>(6)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in paragraph (18) (as so
redesignated)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H25D9C95C8F6947D1B50C9E60665B317C"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking the
<quote>and</quote> at the end of subparagraph (C);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9FB969B72A2941D399DE5DB6697AF76A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(D), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H015F49015811420E8CE5990FA3E58FC6"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF2242BCE8D264CCA93716AA73D84C381" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H1F77919893D5485CA2A2152D7F1E9CE1"><enum>(E)</enum><text>transition and
prevention services that—</text>
<clause id="H966001393EDF40108DD78CE258616687"><enum>(i)</enum><text>facilitate the
transition of individuals with significant disabilities from nursing homes and
other institutions to home and community-based residences, with the required
supports and services;</text>
</clause><clause id="HC90CE665FDF14CB59538D8BB891B4F63"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>provide
assistance to individuals with significant disabilities who are at risk of
entering institutions so that the individuals may remain in the community;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H871DD100C1054BE39044D9E375BEC5E3"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>facilitate the
transition of youth (including students) who are individuals with significant
disabilities, who were eligible for individualized education programs under
section 614(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C.
1414(d)), and who have completed their secondary education or otherwise left
school, to postsecondary life, including employment; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H758D5C469BC24DE3AAD03287DD6AB043"><enum>(F)</enum><text>services to
promote full access to community life.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HC981E1CCB9C3413F8EF4A82C27947C5C"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in paragraph
(21)(B), by striking <quote>and VII</quote> and inserting <quote>VII, and
VIII</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H88087E3109B3491C96AC2152BCC44F9C"><enum>(8)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraphs (29) through (34) as paragraphs (32) through (37),
respectively;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HB76877893DF145FD93479E2AEB1AE630"><enum>(9)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (29) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF69ADB5A5F7740559F7A78DFD4EFA6E2" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H31B635D4A2F5435BB64D0CFEDBB47830"><enum>(30)</enum><header>Post-employment
service</header><text>The term <term>post-employment service</term> means a
service identified under section 103(a) that is—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9C71527DDB624AF7BE6513D42AFEE867"><enum>(A)</enum><text>provided
subsequent to the achievement of an employment outcome; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H51CDA89714244E42A598D47A8210EA93"><enum>(B)</enum><text>necessary for an
individual to maintain or regain an employment outcome in competitive
integrated employment, consistent with the individual's strengths, resources,
priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed
choice.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H983F7076C9BF42B8A160DAFA76C17793"><enum>(31)</enum><header>Pre-employment
transition services</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HE9F7D035C2C84148965A1D25DE6AB28B"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The term <term>pre-employment transition services</term>
means a coordinated set activities for an eligible student with a disability,
designed within an outcome-oriented process, that promotes movement from school
to any of the following post-school activities: postsecondary education,
vocational training, competitive integrated employment (including supported
employment), adult education, adult services, independent living, or community
participation.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HA2FB0420C6E742E18270E36361A3AB17"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Specific
services</header><text>The term <term>pre-employment transition services</term>
means a set of services, that is available to students with disabilities, and
that makes available, at a minimum—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H5F4F2E5D52E14651AC264BAA6827E723"><enum>(i)</enum><text>career
counseling;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HE0AF6F215050415CACF7828B5C666F8A"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>work-based
learning experience, including in-school and after school work experience, or
work experience outside the traditional school setting (such as experience
through job training or internships), that is provided in an integrated
environment to the maximum extent possible;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HB55348F250D54D38A261457889EDF00F"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>counseling on
opportunities for enrollment in a comprehensive transition or postsecondary
educational program at an institution of higher education;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HEE36EB5396AB4C5EA35127B8EFF2CEA1"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>school-based
preparatory employment experiences such as role playing, social skills
development, and independent living training, coordinated with any transition
services provided by the local educational agency under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H3FB8E13BF45241F697573921418697B9"><enum>(v)</enum><text>training in
self-advocacy, individual rights, self-determination skills, and the informed
consent process, as well as peer mentoring.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H5AAD95876D024980A44F4E943CDEFF54"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Coordinated set
of activities</header><text>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the coordinated
set of activities shall be based on the individual student’s needs, taking into
account the student’s preferences and interests, and shall include education
and training, community experiences, the development of employment and other
adult living objectives, and, when appropriate, acquisition of daily living
skills and functional vocational
evaluation.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H63D1414C6FA5476F8EF7FF9D477362B5"><enum>(10)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by redesignating paragraphs (35) through
(39) as paragraphs (39) through (43), respectively, and inserting after
paragraph (37) (as so redesignated) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H76EE28E3590A48E68B6D0829C44195D4" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HA279A4149072441A9A5851A77A66DA56"><enum>(38)</enum><header>Student with a
disability</header>
<subparagraph id="H7BB8C1933B084D4DB8A5A1437DA102E4"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The term <term>student with a disability</term> means an
individual with a disability who—</text>
<clause id="HBD3C44F6ACA5419C8725963C38184F9C"><enum>(i)</enum><text>attends a
secondary school;</text>
</clause><clause id="H3E1491B24BA046C7AA5BA1529FD63BC2"><enum>(ii)</enum><subclause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HB273DD5D3FBE41979D4F60934C3A629D"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">is not younger than the earliest age for
the provision of transition services under section 614(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII));
and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HB21C10A33DCF4362B831C0AC00F347A2" indent="up1"><enum>(II)</enum><item commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H73B13311D11C4912AA747426B9D51A3B"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>is not older than 21
years of age; or</text>
</item><item id="H5409441D2C27412D9966CA560BD80EE6" indent="up1"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>if the State law for the State provides
for a higher maximum age for receipt of services under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.), is not older than that
maximum age; and</text>
</item></subclause></clause><clause id="H631CE011E609405A967887349C10FB79"><enum>(iii)</enum><subclause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HD309B458C39E40C7B76E5DB367FB3BFB"><enum>(I)</enum><text>is eligible for, and
receiving, special education or related services under part B of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.); or</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HE3BB3A94B5834FB7BFC4057C42CDF0C3" indent="up1"><enum>(II)</enum><text>is an individual with a disability, for
purposes of section
504.</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HFC18412003484313897DCCD3061E9F2D"><enum>(11)</enum><text>by striking
paragraphs (38) and (39), as redesignated by paragraph (12), and inserting the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2C5C5684FD2442BFBDAA0313BB9EF76F" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H6D947E81B3594CE793FF52ED433A7216"><enum>(38)</enum><header>Supported
employment</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term
<term>supported employment</term> means an employment outcome in competitive
integrated employment, including customized employment, that is consistent with
the strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities,
interests, and informed choice of the individuals involved, for individuals
with the most significant disabilities—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6F1F8CEF08764DD79CEB3C714EB52591"><enum>(A)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H6E5089C7969142B794D25E72F2CE93CD"><enum>(i)</enum><text>for whom competitive
integrated employment has not historically occurred; or</text>
</clause><clause id="HF7CCE16A46FC43DA9C15EAAEC63EBCE4" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>for whom competitive integrated
employment has been interrupted or intermittent as a result of a significant
disability;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA3866193B4244AD3A3F6E407CBF6B077"><enum>(B)</enum><text>who, because of
the nature and severity of their disability—</text>
<clause id="H2C4DC321984F47188856610C5AF6CBAA"><enum>(i)</enum><text>need intensive
supported employment services for the period described in paragraph (39);
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H4409DA574E4242D2868E891BACE4C5A6"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>need extended
services described in paragraph (13) in order to continue to perform in such
work beyond the period described in paragraph (39); and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H53FC8AF1B9D74270B3AFA3061C9BD1A0"><enum>(C)</enum><text>to the extent that
on-going extended services, as described in paragraph (13) of this section, are
needed, the designated State unit will assist the individual in identifying
providers of those services.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H9309EA99E07D42ACA6C659E7698173DA"><enum>(39)</enum><header>Supported
employment services</header><text>The term <term>supported employment
services</term> means ongoing support services, including customized
employment, needed to support and maintain an individual with a most
significant disability in an employment, outcome that—</text>
<subparagraph id="H816230FB6BCA42C9BA167584786A47FC"><enum>(A)</enum><text>are provided
singly or in combination and organized and made available in such a way as to
assist an eligible individual to succeed in competitive integrated
employment;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H774C0CAA170A4936B04C60AAF616CEDE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>are based on a
determination of the needs of an eligible individual, as specified in an
individualized plan for employment; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2286A140ED2247D1917373ECC8A64A71"><enum>(C)</enum><text>are provided by
the designated State unit for a period of not more than 24 months, except that
the period may be extended, if necessary, in order to achieve the employment
outcome identified in the individualized plan for
employment.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H2F900330C08E4E7C9A42BCD53C9A6DC4"><enum>(12)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by inserting after paragraph (43) (as so
redesignated) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HACE78CF5CB894201A373CC1DF78132DC" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H400D6AD333DA4E61BAF963E6AF888CB8"><enum>(44)</enum><header>Youth with a
disability</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The term
<term>youth with a disability</term> means an individual with a disability
who—</text>
<subparagraph id="H8947B53ED1EE47949489E188BD0DDA67"><enum>(A)</enum><text>is not younger
than 14 years of age; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC1ED71AF8EEC42BEA3D2B3ACD76588D4"><enum>(B)</enum><text>is not older than
24 years of
age.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H40D98C09795B4590B91E5123B053EC55"><enum>405.</enum><header>Administration
of the Act</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 12(a)(1)
(29 U.S.C. 709) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HF00D0DFCC603428582E9AA4BBBDE2660"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>(1)</quote> and
inserting <quote>(1)(A)</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HAB6B4206BA314FE39DD0948A53AAA5A7"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA0D9C546CE9D437E972206BDE01FAFB6" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HB1106C5CBAF44C60815EA1A53C7FDD1D" indent="up1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>provide technical assistance to the
designated State units on developing successful partnerships with local and
multi-State businesses to increase the employment of individuals with
disabilities; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF895D6F731F042768C6EA596242B23FA" indent="up1"><enum>(C)</enum><text>provide technical assistance to
providers and organizations on developing self-employment opportunities and
outcomes for individuals with
disabilities.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="HEC42C4CD45E841B88201E9F7DB5A3AE6"><enum>406.</enum><header>Reports</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 13 (29 U.S.C. 710) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H42FD2598A3494682B4F1C685BD822479"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in section (c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1908A5FBA8DD4926BFD89101BF79246A"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>(c)</quote> and
inserting <quote>(c)(1)</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1EC33A6CE7224CF99A0FA44F0BAAA0F5"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA7E37883872A439BA5FE2421E43AF3FA" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H8CF6909AB2B14997A464058CA0485404" indent="up1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>The ILA Director described in section
701A shall include, in the annual report, information on the extent to which
centers for independent living receiving funds under part C of title VII have
complied with the standards and assurances set forth in section 725. The ILA
Director may identify individual centers for independent living in the analysis
contained in that information. The ILA Director shall include in the report the
results of onsite compliance reviews, identifying individual centers for
independent living and other recipients of assistance under part C of title
VII.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H3CB6552F24B147A5922D41D03142DB31"><enum>(2)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H52704A6245EC40DDBF6024EC83956F1A" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HA305979774F04F3683E3771CA425556A"><enum>(d)</enum><paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H190DD8A5364F4DF0826D8F6953EE1C14"><enum>(1)</enum><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H27AE10DC8BC048718FAC72BF649477FB"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Commissioner shall ensure that the
reports, information, and data described in subparagraph (B) are made publicly
available in a timely and accessible manner, including through electronic
means, in order to inform the public about the administration and performance
of programs in each State under this Act.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA0755C08CC73413CBAAE2A09A6CFD3B1" indent="up2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The reports, information, and data
referred to in subparagraph (A) shall consist of—</text>
<clause id="H3082F49E7E324F76A57141BA1B7FA112"><enum>(i)</enum><text>reports submitted by a designated
State agency or designated State unit under this Act;</text>
</clause><clause id="HC4071A5C62E941899316FD20A721E136"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>accountability information, including
State performance information relating to evaluation standards and performance
indicators, and additional performance accountability indicators, under section
106, including information on compliance with such standards, indicators, and
measures, relating to individuals with disabilities, submitted by a designated
State agency or designated State unit under this Act, or submitted by a State
to the Secretary of Labor or the Secretary of Education under section 136 of
the Workforce Investment Act of 1998;</text>
</clause><clause id="HCA8D2F242B0E42FE8EAD4F5A9143A4A0"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>data collected from each designated
State unit under this Act; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HE643BB2EF3604AA88DA8D8542AF12A77"><enum>(iv)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">reports from monitoring conducted under
this Act, including relevant reports required under section 136 of the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and other relevant reports, information, and
data required under title I of such Act.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB32967ED21FE48EAB7DB2B9CB839C323" indent="up2"><enum>(C)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HF2E4256E85944B1D96E1547EC78C5E90"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The Commissioner shall ensure that the
information described in clause (ii) is made publicly available in a timely and
accessible manner, including through electronic means.</text>
</clause><clause id="HC1A7B2C461D54298BF023306C523A7FC" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>The information referred to in
clause (i) is—</text>
<subclause id="HA632AF50A06948FCA9421DB7E17BFFE1"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the reports, information, and data
required to be submitted by designated State units or designated State agencies
under this Act;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HD5295B8067C54110B90E6B7BC7DC1E4E"><enum>(II)</enum><text>evaluations, studies, and audits
conducted by Federal agencies, concerning programs carried out under this Act;
and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HC447959B89F6419B908A65A6056E43A5"><enum>(III)</enum><text>a list that specifies the designated
State unit or designated State agency for each State, including a link to the
website maintained by each such unit or agency.</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HF3CE621DD2574C099D3823BC45452AAA" indent="up1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>The Commissioner shall maintain
public use read-only access to the State and aggregated reports, and analyzed
data, concerning programs carried out under this Act, that are filed and
maintained in the Rehabilitation Services Administration management information
system or a system maintained by the Department of
Education.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="HCDE664D6958F44BC8CA92C561F11652D"><enum>407.</enum><header>Evaluation</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 14(f)(2) (29 U.S.C. 711(f)(2)) is
amended by striking <quote>nonintegrated to integrated employment</quote> and
inserting <quote>nonintegrated to competitive integrated
employment</quote>.</text>
</section><section id="H9FB0F65392A9456694959049A9CA17FF"><enum>408.</enum><header>Carryover</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 19 (29 U.S.C. 716) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HBC33AA4FADC34B8DA9984FD94F10741F"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a),
by striking <quote>part B of title I</quote> and all that follows through
<quote>including</quote> and inserting <quote>part B of title I (except the
client assistance program funded under section 112), part B of title VI, or
chapter 2 and 4 of title VII including</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H9435725AB4804206B5CA683D592CA015"><enum>(2)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2FFF3E37D47040F2A2C41667C25EB998" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HFC9E3C895D0A47E599488D02A3D6D965"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Client
assistance program; protection and advocacy of individual rights</header>
<paragraph id="HE368C81A363C4E4990A9B53C9ABD7958"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Appropriated
amounts</header><text>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any funds
appropriated for a fiscal year to carry out a grant program under section 112
or 509 (except as provided in section 509(b)), including any funds reallotted
during that fiscal year under such grant program, that are not obligated and
expended by a recipient prior to the beginning of the succeeding fiscal year,
shall remain available for obligation and expenditure by such recipient during
such succeeding fiscal year.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H06A2181D641C4B82A4855ADD1D91704D"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Program
income</header><text>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any amount of
program income received by a recipient under a grant program under section 112
or 509 in a fiscal year that is not obligated and expended by the recipient
prior to the beginning of the succeeding fiscal year, shall remain available
until expended.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H075AFAD7733B403692C41DF28AD62EA9"><enum>409.</enum><header>Traditionally
underserved populations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 21 (29 U.S.C. 718) is amended in
subsection (a), by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H612979581FBA4310BB568C8C98D1FAE1" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H1300DB8E2019465FA64896087C7FADAF"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Racial
profile</header><text>The demographic profile of the United States is changing
at an unprecedented rate, with the population of the Nation becoming far more
ethnically diverse than in the past. Within the United States, while the rate
of increase from 2000 to 2010 for White Americans was 7.9 percent, the rate of
increase during that period for racial and ethnic minorities was much higher:
42.0 percent for Latinos, 11.4 percent for African-Americans, and 34.9 percent
for Asian-Americans.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H4444B518D9D24DA8A56C7F08D7706CF6"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Rate of
disability</header><text>Ethnic and racial minorities tend to have disabling
conditions at a disproportionately high rate. In 2005—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB8B7B0C82D874CF5B0B20D775DF4B95E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>among Americans
ages 25 through 64, the rate of disability was 17.3 percent;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFDBBA59095AD463A9B4E2B2B5DEE1C7C"><enum>(B)</enum><text>among
African-Americans in that age range, the disability rate was more than twice as
high, at 21.3 percent; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3859F136187046CAAB05CFF80A284AB1"><enum>(C)</enum><text>for American
Indians in the same age range, the disability rate was 25.6 percent of the
general
population.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section></subtitle><subtitle id="H3337FD55E0CE4349BFD90CC41504D6A8"><enum>B</enum><header>Vocational
rehabilitation services</header>
<section id="H8C7354F6A5F64FC6B714DCFB6803B935"><enum>411.</enum><header>Declaration of
policy; authorization of appropriations</header>
<subsection id="H82B23F57B8424EA09CB182F76AFE8E2F"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Findings;
purpose; policy</header><text>Section 100(a) (29 U.S.C. 720(a)) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H0F5D296757ED462D857310E71E87A9AC"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(C), by striking <quote>gainful employment in integrated settings</quote>
and inserting <quote>gainful employment in competitive integrated employment
settings</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HE59B0D5DD4564FB7B2E4C6A7D09BEDF1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)(B), by striking <quote>gainful employment</quote> and inserting <quote>high
quality employment that will increase opportunities for economic
self-sufficiency</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H551B025163ED40EBA7A722C4B4A09101"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF4FAC5A398044EC6A71F261AA0601BA6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by striking <quote>gainful employment in integrated settings</quote> and
inserting <quote>competitive integrated employment</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H07C63BEA5B2449FF8B2AFC57F7F511A5"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C)(ii), by striking <quote>for the individuals</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB79AB11D70E3410F8CB57C1FE3AECFA0"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(E), by inserting <quote>should</quote> before
<quote>facilitate</quote>.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HCF77A2E811254162BBF5A8D47B2B053F"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Authorization of
appropriations</header><text>Section 100(b)(1) (29 U.S.C. 720(b)(1)) is amended
by striking <quote>fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting
<quote>fiscal years 2012 through 2016</quote>.</text>
</subsection></section><section commented="no" id="H625A85DF71594B23A339B2C654885AC0"><enum>412.</enum><header>State
plans</header>
<subsection commented="no" id="HCD057B5CAC974FD8B48AE0A61A191700"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Plan
requirements</header><text>Section 101(a) (29 U.S.C. 721(a)) is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H958A2127BE4F434C871CA4118E7E4156"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H36E388130C924DACAC2632CF350BC91F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A), by striking <quote>to participate</quote> and all that follows and
inserting <quote>to receive funds under this title for a fiscal year, a State
shall submit, and have approved by the Secretary and the Secretary of Labor a
State plan in accordance with section 112, or a State unified plan in
accordance with section 113. The State plan or State unified plan shall include
the provisions of a State plan for vocational rehabilitation services,
described in this subsection.</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HE09BD55D424742178D85BC6B2B6DCE45"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H996BCD39FA3E4271A8F8CA61022CCAF2"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>in the State plan for vocational rehabilitation services,</quote> and
inserting <quote>as part of the vocational rehabilitation services portion of
the State plan or State unified plan submitted in accordance with subparagraph
(A),</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H269589593BA347789F94C51B3005E9FE"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998</quote> and inserting
<quote>Workforce Investment Act of 2012</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HC17ECA17DD9F4B96909C347F1B582C04"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HDC40870A592742BEA0D678D8CDA531C9"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>The State plan shall remain in effect subject to the submission of such
modifications</quote> and inserting <quote>The vocational rehabilitation
services portion of the State plan or State unified plan submitted in
accordance with subparagraph (A) shall remain in effect until the State is
required to submit the plan in accordance with subparagraph (A) or until the
submission of such modifications</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H82B3AA41FC344061A09642FF2D2C064B"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>, until the State submits and receives approval of a new State
plan</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H9C0FCFD102074D98BA17F0AC1212B787"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HC0B7AD85836641C99474B18241C63A42"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A), by striking <quote>The State plan</quote> and inserting <quote>The State
plan for vocational rehabilitation services</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H523601C5437E4171ACCD1077DD8392DA"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B)(ii)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HEB6F3F2A0B714190B3F29B2C17BA2FD0"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in subclause
(III), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H30139382E6FE47B4915755289A113766"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in subclause
(IV), by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H4198FCE1EF684EDE88197A920FB5A7FD"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4030F2B5910445EBB6574746D49C77F2" style="OLC">
<subclause commented="no" id="HB2BB0DB7FF26463291EF4FA027C3ABC3"><enum>(V)</enum><item commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H266097D04D3C4C6EA04F8908CA16CFA7"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>has the authority and
responsibility within the State to ensure that the funds appropriated under
this title are expended only in a manner that is consistent with the purposes
of this title; and</text>
</item><item commented="no" id="H5C2017A4E21A411782783E2352DB1DA3" indent="up1"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>the authority and responsibility
described in subparagraph (aa) may not be delegated to or performed by another
agency, including the designated State agency for the vocational rehabilitation
program, and or
individual.</text>
</item></subclause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H16CC33B8CCBA49CD80DA9A95C0CFB9CD"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph
(5)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H1F7F4D1976444D34A0834FB7549F67FB"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H2F29B4C6AC2B46B4838D192194D0AC11"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H0E7B1CAE0E7840B2B120CF9F4F598094"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after
subparagraph (C) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD7C8FE18DE9D41CAB56A992090182DAB" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H4CC57D9F11BB4A25A1A605940FB37B3F"><enum>(D)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">notwithstanding subparagraph (C), assure
that the designated State unit may give priority for the provision of services
to those eligible individuals who require specific services or equipment in
accordance with an approved individualized plan for employment to maintain an
employment outcome under the vocational rehabilitation program;
and</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H03640F2AF29646B0A78B269A0E24AFF4"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in paragraph
(6)(B), by striking <quote>to employ and advance in employment</quote> and
inserting <quote>to recruit, employ, and advance in competitive integrated
employment</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H524F0472514A4C52BC37CB4EEF7515BB"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in paragraph
(7)(A)(v)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HE685AFBB66344BA4A76D4598B2F4AA77"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
subclause (I) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3C4FE39C115B40FEACE20DA6C98191DF" style="OLC">
<subclause commented="no" id="H139496612D7D4C899227A328B31F5CE6"><enum>(I)</enum><text>a system for the
continuing education of rehabilitation professionals and paraprofessionals
within the designated State unit, particularly with respect to rehabilitation
technology, including training implemented in coordination with entities
carrying out State programs under section 4 of the Assistive Technology Act of
1998 (29 U.S.C. 3003);
and</text>
</subclause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H3FC37BAF75904305879EC7F9C3ABD75F"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in paragraph
(8)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H598B29A48AA34019BB2A2466E09212D5"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A), by striking <quote>(5)(D)</quote> and inserting
<quote>(5)(E)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H69579005363E463DB02BFFC3CEEABFDA"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H581C8039F40A402BB93A72047FDEB057"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding clause (i) by striking <quote>(5)(D)</quote> and inserting
<quote>(5)(E)</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H50A234C0573946ADB157FBCF33430335"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in clause (iv),
by striking <quote>(5)(D)</quote> and inserting <quote>(5)(E)</quote>;
and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H2B2D78D100004D85AFEC06B054A01439"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C)(i), by striking <quote>(5)(D)</quote> and inserting
<quote>(5)(E)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HB48B88FBFA8947FEB844AC375A116751"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in paragraph
(10)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H626F03A3E93944CAB7F675CA92D494E4"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by striking <quote>annual</quote> and all that follows through <quote>of
1998</quote> and inserting <quote>annual reporting of information, on eligible
individuals receiving the services, that is necessary to assess the State's
performance on those primary indicators of performance (described in section
136(b)(2)(A) of the Workforce Investment Act of 2012)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HE4FF0EAC8D0A471AB0CADB5475F2E80A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H6778D2CB66B5488FA6DFFF7F3D2CC9C0"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding clause (i), by inserting <quote>, from each individual State,</quote>
after <quote>additional data</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HFB0D6470E1334F2A92F527D98A399D22"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in clause
(i)(II), by striking <quote>determined</quote> and all that follows and
inserting <quote>determined to be ineligible for vocational rehabilitation
services, and the reason for such determination of ineligibility (disaggregated
by type of disability, and age);</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H81399202BFDC4C0197DEC204E64BF0A2"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in clause
(ii)—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="HD3FC0AFB8BB54BB2A3C3558C42B2ECDA"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in subclause (I),
by striking <quote>(5)(D)</quote> and inserting <quote>(5)(E)</quote>;</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HD734735CE7C54DE089AE582B3A8B4C47"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in subclause
(II), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HA7738A303D0845A4A75E6239EB06DE69"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H5163AA3B4FCF4D43896E6D7B3C32ADDA" style="OLC">
<subclause commented="no" id="H4375931A31DF48E2BFD8F5AF8CD211BF"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>the total number
of individuals with ongoing open cases (disaggregated by individuals who are in
training settings, and individuals who are in postsecondary education), and the
services individuals described in this subclause are receiving;</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HA3AB6D6AA98049639B33D163899015BE"><enum>(V)</enum><text>the total number
of students with disabilities that are receiving pre-employment transition
services, and the total cost for providing those services for each full fiscal
year after the date of enactment of the Workforce Investment Act of
2012;</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H0FB2BD62F8014D469854DDCC3CBF108F"><enum>(VI)</enum><text>the total number
of students with disabilities that are receiving transition services, and the
total cost for providing those services for each full fiscal year after the
date of enactment of the Workforce Investment Act of 2012;</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HE7D5C3AEC5294CAB9F2B76A30BEB24A1"><enum>(VII)</enum><text>the number of
individuals referred to one-stop centers, as defined in section 134(c) of the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H732182FEBC6641D6BE2B77DF80E1D9A4"><enum>(VIII)</enum><text>the number of
individuals referred from such one-stop centers to designated State units and
the outcomes of such
referrals;</text>
</subclause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause></clause><clause commented="no" id="H888B83104C4441EDAA7BAEF53CC5401B"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>by striking all
of clause (iii) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H005B41BB5D124E66ACE42A3D32A041AD" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="H9A418DE6F102444AB689FDF8B0F2B2F8"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the number of
applicants and eligible recipients, including the numbers of individuals with
significant disabilities, who exited the program carried out under this title
and the number who achieved employment outcomes after receiving vocational
rehabilitation services, including—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="H438CC984CCCF41D2B1232C02550348FB"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the number of
youth with disabilities who—</text>
<item commented="no" id="HFCBD5F53172547D5BAC2AADD7D2A2664"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>entered
postsecondary education and the earnings of such youth who completed
postsecondary education, by academic fields;</text>
</item><item commented="no" id="HABAAB8E213344A86AC077993E3BF2BE7"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>attained academic
levels and job skills needed for employment, such as a high school diploma,
certificate, or other educational credential required for the employment
outcome specified in the individual’s individualized plan for
employment;</text>
</item><item commented="no" id="H7CEAAD10E2E346CFA6FBD082453BF49F"><enum>(cc)</enum><text>entered
postsecondary training or programs for apprenticeships registered under the Act
of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the <quote>National Apprenticeship
Act</quote>; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.); and</text>
</item><item commented="no" id="H91E957FB04EA470CA8A93E71F4EA40C7"><enum>(dd)</enum><text>the number of
youth with disabilities who entered employment;</text>
</item></subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HE5707465AC3E4C529789DA2980A6EB05"><enum>(II)</enum><text>for individuals
who obtained an employment outcome with wages—</text>
<item commented="no" id="H64C0CF4DE2EA41A484DF2C5AAF05B25F"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>the average
length of time for obtaining employment;</text>
</item><item commented="no" id="HAA064510A57148339E17F7243FB0D98B"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>the average
earnings of individuals who obtained an employment outcome;</text>
</item><item commented="no" id="H2BBEE6B7D5BF4E72823F92D2748A5816"><enum>(cc)</enum><text>the number who
earned the minimum wage rate specified in section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor
Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1)) or another wage level set by the
Commissioner, during such employment; and</text>
</item><item commented="no" id="HCF5CD1EC655D4E1B8A75A84C134E8F4F"><enum>(dd)</enum><text>the number who
received employment benefits from an employer during such employment;</text>
</item></subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HEB1BDD46AC744F91B3739811F28B3464"><enum>(III)</enum><text>a comparison,
among individuals who obtained employment, of the number of individuals who no
longer used public benefits; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H1D65331EC16F46D094DBB65B846C1328"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>for those
individuals who received supported employment services—</text>
<item commented="no" id="H503BD9C1C3764ECDBADBA85C29FF4DDF"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>the number of
individuals who were employed 6 months after receiving such services;</text>
</item><item commented="no" id="H91ACDCD3C2FC4A8A94EF9289680D3D4D"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>the number of
individuals who were employed 12 months after receiving such services;
and</text>
</item><item commented="no" id="H7B60CF92912D4E50BC55D0756512B031"><enum>(cc)</enum><text>the number of
individuals who earned wages at not less than the minimum wage rate determined
under section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C.
206(a)(1)) during their employment; and</text>
</item></subclause></clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H14A049E1F9A74C2095951C6D2777B8C4"><enum>(v)</enum><text>by striking clause
(iv) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3444683BC1324CB7958619CFAFAF360B" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="H70063C8496454459878182DB0E92BC2B"><enum>(iv)</enum><subclause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H461FB478E06A460EBF4E83E5F750648D"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the transition from
school to postsecondary life, including employment, and achievement of the
postsecondary vocational goals, of students with disabilities served under the
program carried out under this title; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HB641A3F69F464BF7851468455293A8DF" indent="up1"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the provision of supported employment
services;
and</text>
</subclause></clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H25E11EA80E70498AA2BB41570D3A51BF"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(E)(ii), by striking <quote>of the State</quote> and all that follows and
inserting <quote>of the State in meeting the standards and indicators
established pursuant to section 106.</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HBB33EDC00B1548EFA5362CCC2A8AC47D"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9CFE26C6943C487897C75EE1BD9E2B9F" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HB8AD0A01C5484D1082743F91C1D9B5A8"><enum>(G)</enum><header>Rules for
reporting of data</header><text>The disaggregation of data under this section
shall not be required within a category if the number of participants in a
category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information, or
required if the results would reveal personally identifiable information about
an individual participant.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HBD37299409E24F98B0871E0C1A62BCC2"><enum>(H)</enum><header>Comprehensive
report</header><text>The State plan shall specify that the Commissioner will
provide an annual comprehensive report that includes the reports and data
required under this section, as well as a summary of the reports and data, for
each fiscal year. The Commissioner shall submit the report to the Committee on
Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate, not later than 180 days after the end of the
fiscal year
involved.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H753AADF6F7894065A48C826B520871BB"><enum>(8)</enum><text>in paragraph
(11)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H2FD918C8E855405B8D05BD11B665D456"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A)(i)(II), by inserting <quote>(including programmatic accessibility and
physical accessibility)</quote> after <quote>program
accessibility</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H22D289E103634D5FAC215613EB69590A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H14C1DF0381CB456897993F08615AD762"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>the State programs carried out under section 4 of the Assistive
Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3003),</quote> after
<quote>including</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H8695150BF606432F8474FF422A7DF85C"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>noneducational agencies serving out-of-school youth,</quote> after
<quote>Agriculture</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H72153C3E67074330A223E3E7C407FD00"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>such agencies and programs</quote> and inserting <quote>such Federal,
State, and local agencies and programs</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H3C53DE60116A4CCA95BFA99368820925"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(D)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HA3CDBB2CE2534D8DB356F10E2C67C0D7"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in clause (ii), by
striking <quote>completion</quote> and inserting
<quote>implementation</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H239986352E164B3DAC27E7813B2439B0"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by redesignating
clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (iv) and (v), respectively; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HBBA1B958633E480E803102E63E7CBF22"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by inserting
after clause (ii) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H438BF6088B354F4FA5B5DA831F9E6BBE" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="H253294D532524F76BEF376DF392F9DFB"><enum>(iii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">identifying options for additional
education and training, in order to facilitate the provision of services for
youth with disabilities, including transition services for students with
disabilities, such as services provided under section
114;</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H25009617B11F411E91CFC08F375A1792"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subparagraphs (F) and (H), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H091CC224B66C4E649BDDAA84C8A26453"><enum>(E)</enum><text>by inserting after
subparagraph (D) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H79A1719FA9BA48CBB9E475403EA2ABEE" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H0FB5571530A94BB0B456C212260E259F"><enum>(E)</enum><header>Coordination
with employers</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The State plan
shall contain plans, policies, and procedures for coordination between the
designated State units, State workforce investment boards, local workforce
investment boards, and employers that provide for building relationships with
employers and identifying community-based competitive integrated employment
opportunities and career exploration opportunities, in order to facilitate the
provision of transition services for youth with disabilities and students with
disabilities, such as services provided under section
114;</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H51757926449E453886C1F24EC9009D7A"><enum>(F)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(F), as redesignated by subparagraph (E) of this paragraph—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HFF06E96184E543F587F11915FD338CE4"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>chapter 1 of</quote> after <quote>part C of</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HB9D7DB44710C414D80581AE792614AE2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>, as appropriate</quote> before the period;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HA05C48D4B9B14EDA887C91D7234BBE8E"><enum>(G)</enum><text>by inserting after
subparagraph (F), as redesignated by subparagraph (E) of this paragraph, the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9B4563D14BAD4433BE62EA9499C84F9C" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HFDF6893CE541490683F2007831DD83CA"><enum>(G)</enum><header>Cooperative
agreement regarding individuals eligible for home and community-based waiver
programs</header><text>The State plan shall include an assurance that the
designated State unit has entered into a formal cooperative agreement with the
State agency responsible for administering the State Medicaid plan under title
XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) and the State
designated agency described in section 125(d) of the Developmental Disabilities
Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15025) with respect to the
delivery of vocational rehabilitation services, including extended services,
for individuals with the most significant disabilities who have been determined
to be eligible for home- and community-based services under a Medicaid waiver,
Medicaid State plan amendment, or other authority related to a State Medicaid
program. The agreement shall describe strategies for collaboration and
coordination in providing vocational rehabilitation services to such
individuals receiving Medicaid home- and community-based services in a manner
consistent with the person-centered planning process required by
Medicaid.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H0179E92C99C540C788904E6C1A213EC0"><enum>(H)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(H), as redesignated by subparagraph (E) of this paragraph—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HB3D80E95BF7C461B819CBB8F2460EEDF"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in clause
(ii)—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="H39ABD13F95154CB5BBBBB96A1A7F4639"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>on or</quote> before <quote>near</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="H2742658738DF4C51A169EBA978E8689E"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause commented="no" id="HB2E67D3C060F45978C02FD73B28E5EFF"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by redesignating
clause (iii) as clause (iv); and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H095C09FCDBAE4F948B4929C640BF4EB2"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by inserting
after clause (ii) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HEDC4C0A0346344289FFB98688B5DB5CF" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="HE51A7AF2A6664004A3657263B9F76823"><enum>(iii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">strategies for the provision of transition
planning, by personnel of the designated State unit, the State educational
agency, and the recipient of funds under part C, that will facilitate the
development and implementation of the individualized education programs under
section 614(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C.
1414(d)) and, as appropriate, the development and completion of the
individualized plans for employment under section 102, in order to enable
students with disabilities to achieve employment
outcomes;</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>; and
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H56D235986A3A4075A0035053DB6A9AE5"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H07F1B309D30F464C9360A8DFC344AE74" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HF5EEC118967742D5B4BD181C097A26C4"><enum>(I)</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 and
implementing entity (if any) designated by the Governor of the State under
section 4 of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3003), have
developed working relationships and will enter into agreements for the
coordination of their activities, including the referral of individuals with
disabilities to programs and activities described in that section.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H19916D93372A4EFD99270AD1D6326CB9"><enum>(J)</enum><header>Coordination
with ticket to work and self-sufficiency program</header><text>The State plan
shall include an assurance that the designated State unit will coordinate
activities with any other State agency that is functioning as an employment
network under the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program established under
section 1148 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1320b–19).</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H4D6626A8051C4FC19E925DB810AFD49A"><enum>(9)</enum><text>in paragraph
(14)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H59E5843A77B94FD289AD2542625E219F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the paragraph
header, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">Annual</header-in-text></quote> and inserting
<quote><header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">Semiannual</header-in-text></quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H599B5EAA2C2D4D08B7CBB833157466C1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H22F6491E74C4403980899EF8529560F6"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>annual</quote> and inserting <quote>semiannual</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H313C612BDF0D43D7B5D9C2074269BF0C"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>(and thereafter</quote> and all that follows through
<quote>representative)</quote> and inserting <quote>, and annually
thereafter</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H95B73051091247738CDEB2785B302173"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>to competitive</quote> and all that follows and inserting the following:
<quote>to competitive integrated employment or training for competitive
integrated employment;</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H4103A9329C2C4F328079FBD57E098C5D"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H65B8EB6E9F41497FA35B3962E95C1FD6"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C), by striking <quote>the individuals described</quote> and all that follows
and inserting <quote>individuals in attaining competitive integrated
employment; and</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H3BF8D3DFC6FB4C9D8DEE7F86388450AF"><enum>(E)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA14B88E0E44644A7AABA366D3FAEA44A" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H7151AEA39D17465E80FD843340C0401A"><enum>(D)</enum><text>an assurance that
the State will report the information generated under subparagraphs (A), (B),
and (C), for each of the individuals, to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour
Division of the Department of Labor for each fiscal year, not later than 60
days after the end of the fiscal year.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H91EDF1811A3A41BFBCE7A9B50FFDB338"><enum>(10)</enum><text>in paragraph
(15)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HEDB873B4349A4C05A3A6DA6C0331126C"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H84324A62347F4151BFA198A6DCF02BA0"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in clause
(i)—</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="HF599DC4134704BA6BBD57BEC23243C30"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in subclause (II),
by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HF1FE6C3AB8564D90900611993F0071C9"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H20AFC86E273B40AEA267163C3F6692AC" style="OLC">
<subclause commented="no" id="H59CC87F4E6B64307ACF57457942FDD71"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>individuals with
disabilities receiving Medicaid home- and community-based waiver habilitation
services (reference), including pre-vocational and supported employment
services; and</text>
</subclause><subclause commented="no" id="HDF8BC1B4E78A44379B531C53736F6201"><enum>(V)</enum><text>youth with
disabilities, and students with disabilities, including their need for
pre-employment transition services described in section 114 or other transition
services; and</text>
</subclause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause></clause><clause commented="no" id="H235B873A033C49AA946E4FC6BFA0EA4B"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking
clauses (ii) and (iii) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HDC09F371D6C545DE8CC57F48116DBDD5" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="H8667E6214A364D75BA380285D25E17C1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>include an
assessment of the needs of individuals with disabilities for transition
services and pre-employment transition services provided under this Act, and
coordinated with transition services provided under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.), and an assessment as to
whether the transition and pre-employment transition services provided under
those Acts meet the needs of individuals with
disabilities.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H49B928A41C4342BCBFE57F7EA315BB81"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HEE58A6A80C674DF1B90FF75CF7B30FCB"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by redesignating
clause (iii) as clause (iv); and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H136B47E4B64B4097BF7630C746A35D3F"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by inserting
after clause (ii) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H94899D7092E74A878699996BC6E69F9C" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="HCE40916949784C5BA91328E44DF42FF6"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the number of
individuals who are eligible for services under this title, but are not
receiving such services due to an order of selection;
and</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H635F7E4C20134B3CA35A3607E5E8C9CB"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(D)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H00ED730884DC4DFF80E0DB685D1C3402"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by redesignating
clauses (iii) through (v) as clauses (iv) through (vi); and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H3AEC6D9C0C1843D284558D47586CD52B"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by inserting
after clause (ii) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H289F21C936804814B9608863F15B0F02" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="H9B3BEBCCFC0E49088BBA482B279D1E70"><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 postsecondary life (including the receipt of vocational
rehabilitation services under this title, postsecondary education, employment,
and pre-employment transition services under section
114);</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HD0E2A06316C141DAB9283372D3B585C7"><enum>(11)</enum><text>in paragraph
(20)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HDFC88466BA064DF1BEACA05A65572C84"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H69FF912E522F45329AC62C972C28C13A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by inserting after
subparagraph (A) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H329FB98A574D4400B54F4CDA809B9DB6" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H5AF13BCFDEB542C8979A64CCA07625C1"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Information on
assistance for beneficiaries of assistance under title II or XVI of the Social
Security Act</header><text>The State plan shall include an assurance that the
designated State unit will make available, to individuals entitled to benefits
under title II or XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq., 1381
et seq.) on the basis of a disability or blindness—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HBACB31304C9E44AA9C2D6A30DCF49506"><enum>(i)</enum><text>information on the
availability of benefits and medical assistance authorized under the State
Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et
seq.) or under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.), and medical assistance authorized under other
federally funded programs;</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H294422114CA9476D9729B726641324B1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>information on
the availability of assistance through benefits planning and assistance
programs authorized under section 1149 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1320b–20) and services provided by the State protection and advocacy system and
authorized under section 1150 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–21);
and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H37F6EF1737B444999CC73F78AF3BADCE"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in the case of
individuals who are also eligible for a ticket under the Ticket to Work and
Self-Sufficiency Program established under section 1148 of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–19), general information regarding the options for using
the ticket and information on how to contact a program manager of the Ticket to
Work and Self-Sufficiency Program to obtain information on approved employment
networks, on providers for the benefits planning and assistance programs
described in clause (ii) in the State, and on the services provided by the
State protection and advocacy system and described in clause
(ii).</text>
</clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H14909BDF5E884920BDE2CD39224237C3"><enum>(12)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H02A98254796E4E6FA8A944E8EE0B48A5" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="H148539F9978D4BFC913C0DD7316DBAF8"><enum>(25)</enum><header>Services for
students with disabilities</header><text>The State plan shall provide an
assurance satisfactory to the Secretary that, with respect to students with
disabilities, the State—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H81030DA5BD2B4CD9B1DA3E0F1D68AE27"><enum>(A)</enum><text>has developed and
will implement—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H07E8C97A845B4DC48F347415A55CABC4"><enum>(i)</enum><text>strategies to
address the needs identified in the assessments described in paragraph (15);
and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H4AEB97213F564608B49DF218A2EEBCD6"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>strategies to
achieve the goals and priorities identified by the State, in accordance with
paragraph (15), to improve and expand vocational rehabilitation services for
students with disabilities on a statewide basis; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H237E33C302FA412FAB6000F317E75064"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">has developed and will implement a plan to
carry out the provision of pre-employment transition services in accordance
with section 114.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HC1F00920657B403E9A0A0C6FEC5095F5"><enum>(26)</enum><header>Job growth and
development</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The State plan
shall provide an assurance describing how the State will utilize initiatives
involving in-demand industry sectors or occupations as defined in section 101
of the Workforce Investment Act of 2012 to increase competitive integrated
employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection commented="no" id="H34A845C2542C425BAB139E6489173A46"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Approval</header><text>Section
101(b) (29 U.S.C. 721(b)) is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H59C8B495D4024A88BE3149243C03921A" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" id="H2F7A06A4AA2344B4A0E2C68BBA9E88D1"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Submission;
approval; modification</header><text>The State plan for vocational
rehabilitation services shall be subject to—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H9DBDA453AE724016B9E0BDF631625E51"><enum>(1)</enum><text>section 112 of the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998, in a case in which that plan is a portion of
the State plan described in that section 112; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H564320B512E34E4F8C36E4475967D48D"><enum>(2)</enum><text>section 113 of
such Act in a case in which that State plan for vocational rehabilitation
services is a portion of the State unified plan described in that section
113.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection commented="no" id="HB06E58800E0443E1A745F2E434929B82"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Construction</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 101 (29 U.S.C. 721) is amended by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5091669EB72442A4BBA18681E6F92600" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7C5E685F30944F86BD1446203CB60B47"><enum>(c)</enum><header display-inline="yes-display-inline">Construction</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Nothing in this part shall be construed to
reduce the obligation of a local educational agency or any other agency to
provide or pay for any transition services that are allowable under the
programs of the respective
agencies.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection></section><section id="HCAD3AAAE5C9C40139AF0607DAA99983F"><enum>413.</enum><header>Eligibility and
individualized plan for employment</header>
<subsection id="H1775F5AFB169450A89F1F5EFBB6E75B1"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Eligibility</header><text>Section
102(a) (29 U.S.C. 722(a)) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H51E040A540EA41D1A5762208BA6EEE91"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5665B4A62A5A4EEBBB054468E4E7A524"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A)—</text>
<clause id="H89D3C597F406492C9356C301ED8CA692"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
the subparagraph header, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">Demonstration</header-in-text></quote> and
inserting <quote><header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">Applicants</header-in-text></quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HF4D1063DB6584FCEA4ED7DF247B59C02"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>, unless</quote> and all that follows and inserting a period;
and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC0924F7708834FA88E72F51AD51F2D29"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B)—</text>
<clause id="H7A3FA2B6C30D49AF9C83B84AAC67E986"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
the subparagraph header, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">Methods</header-in-text></quote> and inserting
<quote><header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">Responsibilities</header-in-text></quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H92D22913B39843109F3E8D000E508B64"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
the first sentence—</text>
<subclause id="H2D97DAB04378441E87D798AC87F7DF35"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>In making the demonstration required under subparagraph (A),</quote> and
inserting <quote>Prior to determining under this subsection that an applicant
described in subparagraph (A) is unable to benefit due to the severity of the
individual's disability or that the individual is ineligible for vocational
rehabilitation services,</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H565BF68F89D24600A3325993D541A8A4"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>, except under</quote> and all that follows and inserting a period;
and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H311105D4FDCA4F3F9E23F60E6DCBA0D3"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
the second sentence, by striking <quote>individual or to determine</quote> and
all that follows and inserting <quote>individual. In providing the trial
experiences, the designated State unit shall provide the individual with the
opportunity to try different employment experiences, including supported
employment, and the opportunity to become employed in competitive integrated
employment.</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HDBAEDCDA3F3B42B4A7A3491CB3C86F00"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)(A)(ii), by striking <quote>outcome from</quote> and all that follows and
inserting <quote>outcome, including supported employment, from vocational
rehabilitation services due to the current (as of the date of the
determination) severity of the disability of the individual.</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H949A4D6097664CD6B0BE8631A440FBE3"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph
(5)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6BB4370E99C84FB68D68FC5C4A8B3A2D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A)—</text>
<clause id="HED6F871DF8884EA7814730907F55FB61"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>If an individual</quote> and inserting <quote>If, after the
designated State unit carries out the activities described in paragraph (2)(B),
a review of existing data, and, to the extent necessary, the assessment
activities described in section 7(2)(A)(ii), an individual</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H0B593CB6C2AE46F7B11842FF447F5D78"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>is determined</quote> and all that follows through <quote>not
to be</quote> and inserting <quote>is determined not to be</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H85985C361C334CC49409981D7E6AE526"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraphs (A) through (D) as subparagraphs (B) through (E),
respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD400C025598A4D13B6E9D9C4FCFC6F4F"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting
before subparagraph (B) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8C2137FBD2814E46B0A22686886CFDFC" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H9088BA1DFDD24FB596E083C12669F993"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the ineligibility determination shall be an
individualized one, based on the available data, and shall not be based on
disability category;</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H971D070FFA4A456EA0712513D365C87F"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in clause (i) of
subparagraph (C), as redesignated by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, by
inserting after <quote>determination</quote> the following: <quote>, including
clear and convincing evidence that forms the basis for the determination of
ineligibility</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HD5A748B44B5C4B78AD9B45E083A7682F"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in paragraph (6),
by striking <quote>60 days</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>45 days</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H0D97C94BA527414FA2B13AF10F3FED4A"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Development of
an individualized plan for employment, and related
information</header><text>Section 102(b) (29 U.S.C. 722(b))—</text>
<paragraph id="H926AE4F50BB64AA39C0BCEE6C4BB8FCE"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HCED89E128B314471AB37022FA97B96DB"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), and (D), and (E),
respectively; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H40E4B656E23A4F43886057B85A28C9AE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by inserting after
subparagraph (A) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE65FE400A7784CBCAB18A20D803EC020" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HA92C2691A843423CA1ADC29ACBC85C31"><enum>(B)</enum><text>information on the
availability of assistance from consumer organizations, as defined in section
106(a)(4) (including a listing of such organizations) that can assist an
individual in the development of an individualized plan for
employment;</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H9DF51138672646AABCA6DDC09BB10601"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
as redesignated by paragraph (2) of this subsection—</text>
<subparagraph id="H07F5AB9E5222401CA8C68C24F4E4E24A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(E)—</text>
<clause id="HE5A19A747A62461FA535C90C104D6AC8"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
clause (i), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</clause><clause id="H0C6FCFA72BA647878619957A752DB74F"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="HCA755B7AFFC24FC6A6784E6EDC5CE587"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HACD91F09B61541BF8E2FC37E7935C8BD" style="OLC">
<clause id="H361395E99D2A4F95B3B3FEAB2AAC88CE"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>amended, as
necessary, to include the post-employment services and service providers that
are necessary for the individual to maintain or regain employment, consistent
with the individual's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities,
capabilities, interests, and informed
choice.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HABFFF407F4284200A56442EF464AB12E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8715E47FB89641429313F892535FBCD5" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H063720E3E56445E0BB35A4A48DDD17B6"><enum>(F)</enum><header>Timeframe for
completing the individualized plan for employment</header><text>The
individualized plan for employment shall be developed as soon as possible, but
not later than a deadline of 90 days after the date of the determination of
eligibility described in paragraph (1), unless the designated State unit and
the eligible individual agree to an extension of that deadline to a specific
date by which the individualized plan for employment shall be completed.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3AC838CD835840CBB20550326027C07E"><enum>(G)</enum><header>Failure to
develop the individualized plan for employment within the specified
timeframe</header><text>In the event the individualized plan for employment is
not completed by the deadline or extended deadline, as appropriate, under
subparagraph (F), the eligible individual shall have the right to request both
mediation and an impartial due process hearing according to the procedures
described in subsection (c). At such hearing, the hearing officer shall have
the authority to order the designated State unit to complete the individualized
plan for employment within a specific period of time, not to exceed 60 days
from the date of the decision, in addition to any other authority given to the
officer under this section.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H7FBF404A288C4340AC3198A1FA1C047C"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H2DCF2B042149481BBCC349216DE20B8C"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A), by striking <quote>choice of the</quote> and all that follows and
inserting <quote>choice of the eligible individual, consistent with the
employment outcome of competitive integrated employment (except that in the
case of an eligible individual who is a student, the description may be a
description of the student's projected employment outcome);</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB80AA96889C046C7AB3B226BB94A641D"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B)(i)—</text>
<clause id="H0DD70F3F27434B1D83FDFCA36B3CB15A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
redesignating subclause (II) as subclause (III); and</text>
</clause><clause id="H55C508EB7E89410E8A85CAC1778DCBEF"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking subclause (I) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H60228B4CB36C4CFBBFC6F2E3742A0F27" style="OLC">
<subclause id="H7E924B813CBA4DBB8AE65E2BE1B6F563" indent="up1"><enum>(I)</enum><text>needed to achieve the employment outcome,
including, as appropriate—</text>
<item id="H82A6FEF88DA2420BA4E047F61E0816A7"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>the provision of assistive technology
devices and assistive technology services (including referrals described in
section 103(a)(3) to the device reutilization programs and demonstrations
described in subparagraphs (B) and (D) of section 4(e)(2) of the Assistive
Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3003(e)(2))) through agreements developed
under section 101(a)(11)(H); and</text>
</item><item id="H125E2883C6394365AE155C5172330AFE"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>personal assistance services
(including training in the management of such services);</text>
</item></subclause><subclause id="H81770EF63DCF4D22BC7A73D27F04F793" indent="up1"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in the case of a plan for an eligible
individual that is a student, the specific transition services and supports
(including work experience, mentoring activities, and supported employment)
needed to achieve the student's employment outcome or projected employment
outcome; and</text>
</subclause><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1B9D9B87ADFB4F719EDE3F15568F1176"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(F), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H43C44D9553AA4BA6A8E0CC6B45170EAF"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(G), by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H35A8FD9B7D1D45FF9748567BBC2E96E7"><enum>(E)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H13CBE8751665440DB279B555F7698B7D" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H4DA53CCE475446E9A5DF1E7C2E8C7F10"><enum>(H)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">for an individual who also is receiving
assistance from an employment network under the Ticket to Work and
Self-Sufficiency Program established under section 1148 of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–19), a list of the services that are listed in the
individual work plan that the individual developed with the employment network
under subsection (g) of that section, and a description of how responsibility
for service delivery will be divided between the employment network and the
designated State unit in accordance with the agreement between the two parties
required under the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency
Program.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H0ECD291266AC4321B6A3BB7FCD46DAC6"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Procedures</header><text>Section
102(c) (29 U.S.C. 722(c)) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HCEE1CEF96A434BDAB8FF6C9FCA239C60"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by adding at the end the following: <quote>These procedures also shall allow
for the review of any delay in the vocational rehabilitation
process.</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HFA6CF580CDF44313A2C620C6E0C473B7"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HBD540A391665430EA113ECCB23B351C9"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A)—</text>
<clause id="H10E6D56D0D324FD9A211B6A3E96845AC"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
clause (ii), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</clause><clause id="H78391D0D9A86446C9966A8FF28BD22F0"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
clause (iii), by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H8FD9466AD2864DD1B735342184365FFC"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H624CBBE241EC4CC9AF2A90F0E8956ACA" style="OLC">
<clause id="H2214F323C56A4E60959A9F40EC96035D"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>any applicable
State limit on the time by which a request for mediation under paragraph (4) or
a hearing under paragraph (5) shall be made, and any required procedure by
which the request shall be made.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>; and
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAF69BB354F7F4B439AAE98AEF2387DDB"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B)(iii), by inserting <quote>the denial,</quote> before
<quote>reduction,</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H849142978011400B891845872129B846"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph
(5)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1D339A89F96E47ACADC8F97941EFF631"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8D19457065244FE489B6267C59D3B553" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H1384F5C833544A269AFAEAA281A7A326"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Officer</header><text>A
due process hearing described in paragraph (2) shall be conducted by an
impartial hearing officer who, on reviewing all the evidence presented, shall
issue a written decision based on the provisions of the approved State plan,
requirements specified in this Act (including regulations implementing this
Act), and State regulations and policies that are consistent with the Federal
requirements specified in this title. The officer shall provide the written
decision to the applicant or eligible individual, or, as appropriate, the
applicant’s representative or individual’s representative, and to the
designated State unit. The impartial hearing officer shall have the authority
to render a decision and require actions, consistent with the requirements
specified in this title (including regulations implementing this title),
regarding all aspects of the applicant's or eligible individual's vocational
rehabilitation services under this
title.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB998ABECFED64E0FBF64B0D94B698418"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by striking <quote>in laws (including regulations)</quote> and inserting
<quote>about Federal and State laws (including regulations) and the approved
State plan</quote>.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="H23799EA3E5774AB99C7647A2352807CC"><enum>414.</enum><header>Vocational
rehabilitation services</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 103 (29 U.S.C. 723) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HC1591DDE015A4083BA0E54BD06B79467"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H322797AA43F543418E935A7B9A8FDCA7"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking paragraph (15) and inserting
the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9B2CC6CC76C4432C8FCE8762E9D73DD2" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HDD76BFA74FA8420DBDB4D6B7D0A57DB6"><enum>(15)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">transition services for students with
disabilities, that facilitate the transition from school to postsecondary life,
such as achievement of an employment outcome in competitive integrated
employment, or pre-employment transition services described in section
114;</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H26394593160442FEADD7B5CA4DA0603D"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraphs (17) and (18) as paragraphs (18) and (19), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAF5F1237C5694132B01A4F8A702702BA"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after
paragraph (16) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H97FED67972784C66A68D59998DC0F869" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H7A6D06BFFA4D4BD383F58C26EA63B43A"><enum>(17)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">customized employment
services;</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H08D0AEF334FD4AD788F147E445587A90"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph (18),
as redesignated by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by striking the
<quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H25C16A4BBF354751BCB8A6EE0AF94089"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in paragraph (19),
as redesignated by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by striking the period
and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBFF782DD825349BCA20236A95490D472"><enum>(F)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6AD6B90AEDA24402AED2E57D59729096" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H648CEF2F6D374129A28E92BAA931815F"><enum>(20)</enum><text>mentoring
services.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H88987CC6AC5E4C8FA595EE9EB02D13BD"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H7B87534729C8415B97A454D09607B2C0"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)(A), by striking the second sentence and inserting <quote>Such programs
shall be used to provide services that promote integration into the community
and that result in competitive integrated employment, including supported
employment and customized employment.</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFFDD9D1322C24B3A9FDD70F55CD53707"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
paragraph (6) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H67321BC8887F468ABA001DD46D2C0364" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H4722FE498A5640268E06F634D95B13F2"><enum>(6)</enum><text>Consultation and
technical assistance services to assist State educational agencies and local
educational agencies in planning for the transition of students with
disabilities from school to postsecondary life, including
employment.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="HD1531DE01A6743FBA3BA58C74559253E"><enum>415.</enum><header>State
Rehabilitation Council</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section
105 (29 U.S.C. 725) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HF6B373982A88494985A80D32AF713EFB"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (b)(1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB25567B250384720A113F5574AAE6438"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subparagraph (A)—</text>
<clause id="H49A9BDADCC764F17A77544A0EBA1911C"><enum>(i)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking clause (ix) and inserting the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H96C58A4C6FDD4AB59D08F54585720C40" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="HBF298B61CAC24BB5B37FAABC6F042F6D"><enum>(ix)</enum><text>in a State in
which one or more projects are funded under section 121 and in which such
services are provided through those projects, at least one representative of
the directors of the projects located in such
State;</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause><clause id="HCDC088C437C748F2A54D3225464CC715"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
clause (x), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</clause><clause id="H10D23CCCBECE47C5B30584662D4701F6"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
clause (xi), by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="HE64F58578C8043B1B30C38C240D90C64"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD950DF18C180466F8A4782B23283627A" style="OLC">
<clause id="H04753BD951BF4F619CFB607E15EC1F5A"><enum>(xii)</enum><text>the director of
the State's comprehensive statewide program of technology-related assistance
funded under section 4 of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C.
3003).</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>; and
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE258F3E1A885476A9CC86565327AA4B8"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B)—</text>
<clause id="H62DEB084E79340AD867EA05A067C6B40"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
clause (xi), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</clause><clause id="H13CB431EB3B74D1F967EBCA1AFDAC03B"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
clause (xii), by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="HC722234D54E74183BBAD3F78EE586B9D"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE18EFEDBD29E4F54B29D284280CE499C" style="OLC">
<clause id="H807F47FB05A648988A23FAE844C76F20"><enum>(xiii)</enum><text>the director of
the State's comprehensive statewide program of technology-related assistance
funded under section 4 of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C.
3003).</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HD674945106F0460780D2A635DC04BDA7"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)(6), by striking <quote>Service Act</quote> and all that follows and
inserting <quote>Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x–3(a)) and the State workforce
investment board, and with the activities of entities carrying out programs
under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et
seq.);</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></section><section commented="no" id="H78FEC3D520874440A6418FD01828B734"><enum>416.</enum><header>Performance
accountability measures</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 106 (29 U.S.C. 726) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H9EEA0160AA864CB8B12FB6C49A4BC609"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking subsection (a) and inserting
the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H26073D69A44E40F2B97CB4C8161D7851" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" id="H07D3D0DD443E423997A4CA6F14BE9594"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H31583F5D58DE4360AAF9AD1A891CB877"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Standards and
indicators</header><text>The evaluation standards and performance indicators
for the vocational rehabilitation program carried out under this title shall be
subject to the performance accountability provisions described in section
136(b) of the Workforce Investment Act of 2012.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H72D4C4A6D13042C385AC7473CB7F2E00"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Additional
performance accountability indicators</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H96FADD5E64E340C1AE647E5F1F2EF0CF"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>Subject to subparagraph (B), the Commissioner may
establish through regulation additional performance accountability indicators,
which may include outcome and related measures of program performance.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HD426A2A41ED1417080030528F1499083"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Comment</header><text>Such
additional performance accountability indicators shall be developed with input
from State vocational rehabilitation agencies, related professional and
consumer organizations, recipients of vocational rehabilitation services, and
other interested parties.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HA27047AFD3C6407A9D32DCC86338BC1D"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Reports</header><text>Each
State that receives funds under this title shall submit a report to the
Commissioner containing information on any additional performance
accountability indicators established under paragraph (2).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H77DB9CF769C7426790F944B5E14DC018"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Consumer
organization</header><text>In this subsection, the term <term>consumer
organization</term> means a membership organization, or disability advocacy
group, for which a majority of the members of the board of directors of the
organization or group are individuals with disabilities or family members of
individuals with disabilities.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H9AED48BB771C4C75938BB213A64F2ED7"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)(2)(B), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8F74AD2350724C9CA2616EAFB49C967B" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="H7C3C594637AF48CFA5B922E5CD33F0BA"><enum>(i)</enum><text>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
Commissioner, 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="HBA49956BBBE8452DB7CF5BF8266A0DBD"><enum>417.</enum><header>Monitoring and
review</header>
<subsection id="H2F523478FC4E4F4C8580E4CF5C9FEE80"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 107(a) (29
U.S.C. 727(a)) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HC69511FC505147268890634AB499F1AB"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)(E), by inserting before the period the following: <quote>, including
personnel of a client assistance program under section 112, and past or current
recipients of vocational rehabilitation services</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8062E0C25FF04AC9BE68FD9FF98F0C97"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph
(4)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H532CC607E8E046FB8C71E05FF53187B2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H0E066A5CE3C9469889BFABF664710792" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H4FEDDCB09B9B4D728F3F8FE017FF907E"><enum>(A)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H00920D1D617C480A81486C62A86DA361"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the eligibility process
to ensure compliance with the requirements set forth in section 102(a);
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H72D2C43CCF9147DF9067C925CCE53CDA" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>implementation of an order of
selection, if applicable, to ensure compliance with the requirements set forth
in section 101(a)(5); and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4A8BC902513E4CEBBADF6C0F5DB8E28A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the provision of
services to ensure compliance with section
103;</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9DAD50373FE34F469B7A3C13BF4FE3C9"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(C), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H87B7CB8629A24017845ED1E1AF47A6CA"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE65B2876C3DA4BC1A1EB7DF86208096B"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by inserting after
subparagraph (C) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2C5A7332F4A9438D9E66980632E86649" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HEB7D75D656174D2090FC72DE35CF927A"><enum>(D)</enum><text>data on
individuals determined to be ineligible for services due to severity of their
disability, to determine if systematic changes could result in increased
capacity to meet the needs of such individuals;
and</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection commented="no" id="H54D4D24A803440A093FA014EA73C5839"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Review</header><text>Section
107(d) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 727(d)) is amended, in
paragraphs (1) and (2), by striking <quote>a final determination of the
Commissioner under section 101(b) or subsection (c)</quote> and inserting
<quote>a final determination on a State plan for vocational rehabilitation
services under the procedures referenced in section 101(b), or a final
determination by the Commissioner under subsection (c)</quote>.</text>
</subsection></section><section id="H5C265B4DA4F34852A66BE85156A5BFE1"><enum>418.</enum><header>Training and
services for employers</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section
109 (29 U.S.C. 728a) is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9C3A5DBD8B1349B79203C7C273957E6C" style="OLC">
<section id="H0ACCF71DE75249A6BAF726BE29665BA2"><enum>109.</enum><header>Training and
services for employers</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">A State
may expend payments received under section 111 to educate and provide services
to employers who have hired or are interested in hiring individuals with
disabilities under programs carried out under this title, including—</text>
<paragraph id="H11604E778D8C4E30BB9C02C163A31950"><enum>(1)</enum><text>providing training
and technical assistance to employers regarding the employment of individuals
with disabilities, including disability awareness, and the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and other
employment-related laws;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3BFBD6F3A8F64592835C8E4C0A1A24A9"><enum>(2)</enum><text>working with
employers to—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9A88050EDA14448997C22CC0CFE8564F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>provide
opportunities for work-based learning experience (including internships,
short-term employment, apprenticeships, and fellowships), such as opportunities
in conjunction with pre-employment transition services;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5E12704B7F2A4B18B06B16105885E5F8"><enum>(B)</enum><text>recruit qualified
applicants with disabilities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAA46EBBBA37C4781A22E7E7AC5AD3243"><enum>(C)</enum><text>train employees
with disabilities; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3B7FC165BD5B41F5AC7EAEA93728CEEA"><enum>(D)</enum><text>promote retention
of employees who are at risk of losing a job due to disability-related
barriers;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HAE2EEE72EEF14E2E87B3CD3788A57239"><enum>(3)</enum><text>providing
consultations, technical assistance, and support to employers on workplace
accommodations, assistive technology, and facilities and workplace
access;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H67707D783E6F452693117546730A770F"><enum>(4)</enum><text>assisting
employers with utilizing available financial support, including tax credits and
deductions available for hiring or accommodating individuals with disabilities;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7FB6D97E5B3D416987D7B6D432DEB7B0"><enum>(5)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">supporting the development of working
relationships between State vocational rehabilitation agencies, the workforce
investment system, their community partners, and employers on multi-State and
national levels, including—</text>
<subparagraph id="H2A7AFF6A67E64F6FAF0C573A9F9B2A7D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>encouraging
employers to recruit qualified individuals with disabilities for available
employment opportunities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBD180CE24A8C492BB4A3AA579E109CF3"><enum>(B)</enum><text>facilitating such
recruitment by disseminating information about specific available employment
opportunities to qualified individuals who are recipients of vocational
rehabilitation services under this subtitle, or who are applicants for such
services;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H82EF832C8E8E4F38AC53336FA0BC9125"><enum>(C)</enum><text>matching qualified
individuals who are recipients of vocational rehabilitation services under this
subtitle, or who are applicants for such services, with employers that have
available employment opportunities on the local, regional, or national level;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB5CF9C854AD8496B961F15740BD0FC3A"><enum>(D)</enum><text>providing support
services, as appropriate, to employers to facilitate the hiring of qualified
individuals who are recipients of vocational rehabilitation services under this
subtitle, or who are applicants for such
services.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="H0708CA8312BD432E9B52285C60126C99"><enum>419.</enum><header>State
allotments</header>
<subsection id="HA6425F6CAB9048FB99119DB2D42DBCC0"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 110 (29
U.S.C. 730) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H05AD5E44B03A401C90568A1AB06B35DC"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)(1), by striking <quote>Subject to the provisions of subsection (c)</quote>
and inserting <quote>Subject to the provisions of subsections (c), (d), and
(e), and section 303(d)</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1D5234BCF3E240D991B847EF7E2E12A1"><enum>(2)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking subsections (b) and (c) and
inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H12F6500C1D8D42D48CB309CF98320AFD" style="traditional">
<subsection id="H6F7317AB27CB44D8A1F594D0B6F702C7"><enum>(b)</enum><paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H1987EC818B6E4291941C5A10D961EC7B"><enum>(1)</enum><text>Not later than 45 days
prior to the end of the fiscal year, the Commissioner shall determine, after
reasonable opportunity for the submission to the Commissioner of comments by
the State agency administering or supervising the program established under
this title, whether any amount from the payment of an allotment to a State
under section 111(a) for any fiscal year will not be utilized by such State in
carrying out the purposes of this title.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H31A99CE6F4CA45D98EFB24B99989B85D" indent="up1"><enum>(2)</enum><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HE45A8563DB284826BA41E979211E864A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>As soon as practicable
but not later than the end of the fiscal year, the Commissioner shall reallot
the amount available under paragraph (1) to other States, consistent with
subparagraphs (B) and (C), for carrying out the purposes of this title to the
extent the Commissioner determines that another State will be able to use an
additional amount, during that fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year for
carrying out such purposes.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7450DF1D2E9649EA95DD160611F9BDB1" indent="up1"><enum>(B)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H8462D6FAC67142C8AE244095B279BF5D"><enum>(i)</enum><text>The Commissioner shall
reallot a portion of the amount available under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year
to each State whose allotment under subsection (a) for such fiscal year is less
than such State's allotment under subsection (a) for the immediately preceding
fiscal year, adjusted by the percentage change in the funds available for
subsection (a) from the immediately preceding fiscal year.</text>
</clause><clause id="HCA6460D2A15844D38A6804C8707C8C1E" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><subclause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H54191C6543DD4762A18D92D275B414B0"><enum>(I)</enum><text>Subject to subclause
(II), a State that is eligible to receive a reallotment under clause (i) shall
receive a portion for a fiscal year from the amount available for reallotment
under paragraph (1) that is equal to the difference between—</text>
<item id="HCC6E8409AB9F446A86D1524BBC55F342" indent="up1"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>the amount such State was allotted
under subsection (a) for such fiscal year; and</text>
</item><item id="HD1A9477FCA054A73BF917A5A5F5F9FB7" indent="up1"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>the amount such State was allotted
under subsection (a) for the immediately preceding fiscal year, adjusted by the
percentage change in the funds available for subsection (a) from the
immediately preceding fiscal year.</text>
</item></subclause><subclause id="H6CC02352485447E189EA6C6507435766" indent="up1"><enum>(II)</enum><text>If the amount available for
reallotment under paragraph (1) is insufficient to provide each State eligible
to receive a reallotment under clause (i) with the portion described in
subclause (I), the amount reallotted to each eligible State shall be determined
by the Commissioner.</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE1EE15A2EA244925BA10F05438482B40" indent="up1"><enum>(C)</enum><text>If there are funds remaining after
each State eligible to receive a reallotment under subparagraph (B)(i) receives
the portion described in subparagraph (B)(ii), the Commissioner shall reallot
the remaining funds among the States requesting a reallotment.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H0E4D1443480743ACA47073E1A3357810" indent="up1"><enum>(3)</enum><text>The Commissioner shall reallot an
amount to a State under this subsection only if the State will be able to make
sufficient payments from non-Federal sources to pay for the non-Federal share
of the cost of vocational rehabilitation services under the State plan for the
fiscal year for which the amount was appropriated.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H299DEC7EDDE749A2946F5646FE9B745C" indent="up1"><enum>(4)</enum><text>For the purposes of this part, any
portion made available to a State for any fiscal year pursuant to this
subsection shall be regarded as an increase of such State's allotment (as
determined under the preceding provisions of this section) for such
year.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H85AB77A1BF024D379C403EC19D6DB096"><enum>(c)</enum><paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H6CF5DAC569E94434A9A0197ABF494872"><enum>(1)</enum><text>For fiscal year 2012 and
for each fiscal year thereafter, the Commissioner shall reserve, from the funds
appropriated under section 100(b)(1) for each fiscal year, an amount that is
not less than 1.23 percent and not more than 1.5 percent of those funds in
order to carry out section 121, provided that the minimum percentage that may
be reserved shall increase by 0.01 percent for each succeeding fiscal year
after fiscal year 2012.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H887CA759CBE846D789DBE6C12CB03A90" indent="up1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), there
shall be no increase in the minimum percentage of funds reserved under
paragraph (1) unless there is an equivalent increase in the funds appropriated
under section
100(b)(1).</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HF2ED39327629479187DC3EB7152F1EB3"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Reservation for
Transition and Pre-Employment Transition Services</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 110 (29 U.S.C. 730) is amended by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD875329439A745308056B1C03DA305D6" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H60C4370AAAB64C57BBF91A3DD897FA39"><enum>(d)</enum><text>From any State
allotment under subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the State shall reserve not
less than 10 percent of the allotted funds for the provision of transition
services to assist students with disabilities and youth with disabilities in
transitioning from education or training to employment, which includes
pre-employment transition services under section
114.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection></section><section id="HE484C1D58979430BAF0D353DEAD7BF3E"><enum>420.</enum><header>Client
Assistance Program</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 112
(29 U.S.C. 732) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HEA734E0C589D4E7B8408D5A647165559"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a),
in the first sentence—</text>
<subparagraph id="HD3B5C685F798426A9D991069A121D600"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>grants to States</quote> and inserting <quote>grants to agencies
designated under subsection (c) (referred to individually in this section as a
<quote>designated CAP agency</quote>)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H26B1AF680D624F44BBFA239ADC348CA5"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>including under sections 114,</quote> after <quote>all available
benefits under this Act,</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2699C6285A2048CAAA9ABB45EB146D34"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>and eligibility</quote> after <quote>to ensure the protection of the
rights</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HB8B209409DE148E4BC4DCD39CF88393E"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (b),
by striking the matter preceding paragraph (1) and inserting <quote>Neither an
agency within the State, nor the State, may receive payments from an allotment
under subsection (e) in any fiscal year unless the State has designated under
subsection (c) an agency that—</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H149682D246B848A2AC2DCEEC891CBEE1"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H53450BEBF53C4502854052D498957E78"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by inserting <quote>(as defined in section 106(a))</quote> after
<quote>consumer organizations</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H702AFFC4DDA6438B9FA2A09D4359F7A6"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by striking <quote>agency designated under this subsection</quote> and
inserting <quote>designated CAP agency</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H9610FC81FFF343BDBDD3EC62ED2B6D5A"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (d),
by striking <quote>agency designated under subsection (c) of this
section</quote> and inserting <quote>designated CAP agency</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H234429BF44CA43D7BFE695AE825094EE"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection
(e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1D08D1F595F1423F827E353006F00274"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="H58445644466D4F439B6019F8464C348E"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3FD771FB3BA94926BA075854B5267D39" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H21F8FE9D754E462BA9150C2F0EE067E7" indent="up2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>After reserving funds under
subparagraphs (E) and (F), the Secretary shall allot the remainder of the sums
appropriated for each fiscal year under this section among the designated CAP
agencies within the States on the basis of relative population of each State,
except that no such agency shall receive less than
$50,000.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause><clause id="H9B1F43FFA58344F7A4CA82C4B63FEE09"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B), by inserting <quote>the designated CAP agencies located
in</quote> before <quote>American Samoa</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H384822F191E34A398F8AD9539C6F8163"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H890FFD58E32947AF97CB49D002747FCE" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HA6C42A5F13504769A91FDCA8DBEA4E43" indent="up2"><enum>(D)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H69B013AAD005448DBA8F3540C8823E70"><enum>(i)</enum><text>For any fiscal year for
which the funds appropriated for such fiscal year under subsection (h) exceed
$7,500,000, the minimum allotment under this subsection shall be $100,000 for
the designated CAP agencies located in States and $45,000 for the designated
CAP agencies located in territories.</text>
</clause><clause id="HF348271421984005878992B1223A8848" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>For any fiscal year for which the
total amount appropriated under subsection (h) exceeds the total amount
appropriated under such subsection (or the corresponding provision) for the
preceding fiscal year, the Secretary shall increase each of the minimum
allotments under clause (i) by a percentage that shall not exceed the
percentage increase, calculated by dividing such total amount for the fiscal
year involved by such total amount for the preceding fiscal year.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8EFE5F7A572341DE8F7525F51CA8EC2D" indent="up2"><enum>(E)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H92B04BA52BB7450EAC7FE646F39DF800"><enum>(i)</enum><text>For any fiscal year for
which the amount appropriated under subsection (h) equals or exceeds
$13,000,000, the Secretary shall reserve funds appropriated under subsection
(h) to make a grant to the protection and advocacy system serving the American
Indian Consortium, to provide designated CAP agency services in accordance with
the requirements of this section. The amount of such a grant shall be the same
amount as is provided to a territory under subparagraph (B), as increased under
clauses (i) and, if applicable, (ii) of subparagraph (D).</text>
</clause><clause id="H20917027CF494A60A87B6D6971C67A7B" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>In this subparagraph:</text>
<subclause id="HCA39DCB1C9194D51AC3F81E5AC55475E"><enum>(I)</enum><text>The term <term>American Indian
Consortium</term> has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C.
15002).</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HC95B3A7FF2424D2BB3CDD8B4ADF15C2D"><enum>(II)</enum><text>The term <term>protection and
advocacy system</term> means a protection and advocacy system established under
subtitle C of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of
Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15041 et seq.).</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H56BDB5A7681F48A981F155E220572D6F" indent="up2"><enum>(F)</enum><text>For any fiscal year for which the
amount appropriated under subsection (h) equals or exceeds $14,000,000, the
Secretary shall reserve not less than 1.8 percent and not more than 2.2 percent
of such amount to provide a grant for training and technical assistance for the
programs established under this section. Such training and technical assistance
shall be coordinated with activities provided under section
509(c)(1)(A).</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA0DB3A4FC3C64027BA458EF196183C69"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H1DAEEA59294344BAA6CFED554B376E30"><enum>(i)</enum><text>except as provided
in clause (ii), by striking <quote>State</quote> each place it appears and
inserting <quote>designated CAP agency</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H4D8438498D36400F9861FFF8372EFD53"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>States</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>designated CAP agencies</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFFF11A6CCAC14F15A852E2835EC06E5F"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by striking <quote>agency designated</quote> and all that follows and inserting
<quote>designated CAP agency the amount specified in the application approved
under subsection (f).</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HB134364564C34255894D04A827F042D9"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in subsection (f),
by striking <quote>State</quote> and inserting <quote>designated CAP
agency</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H6F0546EEC5C2491AB904C3A0B8684F3B"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in paragraph (1)
of subsection (g), by striking <quote>such programs</quote> and inserting
<quote>the designated CAP agency of a State</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H38E4210CA41C41F09507C3A5365E0856"><enum>(8)</enum><text>in subsection (h),
by striking <quote>1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>2012 through
2016</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></section><section id="H7EB813B45996465586086F5AE7BC3C92"><enum>421.</enum><header>Technical
assistance for quality services</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Part B of title I (29 U.S.C. 730 et seq.),
is amended by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H89988CD2FACB41A3A0191EFEFBE6ACBD" style="OLC">
<section id="H024A78D9724E4796B31D9B81CDB873DA"><enum>113.</enum><header>Additional
technical assistance</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The
Commissioner shall provide technical assistance for programs provided under
this title regarding improving the quality of vocational rehabilitation
services provided through the programs, including—</text>
<paragraph id="H8CC09797864748FD9B97A57E64F4E063"><enum>(1)</enum><text>consulting with
the Department of Labor, the Small Business Administration, other appropriate
Federal agencies, State and local workforce investment boards, and businesses
or business-led intermediaries;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8469A36321AC45299B103497BF63F8C4"><enum>(2)</enum><text>based on
information obtained through the consultations, providing—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9BCE7CC17CD244FAB6CD7CD152C9D693"><enum>(A)</enum><text>technical
assistance that improves quality by enabling designated State units to develop
successful partnerships with local and multi-State businesses in an effort to
employ individuals with disabilities; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE07371B9BA2F4C58BD5B3809EEBC6D04"><enum>(B)</enum><text>technical
assistance on developing self-employment opportunities and improving employment
outcomes for individuals with disabilities; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H272E5BFC854946A18229015BC3E4C77F"><enum>(3)</enum><text>providing
technical assistance to improve the quality of vocation rehabilitation services
programs carried out under section 121.</text>
</paragraph></section><after-quoted-block>.
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="H3553EC6442D942B195C48B459D85B45D"><enum>422.</enum><header>Pre-employment
transition services</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Part B of
title I (29 U.S.C. 730 et seq.), as amended by section 521, is further amended
by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBC3511842F21444F86A1D205CF47AA47" style="OLC">
<section id="HB17B047F732A4A7EB6DE7A10BB674130"><enum>114.</enum><header>Provision of
pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities</header>
<subsection id="H2F974E96D41044ACB8A227E3DEA1F916"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">From the funds
reserved under section 110(d), and funds made available from State, local, and
private funding sources (consistent with requirements that apply to the
acceptance and use of such funds), each State shall ensure that—</text>
<paragraph id="HE5D747B48771414987AC218BA211FD82"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the designated
State unit shall provide, or arrange for the provision of, pre-employment
transition services for all students with disabilities who are in need of such
services; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7DE52EAB33AA4692BEB7E74DFABF7547"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the designated
State unit will not expend more than 5 percent of the funds reserved to carry
out this section to pay for the administrative costs associated with providing
pre-employment transition services under this section.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H22A17A8F5C2A4FDF9A33C6FC31754FD4"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Local
pre-Employment transition coordinator</header>
<paragraph id="H1E273D88BAE9438490CB4108AB1D4273"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Coordinator</header><text>Each
local office of a designated State unit shall designate at least 1 staff person
to carry out the responsibilities of a Local Pre-Employment Transition
Coordinator for students with disabilities, as well as appropriate staff to
support the Coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities as described in
paragraph (2).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H163B49B45DAF4774B476CC5DF19D7035"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Responsibilities</header><text>It
shall be the responsibility of a Local Pre-Employment Transition Coordinator
to—</text>
<subparagraph id="H595F82B024D84911849E18524E1047AE"><enum>(A)</enum><text>attend
individualized education program meetings, as appropriate, for students with
disabilities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6F839696BC7743A2BA0A565C2F7194B5"><enum>(B)</enum><text>work with the
local workforce investment boards, one-stop centers, and employers to develop
job opportunities for students with disabilities, including internships, summer
employment opportunities and other employment opportunities available
throughout the school year, and apprenticeships; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H01C77D4EE9E641B59977D98B03567FBC"><enum>(C)</enum><text>work with schools,
including those carrying out activities under section 614(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) of
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C.
1414(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII)), to coordinate and ensure the provision of
pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities, including
services described in clauses (i) through (v) of section 7(30)(B).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HE33552DD2B4B478AA4E68D83A2C9B0EC"><enum>(c)</enum><header>National
pre-Employment transition coordination</header>
<paragraph id="H2D8B11B0EDD5419792EE8BF1A9A6B723"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Labor
shall each designate a lead staff person to fulfill the responsibilities of a
National Pre-Employment Transition Coordinator for Students with Disabilities.
The National Pre-Employment Transition Coordinators shall work cooperatively,
and with other Federal agencies including the Corporation for National and
Community Service, to develop and coordinate—</text>
<subparagraph id="HDF4518093F83427E900D8CC9750AEB4E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>agency policies
related to pre-employment transition services; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD93BBC8804BE4E099B3639D7C36CE7E6"><enum>(B)</enum><text>resources to
increase job opportunities for students with disabilities, including
internships, summer employment opportunities and other employment opportunities
available throughout the school year, and apprenticeships.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H5B757DDD74984851B2B804156E704368"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Construction</header><text>Nothing
in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit either Secretary from
assigning additional responsibilities, other than the responsibilities
described in this subsection, to a staff person designated under this
subsection.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="HABA949CB4E3A4BB0A38F5ABAF3D23942"><enum>423.</enum><header>American Indian
vocational rehabilitation services</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 121 (29 U.S.C. 741) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HB4B78EFDC4E043609F9BFDD60FD643BE"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a),
in the first sentence, by inserting before the period the following:
<quote>(referred to in this section as <quote>eligible individuals</quote>),
consistent with such eligible individuals' strengths, resources, priorities,
concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, so that such
individuals may prepare for, and engage in, high quality employment that will
increase opportunities for economic self-sufficiency</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H815E40608F214238A1A99007EAF0F9A9"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC88360244BFC4B579028ABE2114D9289"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="HC4CD52F17E50429594E07BD25EE05D8B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</clause><clause id="HA679DCBBC3F943969D6FB02387E88F0D"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C), by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="HB841559E86FE4055BF3683B46629DF61"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H31944112B296459A956825E59DC83B0C" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H4468102F24EA44A1AB87CBFDDECB9782"><enum>(D)</enum><text>contains
assurances that—</text>
<clause id="H9A498827A7574B549C314BFBA2448D63"><enum>(i)</enum><text>all decisions
affecting eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services, the nature and
scope of available vocational rehabilitation services, and the provision of
such services, will be made by a representative of the tribal vocational
rehabilitation program funded through the grant; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HB488A7D192D045FB86497C1FE27F0649"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>such decisions
will not be delegated to another agency or
individual.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA206D50D5783461495A8A6F999CC8B97"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
paragraphs (3) and (4) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3ADE0698A8294C1A8232EC59C092B7AD" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HAD2C68237F374A8990D48D4C8A644FBC" indent="up1"><enum>(3)</enum><text>If an application is approved under
this part for a grant, the resulting grant shall be for 5 years, if the grant
recipient complies with the program requirements for the program carried out
under this part (including the regulations promulgated for the program). The
grant shall be renewed for additional 5-year periods if the Commissioner
determines that the grant recipient demonstrated acceptable past performance
and the grant recipient submits, and obtains approval by the Commissioner, for
a plan, including a proposed budget, that identifies future performance
criteria, goals, and objectives. The State shall continue to provide vocational
rehabilitation services under the State plan to American Indians residing on or
near a reservation whenever such State includes any such American Indians in
its State population under section 110(a)(1).</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H9F7848C985DA4D12A6A6BAEAF5EAABEC" indent="up1"><enum>(4)</enum><text>In allocating funds for grants under
this part, the Secretary shall give priority to paying the continuation costs
of projects in existence on the date of the allocation and may provide for
increases in funding for such projects that the Secretary determines to be
necessary.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H45D7F0342ABD42C394463A71F6E7DD12"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by redesignating
subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HD76C4A86525B450998734B7AFC3D95D0"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by inserting after
subsection (b) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC75B9E6682B2468EA976E4EEDCB2A1A6" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H0F9B7DFA71B84405891243A7A09CE75C"><enum>(c)</enum><paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H44B83C35EC384964A57B8FC3B413BC8F"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">From the funds appropriated and made
available to carry out this part for any fiscal year, beginning with fiscal
year 2012, the Commissioner shall first reserve not less than 1.8 percent and
not more than 2 percent of the funds to provide training and technical
assistance to governing bodies described in subsection (a) for such fiscal
year.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7DE18C2AC3E54AB884ED15B7E0A49E14" indent="up1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>From the funds reserved under
paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall make grants to, and enter into contracts
and other arrangements with, entities that have experience in the operation of
vocational rehabilitation services programs under this section to provide such
training and technical assistance with respect to developing, conducting,
administering, and evaluating such programs.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H2FC1D99F6A314368BF59A5C89EAB16BD" indent="up1"><enum>(3)</enum><text>The Commissioner shall conduct a
survey of the governing bodies regarding training and technical assistance
needs in order to determine funding priorities for such grants, contracts, or
other arrangements.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HA0EE5312716844069AD587BAECFABAE4" indent="up1"><enum>(4)</enum><text>To be eligible to receive a grant or
enter into a contract or other arrangement under this section, such an entity
shall submit an application to the Commissioner at such time, in such manner,
and containing a proposal to provide such training and technical assistance,
and containing such additional information as the Commissioner may require. The
Commissioner shall provide for peer review of grant applications by panels that
include persons who are not government employees and who have experience in the
operation of vocational rehabilitation services programs under this
section.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section></subtitle><subtitle id="HF153E4EBFD30474AADF2E06CA40E7BF1"><enum>C</enum><header>Research and
Training</header>
<section id="HE775C080495141C6AAE78AF308D8F6BC"><enum>431.</enum><header>Purpose</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 200 (29 U.S.C. 760) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H6AD4ED493E1C4AE687D88CB586858783"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by inserting <quote>technical assistance,</quote> after
<quote>training,</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB8980434765C4C13892C0768D9AA0EFE"><enum>(2)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in paragraph (2), by inserting
<quote>technical assistance,</quote> after <quote>training,</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H723C61D5B53948D2AC6223F8335D0144"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF411EE57C7F943DE9B286E629F802B07"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A)—</text>
<clause id="HB8B0C854314E4285991AB364BF92C252"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>, use, and adoption</quote> after <quote>transfer</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="HB7751F665D784A9A91A4D0EB75F9BA3E"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>in a timely and efficient manner,</quote> after
<quote>disabilities</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H671FD5F2EA8F4272B34BC3FEB9DA0C52"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(D), by inserting <quote>and dissemination of research findings to individuals
with disabilities and other interested entities</quote> after
<quote>technology</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HF41EFE1D5C1C4A51953FCD050B585D18"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in paragraph (5),
by striking <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H640B660FEABF4E8C9D69010378CE4FC8"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in paragraph (6),
by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H6C71F30FDACF43FE88611577D6862781"><enum>(6)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF8D84E1A23574A2990E264CA649F608A" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H090172D92C034CC08B1AF2140D2C7307"><enum>(7)</enum><text>identify effective
strategies for supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities in
competitive integrated
employment.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H5AF660BB920F43E0A76D6EEBC8911E5E"><enum>432.</enum><header>Authorization
of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section
201(a) (29 U.S.C. 761(a)) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HECF6C0EEC2164A3FBCB5722CD663F92E"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>2012 through
2016</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H51333FE10E69416E8B6A6B89B0A0643F"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking <quote>1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>2012 through
2016</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></section><section id="H5934B6E0871A4696BE0411A0905F4134"><enum>433.</enum><header>National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 202 (29 U.S.C. 762) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HE15A9E4CAA8B42A192D437D1070B9E9C"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)(1)(A)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC97E2C4BB74D45828CAD0CF220412605"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in clause (ii), by
striking <quote>and training; and</quote> and inserting <quote>, training, and
technical assistance;</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H39E1A2768F744BD28FA742FBBB33337C"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating
clause (iii) as clause (iv); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFAB14A66FA4E45F3B824826CB264FFB6"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after
clause (ii) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H963E602EEDE94FECB480F3107DF01A8D" style="OLC">
<clause id="H270E6801C4B7464FBBB29898B22AD428"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>knowledge
translation and dissemination; and</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H4A9FA4B1BBB8429DABE43E272EA0A112"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H939CCFAE02D74764AA853A79D6A2C458"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by striking <quote>in rehabilitation</quote> and inserting <quote>on disability
and rehabilitation</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFE140775C69D471DBF3D9A1784275927"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(4)—</text>
<clause id="H1EAA74EB546749599E9CC4B054D16BC1"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting <quote>education, health
and health care,</quote> after <quote>independent living,</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H2FFD5F22B62C40209435639E2B39E3F4"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking subparagraphs (A) through (D) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H713D57F677294EB7A52D2D810F9831FB" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HE62EB3DD6555458980300DBA243BDDE8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>public and private
entities, including—</text>
<clause id="HAE86CE951C174652A011E46DBBC757E9"><enum>(i)</enum><text>elementary schools
and secondary schools (as defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965);</text>
</clause><clause id="H01ADD52E5F414BD68AE347870120174F"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>institutions of
higher education; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H00557ED8D54C4B728152F4A5173FB48A"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>nongovernmental
agencies and organizations;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H89C5C82E666D4CB29569A53407F0305D"><enum>(B)</enum><text>rehabilitation
practitioners;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7CC02B71A67042CEBC1B53887A694C5E"><enum>(C)</enum><text>employers and
organizations representing employers with respect to employment-based
educational materials or research;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1874D84BC91046EE9BCD7E58FAAD2F7B"><enum>(D)</enum><text>individuals with
disabilities (especially such individuals who are members of minority groups or
of populations that are unserved or underserved by programs under this
Act);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8AD5870C7EFF4FBD8EA5419CEA72FC20"><enum>(E)</enum><text>the individuals'
representatives for the individuals described in subparagraph (D); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8BD6EAE4A701484897C10646C70741BB"><enum>(F)</enum><text>the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Education and the Workforce of
the House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives, and the National Council on
Disability;</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H58D6FE2F1B864B2D8641721C3B3A8590"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph
(6)—</text>
<clause id="HA08ACA1791874E1DB41D48F6321523F3"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>disability and</quote> after <quote>advances in</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="HA1CF347DD5584A1D8A072BD7F37D2D7F"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>education, health and health care,</quote> after
<quote>independent living,</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBF36146519A241E48C37A48F3F45F010"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph (7),
by striking <quote>taking whatever action is necessary to keep the Congress
fully and currently informed</quote> and inserting <quote>reporting to Congress
on a continuing and yearly basis</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H08EC947BF2484266A3DBB3C5B9A0E449"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in paragraph (8),
by striking <quote>health, income,</quote> and inserting <quote>health and
health care, income, education,</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H992A4921428A47B593D4FE2D66C171D6"><enum>(F)</enum><text>in paragraph (10),
by striking <quote>and telecommuting; and</quote> and inserting <quote>,
supported employment (including customized employment), and
telecommuting;</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6147A53A4EC64384A78014AF168FF7B1"><enum>(G)</enum><text>in paragraph (11),
by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD6A368592CD04AEC98266BF42D67613D"><enum>(H)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H23276F437A794CC080139827EFB93664" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H6E64C47EA8814605B902B670FAD40B7F"><enum>(12)</enum><text>ensuring that the
research activities and findings, demonstration projects, reports, evaluations,
studies, information described in this section, as well as information about
any reports in progress, will be made publicly available in a timely manner,
including through electronic means (such as the website of the Department of
Education and other relevant government agency websites) in order to inform the
public about the research and activities performed under this
title.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H32489F37A39A4D84AC10EB10DD0B288A"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(d)(1), in the second sentence, by inserting before the period the following:
<quote>, and shall not be an employee of the Department of Education during the
90-day period before such appointment</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H854D06BE0EE1422B89CEA1AC61C9039E"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection
(f)(1), by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: <quote>The
scientific peer review shall be conducted by individuals who are not Department
of Education employees, who are scientists or other experts in the disability
and rehabilitation field (including the independent living field), including
individuals with disabilities and the individuals’ representatives, and who
have sufficient knowledge to review applications for the financial assistance.
Such panel shall include a member of the covered school community (for any
activity resulting in educational materials or a product to be used in a
covered school), a member of the business community (for an activity resulting
in a product to be used in an employment activity), a member of the assistive
technology community (for an activity relating to assistive technology), and an
accessible electronic and information technology vendor or manufacturer (for an
activity relating to accessible electronic and information technology). The
peer review panel shall include a director of a designated State unit for a
panel that considers research related to the operation or administration of the
vocational rehabilitation program.</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8198B5FD1C1840AAA9F390E29C78ACD7"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection
(h)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1C5A02F491104C4FBC491BC87C31BDF3"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(A)—</text>
<clause id="H200705DDDA1D4FA488E140A7A4912ADD"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>disability and</quote> after <quote>priorities for</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="HE7412505498B44B4840958A436858747"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>dissemination,</quote> after <quote>training,</quote>;
and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H06027BF84D414F2B9ED2F039DBB917E4"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)(A), by striking <quote>, especially in the area of
employment</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H43AF41D8584343B2940D359E1EA1317A"><enum>(6)</enum><text>by redesignating
subsections (i), (j), and (k), as subsections (j), (k), and (l),
respectively;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H67C6AA1A6F6544088D1CF1E1706C5574"><enum>(7)</enum><text>by inserting after
subsection (h) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H87ED8785AE3948A5BEEB6E7194F45C19" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" id="H8C6D6405F5AF49D8B645904CEB176217"><enum>(i)</enum><paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H7A8596352922462F8CB5FF85CC80F6B9"><enum>(1)</enum><text>The Director shall
determine if entities that received financial assistance under this title are
complying with the applicable requirements of this Act and achieving measurable
goals, described in section 204(d)(2), that are consistent with the
requirements of the programs under which the entities received the financial
assistance.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H021FC64A43DA44FBA5FCCBE9005F1F03" indent="up1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>To assist the Director in carrying
out the responsibilities described in paragraph (1), the Director shall require
recipients of financial assistance under this title to submit relevant
information to evaluate program outcomes with respect to the measurable goals
described in section 204(d)(2) pursuant to section 75.118 of title 34, Code of
Federal
Regulations.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H3243DA7F2D364555BAD9937776B44835"><enum>(8)</enum><text>in subsection (k),
as redesignated by paragraph (6), by striking paragraph (3); and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HB01EA399F6CB4932BA9C4711FE664A49"><enum>(9)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (l), as redesignated by paragraph (6), and inserting the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9487E139C7094E8096A991E8F706E5AC" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" id="HB84CA128B9DB4FA2B5B9AB8626981062"><enum>(l)</enum><text>The Director shall
make grants to institutions of higher education for the training of
rehabilitation researchers, including individuals with disabilities and
traditionally underserved populations of individuals with disabilities, as
described in section 21, with particular attention to research areas
that—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HDD90F92B6194479B843283C9B80A5853"><enum>(1)</enum><text>support the
implementation and objectives of this Act; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HA0260FA37D8F40B29537F827160040A1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>improve the
effectiveness of services authorized under this Act.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection commented="no" id="HF4750D6FFF7446D3B1C3BE96132207D6"><enum>(m)</enum><paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H789ED97FDA9A4DD6A581D4D90D72C8B6"><enum>(1)</enum><text>Not later than December
31 of each year, the Director shall prepare, and submit to the Secretary, the
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the
Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives, a
report on the activities funded under this title.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H3F2FE76A4F3A409EA461856EA6A5E04A" indent="up1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>The report under paragraph (1) shall
include—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H9AB35699541247D58276C5CD8797F7A6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a compilation and summary of the
information provided by recipients of financial assistance for such activities
under this title;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H1B58631552394AC9B8B132ADC12A0838"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a summary of recipients of financial
assistance received under this title and the progress of the recipients of
financial assistance in achieving the measurable goals described in section
204(d)(2); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H7C9D3F8A0BB248168A10E06DB748A856"><enum>(C)</enum><text>a summary of practical implications of
research outcomes and anticipated next steps.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection commented="no" id="HD8924CEF97B7443A8AC6FC12D74C1C62"><enum>(n)</enum><paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H600FFA428EBF4E379EA502A1C0180F77"><enum>(1)</enum><text>If the Director
determines that an entity that receives financial assistance under this title
fails to comply with the applicable requirements of this Act, or to make
progress toward achieving the measurable goals described in section 204(d)(2),
with respect to the covered activities involved, the Director shall enact
monitoring and enforcement measures pursuant to section 75.253 of title 34,
Code of Federal Regulations.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H82417B35071946EF94AB56D2828DE75C" indent="up1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>As part of the annual report required
under subsection (m), the Secretary shall describe each action taken by the
Secretary under paragraph (1) and the outcomes of such
action.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H7174CAC5DB964FF9A2D0D6050485CB62"><enum>434.</enum><header>Interagency
Committee</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 203 (29
U.S.C. 763) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H15E3ADDD9E6F4CA68508DEFA67C92B2C"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)(1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H9591EF74A4174E0C9A0F7DD27209F873"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>and cooperation</quote> and inserting <quote>, cooperation, and
collaboration</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2A45A15D436840F0A01B798541FB3A45"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>disability and</quote> after <quote>agencies conducting</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H050D58EE183D4B81AF3836D6B9D725DF"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>the Chairman of the National Council on Disability, the Assistant
Secretary for Disability Employment Policy, the Secretary of Defense, the
Director of the Office on Disability of the Department of Health and Human
Services,</quote> after <quote>Assistant Secretary for Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services,</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H077DBDE165E941DA98D9B9B8D4B322AF"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>and the Director of the National Science Foundation.</quote> and
inserting <quote>the Director of the National Science Foundation, the Secretary
of Commerce, and the Administrator of the Small Business
Administration.</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HA97376E7D8564DD1B1FC8516D422BF6F"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HBD00DFCE400F41DAAD5485F50739BBEA"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>from targeted individuals</quote> and inserting
<quote>individuals with disabilities and their representatives</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H805DAD0680974E96A0D2F9EC1D4AA2FA"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H85C3F2A3680B44C1A6276AB540245B40"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3277D427DED04DCE803EFB3521408BDF" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H3D15E5F880A7439A8DDE8C9751B175AB"><enum>(A)</enum><text>share information
regarding the range of assistive technology research, rehabilitation research,
and research that incorporates the principles of universal design, that is
being carried out by members of the Committee and other Federal departments and
organizations;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8AE2F40D8D884D1F901A1A17AB381036"><enum>(B)</enum><text>identify and make
efforts to address, gaps in assistive technology research, rehabilitation
research, and research that incorporates the principles of universal design,
that are not being adequately
addressed;</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause><clause id="H79AFF786058A42C799C80510B4DC8647"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (D)—</text>
<subclause id="H84988209BA0B44D0AB15F7B9FA26F9E7"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>and research that incorporates the principles of universal
design</quote> and inserting <quote>, rehabilitation research, and research
that incorporates the principles of universal design</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H55557F169D0046B6BDB1AA51C090BA32"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>and</quote> after the semicolon; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H71670DCFE7DE4CCA9A30DE6A8CD1D62A"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (E), by striking <quote>and research that incorporates the
principles of universal design.</quote> and inserting <quote>, rehabilitation
research, and research that incorporates the principles of universal design;
and</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H71F29F47F7E04F00958AA9549C9B0B4D"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (d);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H4647A3912EDC40B48BE42BC0904319EF"><enum>(4)</enum><text>by redesignating
subsection (c) as subsection (d);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8AC6093BAD8944F2918C37A3819BF676"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by inserting after
subsection (b) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H526ACCD2CC54445C8487A9FD271EB18C" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H20AFA851D52544A883C6A30E9AFDB85B"><enum>(c)</enum><paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H98AE1C6EF49D43C889EB6F7EF3ADBCC7"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of the Workforce Investment Act of 2012, and periodically thereafter,
the Committee shall host a disability and rehabilitation research summit, for
the purposes of establishing a research agenda to ensure projects are relevant
and applicable, bringing together policymakers, representatives from Federal
agencies conducting disability and rehabilitation research, nongovernmental
funders of rehabilitation research, and organizations representing individuals
with disabilities, researchers, and providers.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF4B843058E6B42B2A3AFA64854E3C75B" indent="up1"><enum>(2)</enum><text>Based on the proceedings of the
summit described in paragraph (1), the Committee shall develop a comprehensive
Government-wide strategic plan for disability and rehabilitation research. The
strategic plan shall include measurable goals and objectives, action-oriented
measures, timetables, budgets, and assignment of responsible individuals and
agencies for carrying out research activities. At a minimum, the strategic plan
shall include—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5A8EDF9978B140119A29D396F45677DF"><enum>(A)</enum><text>research priorities and
recommendations;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE517272A7E464ED68E2B1994062597B7"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the development of a searchable
Government-wide inventory of disability and rehabilitation research for trend
and data analysis across Federal agencies;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5B8E138AB7064026AEA9397E8F7A6A5A"><enum>(C)</enum><text>a set of guiding principles and
policies and procedures for conducting and administering disability and
rehabilitation research across Federal agencies; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF6463C1AC475423B873465ECD4E1AED2"><enum>(D)</enum><text>a summary of underemphasized and of
duplicative areas of research.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HDB4383CEEBF94D19A930C882BEA9D458" indent="up1"><enum>(3)</enum><text>Not later than 90 days after the
conclusion of the summit described in paragraph (1), the strategic plan
described in paragraph (2) shall be submitted to the President and the
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the
Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of
Representatives.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8C94937F979F4C69970790156964A8E0" indent="up1"><enum>(4)</enum><text>The annual report prepared by the
Committee under subsection (d) shall include an annual accounting of the
progress made in implementing the strategic plan described in paragraph (2),
including achievement of measurable goals and objectives, timetables, budgets,
and the assignment of responsible individuals and agencies.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H833ECA1331274EE6ACDEA8FA4BAD32FF" indent="up1"><enum>(5)</enum><text>The Committee shall have the
authority to facilitate collaborative projects among Federal agencies by
receiving the transfer of funds from such
agencies.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H26B5FE9FA5B04384884C5C5A55DC9636"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in subsection (d),
as redesignated by paragraph (4), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HED25058745E24C349CF1087E02391DF5" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H1643DB2D64514648929320A6F7601336"><enum>(1)</enum><text>describes the
progress of the Committee in fulfilling the duties described in subsections (b)
and (c), and including specifically for subsection (c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB88EB1E70D474307A8CE47F1D5E88B12"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a report of the
progress made in implementing the strategic plan;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB01FD989991E46A1A505D4727DFC0B6B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a description of
the achievement of measurable goals, objectives, and timetables;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HE0F919F13B09428CBF6AA6AFA1C48A8E"><enum>(C)</enum><text>detailed budgetary
information; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3F0E125CC7D34D9FAA621D9A81A462D2"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the assignment of
responsible individuals and agencies.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HC07716C16EB14347AA767C50B1FF8D95"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in subsection
(e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H4DFE75B3839B4A6A9F762CD59524E493"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H69C7F988BD45429A8F5796C562D73746"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking the period at the end and inserting <quote>; and</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFC281C36C5CD4B0AB00ACF2BCB4C9CFF"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H32F1BB39A3A44DED89A000BE77E8CA0C" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H7A0E47DD611F4432B4CC5C9D91087BBB"><enum>(3)</enum><text>the term
<term>rehabilitation research</term> means research on issues and topics
related to attaining maximum self sufficiency and function by individuals with
disabilities, including research on assistive technology and universal design,
employment, education, health and function, and community integration and
participation.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="H709A263C5B5240A486EA8FD13B41160E"><enum>435.</enum><header>Research and
other covered activities</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 204 (20 U.S.C. 764) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HB7CACEE85FF3457E982C2C38B4DD8C7F"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HD123AB98BF6344AAA47A391291334C05"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="H42119D4F02E742EC9C9FB15DAAC1488C"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>have practical real life applications and</quote> before
<quote>maximize</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H428E436D65E54F809548A6029C5B9D25"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>employment, independent living,</quote> and inserting
<quote>employment, education, independent living, health and health
care,</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H375939954A054A02AD04140A0E348A69"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H60AA7CFF737D4E46A459544D193A2107"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A), by inserting <quote>and from which the research findings can
be transferred to practice</quote> after <quote>State agencies</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="HE96D9C3CB3EC42818CE73B0F8DB3BA43"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)—</text>
<subclause id="H47532951F95545F78AE72F7CCD64FE61"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking clause
(ii) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H603EDDD93F8A4B5AB62F5B8C2DBD7078" style="OLC">
<clause id="H835170DFE7704BC4A68A77A96784359D" indent="up2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>studies and analysis of policies and
the interaction of how particular factors (industrial, vocational, educational,
employment, social, recreational, psychiatric, psychological, economic, and
health and health care), including for traditionally underserved populations as
described in section 21, affect the rehabilitation of individuals with
disabilities;</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause><subclause id="H26D4BFAB43B34A5384B550572A223079"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in clause (iii),
by striking <quote>are homebound</quote> and inserting <quote>have significant
challenges attempting to engage with community life outside of their
homes</quote>;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H0634BC565B144F2CBD8B8293F3E255DF"><enum>(III)</enum><text>in clause (iv),
by inserting <quote>, including the principles of universal design and the
interoperability of products and services</quote> after
<quote>disabilities</quote>;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HEC2C45FE7A074A6184FB41957720921E"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>in clause (v), by
inserting <quote>, and to promote employment opportunities in competitive
integrated employment</quote> after <quote>employment</quote>;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H5308D91D901E4096807BA0954DDFFADD"><enum>(V)</enum><text>in clause (vi), by
striking <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HC8EBC927AEE1489883E3DFEC4AE76B7F"><enum>(VI)</enum><text>in clause (vii),
by striking <quote>and assistive technology.</quote> and inserting <quote>,
assistive technology, and communications technology; and</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H085BD70F4F3542BEB0D4C2AC3E4BC590"><enum>(VII)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD925C314B3954C98BCF66787A274041E" style="OLC">
<clause id="HF4137B9F0E464BE9A17BA2E6FFA0EAE8" indent="up2"><enum>(viii)</enum><text>studies, analyses, and other
activities affecting employment outcomes as defined in section 7(11), including
self-employment and telecommuting, of individuals with
disabilities.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H591C0A30D8924CB29432B3316BE262C7"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6621941193474279B68ABCDC27F9C099" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HEB58F32B8E154A438C00D150FC345241" indent="up1"><enum>(3)</enum><text>In carrying out this section, the
Director shall emphasize covered activities that include plans for—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6B050568EB80401CA0DCA3B1C706A047"><enum>(A)</enum><text>dissemination of high quality
materials, scientifically valid research results, or findings, conclusions, and
recommendations resulting from covered activities, including through electronic
means (such as the website of the Department of Education), so that such
information is available in a timely manner to the general public; or</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD397691B06864D75A5437AC82D94B1E5"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the commercialization of marketable
products, research results, or findings, resulting from the covered
activities.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HFBD0360B6A174A3EB86AAA4118BDED2F"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H910D0C2FC5B04360A78C5FCB6F488C8C"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>(18)</quote> both places the term appears and inserting
<quote>(17)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3A3F8B1551A542C6A73E55A844D6AD9F"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="HA29A6A8E7462449BA77A05CC67D0E358"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A), by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE39BDA318ABE4E859A42125C6C2D4AB7" style="OLC">
<clause id="H87FB6F01D7C743318BE99B90A025AC03" indent="up2"><enum>(i)</enum><text>be operated in collaboration with
institutions of higher education or providers of rehabilitation services,
developers or providers of assistive technology devices, assistive technology
services, or information technology devices or services, or providers of other
appropriate services; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H5CD970AC58A541879C25F8CD9B6D21FE" indent="up2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>serve as centers of national
excellence and national or regional resources for individuals with
disabilities, as well as providers, educators, and
researchers.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause><clause id="H3948A0FED6F549A9B0262248DCF7C214"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)—</text>
<subclause id="H9D0A27D9A8664225BF0ED0706347D5A4"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in clause (i), by
striking <quote>alleviate or stabilize</quote> and all that follows through the
semicolon and inserting <quote>maximize health and function (including
alleviating or stabilizing conditions, or preventing secondary conditions), and
promote maximum social and economic independence of individuals with
disabilities, including promoting the ability of the individuals to prepare
for, secure, retain, regain, or advance in employment;</quote>;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H6A18C9F6CF334312B30A150D11784FBF"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in clause (iii),
by striking <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H67B8ADB153EC477F995258B7173B226C"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by striking
clause (iv) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB1E24C619A4A4036B14BDD6DA361C57F" style="OLC">
<clause id="H5438553908E4432DA07F9595CC5EBCB4" indent="up2"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>serving as an informational and
technical assistance resource to individuals with disabilities, as well as to
providers, educators, and researchers, through conferences, workshops, public
education programs, in-service training programs, and similar activities and
providing knowledge translation to promote the use of research findings through
training, technical assistance, and dissemination, including identifying
potential new areas of research; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H406ED96C75794BBF9AD11B19242BECED" indent="up2"><enum>(v)</enum><text>developing practical applications for
the findings of the research of the
Centers.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HAE921764A9DA494B858869E095043B65"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C)—</text>
<subclause id="H811A612D23EF4066A6FD1C3318156CF0"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in clause (i), by
inserting <quote>, including research on assistive technology devices,
assistive technology services, and accessible electronic and information
technology devices</quote> after <quote>research</quote>;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H8D07BB03135A4E40939B2B471811E6A8"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in clause (ii),
by striking <quote>and social</quote> and inserting <quote>, social, and
economic</quote>;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H8F0B06B44FCA4D6D9CDF4B7E1F09172F"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by striking
clauses (iii) through (vi) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HED73A666D9FB4EF8AB196EC6D3A4F3EA" style="OLC">
<clause id="H5965A988ADA44C8090363577D8668591" indent="up2"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>improving the evaluation process for
determining the assistive technology needs of individuals with
disabilities;</text>
</clause><clause id="HCF49A7F878AD412D9AAF849AF2F6A2D7" indent="up2"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>research related to vocational
rehabilitation, including the use of assistive technology devices and
accessible electronic and information technology devices in employment;</text>
</clause><clause id="HC8A9472EF4C64BDA98D0DC74578BCEAB" indent="up2"><enum>(v)</enum><text>continuation of research that promotes
the emotional, social, educational, and functional growth of children who are
individuals with disabilities, as well as their integration in school,
employment, and community activities;</text>
</clause><clause id="H9098952597EF4D1585D684B733CEBFB4" indent="up2"><enum>(vi)</enum><text>continuation of research to develop
and evaluate interventions, policies, and services that support families of
children and adults who are individuals with disabilities;</text>
</clause><clause id="HF2D11FFF592B47D28F083ACCA1232A0E" indent="up2"><enum>(vii)</enum><text>continuation of research that will
improve services and policies that foster the independence and social
integration of individuals with disabilities, and enable individuals with
disabilities, including individuals with intellectual disabilities and other
developmental disabilities, to live in their communities; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H2E6A57BD8E064BA1A5E79F3FE3B516C8" indent="up2"><enum>(viii)</enum><text>research, dissemination, and
technical assistance on best practices in supported employment and other
strategies to promote competitive integrated employment for persons with the
most significant
disabilities.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause><subclause id="H3AEC28756BD64C4F82176CE2C0C6112C"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>by striking
subparagraph (D) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HCB01A0BE464D43B499AAE778E3EFAB47" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HA0AEA222B0984340B4C0EB1D87ED72DF" indent="up2"><enum>(D)</enum><text>Training of students preparing to be
rehabilitation personnel or to provide rehabilitative, assistive, or supportive
services (such as rehabilitation counseling, personal care services, direct
care, job coaching, aides in school based setting, or advice or assistance in
utilizing assistive technology devices, assistive technology services, and
accessible electronic and information technology devices and services) shall be
an important priority for each such
Center.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause><subclause id="H86EA96A73D8A4F6EA2229D5A9F881A80"><enum>(V)</enum><text>by striking
subparagraph (I); and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HAF067FB3CB814C39B59096764329A8D9"><enum>(VI)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraphs (J) through (O) as subparagraphs (I) through (N),
respectively;</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA78EB4317646472B9A4AA2F8FBB6DED8"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)—</text>
<clause id="H3E065240FABF4BA88C4EF880B98A1CAD"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)—</text>
<subclause id="H6E8C232242074EDCBD1AA57228C3060C"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in clause
(ii)(II), by striking <quote>employment</quote> and inserting
<quote>educational, employment,</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HF8BDD46C428A42B29C180624F0DCD68E"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in clause
(iii)(II), by striking <quote>employment</quote> and inserting
<quote>educational, employment,</quote>;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HFE28050CAB2145BC89A547FFD00DEAF3"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (D)(ii), by adding at the end the following: <quote>Each such
Center conducting an activity relating to assistive technology or relating to
accessible electronic and information technology shall include in the advisory
committee a member of the assistive technology or accessible electronic and
information technology community, respectively. Each such Center conducting an
activity resulting in educational materials or a product to be used in a
covered school, or resulting in a product to be used in an employment activity,
shall include in the advisory committee a member of the covered school
community, or a member of the business community, respectively.</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H7034D2B405FC48B88D974EB47FE5F70D"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (G)(ii), by inserting <quote>the success of any commercialized
product researched or developed through the Center,</quote> after
<quote>individuals with disabilities,</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD0369E0479BA4894802B03358452E0B5"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph
(4)(B)—</text>
<clause id="HEAE4730FDF0F453280303287C2F41F9B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
clause (i)—</text>
<subclause id="H2C6DE1CA0FE941949C2D1A9D921AE4E0"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>special</quote> and inserting <quote>unique</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HFC48083304824DD7896EA19B56E8D208"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>social and functional needs, and</quote> before <quote>acute
care</quote>; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H6971F9DCB53941B09C6D479FD0B97F66"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
clause (iv), by inserting <quote>education, health and health care,</quote>
after <quote>employment,</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HD3F6A9CE024B4814A9854ADDEFF13C5A"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in paragraph
(8)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HCCDC93A2B5414FCDAA7215F6166E08AC"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>Veteran’s Administration</quote> and inserting <quote>Department of
Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration, the Federal Communications Commission,</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HC29B70A6A1DF43C486A86889F3944929"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>the Department of Commerce, the Small Business Administration, the
Department of Labor,</quote> after <quote>Space Administration,</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7BE98259BB1C4B869015D7CCAD7FFFF6"><enum>(F)</enum><text>by striking
paragraphs (9) and (11);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6A88CB19911E4589B52A0CAD8908CCE3"><enum>(G)</enum><text>by redesignating
paragraphs (10), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), and (18), as paragraphs
(9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), and (16), respectively;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF8BE4BC673684EB7A9573E9C0BB55FBF"><enum>(H)</enum><text>in paragraph (11),
as redesignated by subparagraph (G)—</text>
<clause id="H743B07C1392C447D87510D4CC3FFE850"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>employment needs of
individuals with disabilities,</quote> and inserting <quote>employment needs,
opportunities, and outcomes (including those relating to self-employment,
supported employment, and telecommuting) of individuals with disabilities,
including older individuals with disabilities, students with disabilities who
are transitioning from school to postsecondary life, including employment, and
out of school youth with disabilities,</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H022441B1933A4C76B9ED83631C484082"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B), by inserting <quote>and employment related</quote> after
<quote>the employment</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H22DC9837742B454691003D5BCD729AA2"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (E), by striking <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon;</text>
</clause><clause id="H9C6CFD666CF04560B41630EEA9730029"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting <quote>;
and</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HA7F1AD6CAE23466C81A9AEFECE82E5D3"><enum>(v)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H069E97754A6A4E7AA918255AAC64B632" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H15D5C65CAFAF429E9C4AA8B7DE2AAD82"><enum>(G)</enum><text>develop models and
alternatives to help transition sheltered workshops for individuals with
disabilities to competitive integrated employment for such individuals, and
develop recommendations for decreasing reliance on the special minimum wage
certificate program under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
(29 U.S.C.
214(c)).</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6E2DC2446D28462AACE10702EE247BBB"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in paragraph (14),
as redesignated by subparagraph (G), by striking <quote>and access to gainful
employment.</quote> and inserting <quote>, full participation, equal
opportunity, and economic self-sufficiency.</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HB41A77C425A64DC68CC7F9250F34D3ED"><enum>(J)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC6C2872D21BA4C17B906C412F9E56466" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H8F48C82780F345FCA174077392242A20" indent="up1"><enum>(17)</enum><text>Research grants may be used to
provide for research and training concerning the delivery of vocational
rehabilitation services. Such projects and activities may include projects and
activities designed to—</text>
<subparagraph id="H16311282B0D5445DA4276C43C3F8A9EA"><enum>(A)</enum><text>identify, develop, and evaluate
evidence-based practices or policies that are effective in improving employment
outcomes for individuals with disabilities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1536AE7E8D3C4BD18EB6BB098E3C981B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>conduct research related to improving
the provision of services for underserved or special populations, such as
strategies to enhance employment services and outcomes for middle-aged and
older workers with disabilities or American Indians with disabilities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6EB1C8236F714466A14A33504F9B323F"><enum>(C)</enum><text>conduct research on the delivery of
vocational rehabilitation services to rural areas;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H12C0101754B54A9EB61AE954D4DE8BB3"><enum>(D)</enum><text>demonstrate innovative models of
service delivery or testing methods of service delivery that have the potential
to improve the effectiveness of programs authorized under this Act, including
the use of assistive technology devices and accessible electronic and
information technology devices in employment;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HCD0C2BBF88AE4AC7A151D4E4CF5A2D1C"><enum>(E)</enum><text>conduct research on ways to improve
the performance of State vocational rehabilitation agencies;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H18C7664405264791977D385880A121DE"><enum>(F)</enum><text>disseminate and promote the
implementation of evidence-based practices identified through these activities;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBE5E5E55C86B44F9BBFFCFDAB97FF3C8"><enum>(G)</enum><text>conduct rigorous evaluations of
programs and activities administered by the Rehabilitation Services
Administration or supported under this
Act.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H510748303823400DA17FA7FBB1C2606F"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H767C02003F424C62BA27B898E3CE6A3B" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H8AA9EF90AC974893B52B58B14E35A5A8"><enum>(d)</enum><paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HE2CAD54A35CC48AC8BA120ADE8D0E047"><enum>(1)</enum><text>The Director shall award
the grants, contracts, or other financial assistance under this title on a
competitive basis.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HE61D628A41704BDA95E3B091B4A18D99" indent="up1"><enum>(2)</enum><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H73BAA34AAEF54763AC86886B23DD0279"><enum>(A)</enum><text>To be eligible to
receive financial assistance under this section for a covered activity, an
entity shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such
manner, and containing such information as the Director may require.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD28B0895506C45F8807D6E1173792A7D" indent="up1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The application shall include
information describing—</text>
<clause id="H9E3025BD41474E528E9D8DB1715BCFD9"><enum>(i)</enum><text>measurable goals, as established
through section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, and a timeline and
specific plan for meeting the goals, that the applicant has set for addressing
priorities related to—</text>
<subclause id="H2CE61A558E524635B3DD77C4C2C54D07"><enum>(I)</enum><text>commercialization of a marketable
product (including a marketable curriculum or research) resulting from the
covered activity;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H2F135833AF8B4165BF6860FE0C962170"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in the case of a covered activity
relating to technology, technology transfer;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HA21662ADE1C1439D8F424387E9582D19"><enum>(III)</enum><text>in the case of research,
dissemination of research results to, as applicable, Government entities,
individuals with disabilities, covered schools, the business community, the
assistive technology community, and the accessible electronic and information
technology community; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HDEB8239B22414949A51DEABD2F30C024"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>other priorities as required by
the Director; and</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H22A805BE4A4745C887275C2D94811B82"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>how the applicant will quantifiably
measure the goals to determine whether the goals have been accomplished.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H01D6F9CF4E4A49EC8541E8C9C430FC29" indent="up1"><enum>(3)</enum><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HA9C67332F9A0423AAACAFF0488191AFF"><enum>(A)</enum><text>In the case of an
application for financial assistance under this section to carry out a covered
activity that results in the development of a marketable product, the
application shall also include a commercialization and dissemination plan, as
appropriate, containing commercialization and marketing strategies for the
product involved, and strategies for disseminating information about the
product. The financial assistance shall not be used to carry out the
commercialization and marketing strategies.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA7693F0D64AA468698B84433B7BC873A" indent="up1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>In the case of any other application
for financial assistance to carry out a covered activity under this section,
the application shall also include a dissemination plan, containing strategies
for disseminating educational materials, research results, or findings,
conclusions, and recommendations, resulting from the covered
activity.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="HEEDED524054A472996C93EA771ECF7EF"><enum>436.</enum><header>Rehabilitation
Research Advisory Council</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 205 (29 U.S.C. 765) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H89F7157629F641A0A1AFD78FEA9E1430"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection (a),
by inserting <quote>not less than</quote> after <quote>composed of </quote>;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H146F2C7480B9409C922D3ACBAE6CA77B"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (c) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB1BE575EC4A94A79B3AD30E5CF7E660D" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H545AC32EA5054131BE29A5230F20142C"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Qualifications</header><text>Members
of the Council shall include representatives of rehabilitation professionals,
rehabilitation researchers, the directors of community rehabilitation programs,
the business community (including a representative of the small business
community) that has experience with the system of vocational rehabilitation
services carried out under this Act and with hiring individuals with
disabilities, assistive technology developers and manufacturers, information
technology vendors and manufacturers, entities carrying out programs under the
Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.), covered school
professionals, individuals with disabilities, and the individuals’
representatives. At least one-half of the members shall be individuals with
disabilities or the individuals’
representatives.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="HA5AFEBCF2FAF459CA788B880EE1AC8EE"><enum>437.</enum><header>Definition of
covered school</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Title II (29
U.S.C. 760) is amended by adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H0B236EAB46DF421F9B1BAB734523773E" style="OLC">
<section id="H7EA8DC5C6687435E9AE043DED95DDA47"><enum>206.</enum><header>Definition of
covered school</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">In this title,
the term <term>covered school</term> means an elementary school or secondary
school (as such terms are defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) or an institution of higher
education.</text>
</section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section></subtitle><subtitle id="H92502D4204ED49B1BB36A35935740C54"><enum>D</enum><header>Professional
Development and Special Projects and Demonstration</header>
<section id="H002A8936E7C3488984AC9C80A8775EC9"><enum>441.</enum><header>Training</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 302 (29 U.S.C. 772) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H46853B9797044F13B93173E5859D4F61"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HEC2F257C841F4C9C813BCEE11DB3D8C6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="H7E49CE93D2E848ADBC1071F01562B44A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (E)—</text>
<subclause id="HBDD510F06C134D6385CEA578D5998EF3"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking all
after <quote>deliver</quote> and inserting <quote>supported employment services
and customized employment services to individuals with the most significant
disabilities</quote>; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HFAF1A68BA7714B8BBE45F788D5FE167D"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>and</quote> after the semicolon;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H885AE586D42D424B81437A39762ECC8A"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (F), by striking <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon;</text>
</clause><clause id="H07844384A2CB471B8A3059A3AE0E69CD"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (G), by striking the period at the end and inserting <quote>;
and</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H85ACFCB3B5924B7AB7346DD429377715"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>by
adding at the end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H87407CFC52D342A794EB1E9C7142F137" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HF97C8FD26FA94AED9F4AD53927939C80"><enum>(H)</enum><text>personnel trained
in providing assistive technology
services.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H1141240AECF14C20946828908934D10C"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)(1)(B)(i), by striking <quote>or prosthetics and orthotics</quote> and
inserting <quote>prosthetics and orthotics, rehabilitation teaching for the
blind, or orientation and mobility instruction</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="H1A06859F2FE94F4EBD2B4B4E09C6EA9F"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(g)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H2D031421275F4124AB9ABF19BF0F81A1"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by adding after the period the following: <quote>Any technical assistance
provided to community rehabilitation programs shall be focused on the
employment outcome of competitive integrated employment for individuals with
disabilities.</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H2A6720C0837B47CFB4805FA925430B1E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H3306D401DF0142B5BD096C6B3B812C11"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A), by striking clause (iv) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H076A237B048B4CFD97DDD53F22B6BFE8" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="HB201E43B1A4541CFBB92F43F17CF3B47"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>for the 2 years
following the date of enactment of the Workforce Investment Act of 2012, to
provide training regarding the amendments made to this
Act.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="H0C8BE59CA644449389ADC91A96469FD4"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by striking <quote>on the date of enactment of the Rehabilitation Act
Amendments of 1998</quote> and inserting <quote>on the date of enactment of the
Workforce Investment Act of 2012</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HB3AFFAA789034C0BA59D599ECD77B751"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (i),
by striking <quote>fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting
<quote>fiscal years 2012 through 2016</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></section><section id="HA81C95CD78FA42E6866E0777A4EDF7A9"><enum>442.</enum><header>Demonstration
and training programs</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section
303 (29 U.S.C. 773) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H04E8D86F070F4B1BA65655063822AF9E"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HA59A18C204954CAAB1CE6643984D2EEC"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(5)—</text>
<clause id="H88279720BFA7431CA6820F29A7D04D8B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="H0B5D301E105741F9ADFBFD1C1D043C40"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking clause
(i) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4474CB82413D4354970E5579807CCCD0" style="OLC">
<clause id="HBE2440757AC34A12AC1A4FC2A7A37C29"><enum>(i)</enum><text>special projects
and demonstration programs focused on improving transition from education to
competitive integrated employment for youth who are individuals with
significant disabilities;</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause><subclause id="H4E92008B8D4546D98EF2FCA7629AED7B"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by striking
clause (iii) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA7B62001F8444CB6A4756DA4EBF47314" style="OLC">
<clause id="HF6B415C973B84116B3279935AF3A7088"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>increasing
competitive integrated employment for individuals with significant
disabilities.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H283F1657DD724AFDA11659661CECAB33"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
paragraph (6);</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H9FC1452910BA4B2B81DD6093F8E57716"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)(2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6F54DA3BA8A74575860A8A364519392F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(E), by striking <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA0B216D3FCF442E786E208002AEBC342"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by redesignating
subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5DFB31732E254C0590BBDAC9C52F5CC6"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting after
subparagraph (E) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3559C0E28517466E9BDE0EDE1580CF8E" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H7A43ACD67A6244A0B34074F6EC5FC06E"><enum>(F)</enum><text>to provide support
and guidance in helping individuals with significant disabilities, including
students with disabilities, transition to competitive integrated employment;
and</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H2ECB81B9837A4D829AE431A06D52D62C"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (i), as redesignated by paragraph (2), and inserting the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H249DB9D7EE384ED9A2394F4DC3F5926D" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HAA49DAF2A79A40A491E2BD8F4E779A11"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Authorization of
appropriations</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">For the
purpose of carrying out this section (other than subsections (c) and (e)),
there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each
of the fiscal years 2012 through
2016.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="HA95E97F4D6774D49B96939DDF88F2F69"><enum>443.</enum><header>Migrant and
seasonal farmworkers</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section
304(b) (29 U.S.C. 774(b)) is amended by striking <quote>fiscal years 1999
through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>fiscal years 2012 through
2016</quote>.</text>
</section><section id="HFC193A749552435A81DB92F34BDDBB1F"><enum>444.</enum><header>Recreational
programs</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 305 (29
U.S.C. 776) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HD4C090C973E744E88A269D46F4923D02"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)(1)(B), by striking <quote>construction of facilities for aquatic
rehabilitation therapy,</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H7E5BD0D437F5404781F80ACF64199BD8"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (b),
by striking <quote>fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting
<quote>fiscal years 2012 through 2016</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></section></subtitle><subtitle id="HAACDC0FB01F742D183B862589C8598A8"><enum>E</enum><header>National Council
on Disability</header>
<section id="H21FD174D6C1D4B7D91470CBCABFA81ED"><enum>451.</enum><header>Report</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 401 (29 U.S.C. 781) is amended by
striking subsection (c).</text>
</section><section id="HB1EBD2FE41594C1E962A7A905B737D89"><enum>452.</enum><header>Authorization
of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 405
(29 U.S.C. 785) is amended by striking <quote>fiscal years 1999 through
2003</quote> and inserting <quote>fiscal years 2012 through
2016</quote>.</text>
</section></subtitle><subtitle id="HF39F0A1F607045A297AA0630F0DD8D3A"><enum>F</enum><header>Rights and
advocacy</header>
<section id="H05C88624731047BEA8185E55316C84B9"><enum>456.</enum><header>Board and
Council</header>
<subsection id="H338F78816A694650BF366A94ED89C6B7"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Architectural
and transportation barriers compliance board</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 502(j) (29 U.S.C. 792(j)) is
amended by striking <quote>1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>2012
through 2016</quote>.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HFA17B34EE898460E9173157F7DBDAD18"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Program or
activity</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 504(b)(2)(B)
(29 U.S.C. 794(b)(2)(B)) is amended by striking <quote>vocational
education</quote> and inserting <quote>career and technical
education</quote>.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H4B608BB98275420181B19B942AC6E0A7"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Interagency
Disability Coordinating Council</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 507(a) (29 U.S.C. 794c(a)) is
amended by inserting <quote>the Chairperson of the National Council on
Disability,</quote> before <quote>and such other</quote>.</text>
</subsection></section><section id="H6AFB77C5B1094D17B3E5D38B239CD1C9"><enum>457.</enum><header>Protection and
advocacy of individual rights</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 509 (29 U.S.C. 794e) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H3BE76518EBC6435180162CA46AF21CB8"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)(1)(A), by inserting <quote>a grant or contract for</quote> before
<quote>training</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HD04D8C87ADDC4F65BAAD020BBF0B99B7"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(f)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5800F27BEB6540F8B4FB67752E01E6E7"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="HD46973207A49485086EB5C60AACE1236"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>general</quote> and all that follows through
<quote>records</quote> and inserting <quote>general authorities (including
rights and remedies), including the authority to access records</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H5DD39A32810D4D8EB0D8524AC65FDFCE"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>of title I </quote> after <quote>subtitle C</quote>;
and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9F2ED713F6F3490C8D27BA13FC2166DD"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by striking <quote>authority</quote> and inserting <quote>authority (including
the right)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HFB1CEE3F00CA42E1BD3063A8F8262417"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(g)(2), by striking <quote>was paid</quote> and all that follows and inserting
<quote>was paid, except that program income generated from the amount paid to
an eligible system for a fiscal year shall remain available to such system in
accordance with section 19 of this Act.</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H25AC68713271432F947969E2ACF1BACF"><enum>(4)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in subsection (l), by striking <quote>1999
through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>2012 through 2016</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HFE74753317E747A8A8549291E16253CB"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by redesignating
subsections (l) and (m) as subsections (m) and (n), respectively; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H988C8FFEA8E94891B2B55EFD602D64EB"><enum>(6)</enum><text>by inserting after
subsection (k) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H95C293D55AB34720BDFC3E6922DA1EC8" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H6113E0FE4BE74CFA9A55B0E9F6247D47"><enum>(l)</enum><header>System
authority</header><text>For purposes of serving persons eligible for services
under this section, an eligible system shall have the same general authorities,
including access to records, as the system is afforded under subtitle C of
title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of
2000 (42 U.S.C. 15041 et seq.), as determined by the Commissioner of the
Administration on Developmental
Disabilities.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H08FF0A191B1541A3BA5BAA235492BA0D"><enum>458.</enum><header>Standards for
accessible medical diagnostic equipment</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 510 (29 U.S.C. 794f) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H51C3E3A977924588BC6BB060828550CB"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by redesignating
subsection (c) as subsection (d);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H552343AA32FB4A06A2BA3F4682ED9FB6"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by inserting after
subsection (b) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBB8EF8677AD043CBAA11C902A398E4D4" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HC90E30044E104335892633061B4584C6"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Regulations</header><text>Not
later than 6 months after the date of the issuance of the standards under
subsection (a), each appropriate Federal agency authorized to promulgate
regulations under section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
shall prescribe regulations in an accessible format, to the extent necessary to
carry out the provisions of this section, section 504, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, as applicable, that include accessibility standards
that are consistent with the standards issued under subsection
(a).</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H6CFF669C2B9843E387727489A905FFB7"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (d),
as redesignated by paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:
<quote>Not later than 6 months after the date of the issuance of such amended
standards, each Federal agency covered by subsection (c) shall prescribe
revised regulations, in an accessible format, that are consistent with the
amended standards.</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></section></subtitle><subtitle id="H42B367D455EE4D2E9AA5D03A3EDDC1E6"><enum>G</enum><header>Employment
Opportunities for Individuals With Disabilities </header>
<section id="HEAB3AE4ECAC045F58147F7B70DE0B356"><enum>461.</enum><header>Projects with
industry</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 611 (29
U.S.C. 795) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H397527216B2B4DD3B8B4CFD16BBB7448"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF70FB2584A804A149734E8A89E920818"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="H151FB099608748E3B0C61068C4C644F2"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>in the competitive</quote> and inserting <quote>in competitive
integrated employment in the</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H23AA6313D5E34084BA8C48FEFF1C282A"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>locally</quote> after <quote>career
advancement</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HAA086C9AF92848F79FADF9D7A4D498CE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H84C4C9EE64D84D32B861721D0FF88D7F"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="H80CFE2E2C336406CA6DA30BC9E0C68C1"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>local and national</quote> after <quote>jointly financed</quote>;
and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H9276CACF29FD412D838B74D22294AD2E"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>in competitive integrated employment</quote> after <quote>career
opportunities</quote>;</text>
</subclause></clause><clause id="HDC38B5EAF1C34639A72FA5EE95C6A691"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)—</text>
<subclause id="H30671657E9BC48E18BEA8100E44BD7AE"><enum>(I)</enum><text>by striking clause
(ii) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF35EBAC4EC164880B393CA3811D250E9" style="OLC">
<clause id="HD3652FEC3D8842099CEE66069504BE2D" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">identify job and career availability within
the community in consultations with local workforce investment boards,
consistent with the existing and emerging in-demand industry sectors and
occupations as defined in section 101 of the Workforce Investment Act of 2012,
and the employment needs of employers in those industry sectors and
occupations;</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause><subclause id="HCB6D2C823AD740A5A513CE9AB0760816"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in clause (iii),
by striking <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H599FE26CF08D429B9B91C2C26BBE53BE"><enum>(III)</enum><text>in clause (iv),
by inserting <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H1634E1136EB94CD9887C8B890F26419A"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7B8EBDC1D2C64D31897F01682235B126" style="OLC">
<clause id="H57CBB4E58E324DC899074312C66B0571" indent="up1"><enum>(v)</enum><text>coordinate such training and job
placement activities with the local workforce investment boards described in
clause (ii) as appropriate, and with the Job Corps center industry councils
established under section 154 of the Workforce Investment Act of
2012.</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause></clause><clause id="H6DF216B71208462EA68CB37177B46B2D"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C)—</text>
<subclause id="H4277E95D311A45B6A34BFD9B81A03945"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in clause (i), by
striking <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H27AA1C3A3CB14CDA862FEC3D4EA6E79E"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by redesignating
clause (ii) as clause (iii); and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HC6AC9B433A7D4A3CA51E6F6764A0B56A"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by inserting
after clause (i) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H405EC4CD0D054BEBAAD787C7CFFCF810" style="OLC">
<clause id="H183B2ED767E3429AA6807864B6FA5839" indent="up1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>internship programs for
individuals with disabilities who seek employment;
and</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H983F9184DFF1413C9A4D83942C7791BB"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(e)(2), by striking <quote>in States, portions of States, Indian tribes, or
tribal organizations</quote> and inserting <quote>nationally or in States, in
portions of States, across multiple States, or in Indian tribes or tribal
organizations</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H5BF529191FB04C1C96021B53E24DE5B9"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE6AA14BF842B4252A6C40AD24457ABF6" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H30B3162FA8DD44FBA273744BF6789597"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Prohibited use
of funds</header><text>Grant funds awarded under this section shall not be used
to support services in sheltered workshops or segregated
settings.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="HFD9B89DEE2C0470F97A38EC56D552A38"><enum>462.</enum><header>Authorization
of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 612
(29 U.S.C. 795a) is amended by striking <quote>fiscal years 1999 through
2003</quote> and inserting <quote>fiscal years 2012 through
2016</quote>.</text>
</section><section id="H0159D47BABED42E7BF591F91F0553CE9"><enum>463.</enum><header>Supported
employment services</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Part B of
title VI (29 U.S.C. 795g) is amended to read as follows:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H45D9392A252744B389A65D22C049FAA0" style="OLC">
<part id="HF8840E916C6742D291098227050B4DF8"><enum>B</enum><header>Supported
employment services</header>
<section id="H6F5FBBB6603549958C395AF9C3134DE5"><enum>621.</enum><header>Purpose</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">It is the purpose of this part to authorize
allotments, in addition to grants for vocational rehabilitation services under
title I, to assist States in developing collaborative programs with appropriate
entities to provide supported employment services for individuals with the most
significant disabilities, including youth with the most significant
disabilities, to enable such individuals to achieve an employment outcome of
supported employment in competitive integrated employment.</text>
</section><section id="HE2EDF1E4BFD04AA69A436F800975A306"><enum>622.</enum><header>Allotments</header>
<subsection id="H70245C2B2E7247D183D8B34A6F96F8C6"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header>
<paragraph id="H4343D46A38F64B4294DC7E59511BD0F2"><enum>(1)</enum><header>States</header><text>The
Secretary shall allot the sums appropriated for each fiscal year to carry out
this part among the States on the basis of relative population of each State,
except that—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC563AF7692AF47E5BEDACABF40D2A610"><enum>(A)</enum><text>no State shall
receive less than $250,000, or <fraction>1/3</fraction> of 1 percent of the
sums appropriated for the fiscal year for which the allotment is made,
whichever amount is greater; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9F0192217E8B4787ADEDBC2C212499B6"><enum>(B)</enum><text>if the sums
appropriated to carry out this part for the fiscal year exceed the sums
appropriated to carry out this part for fiscal year 1992 by $1,000,000 or more,
no State shall receive less than $300,000, or <fraction>1/3</fraction> of 1
percent of the sums appropriated for the fiscal year for which the allotment is
made, whichever amount is greater.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H8A7699B0815247AE9A906CA31CFCFE1F"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Certain
territories</header>
<subparagraph id="HC3153143C6474C7CB20EC8F17F7F9E4F"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>For the purposes of this subsection, Guam, American
Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands shall not be considered to be States.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HEDDB554E503D41629F445CFE11B95298"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Allotment</header><text>Each
jurisdiction described in subparagraph (A) shall be allotted not less than
<fraction>1/8</fraction> of 1 percent of the amounts appropriated for the
fiscal year for which the allotment is made.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HB26CF4CBE53C4D42A7752C6820E29DE4"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Reallotment</header><text>Whenever
the Commissioner determines that any amount of an allotment to a State for any
fiscal year will not be expended by such State for carrying out the provisions
of this part, the Commissioner shall make such amount available for carrying
out the provisions of this part to one or more of the States that the
Commissioner determines will be able to use additional amounts during such year
for carrying out such provisions. Any amount made available to a State for any
fiscal year pursuant to the preceding sentence shall, for the purposes of this
section, be regarded as an increase in the allotment of the State (as
determined under the preceding provisions of this section) for such
year.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H1B48D8A1401B40058D5847457AFC47EA"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Limitations on
administrative costs</header><text>A State that receives an allotment under
this part shall not use more than 5 percent of the funds made available through
the allotment to pay for administrative costs.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H9FE8C92DA43448008C4E772A2AACA3CE"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Services for
youth with the most significant disabilities</header><text>A State that
receives an allotment under this part shall expend half of the allotment for
the provision of supported employment services, including extended services, to
youth with the most significant disabilities in order to assist those youth to
achieve an employment outcome in supported employment.</text>
</subsection></section><section id="H9C2573ACB9B54530BC50CBD4270A5B6E"><enum>623.</enum><header>Availability of
services</header>
<subsection id="HCDB95D7DE9754F2E8D5CAB1DD9566752"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Supported
employment services</header><text>Funds provided under this part may be used to
provide supported employment services to individuals who are eligible under
this part.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HE4F4ADFFEBF742DA9FC3A7F169597103"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Extended
services</header><text>Except as provided in paragraph (c), funds provided
under this part, or title I, may not be used to provide extended services to
individuals who are eligible under this part or title I.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H17EE23631C684BABAE5BC5D46FD0EFF9"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Extended
services for youth with the most significant disabilities</header><text>Funds
allotted under this part, or title I, and used for the provision of services
under this part to youth with the most significant disabilities pursuant to
section 622(d) of this part, may be used to provide extended services to youth
with the most significant disabilities for a period not to exceed four
years.</text>
</subsection></section><section id="H5D1103BC8B2C467C91758E59C0896E9F"><enum>624.</enum><header>Eligibility</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">An individual, including a youth with a
disability, shall be eligible under this part to receive supported employment
services authorized under this part if—</text>
<paragraph id="H75CEA73C80E74610A0173E7DE8BEB5F8"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the individual,
including a youth with a disability, is eligible for vocational rehabilitation
services under title I;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HA1156232792A42D1BE3E84A382A9136F"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the individual,
including a youth, is determined to be an individual with a most significant
disability; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H37CC793D900D4CF29D56A2C35B9F938B"><enum>(3)</enum><text>a comprehensive
assessment of rehabilitation needs of the individual or youth described in
section 7(2)(B), including an evaluation of rehabilitation, career, and job
needs, identifies supported employment as the appropriate employment outcome
for the individual or youth.</text>
</paragraph></section><section id="HED2C2BC7BF2E4C0C87961106AD833CD6"><enum>625.</enum><header>State
plan</header>
<subsection id="HE51DDBF678874E72ACD20408D3CADB78"><enum>(a)</enum><header>State plan
supplements</header><text>To be eligible for an allotment under this part, a
State shall submit to the Commissioner, as part of the State plan under section
101, a State plan supplement for providing supported employment services
authorized under this Act to individuals, including youth with the most
significant disabilities, who are eligible under this Act to receive the
services. Each State shall make such annual revisions in the plan supplement as
may be necessary.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H0518F55188CF4F8F9BFCEB9E6EEB1F2A"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Contents</header><text>Each
such plan supplement shall—</text>
<paragraph id="HB8FB3D6C901C4389B1F0C8A1D7C53A25"><enum>(1)</enum><text>indicate each
designated State agency as the agency to administer the program assisted under
this part;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HA22B299A3D1941AD8F6EDEAA59F79BE2"><enum>(2)</enum><text>summarize the
results of the comprehensive, statewide assessment conducted under section
101(a)(15)(A)(i), with respect to the rehabilitation needs of individuals,
including youth, with significant disabilities and the need for supported
employment services, including needs related to coordination;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HE5F560CE9368483EAB13B5B4CAF263E8"><enum>(3)</enum><text>describe the
quality, scope, and extent of supported employment services authorized under
this Act to be provided to individuals, including youth with the most
significant disabilities, who are eligible under this Act to receive the
services and specify the goals and plans of the State with respect to the
distribution of funds received under section 622;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HAC9D33874F60482D98DFE4F21901C181"><enum>(4)</enum><text>demonstrate
evidence of the efforts of the designated State agency to identify and make
arrangements (including entering into cooperative agreements) with other State
agencies and other appropriate entities to assist in the provision of supported
employment services;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H4FF4750806CA48F996D58AC7D41AAA80"><enum>(5)</enum><text>demonstrate
evidence of the efforts of the designated State agency to identify and make
arrangements (including entering into cooperative agreements) with other public
or nonprofit agencies or organizations within the State, employers, natural
supports, and other entities with respect to the provision of extended
services;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HE78C165C0FF84845912CC7D864E9FCAC"><enum>(6)</enum><text>a description of
the activities to be conducted under this part, using the funds specified in
section 622(d) of this title, for providing supported employment services to
youth with the most significant disabilities, including—</text>
<subparagraph id="HEB833D191E134287BC2346B9DA5A9D2C"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the provision of
extended services for a period not to exceed four years; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H59990FA1001741F1A7DD99349ADD4438"><enum>(B)</enum><text>how the State will
use the funds specified in section 622(d) to leverage other public and private
funds to increase resources for extended services and expand supported
employment opportunities for youth with the most significant
disabilities;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HC730E437355E495E9A5D79D3E74CFD2B"><enum>(7)</enum><text>provide assurances
that—</text>
<subparagraph id="HF68864191DB641E7AC31DFDFD27013A5"><enum>(A)</enum><text>funds made
available under this part will only be used to provide supported employment
services authorized under this Act to individuals, including youth, who are
eligible under this part to receive the services;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC40A37FC770B407B81E47660D42047C6"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the comprehensive
assessments of individuals with significant disabilities, including youth with
the most significant disabilities, conducted under section 102(b)(1) and funded
under title I will include consideration of supported employment as an
appropriate employment outcome;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFC8644B3D08B4CD39200A8B9DE825257"><enum>(C)</enum><text>an individualized
plan for employment, as required by section 102, will be developed and updated
using funds under title I in order to—</text>
<clause id="HDFAFCAB8D8454DFF9D4E8E9487BD7B67"><enum>(i)</enum><text>specify the
supported employment services to be provided, including as appropriate for
youth with the most significant disabilities, transition services and
pre-employment transition services provided in accordance with sections
101(a)(25) and 114;</text>
</clause><clause id="H81FD3F9BC69C4372BAA54DDFE39B6003"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>specify the
expected extended services needed, including the extended services that may be
provided to youth with the most significant disabilities under this part, in
accordance with an approved individualized plan for employment, for a period
not to exceed four years; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H9D8E25893F364076ADFFD21CBD583C02"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>identify, as
appropriate, the source of extended services, which may include natural
supports, or to the extent that it is not possible to identify the source of
extended services at the time the individualized plan for employment is
developed;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H52F45C5647874FDCA0415E05320E60F2"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the State will use
funds provided under this part only to supplement, and not supplant, the funds
provided under title I, in providing supported employment services specified in
the individualized plan for employment;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HCA338250FF474EB790D6A0450B8BAA30"><enum>(E)</enum><text>services provided
under an individualized plan for employment will be coordinated with services
provided under other individualized plans established under other Federal or
State programs;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8689430228674914955AF89ABDA24AA4"><enum>(F)</enum><text>to the extent jobs
skills training is provided, the training will be provided onsite;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HFB6123735727460685C445AF76EA0FA8"><enum>(G)</enum><text>supported
employment services will include placement in an integrated setting based on
the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities,
interests, and informed choice of individuals with the most significant
disabilities;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA20AF2E894A8453EA688429C200CDDC8"><enum>(H)</enum><text>the State agencies
designated under paragraph (1) will expend not more than 5 percent of the
allotment of the State under this part for administrative costs of carrying out
this part; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9F7BCA15A5474289990F5B4BCB94CA21"><enum>(I)</enum><text>with respect to
supported employment services provided to youth with the most significant
disabilities with the funds described in section 622(d), the designated State
agency will provide, directly or indirectly through public or private entities,
non-Federal contributions towards the grant award in an amount that is not less
than 10 percent of such costs; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H503CBF6457BD49DEB7AF5B4D90FF0210"><enum>(8)</enum><text>contain such other
information and be submitted in such manner as the Commissioner may
require.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><section id="HC9772EE3AABD4A59B64025C606A3AB8F"><enum>626.</enum><header>Restriction</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Each State agency designated under section
625(b)(1) shall collect the information required by section 101(a)(10)
separately for eligible—</text>
<paragraph id="H6A05BBD868B24F5BB066DB1954DEBF02"><enum>(1)</enum><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HA47A4F0D45904090952C0E7458A00A73"><enum>(A)</enum><text>individuals receiving
supported employment services under this part; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HCD314B14D3A646738CC4DF21512A851B" indent="up1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>individuals receiving supported
employment services under title I; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H254417099A2E4D4D91490E85A78C465D"><enum>(2)</enum><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HF0E02CD371924450B0AF86C7C9233DF8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>youth receiving
supported employment services under this part; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H3726245EB17E4EFB841EA7BA7E26C41F" indent="up1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>youth receiving supported employment
services under title I.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="HC3BC4B5D092A41109CA20C2EB9143BC0"><enum>627.</enum><header>Savings
provision</header>
<subsection id="HC8FFD71AA6A44E09AB3C0B8A7F8A16DE"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Supported
employment services</header><text>Nothing in this Act shall be construed to
prohibit a State from providing supported employment services in accordance
with the State plan submitted under section 101 by using funds made available
through a State allotment under section 110.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H165EB2E62A764B3B8DA2F98703C80FA8"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Post-Employment
services</header><text>Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a
State from providing discrete post-employment services in accordance with the
State plan submitted under section 101 by using funds made available through a
State allotment under section 110 to an individual who is eligible under this
subpart.</text>
</subsection></section><section id="H20ECCE83001F457CAA7CA0752CDF5627"><enum>628.</enum><header>Authorization
of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">There is
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part, including for technical
assistance, such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2012
through
2016.</text>
</section></part><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section></subtitle><subtitle id="H8568C15592C34EF99D1B06FFD71A29CE"><enum>H</enum><header>Independent Living
Services and Centers for Independent Living</header>
<chapter id="HE4BDDF41002B45C59CA1A0E7B99E8B47"><enum>1</enum><header>General
provisions</header>
<section id="HFAB3A2ED81FC455DA79C92F5C5813F8F"><enum>471.</enum><header>Purpose</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 701 (29 U.S.C. 796) is amended, in
paragraph (3), by inserting before the period the following: <quote>, with the
goal of improving the independence of and equal opportunity for individuals
with disabilities</quote>.</text>
</section><section id="H05CC69BC3DB34215B27F38D712AA8F8D"><enum>472.</enum><header>Independent
Living Administration</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Title
VII (29 U.S.C. 796 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 701 the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3D12FA9EA20C4D0CA1E6422ACE38A605" style="OLC">
<section id="H15E36C89F28D48F3A36F81E8ABDB1BC2"><enum>701A.</enum><header>Independent
Living Administration</header>
<subsection id="H581C3E317E0C4A178FC326C24B4F69E0"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Establishment</header><text>In
order to promote the philosophy and purpose of section 701, there is
established within the Department of Education an Independent Living
Administration, independent of the Rehabilitation Services
Administration.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HCEC5814B7568438397D14B5722BADE6A"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Director</header><text>The
Independent Living Administration shall be headed by a Director (referred to in
this title as the <quote>ILA Director</quote>) appointed by the Secretary. The
ILA Director shall not have been an employee of the Department of Education
during the 90-day period before such appointment, and shall have substantial
knowledge of independent living services. The Independent Living Administration
shall be the principal agency, and the ILA Director shall be the principal
officer, of the Department for carrying out this title. The ILA Director shall
have the same reporting relationship as is outlined in section 202(a)(2), and
shall be a different individual than the Commissioner.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H4D0F5724474A4784B0128430E41B2177"><enum>(c)</enum><header>General
Counsel</header><text>The Office of the General Counsel of the Department of
Education shall designate 1 or more individuals, with substantial background in
and knowledge of independent living services and centers for independent living
under this title, to provide advice, support, and technical assistance to the
ILA Director.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HC08B91ECAA0A44828423174FA0A00E9A"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Input</header><text>The
ILA Director shall have the authority to seek such input and advice, including
convening meetings, as the ILA Director determines to be appropriate with
respect to the policies and conduct of the Independent Living
Administration.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HA384D4368D8F4135A26D75C8EB8C5B8D"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Staff</header><text>The
Secretary shall ensure that—</text>
<paragraph id="HF77008799712487EA5DAB1ED329253F2"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the Independent
Living Administration has sufficient staff to provide oversight of, conduct
auditing of, and provide technical assistance to, the centers for independent
living and Statewide Independent Living Councils funded under this Act;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H615EF44BE64E4F5DBFB52B2EC5781A94"><enum>(2)</enum><text>such staff
includes qualified individuals who have significant experience with centers for
independent living or Statewide Independent Living Councils described in
section
705.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</section><section id="H588F0EE110F84BD8A26AC74644A9491D"><enum>473.</enum><header>Definitions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 702 (29 U.S.C. 796a) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HB9F85CAE81C7487BBD37505A639DEF9F"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H28A337E44031493A823ACFE9199F678F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the matter
before subparagraph (A), by inserting <quote>for individuals with significant
disabilities (regardless of age or income)</quote> before
<quote>that—</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H219F20FE625547E78A6077893C9AF0A2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(A), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H0FE66341A6154B15BA0D98F9F6DB0C18"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in subparagraph
(B), by striking the period and inserting <quote>, including, at a minimum,
independent living core services as defined in section 7(17); and</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H81B036186EB74EE8BBB2FC14E6D8981C"><enum>(D)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H1AE4A30D388D4E75BACCCC769E40524B" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HFF25B584C90F4ED1882ADCAAA9AD52C9"><enum>(C)</enum><text>has sufficient
staff to provide the services described in subparagraph
(B).</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HF5779723502B41A192A4611386B486FF"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (2),
by striking the period and inserting the following: “, both in terms of—</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB7B4F0989C694392AC51094890CF2D2C" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H3162DC08717C4FF6A01E2AEC1C9C4CA7"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the management,
staffing, decisionmaking, and operation of the center; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H35A7A534BF614EDAA3E84C1EAFBF44B9"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the center's
establishment of policies, direction, and provision of
services.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H41B2A94F7D00430DA40DEF75AB3D058C"><enum>474.</enum><header>State
plan</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 704 (29 U.S.C.
796c) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H5DC71F84B85C4190844F2A3197CA9962"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H5A644E3B812441439CD8B36C1B9E9302"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H12A2137103C1466189BA4867221C601D"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by inserting after
<quote>State plan</quote> the following: <quote>developed and signed in
accordance with paragraph (2),</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause commented="no" id="HDE0ED94B58534F3CB68686239105FCF9"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears and inserting <quote>ILA
Director</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC6A26EE1AA4E4372812FFEC2DDEBCBB6"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="HE44112FAA68B44ED9DDA23FF4FF25E4B"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>developed and signed
by</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HCC3E9ED48CB04C24AE1819441D08EF6F"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF75E899AADA24225BB470DB26B77F53D" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H963C2614A2894EEDB3ED38D606A8F4C5"><enum>(A)</enum><text>developed by the
chairperson of the Statewide Independent Living Council, the director of the
designated State entity described in subsection (c), and the directors of the
centers for independent living in the State, after receiving public input from
individuals with disabilities throughout the State; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H496DD658F4AE4EEF8EBD64CEBBD1194A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>signed by—</text>
<clause id="H09B2FF66EEF2489D935A62562D9237EB"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the chairperson of
the Statewide Independent Living Council, acting on behalf of and at the
direction of the Council;</text>
</clause><clause id="HAD8AB793D0564194AF80B8C85FBAEF9B"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the director of
the designated State entity described in subsection (c); and</text>
</clause><clause id="H913CA8AF17394D3B8C8063995079AA25"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>not less than 51
percent of the directors of the centers for independent living in the
State.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9329AEC9AA3B43AD81757DF94D52E2A2"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)—</text>
<clause id="H3BFD63052D4441C7B95D7352BE11A964"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>State independent living services</quote>
and inserting <quote>independent living services in the State</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="HAB8BE58FF3014A95A56790762DEFF5A5"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H757BB43753194A9E880C9585DBA1EF06"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC19A2B0933FC4019BA7BF535EB14BE60" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HF28BF9A66A894F0397A2182E4CC4F951"><enum>(C)</enum><text>working
relationships and collaboration between—</text>
<clause id="H4F1A6A8DDC264F56BC7F8485DB43C00D"><enum>(i)</enum><text>centers for
independent living; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HD1886AB80DD142ED8656EBCB850A13B9"><enum>(ii)</enum><subclause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H0D795BE8AEEF4B32A93ED29382F00939"><enum>(I)</enum><text>entities carrying out
programs that provide independent living services, including those serving
older individuals;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HC9B287B1D1704FD6BDAF26C34F7056B6" indent="up1"><enum>(II)</enum><text>other community-based organizations that
provide or coordinate the provision of housing, transportation, employment,
information and referral assistance, services, and supports for individuals
with significant disabilities; and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H70D0E59AAA8B4EE3AD188C7A8C45F647" indent="up1"><enum>(III)</enum><text>entities carrying out the vocational
rehabilitation program established under title I, and other programs providing
services for individuals with disabilities; and</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HEC1954E4650E42D89D30C564450C4E40"><enum>(D)</enum><text>cooperative
agreements and partnerships to provide a seamless model for provision of
services to individuals with disabilities and to avoid duplication of
services.</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H730EC2D26FB946CCA826407C3D4CB92E"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph (4),
by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>ILA Director</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H896CEAFC07EB49D2A00F4548AA21DB31"><enum>(E)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H783B62E6C1F0425D945AEA231DD67973" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H8941DBE5464B43149493B7F090CA1154"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Statewide
basis</header><text>The State plan shall provide for the provision of
independent living services on a statewide basis, to the greatest extent
possible, including through the establishment of additional centers for
independent living or focused outreach to serve underserved
populations.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HE95BF89A3ED244BC9321B48A5B4583BE"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (b),
by striking the period and inserting the following: <quote>, as well as a plan
for funding the administrative costs of the Council.</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3160DA7DFF73429BB3ED707C9531938C"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1AE1A0851AE147CC96313133D0326539"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in the subsection
heading, by striking <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">unit</header-in-text></quote> and inserting <quote><header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">entity</header-in-text></quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H9274F3C888FF49C78E453B4B4B781589"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking <quote>the designated State unit of such
State</quote> and inserting <quote>a State entity of such State (referred to in
this title as the <quote>designated State entity</quote>), which may be the
designated State unit, an entity within the designated State agency, or an
entity within a different State agency,</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H83B825AF7A754DE9AC5383B2C48DA176"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraphs (3)
and (4), by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears and
inserting <quote>ILA Director</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF93288A28BFA42938FF30B8F4186D89D"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HDBB30275FC4A4CF3BEC6B18435383582"><enum>(E)</enum><text>in paragraph (4),
by striking the period and inserting <quote>; and</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HFBC0BBAF61D54C00B6BD31A8EAAFD1AB"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (i),
by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBFFC4BCE8FEC4A76B5A6095CD33FF28A" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HB9B94B913C80456EA12D0F25D324C76D"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the Statewide
Independent Living Council;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H53B2E97ACE5340C0AA4D600A4A220E55"><enum>(2)</enum><text>centers for
independent living;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H66FE564A1BB14C08834D338140E1F5E8"><enum>(3)</enum><text>the designated
State entity; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H51869AB908B94CA8B6519A3416A53C85"><enum>(4)</enum><text>other State
agencies or entities represented on the Council, other councils that address
the needs and issues of specific disability populations, and other public and
private entities determined to be appropriate by the
Council.</text>
</paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H3C21E55DC8764DB780804638C1F79A7B"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection
(m)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H3ED06C74D64C435999B7E96589C14E6E"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (4),
by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>ILA Director</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC46EFF1A143E422EA611808990DA97EF"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (5),
by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>ILA Director</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HBBA5D8318B7646C8BCE3A245799391A9"><enum>(6)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H200B5B5EC3544D3E8E26B3F54D0D2F26" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HEB0F2DB394CC4070BE60CBC480B4B4D7"><enum>(o)</enum><header>Promoting full
access to community life</header>
<paragraph id="H7D98D3DEF04749D2AF480BBDB39D6308"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>The plan shall describe how the State will provide
independent living services that promote full access to community life for
individuals with significant disabilities.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H4878CFA415744453B50DB8EDCDCE0E63"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Services</header><text>The
services shall include—</text>
<subparagraph id="H647D0A748164499D86D0493C8A902CB2"><enum>(A)</enum><text>facilitating
transitions of individuals with significant disabilities from nursing homes and
other institutions, to home- and community-based residences, with the requisite
supports and services;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HC3490A175BA94969807ADD1F63FBE3D3"><enum>(B)</enum><text>providing
assistance to individuals with significant disabilities that are at risk of
entering institutions so that the individuals may remain in the community;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H71AA8A86EB734F1EB346B368B621AABE"><enum>(C)</enum><text>facilitating
transitions of youth (including students) who are individuals with significant
disabilities, who were eligible for individualized education programs under
section 614(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C.
1414(d)), and who have completed their secondary education or otherwise left
school, to postsecondary life, including
employment.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H06DAF5C5C0284D5394726BF6BD318754"><enum>475.</enum><header>Statewide
Independent Living Council</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 705 (29 U.S.C. 796d) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H60B43090BB7E43BA81CBF55545C54D36"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB8AE6BDDB7BE4C4BAB8B9441B9C50C54"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
paragraph (2) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE283D64AD2304287999F0BEC4AD59D84" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H46AFA17EE23C4698B2DFC49EB3E5A464"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Composition</header><text>The
Council shall include—</text>
<subparagraph id="H803E1F3124A44E88BBF03EF978A6082F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>among its voting
members, at least 1 director of a center for independent living chosen by the
directors of centers for independent living within the State;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4D1C99CC9D364F8490B1E0F6801982FD"><enum>(B)</enum><text>among its voting
members, for a State in which 1 or more centers are funded under section
721(c)(4), at least 1 representative of the directors of the centers;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HE28ECFD222474773BF913C5A0DBC15FB"><enum>(C)</enum><text>as ex officio,
nonvoting members, a representative of the designated State entity, and
representatives from State agencies that provide services for individuals with
disabilities.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF6CBDB91D1CD403488B781218083999A"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)—</text>
<clause id="H33E73E376C4B4FBFBA3948B79B7260A4"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (F) as subparagraphs (D) through (G),
respectively;</text>
</clause><clause id="H474735C3CB3E4A7787BC00DFEB24D6AB"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>parents and guardians of</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H40CE703F7B2D4F169FAA22F8DBC5E34E"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
inserting after paragraph (B) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H250603B080CC48819E79916C1374A3F6" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HFDDD500AA86D4053B08257258D19B696"><enum>(C)</enum><text>parents and
guardians of individuals with
disabilities;</text>
</subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H54A1B19969A84BC4AF23BCCD702A8C56"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph
(5)(B), by striking <quote>paragraph (3)</quote> and inserting <quote>paragraph
(1)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H7E4D48AF89344022899CEDC64231E91A"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (c) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5B096301BF02447294370B23A962D82C" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H7371E377049A46CF95F1B466B5F6C781"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Functions</header>
<paragraph id="H1F869080A6534AEA81D02AA3398C62C8"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Duties</header><text>The
Council shall—</text>
<subparagraph id="HC744B26CA9EB4FFAB7559A2C0FB04100"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in conjunction
with the directors of the centers for independent living in the State, and the
designated State entity, jointly develop and sign the State plan as provided in
section 704(a)(2);</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA746436B6E6445B4911788FCEE995143"><enum>(B)</enum><text>monitor, review,
and evaluate the implementation of the State plan;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HCB1005D298454BF5AD34430B22F340B1"><enum>(C)</enum><text>have at least 4
regularly scheduled meetings per year, and ensure that such meetings of the
Council are open to the public and sufficient advance notice of such meetings
is provided;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H094D520DAA20430EBC3DDD29706E79E3"><enum>(D)</enum><text>submit to the ILA
Director such periodic reports as the ILA Director may reasonably request, and
keep such records, and afford such access to such records, as the ILA Director
finds necessary to verify the information in such reports; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H4E6BAAEB882A460A90FF68C01F97FA43"><enum>(E)</enum><text>as appropriate,
coordinate activities with the State Rehabilitation Council established under
section 105, if the State has such a Council, or the commission described in
section 101(a)(21)(A), if the State has such a commission, and councils that
address the needs of specific disability populations and issues under other
Federal law.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H4886EE86C330431FBF8225CB7CE5D5D6"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Authorities</header><text>The
Council may, consistent with the State plan described in section 704, unless
prohibited by State law—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB700ABFB1FEB4932B98585D68E387641"><enum>(A)</enum><text>facilitate the
improvement and coordination of services provided to individuals with
disabilities by centers for independent living, the designated State unit,
other government agencies, and community organizations;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H99FB8573B6C64284921AFC4EA939B1D1"><enum>(B)</enum><text>conduct resource
development activities to obtain funding from public and private resources to
support the activities described in this subsection or to support the provision
of independent living services by centers for independent living; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1A9AB4D3A8184C24B1098CD3C8DEE22E"><enum>(C)</enum><text>perform such other
functions, consistent with the purpose of this chapter and comparable to other
functions described in this subsection, as the Council determines to be
appropriate.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HAE2DEFB51A194640BE35C7F51FDD28FE"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Limitation</header><text>The
Council shall not provide independent living services directly to individuals
with significant disabilities or manage such
services.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H35DCF4CD10EA4C41BE18E386AA427D04"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(e)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6FF23A3B1B574BAAA32ED0074CD37582"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
in the first sentence, by striking <quote>prepare</quote> and all that follows
through <quote>a plan</quote> and inserting <quote>prepare, in conjunction with
the designated State entity, a plan</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H818E4B30928D4ECF9357E01B9DE4032E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by striking <quote>agency</quote> and inserting <quote>entity</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H75C7199B4C2B4B3C9548512111A41865"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection
(f)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H6562403F950A4DEEAC649AF98F1CD8AD"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>such resources</quote> and inserting <quote>available resources</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8411755A937243DD96CE6505AE64E20E"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>(including</quote> and all that follows through
<quote>compensation</quote> and inserting <quote>(such as personal assistance
services), and to pay reasonable compensation</quote>.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="HFA0C4680B3FF4B6EBF4A143E2B24F0FC"><enum>476.</enum><header>Responsibilities
of the ILA Director</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section
706 (29 U.S.C. 796d–1) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H93DF0B1D1366418FB66478DA720A1338"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking the
title of the section and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HFD8BE2099169473FA303F54C18F4B9B9" style="OLC">
<section id="H88AE778AE84349FD828F3128593B97BE"><enum>706.</enum><header>Responsibilities
of the ILA
Director</header>
</section><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H42329438613A4B408524D64E95C216AC"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HCF8ACC9F3C754324AFE061AB764EC83A"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>ILA Director</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H37D069EFC50E47DB9CC1030EBAFBC460"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H69919C7678434706B7AFB542706AD078"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears
and inserting <quote>ILA Director</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H9604546C0CCD402992CEEF85CBAF7BF9"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)—</text>
<subclause id="H0A561C7A02754A8EA26A91068DE915C7"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in clause
(i)—</text>
<item id="HAFEE908146344C84821AD6931BE3F4DA"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>Secretary</quote> and inserting <quote>Secretary or the
Commissioner</quote>; and</text>
</item><item id="H48AA3E18FAF94E2B9DF737EC0CF259EB"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>to the Commissioner; and</quote> and inserting <quote>to the
ILA Director;</quote>;</text>
</item></subclause><subclause id="H0E5484EA046F4EBEA9E8C2D1A2E0CA3D"><enum>(II)</enum><text>by redesignating
clause (ii) as clause (iii); and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="HC2FB8059DFFB4CFB9050C453B3F26B3D"><enum>(III)</enum><text>by inserting
after clause (i) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H67C90D0E49894C1E8F6BE647EFF06136" style="OLC">
<clause id="H3FDC688FE8994354998EA009D638FC5D"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>to the State
agency shall be deemed to be references to the designated State entity;
and</text>
</clause><after-quoted-block>; </after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H2EDF83365BCF4D6ABE9E25D09C0DD907"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (b) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2393A727FA9F46F6A9A6F291CE2FACF5" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H71EE996147114AA991127BD3C9F9FD91"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Indicators</header><text>Not
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Workforce Investment Act
of 2012, the ILA Director shall develop and publish in the Federal Register
indicators of minimum compliance for centers for independent living (consistent
with the standards set forth in section 725), and indicators of minimum
compliance for Statewide Independent Living
Councils.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HD4AA53791CE94CC18BE47C747EE3DC0B"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H40A75AECE59849C4BA813992C46210C8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
paragraph (1) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H635C84E9FA624E7DB1BECB6EEFDBB636" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HBFC17E09B91C4F43A2A29BA50D45006B"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Reviews</header>
<subparagraph id="H436F2BB9949C4EB7AC6C0135DB586641"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Types of
reviews</header><text>The ILA Director shall annually conduct—</text>
<clause id="H8C2C1496E6E846F7BAB4D75D0486DE5F"><enum>(i)</enum><text>onsite compliance
reviews of at least 15 percent of the centers for independent living that
receive funds under section 722 and shall periodically conduct such a review of
each such center;</text>
</clause><clause id="H8916D8483AF745108900BD3B7A6FE2C7"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>onsite compliance
reviews of at least one-third of the designated State units that receive
funding under section 723, and, to the extent necessary to determine the
compliance of such a State unit with subsections (f) and (g) of section 723,
centers that receive funding under section 723 in such State; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HD932166456D243B98FAE71E71041C952"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>onsite
compliance reviews for at least 10 percent of the Statewide Independent Living
Councils established in each State under section 705.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HEE400A69966945DBAA59A94591DA656D"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Selections</header><text>The
ILA Director shall select the centers, State units, and Councils described in
this paragraph for review on a random
basis.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H0F0A824EAA514DE694038CF8D6699A14"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H1E1D11E154A143D4A36097BB6CC3949C"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote>
and inserting <quote>ILA Director</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H062ADA08862B412494DA04916F89AC58"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>such a review</quote> and inserting
<quote>a review described in paragraph (1)</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H2D7D71103AFF4BB4A74A19045EE5E491"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking <quote>Department</quote> each place it
appears and inserting <quote>Independent Living Administration</quote>;
and</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HEE549FA35B9D462EB106C41D10CFED6E"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (d).</text>
</paragraph></section></chapter><chapter id="H35EE71DD260D4D6EB4605E357E110C8E"><enum>2</enum><header>Independent living
services</header>
<section id="HECD7599BD2C14457AF6B5EC1A248E510"><enum>477.</enum><header>Administration</header>
<subsection id="H3F2605C579D846E28969818ED54FC4A2"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Allotments</header><text>Section
711 (29 U.S.C. 796e) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HF28932D290EA4F6482792FD00672DB97"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H4C651EC8E1214916A219F045620AB5B9"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(A)—</text>
<clause id="H0698F2799F10490EA70439987014BF2C"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>Except</quote> and inserting <quote>After the reservation
required by section 711A is made, and except</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H97973A8348444E288AEBDB592BC30FBB"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>the remainder of the</quote> before <quote>sums
appropriated</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H5BE5301372DE478193A421900F8BFAC9"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)(B), by striking <quote>amounts made available for purposes of this
part</quote> and inserting <quote>remainder described in paragraph
(1)(A)</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HE6136A491CFF463FBDA5C91E4FF2E1AF"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsections
(a), (b), and (c), by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it
appears and inserting <quote>ILA Director</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H05CF782ED317408CBF642EF0A3647560"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H742D4C44D4154D7D8F0FCBAD6C6682AB" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H66F0095D46C94A9DBA538F06F4B8F079"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Administration</header><text>Funds
allotted or made available to a State under this section shall be administered
by the designated State entity, in accordance with the approved State plan,
except for States covered by section
723.</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HE8EA11CA8DAC445EA9537F02C4EEBA29"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Training and
technical assistance</header><text>Part B of title VII is amended by inserting
after section 711 (29 U.S.C. 796e) the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H45A41A6F5A004590AA9C88F9E98A90A1" style="OLC">
<section id="H8E4C190D288245B6B72B261EF0E91FDA"><enum>711A.</enum><header>Training and
technical assistance</header>
<subsection id="HD0DC5031A72946408AE3FD62D30B1649"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>From the funds appropriated to carry out this part for
any fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2012, the ILA Director shall first
reserve not less than 1.8 percent and not more than 2 percent of the funds to
provide training and technical assistance to Statewide Independent Living
Councils for such fiscal year.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HCF2BE9A6158F4CA2A3E5FDBEBC1E2082"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Allocation</header><text>From
the funds reserved under subsection (a), the ILA Director shall make grants to,
and enter into contracts and other arrangements with, entities that have
experience in the operation of Statewide Independent Living Councils to provide
such training and technical assistance with respect to developing, conducting,
administering, and evaluating Statewide Independent Living Councils.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HDDBA34C198AF43AABD5B0D07969D0AE7"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Funding
priorities</header><text>The ILA Director shall conduct a survey of Statewide
Independent Living Councils regarding training and technical assistance needs
in order to determine funding priorities for such grants, contracts, or other
arrangements.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H847764221FEE4545B656B853801EEA1C"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Review</header><text>To
be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract or other arrangement
under this section, such an entity shall submit an application to the ILA
Director at such time, in such manner, and containing a proposal to provide
such training and technical assistance, and containing such additional
information as the ILA Director may require. The ILA Director shall provide for
peer review of grant applications by panels that include persons who are not
government employees and who have experience in the operation of Statewide
Independent Living
Councils.</text>
</subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subsection><subsection id="H1370D09631114E3BAB237E20AC680211"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Payments</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 712(a) (29 U.S.C. 796e–1(a)) is
amended by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> and inserting <quote>ILA
Director.</quote></text>
</subsection><subsection id="HD4ECF8919E284C59B18F6CC675AD3A39"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Authorized uses
of funds</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 713 (29
U.S.C. 796e–2) is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H9001B0B50BC14D85BD7B518A56DFCD21"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking the matter preceding paragraph
(1) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H95F3B268D393476CB3607A96F4BE46A8" style="OLC">
<subsection commented="no" id="HE234BD49E4FB48CBB5EF4CFBCC80DC94"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
General</header><text>The State may use funds received under this part (but not
more than 30 percent of the funds paid to the State under section 712) to
provide the resources described in section 705(e), relating to the Statewide
Independent Living Council, may retain funds under section 704(c)(5), and shall
distribute the remainder of the funds received under this part in a manner
consistent with the approved State plan under section 704 for the activities
described in subsection (b).</text>
</subsection><subsection commented="no" id="H09124D5B09A84D92A45D2F9FDC4E678E"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Activities</header><text>The
State may use the remainder of the funds described in subsection
(a)—</text>
</subsection><after-quoted-block>; and
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph commented="no" id="HDF5C6625147C41B0ACADC6E0AD747785"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by inserting <quote>, particularly those in unserved areas of the State</quote>
after <quote>disabilities</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HC7A7139936CA4B558B274DE4F565B465"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Authorization of
appropriations</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 714
(29 U.S.C. 796e–3) is amended by striking <quote>1999 through 2003</quote> and
inserting <quote>2012 through 2016</quote>.</text>
</subsection></section></chapter><chapter id="HA973C447B55C4B60845C4B72D210FBE5"><enum>3</enum><header>Centers for
independent living</header>
<section id="H48812B665CA54D88AA611DB75587CB9C"><enum>481.</enum><header>Program
authorization</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 721 (29
U.S.C. 796f) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H93D4941345C646858CAB02F5153D0076"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(a)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H65C3AC5FC7AC4C56A1A5B5DDD76341F9"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>1999</quote> and inserting <quote>2012</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HD5F25C10E7824177839D4A13E9B9201B"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>Commissioner shall allot</quote> and inserting <quote>ILA Director shall
make available</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8DADF0DDFCB34FCE944BA8CE5049103F"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by inserting
<quote>, centers for independent living,</quote> after
<quote>States</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H25DCF3E7F14F496681EDB6B1237C955F"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H26A06123B2C14FCC954EFE3A593A02E1"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="H4BDF88859CDE437BBC2060C6594B293A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>For</quote> and all that follows through
<quote>Commissioner</quote> and inserting <quote>From the funds appropriated to
carry out this part for any fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2012, the
ILA Director</quote>;</text>
</clause><clause id="H2452F880433C441FB9A7DB85FC7DD1D8"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>not less than 1.8 percent and not more than 2 percent of the
funds</quote> after <quote>reserve</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H6DC45FB4073B4ED99D5646B8517FC158"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>eligible agencies</quote> and all that follows and inserting
<quote>centers for independent living and eligible agencies for such fiscal
year.</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H7EB46D06158C43F7BEF891680AD7C014"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="HCD5D5DBF36FE402090DBFA070554C2EB"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> and inserting <quote>ILA Director</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H3F1E4CA6C8E746D4957C9EAB6A1FF5C2"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>fiscal management of,</quote> before
<quote>planning,</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF05331BFC49840F3B069E4D6EDEC2945"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraphs (3),
(4), and (5), by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears and
inserting <quote>ILA Director</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HA00EFB9389914CFEAAFA7F2F863F9906"><enum>(D)</enum><text>in paragraph (3),
by striking <quote>Statewide Independent Living Councils and</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H31CE81D84204406A96DA88297FC477C3"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (c) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF0878E24BA6F4CA9B086FF2CFA832A87" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H5E2711016A2D40F3AE1FDFD90CE0FB8E"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Allotments to
States</header>
<paragraph id="HC66FFEBC9454494F97DF131265CE83B7"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text>In
this subsection:</text>
<subparagraph id="H0A82C4C364294F2F9376CBC447440F7A"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Additional
appropriation</header><text>The term <term>additional appropriation</term>
means the amount (if any) by which the appropriation for a fiscal year exceeds
the total of—</text>
<clause id="H8C1AE83135134AE9BB29846E539FC044"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the amount
reserved under subsection (b) for that fiscal year; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H0BF1C74837BA49DABDFFD398FCE9785C"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the appropriation
for fiscal year 2008.</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="HF8E568EC9F7F44E384B9BB5202C8D861"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Appropriation</header><text>The
term <term>appropriation</term> means the amount appropriated to carry out this
part.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2DF92A90DE454CC3823C7F9141CC12C6"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Base
appropriation</header><text>The term <term>base appropriation</term> means the
portion of the appropriation for a fiscal year that is equal to the lesser
of—</text>
<clause id="H4123ACA2DA774784BCB746F3006EA4A8"><enum>(i)</enum><text>an
amount equal to 100 percent of the appropriation, minus the amount reserved
under subsection (b) for that fiscal year; or</text>
</clause><clause id="HB8CD5079D3634F448E8E119BF1871438"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the appropriation
for fiscal year 2008.</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HA1BD1B16C07D49C8AC891EE5810C48AA"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Allotments to
States from base appropriation</header><text>After the reservation required by
subsection (b) has been made, the ILA Director shall allot to each State whose
State plan has been approved under section 706 an amount that bears the same
ratio to the base appropriation as the amount the State received under this
subsection for fiscal year 2008 bears to the total amount that all States
received under this subsection for fiscal year 2008.</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H8F7318A95D734C4C9A9107D235482FAF"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Allotments to
States of additional appropriation</header><text>From the portion of any
additional appropriation for each fiscal year that remains after the
application of paragraph (4), the ILA Director shall allot to each State whose
State plan has been approved under section 706 an amount equal to the sum
of—</text>
<subparagraph id="HEC853AF1792645C896D3259BE66503B1"><enum>(A)</enum><text>an amount that
bears the same ratio to 50 percent of the portion as the population of the
State bears to the population of all States; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H55277DF77230429EAAC9BB9AA443FC82"><enum>(B)</enum><text><fraction>1/56</fraction>
of 50 percent of that portion.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H5A8EECF86AB247E78E8C617B3851D1BE"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Grants for
centers for American Indians</header>
<subparagraph id="H7E93F14631FB49449103456A1C4116AC"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Grants</header><text>The
ILA Director may reserve not more than 5 percent of the additional
appropriation for any fiscal year. The ILA Director shall use the reserved
funds to make individual grants to support new or existing centers for
independent living run by, or in conjunction with, the governing bodies of
American Indian tribes located on Federal or State reservations (including
consortia of such governing bodies). A governing body that receives such a
grant shall use the grant funds for such a center that serves American Indians
who are individuals with disabilities residing on or near such a
reservation.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6481AD69F85A4BA0866D285DCD0701A8"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Applications</header>
<clause id="H35429627596F43029D934EA8F3B805A1"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In
general</header><text>To be eligible to receive a grant under this paragraph
for an independent living center, a governing body, or a governing body in
conjunction with a center for independent living, shall submit an application
to the ILA Director at such time, in such manner and containing such
information as the ILA Director may require, and obtain approval for the
application.</text>
</clause><clause id="H8398D2FB278146E6BBD1E99209B9F5F3"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Contents</header><text>At
a minimum, the application shall contain an assurance that the center—</text>
<subclause id="H22D95842C47C416AB364FA31ECFA8311"><enum>(I)</enum><text>will meet the
definition of a center for independent living under section 702;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H9568F3D8F1DF4321B287C4A97CEC293E"><enum>(II)</enum><text>will provide
independent living core services (as defined in section 7(17)) to American
Indians described in subparagraph (A) and, in appropriate cases, may provide to
such American Indians services traditionally used by Indian tribes;</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H4BF537C9ACA0485B87C9E537E7E5A6BB"><enum>(III)</enum><text>will have
sufficient staff to provide the services described in subclause (II);
and</text>
</subclause><subclause id="H3569E525ED5B40E68F9F9B14C59F20CA"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>will comply with
the standards and provide and comply with the assurances for centers for
independent living under section 725.</text>
</subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H1A90B165D2D74AC29F4C2977B57EE6EC"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Carryover
authority</header><text>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any funds
provided through a grant made under subparagraph (A) to an individual grant
recipient for a fiscal year that are not obligated or expended by the recipient
prior to the beginning of the succeeding fiscal year shall remain available for
obligation and expenditure by such recipient during that succeeding fiscal year
and the subsequent fiscal year.</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H8F6E1FCD413E47B98EC4F2B08A03113A"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Reservation</header><text>In
this paragraph, the term <term>reservation</term> has the meaning given the
term in section 121(d).</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>;
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H1F3173D50D9B42F4A005D5F8C9EB82D0"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection (d),
by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>ILA Director</quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HC80C600A6A4D41058802FFBBF6E30EA5"><enum>(5)</enum><text>by adding at the
end the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H027388B1439E4F248CACB3197C92DB70" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HDE485B4882E14CC3808F1B6E745738D0"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Carryover
authority</header><text>Notwithstanding any other provision of law—</text>
<paragraph id="H10C3ED2231CA4BD2B7791B1E56C19301"><enum>(1)</enum><text>any funds
appropriated for a fiscal year to carry out a grant program under section 722
or 723, that are not obligated and expended by the recipients prior to the
beginning of the succeeding fiscal year shall remain available for obligation
and expenditure by such recipients during that succeeding fiscal year and the
subsequent fiscal year; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HF7E2CB9AE9224C6786D6434D7B79AC32"><enum>(2)</enum><text>any amounts of
program income received by recipients under a grant program under section 722
or 723 in a fiscal year, that are not obligated and expended by the recipients
prior to the beginning of the succeeding fiscal year, shall remain available
for obligation and expenditure by such recipients during that succeeding fiscal
year and the subsequent fiscal year.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.
</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="H0AA500C1F3C84FDA919DE9A4D6C65A7A"><enum>482.</enum><header>Centers</header>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H27B5906516644A6E9A43C25F2B849F3A"><enum>(a)</enum><header display-inline="yes-display-inline">Centers in States in which Federal funding
exceeds State funding</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section
722 (29 U.S.C. 796f–1) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HD23B14600C74409E8DB4F8F3E5788914"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsections
(a), (b), and (c), by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it
appears and inserting <quote>ILA Director</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H9AE8869905334AFDA95533B35B98AEC2"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H366E089DB15447D1A52ACAF44F6F486F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>grants</quote> and inserting <quote>grants for a fiscal year</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HDB82B7A5FA3544608C2F0B19D6EBC6C2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>by September 30, 1997</quote> and inserting <quote>for the preceding
fiscal year</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H79FB6B5DDBFA44CEB63D76BCA932DDEF"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(d)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1521395793C3443C91130C983537C10D"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)—</text>
<clause id="H9B75104D7F474BEDB2205E4334D5E655"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> and inserting <quote>ILA Director</quote>;
and</text>
</clause><clause id="H9867A72D0C4048CDA59C576127401598"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>region, consistent</quote> and all that follows and inserting
<quote>region. The ILA Director's determination of the most qualified applicant
shall be consistent with the provisions in the State plan setting forth the
design of the State for establishing a statewide network of centers for
independent living.</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H370922B4FE3B459B8C775E363DFEACDE"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="H34FDA3460929411C86E19477E4E3C908"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote>
and inserting <quote>ILA Director</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="HE41C7DFA6BC944B5AE9AEFD47AB9EEC8"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H61425E3323DB41488E7358D1218E0A0E" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H951DD82D85234610A25197670255077F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>shall consider
comments regarding the application—</text>
<clause id="HA0535D400F6B41C586E0295424705F41"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
individuals with disabilities and other interested parties within the new
region proposed to be served;</text>
</clause><clause id="HD1867842743A491993F80A2102E63D6A"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>if any, by the
Statewide Independent Living Council in the State in which the applicant is
located;</text>
</clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;
and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</clause><clause id="HD52713D3CFBD4D059AD10CD4A21CA3DD"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (C), by inserting <quote>, and consistent with the other
objectives of this title</quote> before the period; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H09AB78B9439A488888777A7AFA885584"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsections (e)
and (g) by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears and
inserting <quote>ILA Director.</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection><subsection id="HFC896A5B95564CAAA63371E18F994387"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Centers in
States in which State funding exceeds Federal funding</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 723 (29 U.S.C. 796f–2) is
amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H3DCC3364DFC34969B6F9DA69DA61D66B"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsections
(a), (b), (g), (h), and (i), by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place
it appears and inserting <quote>ILA Director</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H62CBDAAEC9674C56969692C241CFD429"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (a),
in the header of paragraph (3), 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">ila
director</header-in-text></quote>; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H868637D41E964A56B2BA44026C5261C2"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H0967CED78C774CB3A16C931AFEE7E0C8"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>grants</quote> and inserting <quote>grants for a fiscal year</quote>;
and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H23AAE43F5A47469BB4A52BE00768B709"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking
<quote>by September 30, 1997</quote> and inserting <quote>for the preceding
fiscal year</quote>.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H2BF277DA45DD488CB55E4EA6AE52DDCE"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Centers operated
by State agencies</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 724
(29 U.S.C. 796f–3) is amended—</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H889467C2BA96498292EC02F272088650"><enum>(1)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in the matter preceding paragraph
(1)—</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HB329645F6D26406390C1560CB39C7F02"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>1993</quote> and
inserting <quote>2012</quote>;</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="H75916317B8BE478A89CCE0F25D09B4A8"><enum>(B)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>Rehabilitation Act
Amendments of 1998</quote> and inserting <quote>Workforce Investment Act of
2012</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="HDDE9FFB3ADB14FB4AD699233C41875CA"><enum>(C)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>1994</quote> and
inserting <quote>2012</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H4D362CE734744304A0741BC739C8358A"><enum>(2)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote>
each place it appears and inserting <quote>ILA Director</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></subsection></section><section id="H6E0C83BE7CF34854B3AD0E02DA6DA5F4"><enum>483.</enum><header>Standards and
assurances</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 725 (29
U.S.C. 796f–4) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="H452B08B6FE794AC382A05DFA329AB040"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in subsection
(b)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H1164DAF86C6E4AD39B54907454D4CA5F"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph
(1)(D), by striking <quote>to society</quote> and inserting <quote>, both
within the community and throughout the United States,</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6C88BBF3BF6E44D4A53D4406CA54DCF2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(5)—</text>
<clause id="HCA1BD4F5E307463CA6FCEFEE9ACEA666"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
inserting <quote>(as defined in section 7(17))</quote> after <quote>core
services</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H2F8DB41221904D3CB97DC48801EE3283"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
inserting before the period the following: <quote>to eligible individuals, to
promote full access to community life</quote>; and</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="HF3B2FCC327D647FBAE1DA3D8E0947A04"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (c),
by striking <quote>Commissioner</quote> each place it appears and inserting
<quote>ILA Director</quote>.</text>
</paragraph></section><section id="HC841D77E3A7D4D3090E8AD350863BDD4"><enum>484.</enum><header>Authorization
of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 727
(29 U.S.C. 796f–6) is amended by striking <quote>fiscal years 1999 through
2003</quote> and inserting <quote>fiscal years 2012 through
2016</quote>.</text>
</section></chapter><chapter id="H3DD77365BEEA451FAA45CDDBB0F1A9B2"><enum>4</enum><header>Independent Living
Services for Older Individuals who are Blind</header>
<section id="H80A494E98905451799098F7D44BC8BDF"><enum>486.</enum><header>Independent
living services for older individuals who are blind</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Chapter 2 of title VII of the
<act-name parsable-cite="REH">Rehabilitation Act of 1973</act-name> (29 U.S.C.
796j et seq.) is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HA76808F632114790A8524EE313AAFEC6"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by redesignating
sections 752 and 753 as sections 753 and 754, respectively; and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H0081468D6FF94D788AF76BDED6764B2B"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by inserting after
section 751 the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H4BC09042AC7341F7B6CD12F7BCE8D0E1" style="OLC">
<section id="H645F0BFE0C3548D8A68461ECEF89422D"><enum>752.</enum><header>Training and
technical assistance</header>
<subsection id="H7E60A958037C4C65A4BD5CA4F2BDB8DD"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Grants;
Contracts; Other Arrangements</header><text>For any fiscal year for which the
funds appropriated to carry out this chapter exceed the funds appropriated to
carry out this chapter for fiscal year 2008, the Commissioner shall first
reserve from such excess, to provide training and technical assistance to
designated State agencies, or other providers of independent living services
for older individuals who are blind, that are funded under this chapter for
such fiscal year, not less than 1.8 percent, and not more than 2 percent, of
the funds appropriated to carry out this chapter for the fiscal year
involved.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H436E4EF0B71E415B8BD20C1A84FB5DFD"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Allocation</header><text>From
the funds reserved under subsection (a), the Commissioner shall make grants to,
and enter into contracts and other arrangements with, entities that demonstrate
expertise in the provision of services to older individuals who are blind, to
provide training and technical assistance with respect to planning, developing,
conducting, administering, and evaluating independent living programs for older
individuals who are blind.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HE4D3986C03B441B3AC3090AE51003EB4"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Funding
Priorities</header><text>The Commissioner shall conduct a survey of designated
State agencies that receive grants under section 753 regarding training and
technical assistance needs in order to determine funding priorities for grants,
contracts, and other arrangements under this section.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="HA70D14CE14DC4C6EA4C85F316CC57A6F"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Application</header><text>To
be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract or other arrangement
under this section, an entity shall submit an application to the Commissioner
at such time, in such manner, containing a proposal to provide such training
and technical assistance, and containing such additional information as the
Commissioner may require.</text>
</subsection><subsection id="H4ECD6252FF3D43FCB3C417AA09446EE1"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Prohibition on
Combined Funds</header><text>No funds reserved by the Commissioner under this
section may be combined with funds appropriated under any other Act or portion
of this Act if the purpose of combining funds is to make a single discretionary
grant or a single discretionary payment, unless such reserved funds are
separately identified in the agreement for such grant or payment and are used
for the purposes of this
chapter.</text>
</subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</paragraph></section><section id="HBF53E168A49A4FCC90FE3B8D970F4EA4"><enum>487.</enum><header>Program of
grants</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 753 of the
<act-name parsable-cite="REH">Rehabilitation Act of 1973</act-name> (29 U.S.C.
796k), as redesignated by section 586, is amended—</text>
<paragraph id="HAE2A0F46BCC445D6BA877C244EC4E4AD"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking
subsection (h);</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H9F11E9BC2CAB41F9B866FFCA18DF4965"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by redesignating
subsections (i) and (j) as subsections (h) and (i), respectively;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HD28070D1DA5C4CEEBD53356E5843E1DE"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (b),
by striking <quote>section 753</quote> and inserting <quote>section
754</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H67B3BDFB4C594D548DEB12D6C40EF44D"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in subsection
(c)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HAED36D6549DF4FBEB0E71D0BA16155D7"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>section 753</quote> and inserting <quote>section
754</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H12D4739B3FD141AFAA502CF2BD47E502"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="HC31C5566878945FDAC786C619C851AD1"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>subsection (j)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection
(i)</quote>; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H18B24077073A44D59A733EDE77FE4A20"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by
striking <quote>subsection (i)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection
(h)</quote>;</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H7CBD6B41D28B482C951832D53E53E82F"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in subsection (g),
by inserting <quote>, or contracts with,</quote> after <quote>grants
to</quote>;</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="HFE2029486BA6461291168036DC6827D5"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in subsection (h),
as redesignated by paragraph (2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="H418DC6FD8A9742B1B59B015B790BCB68"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1),
by striking <quote>subsection (j)(4)</quote> and inserting <quote>subsection
(i)(4)</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="HBCEB42F9FD8A48B5AEF4A6E552BFDB26"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(2)—</text>
<clause id="HD7F7EAD2E3E34E9CBC6B0E64197D5C43"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (A)(vi), by adding <quote>and</quote> after the semicolon;</text>
</clause><clause id="H731BF17D6D5248C5B7DE4B270B586CC7"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in
subparagraph (B)(ii)(III), by striking <quote>; and</quote> and inserting a
period; and</text>
</clause><clause id="H0485424B1D654025AE94FEE7A22A5F40"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by
striking subparagraph (C); and</text>
</clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="H3E75AC19A24C424A9BAD7B7DA0987FE4"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in subsection (i),
as redesignated by paragraph (2)—</text>
<subparagraph id="HB5E6B08D0E1E476C81C343A05A97E6DD"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking
paragraph (2) and inserting the following:</text>
<quoted-block id="H3FC03BED61AB48F1AEF6FEA28B9E74BA" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H03DB9074BB3E4B698A11C57548869E4B"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Minimum
allotment</header>
<subparagraph id="H03C06C67AE7A4266BBD28218F5F5F91A"><enum>(A)</enum><header>States</header><text>In
the case of any of the several States, the District of Columbia, or the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the amount referred to in paragraph (1)(A) for a
fiscal year is the greater of—</text>
<clause id="HF19495979A6744CAA8E1EAAC1567B38A"><enum>(i)</enum><text>$350,000;</text>
</clause><clause id="HA10403C02B3C4F61B1AFB1D289152FAD"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>an amount equal
to the amount the State, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico received to carry out this chapter for fiscal year 2008; or</text>
</clause><clause id="H0D46BFFDDA694EB7B7A58BB4DD9EE9BC"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>an amount equal
to <fraction>1/3</fraction> of 1 percent of the amount appropriated under
section 754, and not reserved under section 752, for the fiscal year and
available for allotments under subsection (a).</text>
</clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="H920BCCDF268E40BAB3D22AE300FC2DBD"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Certain
territories</header><text>In the case of Guam, American Samoa, the United
States Virgin Islands, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the
amount referred to in paragraph (1)(A) for a fiscal year is
$60,000.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H2D1B631CFAF547D0AFB7505106079012"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph
(3)(A), by striking <quote>section 753</quote> and inserting <quote>section
754, and not reserved under section 752,</quote>; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H415092FCD702461BAC91D5CD74ADE1CD"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in paragraph
(4)(B)(i), by striking <quote>subsection (i)</quote> and inserting
<quote>subsection (h)</quote>.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="HBA12E2B4A108441A9BAD3AEFF024DBD0"><enum>488.</enum><header>Independent
living services for older individuals who are blind authorization of
appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 754 of
the <act-name parsable-cite="REH">Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.
796l)</act-name>, as redesignated by section 586, is amended by striking
<quote>fiscal years 1999 through 2003</quote> and inserting <quote>fiscal years
2012 through 2016</quote>.</text>
</section></chapter></subtitle><subtitle id="HA412A0B0EBBF4297B3ADFE1320A94C64"><enum>I</enum><header>Increasing
employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities</header>
<section id="H9CC58C31C87A46A0BE889B878340EB17"><enum>491.</enum><header>Disability
employment</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following:</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC8DF4B6BA0B041E5B01E8CE4D613AA0F" style="OLC">
<title id="HBEFC624FAF374A1BBA76C418B33281DF"><enum>VIII</enum><header>Increasing
Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities</header>
<section id="HCB51536C9DAD4270981F9B0899BFDBA1"><enum>801.</enum><header>Public
education campaigns about hiring individuals with disabilities</header>
<subsection id="H3C44CF0A94114C7F8C210939346CC180"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In
general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not later than 120
days after the date of enactment of the Workforce Investment Act of 2012, the
Secretary of Labor, acting through the Assistant Secretary and in coordination
with the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration, the
Commissioner of Social Security, the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue
Service, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies and divisions of
Federal agencies, shall develop and carry out public education campaigns that
educate employers (including small businesses), employees (including
individuals with disabilities), and members of the general public (including
young adults) on the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities. The
public education campaign for employers (including small businesses) shall
include information on—</text>
<paragraph id="H797A1CAFAF7E442895ADEB9F08A2EEC8"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the work
opportunity credit under section 51 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
and</text>
</paragraph><paragraph id="H09C1FD91711843E8A2EFDCDE9504E264"><enum>(2)</enum><text>tax incentives
available to businesses to help cover the cost of improving accessibility,
including—</text>
<subparagraph id="HDF7B4E8B1A5346B29CEF106D7D97D2D5"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the disabled
access credit under section 44 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and</text>
</subparagraph><subparagraph id="H6958492A06B042C29E97F11076E50888"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the tax deduction
available under section 190 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, for expenses
for architectural barrier removal.</text>
</subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="H1BB43C31D5C249799B4EFD45F803CC48"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Educational
materials</header><text>The public education campaigns described in subsection
(a) shall include, as necessary, different educational materials in order to
adequately target and educate, small businesses, employers generally,
employees, and members of the general public, including educational materials
on work incentives that may assist individuals with disabilities in leaving
programs of public benefits, entering the workforce, advancing their economic
status, and contributing to and participating more fully in their
communities.</text>
</subsection></section>.
492.The table of contents
in section 1(b) is amended—
(1)by striking the
item relating to section 109 and inserting the following:
Sec. 109. Training and services
for employers.
;
(2)by inserting after
the item relating to section 112 the following:
Sec. 113. Additional technical
assistance.
Sec. 114. Pre-employment
transition
services.
;
(3)by inserting after
the item relating to section 205 the following:
Sec. 206. Definition of covered
school.
;
(4)by inserting after
the item relating to section 509 the following:
Sec. 510. Establishment of
standards for accessible medical diagnostic
equipment.
;
(5)by striking the
items relating to part B of title VI and inserting the following:
Part B—Supported employment
services
Sec. 620. Authorization of
appropriations.
;
(6)in the items
relating to title VII—
(A)(i)by inserting after the
item relating to section 701 the following:
Sec. 701A. Independent Living
Administration.
;
and(ii)by striking the item relating to
section 706 and inserting the following:
Sec. 706. Responsibilities of
the ILA
Director.
;
(B)by inserting after
the item relating to section 711 the following:
Sec. 711A. Training and
technical
assistance.
;
and(C)by striking the
items relating to sections 752 and 753 and inserting the following:
Sec. 752. Training and
technical assistance.
Sec. 753. Program of
grants.
Sec. 754. Authorization of
appropriations.
;
and(7)by adding at the
end the following:
TITLE VIII—INCREASING EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 801. Public education
campaigns about hiring individuals with
disabilities.
.