States Gain Flexibility for Innovative Job Training and Employment Programs.
This Act authorizes states and local regions to run 5-year demonstration projects, consolidating federal job training and employment service funds into a single grant. The goal is to allow for innovative reforms tailored to local labor markets, potentially leading to more effective support for job seekers. While most federal rules are waived to allow flexibility, core protections regarding wages, non-discrimination, and priority for veterans remain mandatory.
Key points
States or local areas can combine federal funding for youth, adult, and dislocated worker training into one grant for 5 years.
Most federal regulations governing these programs are waived to encourage local innovation in employment services.
Priority services must still be given to veterans, low-income individuals, and recipients of public assistance.
Projects must achieve higher performance goals in employment and earnings outcomes to qualify for renewal.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3825
Sponsor: Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT]
Process start date: 2024-02-28