Requirements for
WIA Local Plans: Process and Content
1. Process for Developing Local Plans
The following
is a summary, so please read the actual documents yourself.
The relevant
section of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 is Section 118(a), (c)
and WIA Final Rules and Regulations Section 661.350.
Sec.
118 (a): Each
local board shall develop and submit to the Governor a comprehensive
5-year local plan in partnership with the appropriate chief elected
official. The plan shall be consistent with the State plan.
Sec.
118 (c): Process--Prior
to the date on which the local board submits a local plan, the local
board shall---
Make available copies of the proposed local plan to the public through such means as local hearings and local media
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Allow members of the board and the public, including representatives of labor organizations to submit comments to the local board, not later than the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the proposed plan is made available
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Include with the local plan submitted to the Governor any comments that represent disagreement with the plan
Final Rules and Regulations 661.350 (b): The Governor must review completed plans and approve all such plans within 90 days unless the Governor determines in writing:
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There are deficiencies.
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There is lack of compliance.