Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act WIOA Stephen E

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Stephen E. Parker, Legislative Director Human Services Finance Officers July 31, 2014 Louisville, KY

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) • Bill Passage and Timeline • Overview of WIOA • Key Dates for Implementation • What are the major changes that will have the greatest impact on States/State WIBs? 2

Background • Authorized in 1998 • Implemented Over Two Years; Effective in July 2000. • Original Allocations Called for $6 billion Annual Investment – WIA Funding in FY 2000: $4. 7 billon – WIA Funding in FY 2014: $2. 9 billion • Expired in 2003 • GAO Report, Upjohn Institute, DOL Research 3

• S Source: U. S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 4

• S Source: U. S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 5

• S Source: U. S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 6

Quick Process • May 22, 2014 - Bill Introduced. • June 25, 2014—Senate passes bill (H. R. 803) by a vote of 96 -3. • July 9, 2014—House passes bill (H. R. 803) by a vote of 415 -6. • July 22, 2014—President Obama signs the bill into law (Public Law 113 -128) 7

WIOA Overview WIOA Covers the Following DOL Programs: ØAdult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth formula programs ØJob Corps program ØIndian & Native American Program ØYouth. Build program ØEvaluations & Multi-State Projects ØWagner-Peyser (ES) and LMI Programs 8

WIOA Overview • WIOA Covers the Following Dept. of Education Programs: ØAdult Education and Literacy programs ØVocational Rehabilitation and other Rehabilitation Act programs 9

WIOA--Overview Includes several NGA priorities including: ØReaffirmation of governors’ 15 percent setaside for statewide employment and training activities ØCommon accountability metrics measuring all federal workforce programs ØPreservation of gubernatorial authority over state workforce investment boards. 10

WIOA Overview At the State level, WIOA establishes unified strategic planning across “core” programs, which include: ØTitle I Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth programs; ØAdult Education and Literacy programs; ØWagner-Peyser Employment Service; and ØTitle I of the Rehabilitation Act programs. Ø Coordination with Federal Workforce. Related Programs 11

Changes with the Greatest Impact on States/State WIBs • 15 WIA Programs Eliminated • Reduces size of the State Boards and provides additional responsibilities to help achieve State strategic planning. – 61 to 33 • Requires at least 20 percent of board membership to include workforce representatives. • Sector Strategies 12

Changes with the Greatest Impact on States/State WIBs • Includes hold harmless provisions for Dislocated Worker formula funds. • Requires at least 75% of youth formula funds to be spent on out-of-school youth (ages 14 -24). • 100% Transferability Between Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs • Governors Sanctioning Authority • Focus on Incumbent Worker Training 13

WIOA Overview Key Dates for Implementation • In general, the Act takes effect on July 1, 2015, the first full program year after enactment, unless otherwise noted. • Proposed regulations must be published by January 18, 2015 (180 days after enactment). • The State Unified Plans and Common Performance Accountability provisions take effect July 1, 2016. 14

WIOA Overview Key Dates for Implementation • July 22, 2015—Eligible Training Provider provisions to be implemented by Governors and SWIBs. • January 22, 2016—DOL, ED & HHS must publish Final Rules (18 months after enactment) • March 3, 2016—Deadline for state Unified Plan submission. 15

Implications For States • • Implementation Timeline Implementation Funding Regional Designation Process Role of the Local Boards Funding for Local Infrastructure Shift in Priority to Out-of-School Youth Data Infrastructure/Collection 16

What Issues/Concerns Do You Have that NGA Should Follow? ? ? ? 17

Contact Stephen E. Parker Legislative Director Education and Workforce National Governors Association Email: sparker@nga. org Phone: (202) 624 -5369 18