YOUTH SERVICES ELIGIBLITY Revised: January 10, 2018 Policy: P01
PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to address registration of youth participants into Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs to ensure that only eligible individuals are served with WIOA youth funds; in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and guidance.
REFERENCES Code of Federal of Regulations 20 CFR 675.300 Code of Federal of Regulations 20 CFR 681.210; 220; 290; 230; 240 Section 3 of American with Disabilities Act of 1990 Section 41403 (6) of Violence Against Women Act of 1994 Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) 21-16; WIOA Sec. 129 (a)(1)(b)(ii)-(iii); Sec. 129 (a) (1)(c)(iv); WIOA Sec. 3 (36)(b); Sec. 3 (36)(A)(ii)
DEFINITIONS Basic Skills Deficient: Defined as: A youth, that the individual has English reading, writing, or computing skills at or below the 8th grade level on a generally accepted standardized test; or
A youth or adult, that the individual is unable to computer or solve problems, or read, write, or speak English, at a level necessary to function on the job, in the individual’s family, or in society.
Family: Two or more persons related by blood, marriage, or decree of court, who are living in a single residence, and are included in one or more of the following: A married couple and dependent children, a parent or guardian and dependent children; a married couple. Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL): The income level (adjusted for regional, metropolitan, urban and rural differences and family size) determined annually by the Secretary of Labor and based on the most recent lower living family budget issued by the Secretary. Requires Additional Assistance: Defined as an individual who: Has no work history or terminated from employment; or Treated by, or has successfully completed, treatment with an agency for a substance abuse or mental health disorder.
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