Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Miscellaneous Program Changes

On April 16, 2015, the federal departments of Labor (DOL) and Education (ED) released five proposed rules to implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to update federal workforce programs and improve access to education and workforce services for individuals with significant barriers to employment, including individuals with disabilities, veterans, disconnected youth, and other vulnerable populations. Comments on the proposed rules will be accepted through June 15, 2015.

This rule was proposed by the ED Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. It will implement changes to other Rehabilitation Act programs administered by ED, including Client Assistance, American Indian . . .