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2 Year Modification

Alabama PYs 2018-2019

WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Located in:
  • III. Operational Planning Elements
    The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that support the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II.(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
    • b. State Operating Systems and Policies
      The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in Section II Strategic Elements . This includes—

III. b. 6. D. Privacy Safeguards

Describe the privacy safeguards incorporated in the State’s workforce development system, including safeguards required by section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) and other applicable Federal laws.
View corresponding narrative from PYs 2016-2017

Current Narrative:

Data collection and data analysis for decision-making and planning for Alabama’s workforce development and education programs shall conform to privacy safeguards established in state and federal law. The longitudinal data system described above in III. (B) (6) (A) (ii) will be operated and maintained by the Office of Education and Workforce Statistics. This office is considered an authorized representative of the State Department of Education under applicable federal and state laws for purposes of accessing and compiling student record data for research purposes. The Office will develop de-identification standards and processes using modern statistical methods. The Office is responsible for the protection and the maintenance of confidentiality of collected student data, including compliance with the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and all other relevant state and federal privacy laws, including rules and policies established by the advisory board that are not in conflict with existing state or federal laws or rules or regulations.