Located in:
- III. Operational Planning ElementsThe 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 PoliciesThe 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—
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core ProgramsDescribe the methods and factors the State will use in distributing funds under the core programs in accordance with the provisions authorizing such distributions.
- A. for Title I ProgramsFor Title I programs, provide a description of the written policies that establish the State's methods and factors used to distribute funds to local areas for—
- A. for Title I Programs
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 5. A. i. Youth Activities in Accordance with WIOA Section 128(b)(2) or (b)(3),
Current Narrative:
(A) Title I
For Title I programs, provide a description of the written policies that establish the State’s methods and factors used to distribute funds to local areas for
i. Youth activities in accordance with WIOA section 128(b)(2) or (b)(3)
ii. Adult and training activities in accordance with WIOA section 133(b)(2) or (b)(3).
iii. Dislocated worker employment and training activities in accordance with WIOA section 133(b)(2) and based on data and weights assigned.
(i) Youth Activities
All Youth program funds will be allocated using the three required factors of substantial unemployment, excess unemployment, and economically disadvantaged individuals.
- 1/3 of the funds allocated on the number of unemployed residing in areas of substantial unemployment (6.5% or higher unemployment)
- 1/3 of the funds allocated on excess unemployment (number of unemployed over 4.5%)
- 1/3 of the funds allocated on the number of economically disadvantaged youths
The hold-harmless provisions defined under WIOA are applied to the Youth program allocations. Hold-harmless levels are based on 90% of an area’s relative share of the previous two years of funding.