Located in:
- Program-specific Requirements for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities under Title I-B
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following with respect to activities carried out under subtitle B--
- c. Youth Program RequirementsWith respect to youth workforce investment activities authorized in section 129 of WIOA,—
- c. Youth Program Requirements
c. 6. If Not Using the Basic Skills Deficient Definition Contained in WIOA Section 3(5)(b), Include the Specific State Definition.
Current Narrative:
Delaware will use the U.S. DOL Department of Labor definition as defined in 681.210(c) (3), a youth is basic skills deficient if they: (1) have English reading, writing, or computing skills at or below the 8th grade level on a generally accepted standardized test; or (2) are unable to compute 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. Policy established for (2) will state the requirement (1) at or below the 8th grade level on a generally accepted standardized test administered in the individual’s native language.