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An Overview of the
New AEFLA and WIOA
Brette Kaplan Wurzburg
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Spring Forum 2015
Steven Spillan
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AEFLA History
Adult Education Act of 1966
Title II of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA)
Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of
2014 (WIOA)
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2003-2014
Annual discussions of “fast-tracking” reauthorization
Various Congressional hearings
“Discussion Drafts”
Legislative Proposals
NO REAL MOVEMENT
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WIOA of 2014
Title I – Workforce Development Activities
Title II – AEFLA
Title III – Amendments to Wagner-Peyser Act
Title IV – Amendments to Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Title IV – General Provisions
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WIOA Resources
WIOA: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr803/BILLS113hr803enr.pdf
DOL/ETA WIOA Webpage (includes Act, Guidance Letters,
etc.): http://www.doleta.gov/wioa/eta_default.cfm
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WIOA Resources - Regulations
Published: April 16, 2015; Comments Due: June 15, 2015
Joint Rule for Unified & Combined State Plans,
Performance Accountability, & the One-Stop Joint
Provisions NPRM (ED & DOL):
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/04/16/201505528/workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act-jointrule-for-unified-and-combined-state-plans-performance
WIOA NPRM (DOL):
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/04/16/201505530/workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act-noticeof-proposed-rulemaking
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WIOA Resources - Regulations
Programs & Activities Authorized by AEFLA (ED):
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/04/16/201505540/programs-and-activities-authorized-by-the-adulteducation-and-family-literacy-act-title-ii-of-the
WIOA Misc. Program Changes (ED):
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/04/16/201505535/workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-actmiscellaneous-program-changes
State Voc Rehab Services Program; State Supported
Employment Services Program; Limitations on Use of
Subminimum Wage (ED):
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/04/16/201505538/state-vocational-rehabilitation-services-program-statesupported-employment-services-program
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AEFLA
WIOA, Title II
Programs & Activities Authorized by AEFLA (ED):
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/04/16/201505540/programs-and-activities-authorized-by-the-adulteducation-and-family-literacy-act-title-ii-of-the
OCTAE (includes guidance, FAQs, timelines, DOL and VR
info, etc.):
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/AdultEd/w
ioa-reauthorization.html
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Unified State Plan
WIOA requires the Governor to submit a Unified or Combined
State Plan to the Secretary of Labor (3/3/2106)
Outlines a 4-year strategy for the State's workforce development
system.
States must have approved State Plans in place to receive
funding for the six core programs under WIOA
The adult, dislocated worker, and youth programs (Title I of WIOA);
The AEFLA program (Title II of WIOA);
The Wagner-Peyser Act employment services program (Title III of
WIOA); and
The Vocational Rehabilitation program under title I of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 (title IV of WIOA).
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Performance Metrics
Section 116 of the WIOA: performance accountability
indicators and performance reporting requirements:
% of participants in unsubsidized employment in the 2nd quarter after
exit from the program.
% of participants in unsubsidized employment in the 4th quarter after
exit from the program.
Participants' median earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit.
Post-secondary credential attainment and high school completion
during participation or within 1 year after exit.
% of participants who are in education or training programs that lead
to a recognized post-secondary credential or employment, and who
are achieving measurable skill gains.
Effectiveness of serving employers.
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Expansion of AEFLA’s Purpose
Old (still applicable): Aimed to help adults
Improve their educational and employment outcomes,
Become self-sufficient, and
Support the educational development of their children.
New:
Assisting adults to transition to postsecondary education and
training, including through career pathway programs; and
Assisting English language learners to acquire the skills needed to
succeed in the 21st-century economy.
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Expanded AEFLA Use of Funds
Retains:
Adult education;
Literacy;
Workplace adult education and literacy;
Family literacy; and
English language acquisition.
Adds:
Integrated English literacy and civics education;
Workforce preparation activities; and
Integrated education and training.
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Integrated English Literacy and Civics
Education
Education services for adult English language learners,
including professionals with degrees and credentials in
their native countries.
Must be delivered in combination with integrated education and
training services.
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Corrections Education and Other
Institutionalized Individuals
Adult education and literacy activities;
Special education, as determined by the eligible agency;
Secondary school credit;
Integrated education and training;
Career pathways;
Concurrent enrollment;
Peer tutoring; and
Transition to re-entry initiatives and other post-releaseservices with the goal of reducing recidivism.
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Additional Areas of Interest?
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