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Plan: Florida PYs 2016-2017
Unified Plan U

Section: WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Narrative: III. b. 5. B. ii.

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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. 5. B. ii. Ensure Direct and Equitable Access

Describe how the eligible agency will ensure direct and equitable access to all eligible providers to apply and compete for funds and how the eligible agency will ensure that it is using the same grant or contract announcement and application procedure for all eligible providers.

Current Narrative:

In the competition year, DCAE will ensure that all eligible providers have direct and equitable access to apply and compete for grants and contracts. The Request for Proposal (RFP) announcement will be distributed via various communication outlets, such as (but not limited): Florida Department of Education (FDOE) communication system, regional, and local newspapers, formal press release, announcement on the FDOE website, major statewide educational publications, radio, and television stations in order to ensure that all prospective eligible providers will have access to the same standardized information. An annual webinar will be conducted to review the grant application process and facilitate any questions from prospective eligible providers. Grant application procedures will be the same for all eligible providers.