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—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 2. the State Policies That Will Support the Implementation of the State’s Strategies (e.g., Co-enrollment Policies and Universal Intake Processes Where Appropriate). in Addition, Describe the State’s Process for Developing Guidelines for State-administered One-stop Partner Programs’ Contributions to a One-stop Delivery System, Including Benchmarks, and Its Guidance to Assist Local Boards, Chief Elected Officials, and Local One-stop Partners in Determining Equitable and Stable Methods of Funding Infrastructure in Accordance with Sec. 121(h)(1)(b). Beginning with the State Plan Modification in 2018 and for Subsequent State Plans and State Plan Modifications, the State Must Also Include Such Guidelines.
Current Narrative:
LWC, as the lead agency for the implementation of the WIOA Combined State Plan, has developed a foundational set of policies that provide guidance for LWDBs to implement WIOA Core Programs and other associated services. The chart below presents an overview of the state’s policies designed support effective implementation of WIOA and the One–Stop delivery system:
| Policy Number | Policy Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| OWD 4–10 | WIOA Initial Designation | Guidance initial designation WIOA –LWDA |
| OWD 4–11 | WIOA Board Composition and Certification | Guidance on composition and certification criteria for LWDBs |
| OWD 2.13.1 | WIOA Certification Process for ETP L | Guidance to LWDA, training providers and other stakeholders on the certification process and procedures. |
| OWD 2.3.3 | WIOA FY 15 Program Allocations | Provide LWDA allocations for Title I Adult, Dislocated and Youth activities |
| OWD 2–21 | Youth Program Operation | Codifies TEGL WIOA 23–14 guidance for the operation implementation WIOA Youth formula funds. |
| OWD 2–22 | Transition of WIA Carryover | Codifies TEGL 23–14 transition of WIA funds |
| OWD 2–23 | Integrated Service Delivery | Redefines the role and responsibilities for state staff in the Louisiana Business and career Solutions Centers; and key definitions |
| OWD 2–24 | WIOA Adult Dislocated Worker Eligibility Policy | |
| OWD 2–27 | IEP & LMI Policy | Codifies TEGL 22–08 , LMI is a tool that provides information for IEP |
| OWD 2–28 | NEG & SP | Guidance to LWDA on Sector Partnership and the National Emergency Grant |
LWC leadership and WIOA Combined State plan partners (Implementation Team) are currently working on the WIOA Combined State Plan MOU and the development of Common Intake, Co–enrollment and other policies that will support the efficacy of plan implementation.