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:
Basic Skills Deficient – An individual unable to compute or solve problems, read, write, or speak English, at a level necessary to function on the job, in the individual’s family, or in society. For WIOA purposes, the State further defines Basic Skills Deficient as an individual who:
• Lacks a high school diploma or high school equivalency and is not enrolled in secondary education. • Enrolled in a Title II Adult Education/Literacy program.
• Reading and/or Math assessment at an 8.9 or below grade level.
• Determined to be Limited English Skills proficient through staff–documented observations.
• Other objective criteria determined to be appropriate by the local area and documented in its required policy.