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Plan: Louisiana PYs 2020-2023
Combined Plan C

Section: Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities

Narrative: c. 6.

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c. 6. If using the basic skills deficient definition contained in WIOA Section 3(5)(B), include the State definition which must further define how to determine if an individual is 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. If not using the portion of the definition contained in WIOA Section 3(5)(B), indicate that is the case.

Current Narrative:

Basic Skills Deficient: A youth is basic—skills deficient if he/she has English reading, writing or computing skills at or below the 8th—grade level on a generally—accepted standardized test; is 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. (Assessment process must include reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities).