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The Planning Guidelines is the official document that sets the public policy and requirements for allocating local area funding for the Youth, Adult and Dislocated Workers programs. In compliance with WIOA regulations, priorities and goals the State planning will meet the needs of services of specific populations and minorities, as well as those of job seekers and employers. The annual Planning Guidelines compile the State and Federal public policies pertaining to the management of WIOA funds. This Guide is designed to ensure compliance with ETA policies and goals, as stated in Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGL), Training and Employment Notices (TEN), WIOA Final Rules, as well as the State Board policies.  Please, for more details about State Policies and Procedures, refer to the Table 29 -  State Policies and Procedures.

The Workforce Development Program approved on 5 May 2017 the policy: WIOA-01-2017 -Policy to the development of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and IFA with AJC partners.  In accordance with WIOA, One-Stop partners may appeal to the Governor’s determination on the portion of funds to be provided for One-Stop infrastructure cost and request a hearing. A written appeal and request for a hearing must be mailed to the State Board within 21 calendar days from the Governor’s infrastructure cost determination.  

The appeal must be in writing and state the grounds for the appeal. The appellant must describe how the Governor’s infrastructure cost determination is inconsistent with proportionate share requirements, cost contribution limitations, and/or the cost contribution caps, in accordance with WIOA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Section 678.750(b).  

The appellant will be contacted within 10 calendar days of the receipt of the appeal and a hearing date will be scheduled. To ensure a prompt resolution of the appeal and distribution of funds in a timely manner, the appellant will receive a written decision no later than 15 calendar days after the hearing.