(a) WIA title I funds may not be spent on the employment or
training of participants in sectarian activities.
(b)(1) 29 CFR part 2, subpart D governs the circumstances under
which DOL support, including WIA Title I financial assistance, may be
used to employ or train participants in religious activities. Under
that subpart, such assistance may be used for such employment or
training only when the assistance is provided indirectly within the
meaning of the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution, and not
when the assistance is provided directly. As explained in that subpart,
assistance provided through an Individual Training Account is generally
considered indirect, and other mechanisms may also be considered
indirect. See also 20 CFR 667.275 and 29 CFR 37.6(f)(1). 29 CFR part 2,
subpart D also contains requirements related to equal treatment in
Department of Labor programs for religious organizations, and to
protecting the religious liberty of Department of Labor social service
providers and beneficiaries.
(2) Limitations on the employment of participants under WIA Title I
to carry out the construction, operation, or maintenance of any part of
any facility used or to be used for religious instruction or as a place
for religious worship are described at 29 CFR 37.6(f)(2).
