Guidance for Planning Performance: Laws and Regulations |
| Laws and Regulations |
Public Law 105-332 The Carl D. Perkins Vocational - Technical Education Amendments. An Act to amend the Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Technical Education Act. On August 14, 2006, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act (S. 250) conference report was signed into law by President Bush.To provide special rules for disaster relief employment under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 for individuals displaced by Hurricane Katrina Public Law 104-193 The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The massive tax-cutting bill recently signed into law in June by President Bush contains a number of items of interest to community colleges and their students. Public Law 103-239 The School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994. H.R.1160: To reauthorize the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program through June 30, 2005, and for other purposes. Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 109-4 [GPO: Text,] Current Law: Public Law 105-244 The Higher Education Act Amendments of 1998. An Act to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
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| WIA Law, Regulations, ARRA, Qs & As |
| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. Workforce Investment Act (WIA) |
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| WIA Amendments: Proposed Rule (December 20, 2006) |
| WIA Technical Amendments of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 |
| Final Regulations |
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| Workforce Investment Act Qs & As on WIA Implementation |
The National Apprenticeship Act: Promotion of Labor Standards for Apprenticeship and more. Government Performance and Results Act: Improve the confidence of the American people in the capability of the Federal Government, by systematically holding Federal agencies accountable for achieving program results and much, much more.
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Paperwork Reduction Act: The purpose of this act is to minimize paperwork, ensure public benefit, improve Government programs, improve the quality and use of Federal information to strengthen decision making, accountability, and openness in Government and society; and much, much more. Paperwork Reduction Act Information ETA Collection Requests Wagner-Peyser Act, (Sections 10, 13, 15) An ACT to provide for the establishment of a national employment system, for cooperation with the States in the promotion of such system, and for other purposes. Older Americans Act (Section 503) An Act to foster and promote useful part-time opportunities in community service activities for unemployed low income persons who are 55 years or older and who have poor employment prospects.
American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000 (AC-21 and 29 CFR 95.51) Temporary increase in VISA allotments and other provisions. Jobs for Veterans Act (Sections 4112 and 4215(d)) Priority of service for veterans in Department of Labor Job Training Programs. Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992 To authorize the integration of employment, training, and related services provided by Indian tribal governments. |
| TRADE ACT LAWS/Regulations |
| Laws: |
| Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 Public Law 107-210 (Format: MS Word, PDF) Trade Act of 1974 (as amended) United States Code, Title 19, Sections 2271 - 2331 (Format: MS Word, PDF) Congressional Statement of Purpose, "The purposes of this chapter are... to provide adequate procedures to safeguard American industry and labor against unfair or injurious import competition, and to assist industries, firms, workers, and communities to adjust to changes in international trade flows" 19 U.S.C. 2102 NAFTA Worker Security Act North American Free Trade Agreement of 1993, Title V, NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance and Other Provisions |
| Regulations: |
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Under the Trade Act of 1974 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20 Chapter 5, Part 617 (Format: MS Word, PDF) Purpose, "The [Trade Act of 1974] created a program to assist individuals, who became unemployed as a result of increased imports, return to suitable employment. The [Trade Adjustment Assistance] program provides for reemployment services and allowances for eligible individuals. The regulations in the part 617 are issued to implement the Act." 20 CFR 617.2 |
| Final Rules - Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations: |
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers - Implementation of 1998 Amendments Final Rule - RIN:1205-AB05 NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance Final Rule - RIN:1205-AB07 |
