WIA Title V reauthorization draft released.

On June 16, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) released a staff discussion draft of Title V of the proposed Workforce Investment Act (WIA) reauthorization bill. Title V covers Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act. Mark-up of the reauthorization proposal by the Senate HELP Committee is scheduled for June 29.

The Committee will release discussion drafts of the remaining Titles in the following order:

• Title I: To support a comprehensive and coordinated workforce development system, Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 2011 streamlines governance provisions such as boards and plans and establishes common performance indicators across the four core WIA programs. 
• Title II: One stop delivery system, job training formula programs, and national programs. 
• Title III: Adult Education
• Title IV: Amendments to the Wagner-Peyser Act
• Title V: Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act
• Title VI: General Provisions

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