20 U.S.C.
United States Code, 2011 Edition
Title 20 - EDUCATION
CHAPTER 73 - ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY
SUBCHAPTER II - GENERAL PROVISIONS
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SUBCHAPTER II—GENERAL PROVISIONS

§9271. State unified plan

(a) “Appropriate Secretary” defined

In this section, the term “appropriate Secretary” means the head of the Federal agency who exercises administrative authority over an activity or program described in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) State unified plan

(1) In general

A State may develop and submit to the appropriate Secretaries a State unified plan for 2 or more of the activities or programs set forth in paragraph (2), except that the State may include in the plan the activities described in paragraph (2)(A) only with the prior approval of the legislature of the State. The State unified plan shall cover one or more of the activities set forth in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (2) and may cover one or more of the activities set forth in subparagraphs (E) through (O) of paragraph (2). For purposes of this paragraph, the activities and programs described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) shall not be considered to be 2 or more activities or programs for purposes of the unified plan. Such activities or programs shall be considered to be 1 activity or program.

(2) Activities

The activities and programs referred to in paragraph (1) are as follows:

(A) career 1 and technical education programs at the secondary level authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.).

(B) career 1 and technical education programs at the postsecondary level authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.).

(C) Activities authorized under title I [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.].

(D) Activities authorized under title II [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.].

(E) Programs authorized under section 6(d) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(d)).

(F) Work programs authorized under section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(o)).

(G) Activities authorized under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271 et seq.).

(H) Programs authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.).

(I) Programs authorized under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 720 et seq.), other than section 112 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 732).

(J) Activities authorized under chapter 41 of title 38.

(K) Programs authorized under State unemployment compensation laws (in accordance with applicable Federal law).

(L) Programs authorized under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).

(M) Programs authorized under title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3056 et seq.).

(N) Training activities carried out by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(O) Programs authorized under the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9901 et seq.).

(c) Requirements

(1) In general

The portion of a State unified plan covering an activity or program described in subsection (b) of this section shall be subject to the requirements, if any, applicable to a plan or application for assistance under the Federal statute authorizing the activity or program.

(2) Additional submission not required

A State that submits a State unified plan covering an activity or program described in subsection (b) of this section that is approved under subsection (d) of this section shall not be required to submit any other plan or application in order to receive Federal funds to carry out the activity or program.

(3) Coordination

A State unified plan shall include—

(A) a description of the methods used for joint planning and coordination of the programs and activities included in the unified plan; and

(B) an assurance that the methods included an opportunity for the entities responsible for planning or administering such programs and activities to review and comment on all portions of the unified plan.

(d) Approval by appropriate Secretaries

(1) Jurisdiction

The appropriate Secretary shall have the authority to approve the portion of the State unified plan relating to the activity or program over which the appropriate Secretary exercises administrative authority. On the approval of the appropriate Secretary, the portion of the plan relating to the activity or program shall be implemented by the State pursuant to the applicable portion of the State unified plan.

(2) Approval

(A) In general

A portion of the State unified plan covering an activity or program described in subsection (b) of this section that is submitted to the appropriate Secretary under this section shall be considered to be approved by the appropriate Secretary at the end of the 90-day period beginning on the day the appropriate Secretary receives the portion, unless the appropriate Secretary makes a written determination, during the 90-day period, that the portion is not consistent with the requirements of the Federal statute authorizing the activity or program including the criteria for approval of a plan or application, if any, under such statute or the plan is not consistent with the requirements of subsection (c)(3) of this section.

(B) Special rule

In subparagraph (A), the term “criteria for approval of a State plan”, relating to activities carried out under title I [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.] or II [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.] or under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.), includes a requirement for agreement between the State and the appropriate Secretary regarding State performance measures, including levels of performance.

(Pub. L. 105–220, title V, §501, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1242; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(f) [title VIII, §401(17)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–412; Pub. L. 109–270, §2(h)(7)–(9), Aug. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 748; Pub. L. 110–234, title IV, §4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(R), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1096, 1097; Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title IV, §4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(R), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1857, 1858.)

References in Text

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, referred to in subsecs. (b)(2)(A), (B) and (d)(2)(B), is Pub. L. 88–210, Dec. 18, 1963, 77 Stat. 403, as amended generally by Pub. L. 109–270, §1(b), Aug. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 683, which is classified generally to chapter 44 (§2301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2301 of this title and Tables.

Title I, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(C), is title I of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 939, which is classified principally to chapter 30 (§2801 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.

Title II, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(D), is title II of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059, known as the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§9201 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.

The Trade Act of 1974, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(G), is Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978. Chapter 2 of title II of the Act is classified generally to part 2 (§2271 et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 12 of Title 19, Customs Duties. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 2101 of Title 19 and Tables.

The Wagner-Peyser Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(H), is act June 6, 1933, ch. 49, 48 Stat. 113, which is classified generally to chapter 4B (§49 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 49 of Title 29 and Tables.

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(I), is Pub. L. 93–112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 357. Title I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§720 et seq.) of chapter 16 of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 701 of Title 29 and Tables.

The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(L), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Part A of title IV of the Act is classified generally to part A (§601 et seq.) of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.

The Older Americans Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(M), is Pub. L. 89–73, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 218. Title V of the Act, known as the “Older Americans Community Services Employment Act”, is classified generally to subchapter IX (§3056 et seq.) of chapter 35 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3001 of Title 42 and Tables.

The Community Services Block Grant Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(O), is subtitle B (§671 et seq.) of title VI of Pub. L. 97–35, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 511, which is classified generally to chapter 106 (§9901 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short title note set out under section 9901 of Title 42 and Tables.

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Amendments

2008—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 110–246, §4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(R), substituted “Food and Nutrition Act of 2008” for “Food Stamp Act of 1977” in subpars. (E) and (F).

2006—Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 109–270, §2(h)(7)(B), substituted “Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006” for “Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act”.

Pub. L. 109–270, §2(h)(7)(A), which directed the substitution of “career and technical education programs at the secondary level” for “secondary vocational education programs”, was executed by making the substitution for “Secondary vocational education programs” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 109–270, §2(h)(8)(B), substituted “Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006” for “Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act”.

Pub. L. 109–270, §2(h)(8)(A), which directed the substitution of “career and technical education programs at the postsecondary level” for “postsecondary vocational education programs”, was executed by making the substitution for “Postsecondary vocational education programs” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (d)(2)(B). Pub. L. 109–270, §2(h)(9), substituted “Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006” for “Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act”.

1998—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–277 inserted at end “For purposes of this paragraph, the activities and programs described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) shall not be considered to be 2 or more activities or programs for purposes of the unified plan. Such activities or programs shall be considered to be 1 activity or program.”

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.

Amendment by section 4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(R) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2008, see section 4407 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1161 of Title 2, The Congress.

1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized.

§9272. Definitions for indicators of performance

(a) In general

In order to ensure nationwide comparability of performance data, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education, after consultation with the representatives described in subsection (b) of this section, shall issue definitions for indicators of performance and levels of performance established under titles I [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.] and II [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.].

(b) Representatives

The representatives referred to in subsection (a) of this section are representatives of States (as defined in section 2801 of title 29) and political subdivisions, business and industry, employees, eligible providers of employment and training activities (as defined in section 2801 of title 29), educators, participants in activities carried out under this Act, State Directors of adult education, providers of adult education, providers of literacy services, individuals with expertise in serving the employment and training needs of eligible youth (as defined in section 2801 of title 29), parents, and other interested parties, with expertise regarding activities authorized under this Act.

(Pub. L. 105–220, title V, §502, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1244.)

References in Text

Title I, referred to in subsec. (a), is title I of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 939, which is classified principally to chapter 30 (§2801 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.

Title II, referred to in subsec. (a), is title II of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059, as amended, known as the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§9201 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.

This Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 936, as amended, known as the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.

§9273. Incentive grants

(a) In general

Beginning on July 1, 2000, the Secretary shall award a grant to each State that exceeds the State adjusted levels of performance for title I [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.], the adjusted levels of performance for title II [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.], and the levels of performance for programs under Public Law 105–332 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.),1 for the purpose of carrying out an innovative program consistent with the requirements of any one or more of the programs within title I, title II, or such Public Law, respectively.

(b) Application

(1) In general

The Secretary may provide a grant to a State under subsection (a) of this section only if the State submits an application to the Secretary for the grant that meets the requirements of paragraph (2).

(2) Requirements

The Secretary may review an application described in paragraph (1) only to ensure that the application contains the following assurances:

(A) The legislature of the State was consulted with respect to the development of the application.

(B) The application was approved by the Governor, the eligible agency (as defined in section 9202 of this title), and the State agency responsible for programs established under Public Law 105–332 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.).1

(C) The State and the eligible agency, as appropriate, exceeded the State adjusted levels of performance for title I [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.], the expected levels of performance for title II [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.], and the levels of performance for programs under Public Law 105–332 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.).1

(c) Amount

(1) Minimum and maximum grant amounts

Subject to paragraph (2), a grant provided to a State under subsection (a) of this section shall be awarded in an amount that is not less than $750,000 and not more than $3,000,000.

(2) Proportionate reduction

If the amount available for grants under this section for a fiscal year is insufficient to award a grant to each State or eligible agency that is eligible for a grant, the Secretary shall reduce the minimum and maximum grant amount by a uniform percentage.

(d) Expected levels of performance as consideration

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, for fiscal year 2000, the Secretary shall not consider the expected levels of performance under Public Law 105–332 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) 1 and shall not award a grant under subsection (a) of this section based on the levels of performance for that Act.

(Pub. L. 105–220, title V, §503, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1244; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(f) [title VIII, §404(f)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–417; Pub. L. 106–246, div. B, title II, §2403(a)(1), July 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 555.)

References in Text

Title I, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(2)(C), is title I of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 939, which is classified principally to chapter 30 (§2801 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.

Title II, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(2)(C), is title II of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059, as amended, known as the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§9201 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.

Public Law 105–332 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.), referred to in subsecs. (a), (b)(2)(B), (C), and (d), is Pub. L. 105–332, Oct. 31, 1998, 112 Stat. 3076, known as the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Amendments of 1998. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1998 Amendment note set out under section 2301 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

2000—Subsecs. (a), (b)(2)(B), (C). Pub. L. 106–246, §2403(a)(1)(A), substituted “under Public Law 105–332 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.)” for “under Public Law 88–210 (as amended; 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.)”.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106–246, §2403(a)(1)(B), added subsec. (d).

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277 substituted “adjusted” for “expected” before “levels of performance for title II”.

1 See References in Text note below.

§9274. Privacy

(a) Effect on privacy protections

Nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede the privacy protections afforded parents and students under section 1232g of this title.

(b) Prohibition on development of national database

(1) In general

Nothing in this Act shall be construed to permit the development of a national database of personally identifiable information on individuals receiving services under title I of this Act [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.].

(2) Limitation

Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to prevent the proper administration of national programs under subtitles C and D of title I of this Act [29 U.S.C. 2881 et seq., 2911 et seq.] or to carry out program management activities consistent with title I of this Act [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.].

(Pub. L. 105–220, title V, §504, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1245.)

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 936, as amended, known as the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Title I of the Act is classified principally to chapter 30 (§2801 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. Subtitles C and D of title I of the Act are classified generally to subchapters III (§2881 et seq.) and IV (§2911 et seq.), respectively, of chapter 30 of Title 29. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.

§9275. Buy-American requirements

(a) Compliance with chapter 83 of title 41

None of the funds made available under title I [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.], II [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.], or III or this subchapter may be expended by an entity unless the entity agrees that in expending the funds the entity will comply with chapter 83 of title 41.

(b) Sense of the Congress; requirement regarding notice

(1) Purchase of American-made equipment and products

In the case of any equipment or product that may be authorized to be purchased with financial assistance provided using funds made available under title I [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.], II [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.], or III or this subchapter, it is the sense of the Congress that entities receiving the assistance should, in expending the assistance, purchase only American-made equipment and products.

(2) Notice to recipients of assistance

In providing financial assistance using funds made available under title I [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.], II [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.], or III or this subchapter, the head of each Federal agency shall provide to each recipient of the assistance a notice describing the statement made in paragraph (1) by Congress.

(c) Prohibition of contracts with persons falsely labeling products as made in America

If it has been finally determined by a court or Federal agency that any person intentionally affixed a label bearing a “Made in America” inscription, or any inscription with the same meaning, to any product sold in or shipped to the United States that is not made in the United States, the person shall be ineligible to receive any contract or subcontract made with funds made available in this subtitle,1 pursuant to the debarment, suspension, and ineligibility procedures described in sections 9.400 through 9.409 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations, as such sections are in effect on August 7, 1998, or pursuant to any successor regulations.

(Pub. L. 105–220, title V, §505, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1245; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(f) [title VIII, §401(18)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–412.)

References in Text

Titles I, II, and III, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), are titles I, II, and III of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 939, 1059, 1080. Title I is classified principally to chapter 30 (§2801 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. Title II, known as the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, is classified principally to subchapter I (§9201 et seq.) of this chapter. Title III enacted section 49l–2 of this title and section 4110B of Title 38, Veterans’ Benefits, amended sections 49a to 49c, 49d, 49e to 49g, 49j, 49k, 633a, and 791 of this title, section 7103 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 2311 of Title 19, Customs Duties, and sections 655a, 2000e–16, and 3056 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 49a, 633a, and 2701 of this title. For complete classification of titles I, II, and III to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.

Codification

In subsec. (a) heading, “chapter 83 of title 41” substituted for “Buy American Act” on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, §6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.

In subsec. (a), “chapter 83 of title 41” substituted for “the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.)” on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, §6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.

Amendments

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, §101(f) [title VIII, §401(18)(A)], substituted “under title I, II, or III or this subchapter” for “in this Act”.

Subsec. (b)(1), (2). Pub. L. 105–277, §101(f) [title VIII, §401(18)(B)], substituted “under title I, II, or III or this subchapter” for “under this Act”.

1 So in original. This section is not contained in a subtitle.

§9276. Transition provisions

(a) Workforce investment systems

The Secretary of Labor shall take such actions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to provide for the orderly transition from any authority under the Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) to the workforce investment systems established under title I of this Act [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.]. Such actions shall include the provision of guidance relating to the designation of State workforce investment boards, local workforce investment areas, and local workforce investment boards described in such title.

(b) Adult education and literacy programs

(1) In general

The Secretary of Education shall take such actions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to provide for the transition from any authority under the Adult Education Act to any authority under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.] (as added by title II of this Act).

(2) Limitation

The authority to take actions under paragraph (1) shall apply until July 1, 2000.

(c) Regulations

(1) Interim final regulations

Not later than 180 days after August 7, 1998, the Secretary of Labor shall develop and publish in the Federal Register interim final regulations relating to the transition to, and implementation of, this Act.

(2) Final regulations

Not later than December 31, 1999, the Secretary shall develop and publish in the Federal Register final regulations relating to the transition to, and implementation of, this Act.

(d) Expenditure of funds during transition

(1) In general

Subject to paragraph (2) and in accordance with regulations developed under subsection (c) of this section, States, grant recipients, administrative entities, and other recipients of financial assistance under the Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) or under this Act may expend funds received under the Job Training Partnership Act or under this Act, prior to July 1, 2000, in order to plan and implement programs and activities authorized under this Act.

(2) Additional requirements

Not to exceed 2 percent of any allotment to any State from amounts appropriated under the Job Training Partnership Act or under this Act for fiscal year 1998 or 1999 may be made available to carry out planning authorized under paragraph (1) and not less than 50 percent of any such amount used to carry out planning authorized under paragraph (1) shall be made available to local entities for the planning purposes described in such paragraph.

(e) Reorganization

Not later than 1 year after August 7, 1998, the Secretary of Labor shall reorganize and align functions within the Department of Labor and within the Employment and Training Administration in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities required by this Act (and related laws) in an effective and efficient manner.

(Pub. L. 105–220, title V, §506, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1246; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(f) [title VIII, §401(19)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–412; Pub. L. 105–332, §4(2), Oct. 31, 1998, 112 Stat. 3126.)

References in Text

The Job Training Partnership Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (d), is Pub. L. 97–300, Oct. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1322, as amended, which was classified generally to chapter 19 (§1501 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220, title I, §199(b)(2), (c)(2)(B), Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059, effective July 1, 2000. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

This Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c) to (e), is Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 936, as amended, known as the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Title I of the Act is classified principally to chapter 30 (§2801 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.

The Adult Education Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is title III of Pub. L. 89–750, Nov. 3, 1966, 80 Stat. 1216, as amended, which was classified generally to chapter 30 (§1201 et seq.) of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220, title II, §251(a)(1), Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1079. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is title II of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059, as amended, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§9201 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

1998—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 105–332 amended heading and text of par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The authority to take actions under paragraph (1) shall apply only for the 1-year period beginning on August 7, 1998.”

Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 105–277, §101(f) [title VIII, §401(19)(A)], substituted “subsection (c)” for “subsection (b)”.

Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 105–277, §101(f) [title VIII, §401(19)(B)], inserted “planning authorized under” after “carry out” in two places and substituted “the planning purposes” for “the purposes”.