Tribal Employment and Training Support Act
This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to improve tribal employment and training programs. It directly affects Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities by updating eligibility rules (allowing individuals previously covered under the Job Training Partnership Act to participate), permitting up to 15% of funds for administrative costs, and requiring performance measures that consider tribal community needs. Key provisions include updating legal references to tribal laws (e.g., 25 U.S.C. 5301), establishing an annual meeting requirement with a Native American Employment and Training Council, and clarifying how unobligated funds can be carried forward. The changes aim to strengthen federal support for tribal workforce programs while aligning with tribal self-governance principles.
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Introduced Aug 1, 2024
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Aug 1, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 1, 2024
Senate · Introduced
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Ben Ray Luján
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