§1632. Use of funds

(a) In general

Funds available under this part may be used for-

(1) basic and remedial education, academic enrichment ¹ institutional and on-the-job training, work experience programs, youth corps programs, employment counseling, occupational training, preparation for work, outreach and enrollment activities, employability assessment, job referral and placement, job search assistance and job club activities, activities under programs described in section 1645(b) of this title, and any other employment or job training activity designed to give employment to eligible individuals or prepare the individuals for, and place the individuals in, employment;

(2) supportive services necessary to enable such individuals to participate in the program; and

(3) administrative costs, not to exceed 15 percent of the funds available under this part.

(b) Basic and remedial education

(1) In general

A service delivery area shall expend funds (available under this chapter or otherwise available to the service delivery area) for basic and remedial education and training as described in the job training plan under section 1514 of this title.

(2) Education or training

The education and training authorized by paragraph (1) may be provided by-

(A) the year-round program under part C of this subchapter;

(B) the Job Corps;

(C) Repealed. Pub. L. 104–193, title I, §110(n)(8)(A), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2174 ;

(D) youth corps programs;

(E) alternative or secondary schools; or

(F) other education and training programs.

(c) Assessment and service strategy

(1) Assessment

(A) In general

Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the programs under this part shall include an objective assessment of the basic skills and supportive services needs of each participant, which may include a review of occupational skills, prior work experience, employability, interests, and aptitudes.

(B) Recent assessment

A new assessment, or a factor of such assessment, of a participant is not required if the program determines it is appropriate to use a recent assessment of the participant conducted pursuant to another education or training program (such as a regular high school academic program).

(2) Service strategy

(A) In general

Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the programs under this part shall include a service strategy for participants, which may identify achievement objectives, appropriate employment goals, and appropriate services for participants, taking into account the assessments conducted under paragraph (1).

(B) Recent service strategy

A new service strategy for a participant is not required if the program determines it is appropriate to use a recent service strategy developed for the participant under another education or training program (such as a regular high school academic program).

(3) Basic education and preemployment training

The programs under this part shall provide, either directly or through arrangements with other programs, each of the following services to a participant where the assessment and the service strategy indicate such services are appropriate:

(A) Basic and Remedial Education.

(B) Preemployment and Work Maturity Skills Training.

(4) Integration of work and learning

(A) Work experience

Work experience provided under this part, to the extent feasible, shall include contextual learning opportunities which integrate the development of general competencies with the development of academic skills.

(B) Classroom training

Classroom training provided under this part shall, to the extent feasible, include opportunities to apply knowledge and skills relating to academic subjects to the world of work.

(d) Followup services

Service delivery areas shall make followup services available for participants if the service strategy indicates such services are appropriate.

(e) Educational linkages

In conducting the program assisted under this part, service delivery areas shall establish linkages with the appropriate educational agencies responsible for service to participants. Such linkages shall include arrangements to ensure that there is a regular exchange of information relating to the progress, problems and needs of participants, including the results of assessments of the skill levels of participants.

(Pub. L. 97–300, title II, §253, as added Pub. L. 102–367, title II, §204, Sept. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1061 ; amended Pub. L. 103–227, title X, §1016(a)(1)–(2)(B), Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 267 ; Pub. L. 104–193, title I, §110(n)(8), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2174 .)

Repeal of Section

Pub. L. 105–220, title I, §199(b)(2), (c)(2)(B), Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059 , provided that this section is repealed effective July 1, 2000.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1632, Pub. L. 97–300, title II, §253, formerly §252, Oct. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1364 ; renumbered §253 and amended Pub. L. 99–496, §8(a)(1), (b), Oct. 16, 1986, 100 Stat. 1263 , related to use of funds for summer youth employment and training programs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–367, title II, §201, title VII, §701(a), Sept. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1052 , 1103, effective July 1, 1993.

A prior section 253 of Pub. L. 97–300 was renumbered section 254 and classified to section 1633 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–367, title II, §201, Sept. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1052 .

Amendments

1996-Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 104–193, §110(n)(8)(A), struck out subpar. (C) which read as follows: "the JOBS program;".

Subsec. (c)(1)(B), (2)(B). Pub. L. 104–193, §110(n)(8)(B), struck out "the JOBS program or" before "a regular high school academic program)."

1994-Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 103–227, §1016(a)(1), inserted "academic enrichment" after "remedial education,".

Subsec. (c)(3), (4). Pub. L. 103–227, §1016(a)(2)(A), added pars. (3) and (4).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–227, §1016(a)(2)(B), added subsec. (e).

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 104–193 effective July 1, 1997, with transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193, as amended, set out as an Effective Date note under section 601 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

Effective Date

Section effective July 1, 1993, see section 701(a) of Pub. L. 102–367 set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment; Transition Provisions note under section 1501 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 1503, 1633 of this title.

¹ So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.