Approved Waivers

The following provide access to associated waiver information, including waiver request letters, the Texas Workforce Commission Waiver Plan, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) approval letters, and implementation guidance.

Waivers Approved as Part of the Texas Workforce Commission Waiver Plan

The following eight waivers were submitted as part of the Texas Workforce Commission Waiver Plan and were approved by DOLETA on November 10, 2009. They remain in effect until June 30, 2010.

Texas Workforce Commission Waiver Plan (PDF)
DOLETA Waiver Plan Approval Letter (PDF)

Employer Contribution for Customized Training
Permits the Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) to replace the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)-required 50 percent employer match for customized training with a 10 to 50 percent sliding scale match based on the size of the employer.
Transferring Funds between Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs
Permits the Commission to approve transfer amounts of up to 50 percent of local workforce development area allocations between the WIA adult and dislocated worker funding streams, as requested by Local Workforce Development Boards.
Rapid Response/Incumbent Worker Training
Permits the Commission to use up to 20 percent of rapid response funds for incumbent worker training only as part of a layoff aversion strategy. All training delivered under this waiver is restricted to skill attainment activities.
WIA Formula Funds Used as Local Activity Funds
Permits Boards to designate up to 10 percent of local WIA adult funds and up to 10 percent of local WIA dislocated worker funds as local activity funds to use for incumbent worker training only as part of a layoff aversion strategy. Other statewide activities are not approved.
Contracting for Board Performance Measures
Permits the Commission to develop methodologies that allow greater flexibility in contracting Board performance measures.
Common Measures and Integrated Performance
Permits the Commission to replace the original 17 WIA performance measures with the six common measures.
Older and Out-of-School Youth Use of Eligible Training Provider List
Permits the Commission to allow Boards the option of using the WIA Eligible Training Provider System to secure training providers for older and out-of-school youth through the use of Individual Training Accounts.
Extension of Certification Period for Currently Certified Training Programs
Permits the Commission to extend the period of eligibility for training programs currently certified under the WIA Eligible Training Provider System.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Waivers

DOLETA approved the following American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 waivers on May 14, 2009. They remain in effect until June 30, 2010.

ARRA Waivers Request (PDF)
DOLETA Approval Letter (PDF)

Performance Measures for Youth Who Participate Only in Work Experience Activities
Permits the Commission to use only the work readiness indicator - not common measures - for reporting on services for out-of-school youth ages 18-24 who participate in work experience that occurs between May 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010, and who are served through ARRA funds.
Program Design Flexibility for Youth in Work Experience
Permits the Commission to provide program design flexibility in serving out-of-school youth ages 18-24 who participate only in work experience that occurs between May 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010, and who are served with ARRA funds.

PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. Approved Waivers The following provide access to associated waiver information, including waiver request letters, the Texas Workforce Commission Waiver Plan, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) approval letters, and implementation guidance. Waivers Approved as Part of the Texas Workforce Commission Waiver Plan The following eight waivers were submitted as part of the Texas Workforce Commission Waiver Plan and were approved by DOLETA on November 10, 2009. They remain in effect until June 30, 2010. Texas Workforce Commission Waiver Plan (PDF) DOLETA Waiver Plan Approval Letter (PDF) Employer Contribution for Customized Training Permits the Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) to replace the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)-required 50 percent employer match for customized training with a 10 to 50 percent sliding scale match based on the size of the employer. Transferring Funds between Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs Permits the Commission to approve transfer amounts of up to 50 percent of local workforce development area allocations between the WIA adult and dislocated worker funding streams, as requested by Local Workforce Development Boards. Rapid Response/Incumbent Worker Training Permits the Commission to use up to 20 percent of rapid response funds for incumbent worker training only as part of a layoff aversion strategy. All training delivered under this waiver is restricted to skill attainment activities. WIA Formula Funds Used as Local Activity Funds Permits Boards to designate up to 10 percent of local WIA adult funds and up to 10 percent of local WIA dislocated worker funds as local activity funds to use for incumbent worker training only as part of a layoff aversion strategy. Other statewide activities are not approved. Contracting for Board Performance Measures Permits the Commission to develop methodologies that allow greater flexibility in contracting Board performance measures. Common Measures and Integrated Performance Permits the Commission to replace the original 17 WIA performance measures with the six common measures. Older and Out-of-School Youth Use of Eligible Training Provider List Permits the Commission to allow Boards the option of using the WIA Eligible Training Provider System to secure training providers for older and out-of-school youth through the use of Individual Training Accounts. Extension of Certification Period for Currently Certified Training Programs Permits the Commission to extend the period of eligibility for training programs currently certified under the WIA Eligible Training Provider System. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Waivers DOLETA approved the following American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 waivers on May 14, 2009. They remain in effect until June 30, 2010. ARRA Waivers Request (PDF) DOLETA Approval Letter (PDF) Performance Measures for Youth Who Participate Only in Work Experience Activities Permits the Commission to use only the work readiness indicator - not common measures - for reporting on services for out-of-school youth ages 18-24 who participate in work experience that occurs between May 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010, and who are served through ARRA funds. Program Design Flexibility for Youth in Work Experience Permits the Commission to provide program design flexibility in serving out-of-school youth ages 18-24 who participate only in work experience that occurs between May 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010, and who are served with ARRA funds.
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