Purpose

This letter transmits a rule governing the WIOA youth program eligibility requirements that will be effective March 25, 2019.  The rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).

Background

On July 1, 2017, Governor Kasich signed House Bill 49 into permanent law which codified the Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP). This program requires each individual who is an in-school youth or out-of-school youth to participate in (CCMEP) as a condition of enrollment in workforce development activities funded by WIOA. This rule simplifies the eligibility requirements for WIOA youth program participants to allow a seamless transition into the CCMEP program.

Overview of Revisions

5101:10-3-01 "Workforce Innovation and opportunity act youth program: Eligibility Requirements."

This rule describes definitions for the WIOA youth program, describes who is eligible to participate and how youth participants enroll in CCMEP activities. The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) amended this rule with the following changes:

• Minor language changes for clarity;
• Added "Charter school, Comprehensive case management and employment program, Covered individual, Postsecondary school, School year calendar quarter and Secondary school” definitions in paragraph (A);
• Updated paragraphs (D) and (E) with minor language changes for clarity;
• Updated paragraph (F) to add more specific language about individuals who are out-of-school youth participants;
• Updated paragraphs (G) and (H) with minor language changes for clarity;
• Added new paragraph (I) to provide more details on exceptions that permit participants who are not low-income to be served;
• Updated paragraphs (J) and (K) with more clarifying information on when school status is determined and who is an individual who requires additional assistance; and
• Updated paragraphs (M) through (P) with minor language changes for clarity.