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29 U.S.C. § 3252 — Workforce flexibility plans
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**(a) Plans** A State may submit to the Secretary, and the Secretary may approve, a workforce flexibility plan under which the State is authorized to waive, in accordance with the plan—
(1) any of the statutory or regulatory requirements applicable under this subchapter to local areas, pursuant to applications for such waivers from the local areas, except for requirements relating to the basic purposes of this subchapter, wage and labor standards, grievance procedures and judicial review, nondiscrimination, eligibility of participants, allocation of funds to local areas, establishment and functions of local areas and local boards, procedures for review and approval of local plans, and worker rights, participation, and protection;
(2) any of the statutory or regulatory requirements applicable under sections 49g through 49i of this title to the State (excluding requirements relating to the provision of services to unemployment insurance claimants and veterans, and requirements relating to universal access to basic labor exchange services without cost to jobseekers); and
(3) any of the statutory or regulatory requirements applicable under the Older Americans Act of 1965 ([42 U.S.C. 3001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) to State agencies on aging with respect to activities carried out using funds allotted under section 506(b) of such Act ([42 U.S.C. 3056d(b)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3056d/b&num=0&edition=prelim)), except for requirements relating to the basic purposes of such Act, wage and labor standards, eligibility of participants in the activities, and standards for grant agreements.
**(b) Content of plans** A workforce flexibility plan
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**(a) Plans** A State may submit to the Secretary, and the Secretary may approve, a workforce flexibility plan under which the State is authorized to waive, in accordance with the plan—
(1) any of the statutory or regulatory requirements applicable under this subchapter to local areas, pursuant to applications for such waivers from the local areas, except for requirements relating to the basic purposes of this subchapter, wage and labor standards, grievance procedures and judicial review, nondiscrimination, eligibility of participants, allocation of funds to local areas, establishment and functions of local areas and local boards, procedures for review and approval of local plans, and worker rights, participation, and protection;
(2) any of the statutory or regulatory requirements applicable under sections 49g through 49i of this title to the State (excluding requirements relating to the provision of services to unemployment insurance claimants and veterans, and requirements relating to universal access to basic labor exchange services without cost to jobseekers); and
(3) any of the statutory or regulatory requirements applicable under the Older Americans Act of 1965 ([42 U.S.C. 3001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) to State agencies on aging with respect to activities carried out using funds allotted under section 506(b) of such Act ([42 U.S.C. 3056d(b)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3056d/b&num=0&edition=prelim)), except for requirements relating to the basic purposes of such Act, wage and labor standards, eligibility of participants in the activities, and standards for grant agreements.
**(b) Content of plans** A workforce flexibility plan implemented by a State under subsection (a) shall include descriptions of—
(1)
(A) the process by which local areas in the State may submit and obtain approval by the State of applications for waivers of requirements applicable under this subchapter; and
(B) the requirements described in subparagraph (A) that are likely to be waived by the State under the plan;
(2) the requirements applicable under sections 49g through 49i of this title that are proposed to be waived, if any;
(3) the requirements applicable under the Older Americans Act of 1965 [[42 U.S.C. 3001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.] that are proposed to be waived, if any;
(4) the outcomes to be achieved by the waivers described in paragraphs (1) through (3); and
(5) other measures to be taken to ensure appropriate accountability for Federal funds in connection with the waivers.
**(c) Periods** The Secretary may approve a workforce flexibility plan for a period of not more than 5 years.
**(d) Opportunity for public comments** Prior to submitting a workforce flexibility plan to the Secretary for approval, the State shall provide to all interested parties and to the general public adequate notice of and a reasonable opportunity for comment on the waiver requests proposed to be implemented pursuant to such plan.
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The Congress hereby finds and declares that, in keeping with the traditional American concept of the inherent dignity of the individual in our democratic society, the older people of our Nation are entitled to, and it is the joint and several duty and responsibility of the governments of the United States, of the several States and their political subdivisions, and of Indian tribes to assist our older people to secure equal opportunity to the full and free enjoyment of the following objectives:
(1) An adequate income in retirement in accordance with the American standard of living.
(2) The best possible physical and mental health (including access to person-centered, trauma-informed services as appropriate) which science can make available and without regard to economic status.
(3) Obtaining and maintaining suitable housing, independently selected, designed and located with reference to special needs and available at costs which older citizens can afford.
(4) Full restoration services for those who require institutional care, and a comprehensive array of community-based, long-term care services adequate to appropriately sustain older people in their communities and in their homes, including support to family members and other persons providing voluntary care to older individuals needing long-term care services.
(5) Opportunity for employment with no discriminatory personnel practices because of age.
(6) Retirement in health, honor, dignity—after years of contribution to the economy.
(7) Participating in and contributing to meaningful activity within the widest range of civic, cultural, education and training and recreational opportunities.
(8) Efficient community services, including access to low-cost transportation, which provide a choice in supported living ar
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In order to promote the establishment and maintenance of a national system of public employment service offices, the United States Employment Service shall be established and maintained within the Department of Labor.
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In order to simplify reporting requirements and reduce reporting burdens, the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish procedures and criteria under which a State board and local board may reduce reporting burdens and requirements under this Act (including the amendments made by this Act).
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### Statutory Notes
Section 2931, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 181, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1038, related to requirements and restrictions. See [section 3241 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3241&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2931 were contained in sections 1551 to 1554 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2932, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 182, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1041, related to prompt allocation of funds. See [section 3242 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3242&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2932 were contained in [section 1572 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1572&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2933, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 183, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1042, related to monitoring for compliance with chapter. See [section 3243 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3243&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2933 were contained in [section 1573 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1573&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 2934, Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 184, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1042, related to fiscal controls and sanctions. See [section 3244 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3244&num=0&edition=prelim).
Provisions similar to those formerly contained in section 2934 were contained in [section 1
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TITLE 29—LABOR
§ 3251
[References to a provision of the Job Training Part-
nership Act, effective Aug. 7, 1998, are deemed to refer
to that provision or the corresponding provision of the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105–220, Aug.
7, 1998, 112 Stat. 936, and effective July 1, 2000, are
deemed to refer to the corresponding provision of the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998, see former section
2940(b) of this title. The Workforce Investment Act of
1998 was repealed by Pub. L. 113–128, title V, §§ 506,
511(a), July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1703, 1705, effective July 1,
2015. Pursuant to section 3361(a) of this title, references
to a provision of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998
are deemed to refer to the corresponding provision of
the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Pub. L.
113–128, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1425. For complete classi-
fication of the Job Training Partnership Act and the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to the Code, see Ta-
bles. For complete classification of the Workforce Inno-
vation and Opportunity Act to the Code, see Short
Title note set out under section 3101 of this title and
Tables.]
Similar provisions were contained in the following
prior appropriations act:
Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(e) [title I], Sept.
30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–233, 3009–234.
§ 3251. State legislative authority
(a) Authority of State legislature
Nothing in this subchapter shall be inter-
preted to preclude the enactment of State legis-
lation providing for the implementation, con-
sistent with the provisions of this subchapter, of
the activities assisted under this subchapter.
Any funds received by a State under this sub-
chapter shall be subject to appropriation by the
State legislature, consistent with the term
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 3001
Sec.
SUBCHAPTER VI—NATIONAL OLDER AMERICANS
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
3044 to 3044e.
Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER VII—NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR
THE ELDERLY
3045 to 3045i.
Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER VIII—GENERAL PROVISIONS
3051 to 3055.
Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER IX—COMMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR
OPPORTUNITIES
3056.
Older American community service em-
ployment program.
3056a.
Administration.
3056b.
Participants not Federal employees.
3056c.
Interagency cooperation.
3056d.
Distribution of assistance.
3056e.
Equitable distribution.
3056f.
Report.
3056g.
Employment
assistance
and
Federal
housing and supplemental nutrition as-
sistance programs.
3056h.
Eligibility for workforce investment ac-
tivities.
3056i.
Coordination with the Workforce Inno-
vation and Opportunity Act.
3056j.
Treatment of assistance.
3056k.
Performance.
3056l.
Competitive requirements relating to
grant awards.
3056m.
Report on service to minority individ-
uals.
3056n.
Sense of Congress.
3056o.
Authorization of appropriations.
3056p.
Definitions and rule.
SUBCHAPTER X—GRANTS FOR NATIVE
AMERICANS
3057.
Statement of purpose.
3057a.
Sense of Congress.
PART A—INDIAN PROGRAM
3057b.
Findings.
3057c.
Eligibility.
3057d.
Grants authorized.
3057e.
Applications.
3057e–1.
Distribution of funds among tribal orga-
nizations.
3057f.
Surplus educational facilities.
PART B—NATIVE HAWAIIAN PROGRAM
3057g.
Findings.
3057h.
Eligibility.
3057i.
Grants authorized.
3057j.
Application.
3057j–1.
Distribution of funds among organiza-
tions.
3057k.
‘‘Native Hawaiian’’ defined.
PART C—NATIVE AMERICAN CAREGIVER SUPPORT
PROGRAM
3057k–11.
Program.
PART D—SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING
AND INDEPENDENCE
3057k–21.
Program.
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**(a) Reservations**
(1) **Reservation for pilot demonstration and evaluation projects** — Of the funds appropriated to carry out this subchapter for each fiscal year, the Secretary may first reserve not more than 1.5 percent to carry out demonstration projects, pilot projects, and evaluation projects under [section 3056(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3056/e&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Reservation for territories** — Of the funds appropriated to carry out this subchapter for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve 0.75 percent, of which—
(A) Guam, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands shall each receive 30 percent of the funds so reserved; and
(B) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shall receive 10 percent of the funds so reserved.
(3) **Reservation for organizations** — Of the funds appropriated to carry out this subchapter for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve such amount as may be necessary to make national grants to public or nonprofit national Indian aging organizations with the ability to provide community service employment and other authorized activities for eligible individuals who are Indians and to national public or nonprofit Pacific Island and Asian American aging organizations with the ability to provide community service employment and other authorized activities for eligible individuals who are Pacific Island and Asian Americans.
**(b) State allotments** The allotment for each State shall be the sum of the amounts allotted for national grants in such State under subsection (d) and for the grant to such State under subsection (e).
**(c) Division between national grants and grants to States** The funds appropriated to carry out this sub
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Page 5799
TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 3056d
L. 103–171, § 3(a)(8), Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1990; Pub. L.
105–332, § 3(i)(2), Oct. 31, 1998, 112 Stat. 3126, related to
interagency cooperation, prior to the general amend-
ment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 106–501.
Another prior section 505 of Pub. L. 89–73 was classi-
fied to section 3041d of this title, prior to repeal by Pub.
L. 95–478.
AMENDMENTS
2014—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 113–128 substituted ‘‘ac-
tivities carried out under other Acts, especially activi-
ties provided under the Workforce Innovation and Op-
portunity Act, including activities provided through
one-stop delivery systems established under section
121(e) of such Act,’’ for ‘‘activities carried out under
other Acts, especially activities provided under the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801 et
seq.), including activities provided through one-stop de-
livery systems established under section 134(c)) of such
Act (29 U.S.C. 2864(c)),’’.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2014 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 113–128 effective on the first
day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014
(July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out
as an Effective Date note under section 3101 of Title 29,
Labor.
§ 3056d. Distribution of assistance
(a) Reservations
(1) Reservation for pilot demonstration and
evaluation projects
Of the funds appropriated to carry out this
subchapter for each fiscal year, the Secretary
may first reserve not more than 1.5 percent to
carry
out
demonstration
projects,
pilot
projects, and evaluation projects under section
3056(e) of this title.
(2) Reservation for territories
Of the funds appropriated to carry out this
subchapter for each fisca
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