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29 U.S.C. § 3224 — Migrant and seasonal farmworker programs
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**(a) In general** Every 4 years, the Secretary shall, on a competitive basis, make grants to, or enter into contracts with, eligible entities to carry out the activities described in subsection (d).
**(b) Eligible entities** To be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract under this section, an entity shall have an understanding of the problems of eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers (including dependents), a familiarity with the area to be served, and the ability to demonstrate a capacity to administer and deliver effectively a diversified program of workforce investment activities (including youth workforce investment activities) and related assistance for eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
**(c) Program plan**
(1) **In general** — To be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract under this section, an entity described in subsection (b) shall submit to the Secretary a plan that describes a 4-year strategy for meeting the needs of eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the area to be served by such entity.
(2) **Contents** — Such plan shall—
(A) describe the population to be served and identify the education and employment needs of the population to be served and the manner in which the services to be provided will strengthen the ability of the eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers and dependents to obtain or retain unsubsidized employment, or stabilize their unsubsidized employment, including upgraded employment in agriculture;
(B) describe the related assistance and supportive services to be provided and the manner in which such assistance and services are to be integrated and coordinated with other appropriate services;
(C) describe the performance accountability measures to be used to assess the performance
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**(a) In general** Every 4 years, the Secretary shall, on a competitive basis, make grants to, or enter into contracts with, eligible entities to carry out the activities described in subsection (d).
**(b) Eligible entities** To be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract under this section, an entity shall have an understanding of the problems of eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers (including dependents), a familiarity with the area to be served, and the ability to demonstrate a capacity to administer and deliver effectively a diversified program of workforce investment activities (including youth workforce investment activities) and related assistance for eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
**(c) Program plan**
(1) **In general** — To be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract under this section, an entity described in subsection (b) shall submit to the Secretary a plan that describes a 4-year strategy for meeting the needs of eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the area to be served by such entity.
(2) **Contents** — Such plan shall—
(A) describe the population to be served and identify the education and employment needs of the population to be served and the manner in which the services to be provided will strengthen the ability of the eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers and dependents to obtain or retain unsubsidized employment, or stabilize their unsubsidized employment, including upgraded employment in agriculture;
(B) describe the related assistance and supportive services to be provided and the manner in which such assistance and services are to be integrated and coordinated with other appropriate services;
(C) describe the performance accountability measures to be used to assess the performance of such entity in carrying out the activities assisted under this section, which shall include the expected levels of performance for the primary indicators of performance described in [section 3141(b)(2)(A) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3141/b/2/A&num=0&edition=prelim);
(D) describe the availability and accessibility of local resources, such as supportive services, services provided through one-stop delivery systems, and education and training services, and how the resources can be made available to the population to be served; and
(E) describe the plan for providing services under this section, including strategies and systems for outreach, career planning, assessment, and delivery through one-stop delivery systems.
(3) **Agreement on adjusted levels of performance** — The Secretary and the entity described in subsection (b) shall reach agreement on the levels of performance for each of the primary indicators of performance described in [section 3141(b)(2)(A) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3141/b/2/A&num=0&edition=prelim), taking into account economic conditions, characteristics of the individuals served, and other appropriate factors, and using, to the extent practicable, the statistical adjustment model under [section 3141(b)(3)(A)(viii) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3141/b/3/A/viii&num=0&edition=prelim). The levels agreed to shall be the adjusted levels of performance and shall be incorporated in the program plan.
(4) **Administration** — Grants and contracts awarded under this section shall be centrally administered by the Department of Labor and competitively awarded by the Secretary using procedures consistent with standard Federal Government competitive procurement policies.
**(d) Authorized activities** Funds made available under this section and [section 3162(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3162/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim) shall be used to carry out workforce investment activities (including youth workforce investment activities) and provide related assistance for eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers, which may include—
(1) outreach, employment, training, educational assistance, literacy assistance, English language and literacy instruction, pesticide and worker safety training, housing (including permanent housing), supportive services, and school dropout prevention and recovery activities;
(2) followup services for those individuals placed in employment;
(3) self-employment and related business or micro-enterprise development or education as needed by eligible individuals as identified pursuant to the plan required by subsection (c);
(4) customized career and technical education in occupations that will lead to higher wages, enhanced benefits, and long-term employment in agriculture or another area; and
(5) technical assistance to improve coordination of services and implement best practices relating to service delivery through one-stop delivery systems.
**(e) Consultation with Governors and local boards** In making grants and entering into contracts under this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Governors and local boards of the States in which the eligible entities will carry out the activities described in subsection (d).
**(f) Regulations** The Secretary shall consult with eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers groups and States in establishing regulations to carry out this section, including regulations relating to how economic and demographic barriers to employment of eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers should be considered and included in the negotiations leading to the adjusted levels of performance described in subsection (c)(3).
**(g) Compliance with single audit requirements; related requirement** Grants made and contracts entered into under this section shall be subject to the requirements of chapter 75 of subtitle V of title 31, and charging of costs under this section shall be subject to appropriate circulars issued by the Office of Management and Budget.
**(h) Funding allocation** From the funds appropriated and made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall reserve not more than 1 percent for discretionary purposes, such as providing technical assistance to eligible entities.
**(i) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers** — The term “eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers” means individuals who are eligible migrant farmworkers or are eligible seasonal farmworkers.
(2) **Eligible migrant farmworker** — The term “eligible migrant farmworker” means—
(A) an eligible seasonal farmworker described in paragraph (3)(A) whose agricultural labor requires travel to a job site such that the farmworker is unable to return to a permanent place of residence within the same day; and
(B) a dependent of the farmworker described in subparagraph (A).
(3) **Eligible seasonal farmworker** — The term “eligible seasonal farmworker” means—
(A) a low-income individual who—
(i) for 12 consecutive months out of the 24 months prior to application for the program involved, has been primarily employed in agricultural or fish farming labor that is characterized by chronic unemployment or underemployment; and
(ii) faces multiple barriers to economic self-sufficiency; and
(B) a dependent of the person described in subparagraph (A).
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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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**(a) Purpose** The purpose of this section is to establish performance accountability measures that apply across the core programs to assess the effectiveness of States and local areas (for core programs described in part B) in achieving positive outcomes for individuals served by those programs.
**(b) State performance accountability measures**
(1) **In general** — For each State, the performance accountability measures for the core programs shall consist of—
(A)
(i) the primary indicators of performance described in paragraph (2)(A); and
(ii) the additional indicators of performance (if any) identified by the State under paragraph (2)(B); and
(B) a State adjusted level of performance for each indicator described in subparagraph (A).
(2) **Indicators of performance**
(A) *Primary indicators of performance*
(i) *In general* — The State primary indicators of performance for activities provided under the adult and dislocated worker programs authorized under subpart 3 of part B, the program of adult education and literacy activities authorized under subchapter II, the employment services program authorized under sections 1 through 13 of the Wagner-Peyser Act ([29 U.S.C. 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section49&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) (except that subclauses (IV) and (V) shall not apply to such program), and the program authorized under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ([29 U.S.C. 720](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section720&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), other than section 112 or part C of that title ([29 U.S.C. 732](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section732&num=0&edition=prelim), 741), shall consist of—
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**(a) Native American programs** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3221 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3221&num=0&edition=prelim) (not including subsection (k) of such section)—
(1) $46,082,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $49,641,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $50,671,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $51,795,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(5) $53,013,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(6) $54,137,000 for fiscal year 2020.
**(b) Migrant and seasonal farmworker programs** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3222 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3222&num=0&edition=prelim)—
(1) $81,896,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $88,222,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $90,052,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $92,050,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(5) $94,214,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(6) $96,211,000 for fiscal year 2020.
**(c) Technical assistance** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3223 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3223&num=0&edition=prelim)—
(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $3,232,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $3,299,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $3,372,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(5) $3,451,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(6) $3,524,000 for fiscal year 2020.
**(d) Evaluations and research** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3224 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3224&num=0&edition=prelim)—
(1) $91,000,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $98,029,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $100,063,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $102,282,000 for fiscal year 20
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**(a) In general** In accordance with chapter 5 of title 5, the Secretary may prescribe rules and regulations to carry out this subchapter, only to the extent necessary to administer and ensure compliance with the requirements of this subchapter. Such rules and regulations may include provisions making adjustments authorized by [section 6504 of title 31](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section6504&num=0&edition=prelim). All such rules and regulations shall be published in the Federal Register at least 30 days prior to their effective dates. Copies of each such rule or regulation shall be transmitted to the appropriate committees of Congress on the date of such publication and shall contain, with respect to each material provision of such rule or regulation, a citation to the particular substantive section of law that is the basis for the provision.
**(b) Acquisition of certain property and services** The Secretary is authorized, in carrying out this subchapter, to accept, purchase, or lease in the name of the Department of Labor, and employ or dispose of in furtherance of the purposes of this subchapter, any money or property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, received by gift, devise, bequest, or otherwise, and to accept voluntary and uncompensated services notwithstanding the provisions of [section 1342 of title 31](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section1342&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Authority to enter into certain agreements and to make certain expenditures** The Secretary may make such grants, enter into such contracts or agreements, establish such procedures, and make such payments, in installments and in advance or by way of reimbursement, or otherwise allocate or expen
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TITLE 29—LABOR
§ 3224
(E) assistance in the development and im-
plementation of integrated, technology-en-
abled intake and case management informa-
tion systems for programs carried out under
this Act and programs carried out by one-
stop partners, such as standard sets of tech-
nical requirements for the systems, offering
interfaces that States could use in conjunc-
tion with their current (as of the first date
of implementation of the systems) intake
and case management information systems
that would facilitate shared registration
across programs;
(F) assistance regarding accounting and
program operations to States and localities
(when such assistance would not supplant
assistance provided by the State);
(G) peer review activities under this sub-
chapter; and
(H) in particular, assistance to States in
making transitions to implement the provi-
sions of this Act.
(2) Form of assistance
(A) In general
In order to carry out paragraph (1) on be-
half of a State or recipient of financial as-
sistance under section 3221 or 3222 of this
title, the Secretary, after consultation with
the State or grant recipient, may award
grants or enter into contracts or cooperative
agreements.
(B) Limitation
Grants or contracts awarded under para-
graph (1) to entities other than States or
local units of government that are for
amounts in excess of $100,000 shall only be
awarded on a competitive basis.
(b) Dislocated worker technical assistance
(1) Authority
Of the amounts available pursuant to sec-
tion 3172(a)(2)(A) of this title, the Secretary
shall reserve not more than 5 percent of such
amounts to provide technical assistance to
States that do not meet the State perform-
ance accountability measures for the primary
indicators of performance des
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