In addition to the definitions contained in §800.2 of
this title (relating to Definitions), the following words or terms
shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Access--Access to services shall mean one or more
of the following:
(A) Having a program staff member physically present
at the Workforce Solutions Office;
(B) Having a staff member from a different program
physically present at the Workforce Solutions Office, and who is appropriately
trained to provide information to customers about the services available
through partner program(s); or
(C) Making available a direct linkage through technology
to program staff who can provide meaningful information or services.
(2) Direct linkage--A direct connection at a Workforce
Solutions Office, within a reasonable time, by phone or through a
real-time web-based communication, to a program staff member who can
provide program information or services to customers. Providing a
phone number or computer website or providing information, pamphlets,
or materials without connection to a staff member shall not be considered
a direct linkage.
(3) Eligible Foster Youth--An eligible foster youth
is a:
(A) Current Foster Youth--A youth, age 14 or older,
who is receiving substitute care services under the managing conservatorship
of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).
This includes youth residing in private foster homes, group homes,
residential treatment centers, juvenile correctional institutions,
and relative care; or
(B) Former Foster Youth--A youth up to 23 years of
age, who formerly was under the managing conservatorship of DFPS,
until:
(i) a court transferred the conservatorship;
(ii) the youth was legally emancipated (i.e., the youth's
minority status was removed by a court); or
(iii) the youth attained 18 years of age.
(4) Eligible Veteran--An eligible veteran is one of
the following:
(A) Federal/state qualified veteran--An individual
who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service, and
who was discharged or released from such service under conditions
other than dishonorable as specified at 38 United States Code (USC) §101(2).
Active service includes full-time duty in the National Guard or a
Reserve component, other than full time for training purposes.
(B) Federal qualified spouse--The spouse of one of
the following:
(i) Any veteran who died of a service-connected disability.
(ii) Any member of the Armed Forces serving on active
duty who, at the time of application for assistance under this section,
is listed, pursuant to 37 USC §556 and regulations issued thereunder,
by the Secretary concerned in one or more of the following categories
and has been so listed for a total of more than 90 days:
(I) Missing in action;
(II) Captured in line of duty by a hostile force; or
(III) Forcibly detained or interned in line of duty
by a foreign government or power.
(iii) Any veteran who has a total disability resulting
from a service-connected disability as evaluated by the United States
Department of Veterans Affairs.
(iv) Any veteran who died while a disability, as defined
in clause (iii) of this subparagraph, was in existence.
(C) State qualified spouse:
(i) A spouse who meets the definition of federal qualified
spouse; or
(ii) A spouse of any member of the armed forces who
died while serving on active military, naval, or air service.
(5) Workforce Solutions Office--A physical location
that provides one or more services, as set out in §801.25 of
this subchapter, to aid employers and job seekers. The two types of
local Workforce Solutions Offices are:
(A) Comprehensive Center--A Workforce Solutions Office
that provides access to all programs and services as set out in §801.26
and §801.28 of this subchapter, access to required partners as
set out in §801.27(b) of this subchapter, and access to any local
optional partners as set out in §801.27(c) of this subchapter.
Also referred to as a Career Development Center in Texas Government
Code, §2308.312.
(B) Affiliate Site--A Workforce Solutions Office that
provides access to one or more services, as set out in §801.28
of this subchapter, or access to one or more local partners, as set
out in §801.27 of this subchapter, where the Board is responsible
for oversight and management of the office, or operation of these
offices adds a cost to the Board's operational budget.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §801.23 adopted to be effective May 25, 2000, 25 TexReg 4591; amended to be effective October 18, 2006, 31 TexReg 8563; amended to be effective December 28, 2009, 34 TexReg 9486; amended to be effective February 7, 2011, 36 TexReg 599; amended to be effective November 28, 2022, 47 TexReg 7912 |
