| (a) Boards shall ensure that:
(1) trade-affected workers are referred to Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) career and training services,
consistent with WIOA eligibility criteria, the needs of the worker,
and a Board's policies and procedures; and
(2) the coenrollment of Trade-certified workers in
WIOA Title I dislocated worker services shall not interfere with the
timely provision of TAA services.
(b) Boards shall ensure that prior to referring a trade-affected
worker to WIOA career or training services, each of the following
criteria are met and documented in the IEP:
(1) An employment goal, including the targeted occupation
and industry;
(2) The proposed training program, if applicable;
(3) Services that the worker will need to obtain suitable
employment, including career services, support services provided through
partner programs, and post-training case management services;
(4) Supplemental assistance required for participation
in training and the basis for cost calculation; and
(5) The worker's responsibilities under the plan.
(c) Boards shall ensure that the approval of Trade
benefits and services is accomplished by state merit staff, including
approval of training, waiver issuance, and the associated review and
approval of waiver continuation.
(d) Boards shall ensure that any denial of Trade benefits
or services is accomplished by forwarding a recommendation to the
Agency's TAA State Office unit for issuance of a formal appealable
decision.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §849.22 adopted to be effective November 24, 2003, 28 TexReg 10510; amended to be effective January 12, 2015, 40 TexReg 270; amended to be effective July 18, 2022, 47 TexReg 4143 |
