Employment and Training, Chs. 805—830
This statement of scope was approved by the governor on April 24, 2013.
Rule No.
Creates chapter DWD 801.
Relating to
Workforce training grants under 2013 Wisconsin Act 9.
Rule Type
Permanent.
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) gives notice pursuant to s. 227.135, Stats., that it proposes to create new rules in Chapter DWD 801 to implement the program of workforce training grants enacted by 2013 Wisconsin Act 9.
Detailed Description of the Objective of the Proposed Rule
In 2013 Wisconsin Act 9, the Governor and Legislature have enacted s. 106.27, Wis. Stats., which provides that DWD shall award grants to public and private organizations for the development and implementation of workforce training programs. The organizations that receive the grants are allowed to use the funds for the training of unemployed and underemployed workers and incumbent employees of businesses in this state. The grants are intended to respond to the identified needs of employers and employees. The objective of this proposed rule, as required by the statute, is to prescribe the procedures and criteria for awarding these grants and to specify the information that is to be contained in reports to describe how grant funds are expended and what outcomes are achieved.
Description of Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule, and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
The new policies which will be proposed in the rule will establish the basic procedures and criteria for the awarding of grants, which will include requirements for written proposals, standards for the evaluation of the proposals, and a description of the extent to which matching funds will be required. The new policies will also describe the reports required by the statute which are intended to provide a record of how the grant funds were expended and what outcomes were achieved.
Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
Sec. 106.27(2g), Wis. Stats., provides as follows:
(2g) IMPLEMENTATION. (a) Duties. To implement this section, the department shall do all of the following: 1. Promulgate rules prescribing procedures and criteria for awarding grants under sub. (1) and the information that must be contained in the reports required under subd. 3.
Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
The estimated time is 200 hours.
List with Description of all Entities that May Be Affected by the Proposed Rule
The grant program, and therefore these rules, will primarily affect employers or organizations that are interested or involved in providing workforce training programs and individuals who are seeking training to improve their prospects for obtaining employment.
Summary and Preliminary Comparison with any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
These grants are intended to complement and coordinate with existing job training opportunities under federal Workforce Investment Act, 29 U.S. Code 2801, 20 CFR Part 652.
Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule (Note if the Rule is Likely to Have a Significant Economic Impact on Small Businesses)
Because this rule carries forward the initiative created by 2013 Wisconsin Act 9, the fiscal note for the bill that was enacted as Act 9, 2013 Assembly Bill 14 (copy attached) also states the anticipated economic impact of the rules.
Contact Person
For program questions:
Rebecca Kikkert, DWD Division of Unemployment Insurance
201 E. Washington Avenue, Madison WI 53703
For rulemaking questions:
Howard Bernstein, DWD Legal Counsel
P.O. Box 7946
Madison WI 53707
(608) 266-9427
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