SAWDB POLICY 02-009

SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

WAIVER POLICY

Date of Issue: Effective Immediately

Effective Date: February 1, 2005

Applicability

WIA Adults, Dislocated Workers and Youth

Purpose

To institute a procedure which requires Southwest Area Workforce Development Board (SAWDB) approval for any Individual Training Account (ITA) which exceeds the training amount cap and duration of training allowed by State WIA policy.

Background

Per NMAC 1.2.8 (Workforce Investment Act Individual Training Accounts [ITAs]), the durational limit of an ITA for an individual participant, based on the needs identified in the individual employment plan, will be for no more than 104 weeks in any five (5) year period and the costs for such training shall not exceed $7,000.

However, under special circumstances, on a case by case basis and with proper justification and documentation, a case manager could request a waiver to exceed the $7000 limit from the One Stop Manager.

Action Required

WIA State Policy has established those requirements noted above for training duration and maximum training cost allowable. A written waiver request must be submitted in writing and approved prior to the actual extension date.

The waiver request must include: (1) a description of the circumstances justifying the request; (2) the certification/degree/training plan pursued and the courses completed to date; (3) a copy of grades and or transcripts; (4) the start date of the 104 weeks; and ,

(5) the anticipated end date. All documentation justifying waivers shall be maintained and made available for periodic monitoring/evaluation by the SAWDB’s monitoring staff.

Inquires

Questions related to this policy should be directed to the SAWDB’s Program Operations Analyst at 505-744-4857

APPROVED________________________________________ DATE____________________

William I. Buhler, SAWDB Chairman