ice delivery, the development of per-
formance measures, the training of 
staff, and other aspects of accessibility 
to programs and services under this 
subtitle;’’; and 
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
‘‘to the extent practicable’’ and inserting 
‘‘in accordance with the requirements of 
the Jobs for Veterans Act (Public Law 
107–288) and the amendments made by 
such Act (except sections 4103A and 4104 
of title 38, United States Code)’’; 
(I) by striking paragraph (17) (as so re-
designated) and inserting the following: 
‘‘(17) a description of the strategies and pro-
grams providing outreach to businesses, identifying 
workforce needs of businesses in the State, and en-
suring that such needs will be met (including the 
needs of small businesses), which may include— 
‘‘(A) implementing innovative programs 
and strategies designed to meet the needs of all 
businesses in the State, including small busi-
nesses, which may include incumbent worker 
training programs or industry or sector part-
nerships, and make the statewide workforce in-
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vestment system more relevant to the needs of 
State and local businesses, consistent with the 
objectives of this title; and 
‘‘(B) providing incentives and technical as-
sistance to assist each local area in the State in 
more fully engaging all employers, including 
small employers, in local workforce investment 
activities— 
‘‘(i) to make the workforce investment 
system more relevant to the needs of area 
businesses; and 
‘‘(ii) to better coordinate workforce in-
vestment, economic development, and post-
secondary education and training efforts to 
contribute to the economic well-being of 
the local area and region, as determined 
appropriate by the local board; 
‘‘(18) a description of how the State will utilize 
technology to facilitate access to services in remote 
areas, which may be used throughout the State; 
‘‘(19) a description of the State strategy and 
assistance to be provided for encouraging regional 
cooperation within the State and across State bor-
ders, as appropriate; and 
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‘‘(20) a description of the actions that will be 
taken by the State to foster communication and 
partnerships with non-profit organizations (including 
community, faith-based, and philanthropic organiza-
tions) that provide employment-related, training, 
and complementary services, to enhance the quality 
and comprehensiveness of services available to par-
ticipants under this title.’’; 
(3) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘period, 
that—’’ all that follows through paragraph (2) and 
inserting ‘‘period, that the plan is inconsistent with 
the provisions of this title.’’; and 
(4) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘5-year’’ and 
inserting ‘‘4-year’’. 
SEC. 103. LOCAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREAS. 
Section 116 is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) in paragraph (1)— 
(i) in subparagraph (A)— 
(I) by striking ‘‘Except as pro-
vided in subsection (b), and consistent 
with paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), in’’ 
and inserting ‘‘In’’; and 
(II) by striking ‘‘127 or’’; and 
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