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29 U.S.C. § 3199 (LABOR)
§ 3199. Counseling and job placement
(a) Assessment and counseling
The Secretary shall arrange for assessment and counseling for each enrollee at regular intervals to measure progress in the academic and career and technical education and training programs carried out through the Job Corps.
(b) Placement
The Secretary shall arrange for assessment and counseling for enrollees prior to their scheduled graduations to determine their capabilities and, based on their capabilities, shall place the enrollees in employment leading to economic self-sufficiency for which the enrollees are trained or assist the enrollees in participating in further activities described in this part. In arranging for the placement of graduates in jobs, the Secretary shall utilize the one-stop delivery system to the maximum extent practicable.
(c) Status and progress
The Secretary shall determine the status and progress of enrollees scheduled for graduation and make every effort to assure that their needs for further activities described in this part are met.
(d) Services to former enrollees
The Secretary may provide such services as the Secretary determines to be appropriate under this part to former enrollees.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 149, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1548.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3200 (LABOR)
§ 3200. Support
(a) Personal allowances
The Secretary may provide enrollees assigned to Job Corps centers with such personal allowances as the Secretary may determine to be necessary or appropriate to meet the needs of the enrollees.
(b) Transition allowances
The Secretary shall arrange for a transition allowance to be paid to graduates. The transition allowance shall be incentive-based to reflect a graduate’s completion of academic, career and technical education or training, and attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials.
(c) Transition support
The Secretary may arrange for the provision of 3 months of employment services for former enrollees.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 150, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1549.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3201 (LABOR)
§ 3201. Operations
(a) Operating plan
The provisions of the contract between the Secretary and an entity selected to operate a Job Corps center shall, at a minimum, serve as an operating plan for the Job Corps center.
(b) Additional information
The Secretary may require the operator, in order to remain eligible to operate the Job Corps center, to submit such additional information as the Secretary may require, which shall be considered part of the operating plan.
(c) Availability
The Secretary shall make the operating plan described in subsections (a) and (b), excluding any proprietary information, available to the public.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 151, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1549.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3202 (LABOR)
§ 3202. Standards of conduct
(a) Provision and enforcement
The Secretary shall provide, and directors of Job Corps centers shall stringently enforce, standards of conduct within the centers. Such standards of conduct shall include provisions forbidding the actions described in subsection (b)(2)(A).
(b) Disciplinary measures
(1) In general
To promote the proper behavioral standards in the Job Corps, the directors of Job Corps centers shall have the authority to take appropriate disciplinary measures against enrollees if such a director determines that an enrollee has committed a violation of the standards of conduct. The director shall dismiss the enrollee from the Job Corps if the director determines that the retention of the enrollee in the Job Corps will jeopardize the enforcement of such standards, threaten the safety of staff, students, or the local community, or diminish the opportunities of other enrollees.
(2) Zero tolerance policy and drug testing
(A) Guidelines
The Secretary shall adopt guidelines establishing a zero tolerance policy for an act of violence, for use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance, for abuse of alcohol, or for other illegal or disruptive activity.
(B) Drug testing
The Secretary shall require drug testing of all enrollees for controlled substances in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Secretary under section 3195(a) of this title.
(C) Definitions
In this paragraph:
(i) Controlled substance
The term “controlled substance” has the meaning given the term in section 802 of title 21.
(ii) Zero tolerance policy
The term “zero tolerance policy” means a policy under which an enrollee shall be automatically dismissed from the Job Corps after a determination by the director that the enrollee has carried out an action described in subparagraph (A).
(c) Appeal
A disciplinary measure taken by a director under this section shall be subject to expeditious appeal in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 152, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1549.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3203 (LABOR)
§ 3203. Community participation
(a) Business and community participation
The director of each Job Corps center shall ensure the establishment and development of the mutually beneficial business and community relationships and networks described in subsection (b), including the use of local boards, in order to enhance the effectiveness of such centers.
(b) Networks
The activities carried out by each Job Corps center under this section shall include—
(1) establishing and developing relationships and networks with—
(A) local and distant employers, to the extent practicable, in coordination with entities carrying out other Federal and non-Federal programs that conduct similar outreach to employers;
(B) applicable one-stop centers and applicable local boards, for the purpose of providing—
(i) information to, and referral of, potential enrollees; and
(ii) job opportunities for Job Corps graduates; and
(C)
(i) entities carrying out relevant apprenticeship programs and youth programs;
(ii) labor-management organizations and local labor organizations;
(iii) employers and contractors that support national training contractor programs; and
(iv) community-based organizations, non-profit organizations, and intermediaries providing workforce development-related services; and
(2) establishing and developing relationships with members of the community in which the Job Corps center is located, informing members of the community about the projects of the Job Corps center and changes in the rules, procedures, or activities of the center that may affect the community, and planning events of mutual interest to the community and the Job Corps center.
(c) New centers
The director of a Job Corps center that is not yet operating shall ensure the establishment and development of the relationships and networks described in subsection (b) at least 3 months prior to the date on which the center accepts the first enrollee at the center.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 153, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1550.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3205 (LABOR)
§ 3205. Advisory committees
The Secretary may establish and use advisory committees in connection with the operation of the Job Corps program, and the operation of Job Corps centers, whenever the Secretary determines that the availability of outside advice and counsel on a regular basis would be of substantial benefit in identifying and overcoming problems, in planning program or center development, or in strengthening relationships between the Job Corps and agencies, institutions, or groups engaged in related activities.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 155, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1552.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3206 (LABOR)
§ 3206. Experimental projects and technical assistance
(a) Projects
The Secretary may carry out experimental, research, or demonstration projects relating to carrying out the Job Corps program. The Secretary may waive any provisions of this part that the Secretary finds would prevent the Secretary from carrying out the projects if the Secretary informs the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, in writing, not less than 90 days in advance of issuing such waiver.
(b) Technical assistance
From the funds provided under section 3212 of this title (for the purposes of administration), the Secretary may reserve ¼ of 1 percent to provide, directly or through grants, contracts, or other agreements or arrangements as the Secretary considers appropriate, technical assistance for the Job Corps program for the purpose of improving program quality. Such assistance shall include—
(1) assisting Job Corps centers and programs—
(A) in correcting deficiencies under, and violations of, this part;
(B) in meeting or exceeding the expected levels of performance under section 3209(c)(1) of this title for the indicators of performance described in section 3141(b)(2)(A) of this title;
(C) in the development of sound management practices, including financial management procedures; and
(2) assisting entities, including entities not currently operating a Job Corps center, in developing the additional selection factors information described in section 3197(a)(3) of this title.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 156, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1552.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3207 (LABOR)
§ 3207. Application of provisions of Federal law
(a) Enrollees not considered to be Federal employees
(1) In general
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection and in section 8143(a) of title 5, enrollees shall not be considered to be Federal employees and shall not be subject to the provisions of law relating to Federal employment, including such provisions regarding hours of work, rates of compensation, leave, unemployment compensation, and Federal employee benefits.
(2) Provisions relating to taxes and social security benefits
For purposes of title 26 and title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.), enrollees shall be deemed to be employees of the United States and any service performed by an individual as an enrollee shall be deemed to be performed in the employ of the United States.
(3) Provisions relating to compensation to Federal employees for work injuries
For purposes of subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5 (relating to compensation to Federal employees for work injuries), enrollees shall be deemed to be civil employees of the Government of the United States within the meaning of the term “employee” as defined in section 8101 of title 5, and the provisions of such subchapter shall apply as specified in section 8143(a) of title 5.
(4) Federal tort claims provisions
For purposes of the Federal tort claims provisions in title 28, enrollees shall be considered to be employees of the Government.
(b) Adjustments and settlements
Whenever the Secretary finds a claim for damages to a person or property resulting from the operation of the Job Corps to be a proper charge against the United States, and the claim is not cognizable under section 2672 of title 28, the Secretary may adjust and settle the claim in an amount not exceeding $1,500.
(c) Personnel of the uniformed services
Personnel of the uniformed services who are detailed or assigned to duty in the performance of agreements made by the Secretary for the support of the Job Corps shall not be counted in computing strength under any law limiting the strength of such services or in computing the percentage authorized by law for any grade in such services.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 157, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1552.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Title II of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 401 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3210 (LABOR)
§ 3210. General provisions
The Secretary is authorized to—
(1) disseminate, with regard to the provisions of section 3204 of title 39, data and information in such forms as the Secretary shall determine to be appropriate, to public agencies, private organizations, and the general public;
(2) subject to section 3207(b) of this title, collect or compromise all obligations to or held by the Secretary and exercise all legal or equitable rights accruing to the Secretary in connection with the payment of obligations until such time as such obligations may be referred to the Attorney General for suit or collection; and
(3) expend funds made available for purposes of this part—
(A) for printing and binding, in accordance with applicable law (including regulation); and
(B) without regard to any other law (including regulation), for rent of buildings and space in buildings and for repair, alteration, and improvement of buildings and space in buildings rented by the Secretary, except that the Secretary shall not expend funds under the authority of this subparagraph—
(i) except when necessary to obtain an item, service, or facility, that is required in the proper administration of this part, and that otherwise could not be obtained, or could not be obtained in the quantity or quality needed, or at the time, in the form, or under the conditions in which the item, service, or facility is needed; and
(ii) prior to having given written notification to the Administrator of General Services (if the expenditure would affect an activity that otherwise would be under the jurisdiction of the General Services Administration) of the intention of the Secretary to make the expenditure, and the reasons and justifications for the expenditure.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 160, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1558.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3212 (LABOR)
§ 3212. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part—
(1) $1,688,155,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $1,818,548,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $1,856,283,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $1,897,455,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(5) $1,942,064,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(6) $1,983,236,000 for fiscal year 2020.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 162, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1559.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3227 (LABOR)
§ 3227. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Native American programs
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3221 of this title (not including subsection (k) of such section)—
(1) $46,082,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $49,641,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $50,671,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $51,795,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(5) $53,013,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(6) $54,137,000 for fiscal year 2020.
(b) Migrant and seasonal farmworker programs
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3222 of this title—
(1) $81,896,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $88,222,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $90,052,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $92,050,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(5) $94,214,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(6) $96,211,000 for fiscal year 2020.
(c) Technical assistance
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3223 of this title—
(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $3,232,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $3,299,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $3,372,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(5) $3,451,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(6) $3,524,000 for fiscal year 2020.
(d) Evaluations and research
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3224 of this title—
(1) $91,000,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(2) $98,029,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(3) $100,063,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(4) $102,282,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(5) $104,687,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(6) $106,906,000 for fiscal year 2020.
(e) Assistance for veterans
If, as of July 22, 2014, any unobligated funds appropriated to carry out section 2913 of this title, as in effect on the day before July 22, 2014, remain available, the Secretary of Labor shall continue to use such funds to carry out such section, as in effect on such day, until all of such funds are expended.
(f) Assistance for eligible workers
If, as of July 22, 2014, any unobligated funds appropriated to carry out subsections (f) and (g) of section 2918 of this title, as in effect on the day before July 22, 2014, remain available, the Secretary of Labor shall continue to use such funds to carry out such subsections, as in effect on such day, until all of such funds are expended.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 172, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1585.)
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 2913 and 2918 of this title, referred to in subsecs. (e) and (f), were repealed by Pub. L. 113–128, title V, § 511(a), July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1705, effective July 1, 2015.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3242 (LABOR)
§ 3242. Prompt allocation of funds
(a) Allotments based on latest available data
All allotments to States and grants to outlying areas under this subchapter shall be based on the latest available data and estimates satisfactory to the Secretary. All data relating to disadvantaged adults and disadvantaged youth shall be based on the most recent satisfactory data from the Bureau of the Census.
(b) Publication in Federal Register relating to formula funds
Whenever the Secretary allots funds required to be allotted under this subchapter, the Secretary shall publish in a timely fashion in the Federal Register the amount proposed to be distributed to each recipient of the funds.
(c) Requirement for funds distributed by formula
All funds required to be allotted under section 3162 or 3172 of this title shall be allotted within 45 days after the date of enactment of the Act appropriating the funds, except that, if such funds are appropriated in advance as authorized by section 3249(g) of this title, such funds shall be allotted or allocated not later than the March 31 preceding the program year for which such funds are to be available for obligation.
(d) Publication in Federal Register relating to discretionary funds
Whenever the Secretary utilizes a formula to allot or allocate funds made available for distribution at the Secretary’s discretion under this subchapter, the Secretary shall, not later than 30 days prior to such allotment or allocation, publish for comment in the Federal Register the formula, the rationale for the formula, and the proposed amounts to be distributed to each State and local area. After consideration of any comments received, the Secretary shall publish final allotments and allocations in the Federal Register.
(e) Availability of funds
Funds shall be made available under section 3163 of this title, and funds shall be made available under section 3173 of this title, for a local area not later than 30 days after the date the funds are made available to the Governor involved, under section 3162 or 3172 of this title (as the case may be), or 7 days after the date the local plan for the area is approved, whichever is later.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 182, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1589.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
29 U.S.C. § 3243 (LABOR)
§ 3243. Monitoring
(a) In general
The Secretary is authorized to monitor all recipients of financial assistance under this subchapter to determine whether the recipients are complying with the provisions of this subchapter, including the regulations issued under this subchapter.
(b) Investigations
The Secretary may investigate any matter the Secretary determines to be necessary to determine the compliance of the recipients with this subchapter, including the regulations issued under this subchapter. The investigations authorized by this subsection may include examining records (including making certified copies of the records), questioning employees, and entering any premises or onto any site in which any part of a program or activity of such a recipient is conducted or in which any of the records of the recipient are kept.
(c) Additional requirement
For the purpose of any investigation or hearing conducted under this subchapter by the Secretary, the provisions of section 49 of title 15 (relating to the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents) apply to the Secretary, in the same manner and to the same extent as the provisions apply to the Federal Trade Commission.
(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 183, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1590.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.