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DC Code § 32-1691.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 16 - Workforce Investment Implementation|Subchapter VI - IT Community Training and Advisory Board|§ 32-1691.06. Establishment of IT training grants

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) Pursuant to § 32-1603(c), no later than January 31, 2022, and by November 1 annually thereafter, the WIC shall issue IT training grants ("grant") to eligible providers of IT training in the District. (b) Grant recipients shall use funds received pursuant to this section to support the salaries and fringe benefits of faculty and staff engaged in the provision of IT training and to provide Program participants the financial assistance outlined in § 32-1691.02(b). (c) Subject to availability of funds, the WIC shall award grants totaling not less than $1,875,000 per year with the option of one additional year based on performance results from previous years. (d) To be eligible for a grant, an applicant shall: (1) Be licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission as a postsecondary institution, degree or non-degree seeking; and (2) Demonstrate that its IT training participants consistently and successfully attain the following benchmarks: (A) Completion of IT training; (B) Attainment of an IT occupational credential; (C) Obtainment of unsubsidized employment in an IT occupation; and (D) Retention of employment in an IT occupation for 6 months or longer. (e) The WIC may give preference to grant applicants utilizing integrated education and training, as defined by 34 C.F.R. § 463.35.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4097, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4097 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 32-1691.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 16 - Workforce Investment Implementation|Subchapter VI - IT Community Training and Advisory Board|§ 32-1691.07. Program performance and reporting

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) At the termination of each semester, UDC shall furnish to the WIC a statement of: (1) The disaggregated number of Program participants by course who, during that semester, participated in one or more Program training courses; (2) The total number of Program training course enrollments attributable to the Program participants identified pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection; (3) The disaggregated number of Program participants included in the response to paragraph (1) of this subsection who successfully completed each Program training course and, who dropped out or otherwise did not complete a Program training course in which the Program participant had enrolled; (4) The disaggregated number, by occupational credential, of Program participants who successfully secured an IT occupational credential; and (5) The total number of Program participants who successfully secured employment in an IT occupation and the average starting wage. (b) At the end of each fiscal year, the University shall furnish to the WIC a written accounting, for the previous year, of the monthly stipends dispersed, the number of Program participants who received monthly stipends, the average amount of stipend per Program participant, and the approved purposes for the monthly stipends. (c) At the middle and end of each grant award cycle, a community training provider shall furnish to the WIC a report on the number of Program participants achieving the targets identified by the IT Advisory Report outlined in [§ 32-1691.10]. (d) The WIC shall: (1) Use common performance measures outlined in section 116 of WIOA (29 U.S.C. § 3141), to track the performance of Program training providers; and (2) Report on the performance of the Program as required by § 32-1622. (e) Beginning no later than September 30, 2022, and by September 30 annually thereafter, the WIC shall furnish to the Mayor and the Council of the District of Columbia copies of the IT Advisory Report issued pursuant to § 32-1691.10 and a report, which shall include; (1) Reporting on the attainment of the target performance outcomes established pursuant to [§ 32-1691.10]; (2) A narrative analysis on the effectiveness of the Program at increasing the number of District residents in IT occupations; and (3) Recommendations on the expansion or extension of the Program beyond the terms of this subchapter, including any additional budgetary needs.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4098, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4098 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 32-1691.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 16 - Workforce Investment Implementation|Subchapter VI - IT Community Training and Advisory Board|§ 32-1691.08. Program funding

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  The WIC shall make best efforts to use federal WIOA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker funds to supplement funds appropriated for the purposes of implementing this subchapter.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4099, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4099 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 32-1691.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 16 - Workforce Investment Implementation|Subchapter VI - IT Community Training and Advisory Board|§ 32-1691.09. Establishment of the Information Technology Occupational Advisory Board

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) The WIC shall establish an Information Technology Occupational Advisory Board, which shall work to advise UDC-CC, WDLL, and community training providers on their IT training courses to ensure a high quality of training, to maximize the employability of graduates of IT training course offerings, and to meet the IT staffing needs of employers in the District. (b) After researching and analyzing existing IT occupational advisory boards in the District and the metropolitan region, the WIC shall determine the structure and membership of its IT Board. The WIC may use a third party to conduct the research and analysis and to make recommendations on the structure and membership of the IT Board. (c) No later than March 1, 2022, the WIC's Executive Director shall provide to the WIC a recommendation on an IT Board structure, membership composition, membership selection process, and board duties. (d) The WIC shall approve, deny, or amend the recommendation described in subsection (c) of this section by vote. (e) The first meeting of the WIC-approved IT Board shall occur no later than July 1, 2022.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4100, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4100 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 32-1691.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 16 - Workforce Investment Implementation|Subchapter VI - IT Community Training and Advisory Board|§ 32-1691.10. IT Advisory Report

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*   No later than September 30, 2022, the WIC shall submit to the Mayor, Council, UDC-CC, WDLL, and community training providers, an IT Advisory Report, which shall contain the following: (1) The number of District residents needed to meet hiring demands of District employers hiring for IT occupation jobs; (2) The occupational credentials less than a bachelor's degree needed for District residents to be eligible for employment in IT occupations; (3) The necessary hard and soft skills needed to succeed in IT occupations; (4) Target performance outcomes for Program training providers to achieve pertaining to recruitment, enrollment, course or degree completion, credential attainment, employment, average starting wage, and retention of employment at 6 months and one year; and (5) Recommendations for Program training providers on the following: (A) New or additional IT courses that Program training providers should offer; (B) Existing IT course offerings that Program training providers should expand; (C) IT course content adjustments that could be made to align courses with skills needed on the job in IT occupations; (D) Equipment and facilities upgrades necessary for relevant IT education and IT training to achieve the recommendations in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection; and (E) Any other information deemed appropriate by the IT Board.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4101, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4101 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 32-1691.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 16 - Workforce Investment Implementation|Subchapter VI - IT Community Training and Advisory Board|§ 32-1691.11. Sunset

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  This subchapter shall expire on September 30, 2024.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4102, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4102 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 32-1693.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 16 - Workforce Investment Implementation|Subchapter VII - Nurse Education Enhancement Program|§ 32-1693.02. Establishment of the Nurse Education Enhancement Program

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) The WIC shall establish, in collaboration with the University, the University of the District of Columbia Foundation, Inc., and direct care worker training grantees, the DC Nurse Education Enhancement Program for the purpose of training District residents to obtain an occupational credential and employment in nursing care occupations. The WIC shall be responsible for providing funding for the Program consistent with the memoranda of understanding executed pursuant to § 32-1693.05 and the direct care worker training grants authorized pursuant to § 32-1693.06. (b) The Program shall provide industry-informed, BON-approved training that leads to certifications required for nursing care occupations at no cost to eligible District residents, who, under the Program, may receive the following financial assistance to pursue Program training: (1) Payment of tuition, to the extent charged; (2) Payment of academic costs, including books, supplies, and membership fees; and (3) A monthly stipend to be used toward living expenses and transportation for Program participants pursuing WDLL courses or certification as a CNA, HHA, MA-C, or a CNA to HHA bridge program, through a direct care worker training grantee. (c) Program training shall be offered at the University's campuses and satellite locations and at community training provider sites located in the District. (d) Program training shall be approved by the BON. (e) Program marketing and public education shall be provided by the University and community training providers to attract residents to the Program and for the duration of the Program. (f) The University shall review the recommendations and implement relevant sections of the Healthcare Occupations Report developed by the Healthcare Workforce Partnership pursuant to § 32-1684(e), to maintain and enhance course offerings to meet the workforce needs of nursing care occupations in the District.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4113, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4113 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).  Editor's Notes  Section 4122 of D.C. Act 24-159 provided that this section shall expire on September 30, 2024.
DC Code § 32-1693.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 16 - Workforce Investment Implementation|Subchapter VII - Nurse Education Enhancement Program|§ 32-1693.03. Conditions of Program eligibility

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) To be eligible for Program assistance while pursuing an RN to BSN degree through UDC, an individual shall: (1) Have met the enrollment requirements of UDC; (2) Be a resident of the District; (3) Have a stated interest in employment in a nursing care occupation; (4) Have not already completed a bachelor's degree at an institution of higher education; (5) Have previously obtained a credential as a CNA, HHA, or LPN; and (6) Have been employed in the District for a minimum of 2 years as a CNA, HHA, or LPN with a healthcare employer. (b) To be eligible for Program assistance while pursuing an LPN to AASN degree through UDC-CC, an individual shall: (1) Meet the conditions outlined in subsection (a)(2), (3), and (4) of this section; (2) Meet the enrollment requirements of UDC-CC; (3) Have previously obtained a credential as a CNA, HHA, or MA-C; and (4) Have been employed in the District for a minimum of 2 years as a CNA, HHA, or MA-C with a healthcare employer. (c) To be eligible for Program assistance while pursuing certification as a CNA through WDLL, an individual shall: (1) Meet the conditions outlined in subsection (a)(2), (3), and (4) of this section; and (2) Meet the enrollment requirements of WDLL; (d) To be eligible for Program assistance while pursuing a certification as a CNA, HHA, MA-C, or while pursuing a CNA to HHA bridge program, through a direct care worker training grantee, an individual shall: (1) Meet the conditions outlined in subsection (a)(2), (3), and (4) of this section; and; (2) Meet the enrollment requirements of the community training provider. (e) The University and direct care worker training grantees shall select Program participants according to the terms of the applicable memorandum of understanding or grant agreement with the WIC.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4114, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4114 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).  Editor's Notes  Section 4122 of D.C. Act 24-159 provided that this section shall expire on September 30, 2024.
DC Code § 32-1693.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 16 - Workforce Investment Implementation|Subchapter VII - Nurse Education Enhancement Program|§ 32-1693.04. Program participation

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) To maintain eligibility for Program assistance, an individual shall: (1) Maintain satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the University or the direct care worker training grantee; (2) Be a resident of the District throughout participation in Program training; and (3) Meet any other requirements determined by the WIC to be necessary or appropriate. (b)(1) In exchange for Program assistance, a Program participant shall agree to endeavor to remain a District resident for 6 months for each Program training course the participant completes. (2) The WIC shall establish requirements and procedures to implement this subsection.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4115, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4115 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).  Editor's Notes  Section 4122 of D.C. Act 24-159 provided that this section shall expire on September 30, 2024.
DC Code § 32-1693.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 16 - Workforce Investment Implementation|Subchapter VII - Nurse Education Enhancement Program|§ 32-1693.05. Memoranda of Understanding

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) No later than November 1, 2021, and by November 1 annually thereafter, the WIC shall execute Memoranda of Understanding ("MOU") with the University and the University of the District of Columbia Foundation, Inc. ("Foundation") for the purpose of implementing the Program at the University and authorizing the intradistrict transfer of funds in accordance with the terms of this subsection. (b) The MOU with the University shall, among other things, include funding from the WIC to support the following purposes in amounts to be determined by the parties: (1) Tuition, required fees, equipment, supplies, tools, and memberships for Program participants who are full-time or part-time students at UDC and UDC-CC seeking to obtain an RN to BSN degree or an LPN to AASN degree; provided, that the BON has approved such degree paths by the date of execution of the MOU; provided further, that the parties may modify the MOU to incorporate funding for BON-approved degree paths following BON approval. (2) Required academic fees, equipment, supplies, tools, certification exam preparation fees, and memberships for Program participants who are students enrolled in WDLL courses, and the salaries and fringe benefits of faculty and staff directly engaged in the provision of such courses; (3) Reasonable costs of facilities and equipment upgrades necessary for providing Program training through UDC-CC, including WDLL; (4) Marketing and recruitment activities to attract District residents to the Program; and (5) Development of dual enrollment guidance and policy for the expansion of dual-enrollment programs. (c) The MOU with the Foundation shall, among other things, include funding from the WIC to provide Program participants enrolled in WDLL courses monthly stipends to defray living expenses in amounts to be determined by the parties, and may include amounts for the following: (1) Fees associated with occupational licensing exams; (2) Reasonable transportation costs to and from classes; and (3) Any other expenses deemed appropriate by the WIC.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4116, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4116 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).  Editor's Notes  Section 4122 of D.C. Act 24-159 provided that this section shall expire on September 30, 2024.
DC Code § 32-1693.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 16 - Workforce Investment Implementation|Subchapter VII - Nurse Education Enhancement Program|§ 32-1693.06. Establishment of direct care worker training grants

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) Pursuant to § 32-1603(c), no later than January 31, 2022, and by November 1 annually thereafter, the WIC shall issue direct care worker training grants ("grant") to community training providers according to this section. (b) Grant recipients shall use funds received pursuant to this section to support the salaries and fringe benefits of faculty and staff engaged in training Program participants to become direct care workers and to provide Program participants the financial assistance outlined in § 32-1693.02(b). (c) Subject to availability of funds, the WIC shall award grants totaling not less than $900,000 per year with the option of 2 additional years based on performance results from previous years. (d) To be eligible for a grant, an applicant shall: (1) Be located in the District; (2) Be a community training provider; and (3) Demonstrate that its training participants consistently and successfully attain the following benchmarks: (A) Completion of direct care worker training; (B) Direct care worker credential attainment; (C) Obtainment of unsubsidized employment as a direct care worker in the occupation of training; and (D) Retention of employment as a direct care worker in the occupation of training for 6 months or longer. (e) The WIC may give preference to grant applicants utilizing integrated education and training, as defined by 34 C.F.R. § 463.35.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4117, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4117 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).  Editor's Notes  Section 4122 of D.C. Act 24-159 provided that this section shall expire on September 30, 2024.