2021 Commission Meeting Information

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Central Nonprofit Agency Management Fee
Juan Garcia and Michael Hooks

• Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program State Fiscal Year 2022 Central Nonprofit Agency Management Fee Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Policy Concept for Amending 40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 835, Self-Sufficiency Fund, to Implement Senate Bill 770, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session
Abby Austin and Mary York

• Policy Concept Chapter 835, Self-Sufficiency Fund Rule Project #2021-06-835 – SB 770, Self-Sufficiency Fund Eligibility

Agenda Item #10 -Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Policy Concept for Amending 40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 809, Child Care Services, to Implement House Bill (HB) 2607, Senate Bill (SB) 1555, and HB 1792, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session; Clarify Procedures; and Streamline Processes
Allison Wilson and Catherine Arwood

• Policy Concept Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rule Project #2021-07-809—87th Legislative Implementation and Program Improvements

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Corrections to the November 2, 2021, Approved Discussion Paper on the Fourth Tranche of COVID Stimulus-Funded Child Care and Development Block Grant Initiatives
Allison Wilson and Catherine Arwood

• Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) COVID-19 Federal Funding Fourth Tranche of New Initiatives Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Request to Exceed TWC's Capital Budget Transfer Limitation
Chris Nelson

• Request to Exceed TWC's Capital Budget Transfer Limitation

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Certification and Re-Certification of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities State-Use Program
Juan Garcia and Michael Hooks

• Approval of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Reappointments to the Advisory Committee of the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program
Juan Garcia and Michael Hooks

• Reappointments to the Advisory Committee of the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Services
Jason Vaden and Cheryl Fuller

• Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Services Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Policy Concept for Amending 40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 840, WIOA Eligible Training Providers, to Clarify Licensure Requirements for Training Providers and Rules for Individual Training Accounts
Joel Mullins and Dawn Cronin

• Policy Concept Chapter 840, WIOA Eligible Training Providers, Rule Project #2021-04-840 – ETP Rule Updates

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Submission of the Apprenticeship Related Instruction Cost Study, Fiscal Years 2019-2020
Kerry Ballast and Desi Holmes

• Apprenticeship Related Instruction Cost Study, Fiscal Years 2019–2020

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Local Workforce Development Area Performance Expectations for Board Contract Year 2022
Adam Leonard

• Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Local Workforce Development Area Performance Expectations for Board Contract Year 2021 and BCY2022

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Program Year 2021 Adult Education & Literacy Grantee Targets based on Program Year 2020 Carryforward Balances
Adam Leonard and Mahalia Baldini

• Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Program Year 2021 Adult Education & Literacy Grantee Targets based on Program Year 2020 Carryforward Balances

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on the Submission of the 2021 Texas Workforce Commission Supplemental Annual Report (Consolidated Report) to the Governor and Texas Legislature Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 301.065(c) and Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.022(a)
Margaret Hession and Mary York

• Texas Workforce Commission Supplemental Report

Agenda Item #17 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Year 2021 and 2022 Child Care Matching Funds
Travis Weaver and Sandra Williams

• Board Contract Year 2022 Child Care Local Match Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #20 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding an Order under Sections 204.067 and 203.105 of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act to Adjust Rate Components of the 2022 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate
Chris Nelson and Clay Cole

• Discussion Paper on 2022 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the FY 2022 Internal Audit Plan
Ashley Sagebiel and Luis Solis

• Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Plan

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Advisory Committee Membership
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Adult Education and Literacy Advisory Committee Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Initial High School Equivalency Voucher Distribution as Related to Texas Education Code §48.302
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• High School Equivalency Subsidy Voucher Distribution for Fiscal Year 2022 Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on a Math Family Literacy Initiative Funded with Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) State Leadership Funds for the Purpose of Ending the Middle Skills Gap
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Ending the Middle Skills Gap: Math Family Literacy Initiative Using Adult Education and Literacy State Leadership Funds Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Policy Concept for Amending 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 854, Business Enterprises of Texas, to Incorporate Changes Approved by the Rehabilitation Services Administration
Lizet Hinojosa and Michael Hooks

• Policy Concept Ch. 854, Business Enterprises of Texas Rule Project #2021-01-854 - BET RSA Updates

Agenda Item #9- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Policy Concept for New 40 TAC Chapter 800, Subchapter D, Employee Benefits, to Establish Rules Prescribed by Senate Bill 248, 73rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Relating to the Sick Leave Pool, and House Bill 2063, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Relating to the Family Leave Pool
Jerry White and Lorelei Miller

• Policy Concept Chapter 800, General Administration Rule Project #2021-08-800 – Sick and Family Leave Pools

Agenda Item #10- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Utilization of Funds Donated to Texas Workforce Commission by the IKEA US Community Foundation for a Re-Entry Roundtable Event
Emily Lawley and Mary York

• Second Chance Event Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Establishment of a Late Refund Penalty Rate for Career Schools and Colleges (TEC Section 132.061(e))
Kerry Ballast and Courtney Arbour

• Calendar Year 2022 Late Refund Penalty Rate for Career Schools and Colleges Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Advisory Board Recommendations Concerning Program Funding and Parameters for Fiscal Year 2022 JET Grants to Public Junior Colleges, Public Technical Institutes, Public State Colleges, Open Enrollment Charter Schools And School Districts
Matt Sniadecki and Lorena Knight

• FY 2022 Jobs and Education for Texans Advisory Board Recommendation Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Year 2021 and 2022 Child Care Matching Funds
Travis Weaver and Sandra Williams

• Board Contract Year 2022 Child Care Local Match Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #15- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Guidance on Resource Utilization and Implementation of Services and Strategies to Target Disaster Relief Efforts and Public Health Emergencies
—Use of COVID Stimulus Funds for Child Care Projects
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) COVID-19 Federal Funding Fourth Tranche of New Initiatives Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #16- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Board Contract Year 2022 Child Care Supplemental Allocation and Performance Targets
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) COVID-19 Federal Funding Fourth Tranche of New Initiatives Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #17- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Re-Certification of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities State-Use Program
Juan Garcia and Michael Hooks

• Approval of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Local Workforce Development Board Childcare Targets for Board Contract Year 2022 and the Service Industry Recovery Childcare Initiative
Adam Leonard and Reagan Miller

• Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Local Workforce Development Area Performance Expectations for Board Contract Year 2022

Agenda Item #10- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Policy Concept for New 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 808, Youth Driver Education Funding Program, to Implement Senate Bill 2054, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session
Ben Holquist and Sandra Williams

• Policy Concept New Ch. 808, Youth Driver Education Funding Program Rule Project #2021-02-808 – SB 2054 - Youth Driver Ed Funding Program

Agenda Item #11- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Policy Concept for Amending 40 TAC Chapter 804, Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program, to Implement House Bill (HB) 2431, 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, and Senate Bill 346 and HB 4279, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session
Mary York and Abby Austin

• Policy Concept Ch. 804, Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program Rule Project #2021-05-804 – HB 2431 (85-R), SB 346, HB 4279 - JET Eligibility Updates

Agenda Item #12- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding JET Advisory Board Recommendations Concerning Program Funding and Parameters for Fiscal Year 2022 JET Grants to Public Junior Colleges, Public Technical Institutes, Public State Colleges, Open Enrollment Charter Schools And School Districts
Matt Sniadecki and Lorena Knight

• FY 2022 Jobs and Education for Texans Advisory Board Recommendation Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on the Submission of the 2019-20 Texas Workforce Commission Equal Employment Opportunity & Minority Hiring Practices Report to the Governor and Legislature Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Sections 21.0035, 21.504 and 21.553
Bryan D. Snoddy and Ellena Rodriguez

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Hiring Practices Report Fiscal Years 2019-2020

Agenda Item #16- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Guidance on Resource Utilization and Implementation of Services and Strategies to Target Disaster Relief Efforts and Public Health Emergencies —Use of American Rescue Plan Act Child Care Stabilization Funds for 2022 Child Care Relief Funds to Regulated Child Care Providers
Reagan Miller and Allison Wilson

• Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) COVID-19 Federal Funding Third Tranche of New Initiatives – 2022 Child Care Relief Funding Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #17- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Business Enterprises of Texas Customer Satisfaction Survey and Cost Analysis Report to the Governor and Legislative Budget Board as Provided in the General Appropriations Act for the 2020-2021 Biennium, Article VII, Texas Workforce Commission, Rider 37
Lizet Hinojosa and Michael Hooks

• Business Enterprises of Texas (BET) Customer Satisfaction Survey and Cost Analysis Report 2021

Agenda Item #9- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Extending the We Hire Ability Employer Recognition Program to a Year-Round Recognition Cycle Cheryl Fuller and Jason Vaden
Cheryl Fuller and Jason Vaden

• We Hire Ability Employer Recognition Program: Extend to Year-Round Recognition Cycle Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Vocational Rehabilitation Service Rate Increases
Jason Vaden and Cheryl Fuller

• Vocational Rehabilitation Service Rate Increases Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Outline for the 2021 Texas Workforce Commission Annual Report to the Governor and the Legislature Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 301.065
Margaret Hession and Mary York

• FY 2021 TWC Annual Report Outline

Agenda Item #12- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Year (BCY) 2021 and 2022 Child Care Matching Funds
Travis Weaver and Sandra Williams

• Board Contract Year 2021 Child Care Local Match Discussion Paper
• Workforce Development Division/Child Care & Early Learning Board Contract Year 2021 Child Care Local Match Agreements

Agenda Item #13- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Donations for BCY 2022 Child Care Industry Partnership Program
Travis Weaver and Sandra Williams

• Child Care Industry Partnership Program Discussion Paper
• Child Care Industry Partnership Donation Agreement

Agenda Item #14- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Statewide High School Equivalency and Diploma Virtual Providers Funded with Adult Education and Literacy State Leadership Funds
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• High School Equivalency Virtual Provider Using Adult Education and Literacy State Leadership Funds Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #15- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Program Year 2021 Adult Education & Literacy Grantee Performance Measures & Targets and Program Years 2021 and 2022 Performance Based Funding Criteria
Adam Leonard and Mahalia Baldini

• Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Program Year 2021 Adult Education & Literacy Grantee Performance Measures & Targets and Program Years 2021 and 2022 Performance Based Funding Criteria

Agenda Item #16- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Workforce Awards Categories, Monetary Amounts, and Eligibility
Joel Mullins and Dawn Cronin

• Workforce Conference Awards Discussion Paper
• Workforce Awards—Overview

Agenda Item #19- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on Several Project Proposals Regarding the Use of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Statewide Initiative Funding, and Vocational Rehabilitation Funding for Purposes of Ending the Middle Skills Gap
Courtney Arbour

• Ending the Middle Skills Gap Discussion Paper
• Initiative for Ending the Middle Skills Gap
• Ending the Middle Skills Gap -- Developing a Library of High-Value Credentials in Texas Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
Chris Nelson and Irene Tanguma

• Texas Workforce Commission 2022 Operating Budget

Agenda Item #10- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Child Care Services Program and Potential Name Changes
Reagan Miller and Allison Wilson

• Child Care Subsidies as “Scholarships” Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Information Technology Registered Apprenticeship Expansion Program
Kerry Ballast and Desi Holmes

• Information Technology Registered Apprenticeship Expansion Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #14- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Board Contract Year 2022 Texas Rising Star Mentor and Assessor Funding Distribution
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Texas Rising Star Mentor and Assessor Funding Board Contract Year 2022 Discussion Paper

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations 

Agenda Item #9- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Subsequent Certification of Local Workforce Development Boards under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Re-Certification of Workforce Boards Under Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 

Agenda Item #10- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Submission of the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Advisory Committee Report
Juan Garcia and Michael Hooks

• Purchasing from People with Disabilities Advisory Committee Report to the Texas Workforce Commission 

Agenda Item #11- Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Setting Minimum Thresholds for Boards’ Maximum Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Subsidies and Increasing the Board Contract Year 2022 Child Care Allocation.
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• DP – Setting Minimum Threshold for Child Care Reimbursement Rates and Increasing Child Care Allocation for BCY 2022 
• FY 2022 Supplemental Child Care Allocation 

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acknowledgment of Gifts and Donations of $500 or More in Value Given to the Texas Workforce Commission
Callie Eichner and Les Trobman

• Gifts of $500 or More in Value Given to the Texas Workforce Commission

Agenda Item #9- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Annual 2021 Report on the Transition from Military Service to Employment to the Texas Legislature and Governor Greg Abbott Required by Section 302.020 of the Texas Labor Code
Bob Gear and Dawn Cronin

• 2021 Report on the Transition from Military Service to Employment

Agenda Item #10- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Certifications for Metrix Users Funded with Statewide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funds to End the Middle Skills Gap
Courtney Arbour and Ben Holquist

• Ending the Middle Skills Gap—Certifications for Metrix Users Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Pre-Apprenticeship and Employer Engagement Initiatives Funded with Adult Education and Family Literacy Act State Leadership Funds to End the Middle Skills Gap
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Ending the Middle Skills Gap Pre-Apprenticeship and Employer Engagement Adult Education and Literacy State Leadership Initiatives Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #15- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Child Care Relief Funds for Closed Providers Impacted by the February 2021 Winter Storm
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Child Care Relief Funds for Providers Closed Due to Winter Storm Impacts Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding an Order to Adopt Fiscal Year 2022 Allocations, Funding Distributions for Local Workforce Development Areas
Chris Nelson

• FY2022 Allocations Packet

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Re-Certification of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities State-Use Program
Juan Garcia and Michael Hooks

• Approval of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Central Nonprofit Agency Management Fee and Method of Calculation
Juan Garcia and Michael Hooks

• Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Central Nonprofit Agency Management Fees and Method of Calculation Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Texas Rising Star Assessor Training and Certification Program and Assessments of Child Care Providers
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Texas Rising Star Assessors and Assessments Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Submission of the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Strategic Plan to the Texas Workforce Investment Council, Governor, and Legislative Budget Board
Kerry Ballast and Courtney Arbour

• Fiscal Years 2021–2026 AEL Strategic Plan

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda Item #17 -Report and Update by the Executive Director and Staff Regarding Administrative Matters, Including Internal Policies and Procedures, Customer and Board Service Issues, Status of Current or Potential Project Assignments, Organizational Matters, and Responsibilities of the Agency’s Divisions —Update on Agency Information Projects
Ed Serna

• IT Portfolio Page

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Advisory Board Recommendations Concerning Fiscal Year 2021 Applications for Community, Technical and State Colleges and Independent School Districts
Emily Lawley and Matt Sniadecki

• FY21 JET Advisory Board Recommendation Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda Item #13 - Report and Update by the Executive Director and Staff Regarding Administrative Matters, Including Internal Policies and Procedures, Customer and Board Service Issues, Status of Current or Potential Project Assignments, Organizational Matters, and Responsibilities of the Agency’s Divisions - Update on Agency Information Projects
Ed Serna

• IT Portfolio Page

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Program Year 2021-2022 Innovation Funds for Boards
Courtney Arbour and Benjamin Holquist

• Innovation Fund Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Business Enterprises of Texas Federal Randolph Sheppard Financial Relief and Restoration Funding Distribution Methodology
Michael Hooks and Lizet Hinojosa

• Methodology for Business Enterprises of Texas Randolph Sheppard Financial Relief and Restoration Payments (FRRP) Funds Distribution Discussion Paper

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Agenda Item #1 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Statewide Initiatives Funded with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Adult Education and Literacy (AEL), Child Care, or Other State Level Funds
- Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget
Courtney Arbour and Benjamin Holquist

• Summary of Recommendations
• Summary of Fiscal Year 2022 Statewide Initiatives Planning Document

Agenda Item #2 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding AEL Initiatives Funded with WIOA Sec. 223 State Leadership Funds
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Ideas for Reconnecting Texas: Statewide Initiatives Funding to Support Texas Employers and Workers in the Return to Work: AEL State Leadership Funds Briefing Paper

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Business Enterprises of Texas Federal Randolph Sheppard Financial Relief and Restoration Funding Distribution Methodology
Michael Hooks and Lizet Hinojosa

• Methodology for Business Enterprises of Texas Randolph Sheppard Financial Relief and Restoration Payments (FRRP) Funds Distribution Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Statewide Initiatives Funded with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Adult Education and Literacy (AEL), Child Care, or Other State Level Funds
- Discussion Paper: Adult Education and Literacy Accelerate VI Request for Applications Approval
Leslie Kruse and Benjamin Holquist

• Adult Education and Literacy Accelerate VI Request for Applications Approval Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #1 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Use of Statewide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Funds for Support to Employers & Texans in the Return to Work
Courtney Arbour, Chris Nelson, and Benjamin Holquist

• Briefing Paper: Ideas for Reconnecting Texas: Statewide Initiatives funding to Support Employers & Texans in the Return to Work (WIOA and TANF)

Agenda Item #2 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Adult Education and Literacy Initiatives Funded with WIOA Sec. 223 State Leadership Funds
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Briefing Paper: Ideas for Reconnecting Texas: Statewide Initiatives Funding to Support Employers & Texans in the Return to Work —AEL State Leadership Funds

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Rules to 40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance, Relating to Certain Unemployment Provisions in Public Law 116-127, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; Public Law 116-136, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; Public Law 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act; and Public Law 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act, Previously Published for Public Comment in the May 7, 2021, Issue of the Texas Register (46 TexReg 3007)
Jason Stalinsky and Chuck Ross

• Adoption of Rules to 40 TAC Ch. 815, Unemployment Insurance

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Guidance on Resource Utilization and Implementation of Services and Strategies to Target Disaster Relief Efforts and Public Health Emergencies
Ed Serna

• Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) COVID-19 Federal Funding New Initiatives, Including Child Care for Service Industry Recovery Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12- Report and Update by the Executive Director and Staff Regarding Administrative Matters, Including Internal Policies and Procedures, Customer and Board Service Issues, Status of Current or Potential Project Assignments, Organizational Matters, and Responsibilities of the Agency’s Divisions
Ed Serna

• Abbey Kirby, UI/Outstationed Appeals, Individual Star Award
• Maintenance Staff Team Group Star Award

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Agenda Item #1 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Program Year 2021-2022 Innovation Funds for Boards
Courtney Arbour and Benjamin Holquist

• Work Session Briefing Paper -Ideas for Local Workforce Development Board Innovation Fund

Agenda Item #2 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Program Year 2021-2022 Innovation Funds for Adult Education and Literacy Grantees
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Work Session Briefing Paper -Adult Education and Literacy Strategic Planning Funds in Program Year 2021–2022

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the Final Child Care and Development Fund State Plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2022-2024
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Child Care and Development Fund Executive Summary for the State Plan for Program Years 2022-2024
• Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan for Texas FFY 2022-2024
• Texas Statewide Child Care Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Plan (June 2021 Update)

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominees

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Agenda Item #1 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Development of More Meaningful Performance Measures for the Texas Workforce System
Courtney Arbour, Reagan Miller, and Adam Leonard

• Measuring & Communicating Texas Workforce System Performance

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Temporary Suspension of 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rule §809.41(a)(3)(B), Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• COVID Child Care State Waiver to Temporarily Allow Initial Job Search Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding an Order under Sections 204.067 and 203.105 of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act to Adjust Rate Components of the 2021 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate
Chris Nelson and Clay Cole

• Discussion Paper on 2021 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Acknowledgment of Gifts and Donations of $500 or More in Value Given to the Texas Workforce Commission in Accordance with Section 302.021 of the Texas Labor Code and Chapter 575 of the Texas Government Code
Callie Eichner and Les Trobman

• Acknowledgment of Gifts and Donations of $500 or More in Value Given to the Texas Workforce Commission

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding an Order under Sections 204.067 and 203.105 of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act to Adjust Rate Components of the 2021 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate
Chris Nelson and Clay Cole

• Discussion Paper on 2021 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding an Order to Adopt Program Year 2021/Fiscal Year 2022 Allocations and Distributions, and FY2021 Allocation Modifications and Related Performance Expectations for Local Workforce Development Areas
Chris Nelson

• FY2022 AEL and WIOA Allocations Packet
• FY2021 Child Care Allocation Adjustment
• BCY21 Target Adjustment After COVID-19 Funding Adjustments
• FY2021 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Supplemental Allocation

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Optional Use of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) for Evaluation of Texas Rising Star (TRS) Category Two
Reagan Miller and Allison Wilson

• Texas Rising Star Optional Use of the CLASS Assessment Tool to Measure Teacher-Child Interactions Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Regarding Statewide Initiatives Funded with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Adult Education and Literacy (AEL), Child Care, or Other State Level Funds

- Discussion Paper: Adult Education and Literacy Accelerate VI Request for Applications Selection and Budget Approval

- Discussion Paper: Revised Adult Education and Literacy Career Pathway Professional Development Center Request for Applications Approval
Leslie Kruse and Ben Holquist

• Adult Education and Literacy Accelerate VI Request for Applications Approval Discussion Paper
• Discussion Paper - Revised Adult Education and Literacy Career Pathway Professional Development Center Request for Applications Approval

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Apprenticeship Training Program Funding for Fiscal Year 2022
Kerry Ballast and Desi Holmes

• Fiscal Year 2022 Planning Estimates for Apprenticeship Training Programs Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Board Plans for Program Years 2021–2024 for Submission to the Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC)
Joel Mullins and Ethan Herr

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Workforce Development Board Plans for Program Years 2021–2024 Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Re-Certification of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities State-Use Program
Juan Garcia and Michael Hooks

• Approval of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominees

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Agenda Item #1 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Workforce Award Categories and Monetary Amounts for 2021 and Subsequent Years
Joel Mullins

• Workforce Conference Awards Discussion Paper
• 2021 Workforce Awards—Overview

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Funding for the Information Technology Registered Apprenticeship Program
Kerry Ballast and Courtney Arbour

• Funding for Information Technology Registered Apprenticeship Expansion Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Guidance on Resource Utilization and Implementation of Services and Strategies to Target Disaster Relief Efforts and Public Health Emergencies
Ed Serna

• Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) Child Care Development Block Grant – Prioritization and Use of Funds Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominees

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Deobligation and Reallocation of Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Funds (40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 800, Subchapter B)
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Reallocation of Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Funds Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Guidance on Resource Utilization and Implementation of Services and Strategies to Target Disaster Relief Efforts and Public Health Emergencies
Ed Serna

• Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) Child Care Development Block Grant – Prioritization and Use of Funds Discussion Paper

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding an Order to Adopt Program Year 2021 and Fiscal Year 2022 Allocations, Planning Estimates, and Funding Distributions
Chris Nelson

• FY2022 Planning Estimates Allocation Packet

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Previous Emergency Rulemaking and the Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Rules Relating to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance, Regarding Certain Unemployment Provisions in Public Law 116-127, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; Public Law 116-136, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; Public Law 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act; and Public Law 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act
Jason Stalinsky and Chuck Ross

• Proposed Rules Relating to 40 TAC 815, Unemployment Insurance, Subchapters A, F, and G

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Deobligation and Reallocation of Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Funds (40 TAC Chapter 800, Subchapter B)
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Deobligation and Reallocation of Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Funds Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Workforce Awards Categories and Monetary Amounts for 2021 and Subsequent Years
Joel Mullins

• Workforce Conference Awards Discussion Paper
• 2021 Workforce Awards—Overview

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Draft Child Care & Development Fund State Plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2022-2024 and Publication for Public Comment
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• FFY2022-2024 DRAFT CCDF State Plan

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Statewide Initiatives Funded with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Adult Education and Literacy (AEL), Child Care, or Other State Level Funds - Discussion Paper: AEL Professional Development Center Request for Applications (RFAs) Approval
Jennifer Troke

• Discussion Paper—AEL Professional Development Center Request for Applications (RFAs) Approval

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Guidance on Resource Utilization and Implementation of Services and Strategies to Target Disaster Relief Efforts and Public Health Emergencies
Ed Serna

• Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) Child Care Development Block Grant – Prioritization and Use of Funds Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Guidance on Resource Utilization and Implementation of Services and Strategies to Target Disaster Relief Efforts and Public Health Emergencies, Including Those Funded with the Department of Labor’s Disaster Dislocated Worker Grant
Jennifer Troke and Leslie Kruse

• TX-36 Disaster - DDWG Funding for Boards Impacted by Winter Storms Discussion Paper

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Advisory Committee Membership
Fabiana Ramirez and Kerry Ballast

• AEL Advisory Committee Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11- Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees

Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Years 2020 and 2021 Child Care Matching Funds
Travis Weaver and Jennifer Troke

• Acceptance of BCY 21 CCLM Agreements from Boards

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Revision and Implementation of the We Hire Ability Employer Recognition Program

Cheryl Fuller and Lisa Givens

• Texas HireAbility Campaign: Revision and Implementation of the We Hire Ability Employer Recognition Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Central Nonprofit Agency Management Fee

Juan Garcia and Michael Hooks

• PPD Program Central Nonprofit Agency Management Fee Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Local Workforce Development Area Performance Expectations for Board Contract Year 2021

Adam Leonard

• Local Workforce Development Area Performance Expectations for BCY 2021

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees

Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Years 2020 and 2021 Child Care Matching Funds
Travis Weaver and Jennifer Troke

• Acceptance of BCY 21 CCLM Agreements from Boards
• Acceptance of BCY 21 CCLM Agreements from Boards (Excel)

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) State Plan for 2021 for Submission to the U.S. Department of Labor

Ethan Herr and Joel Mullins

• Elements of an Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grant State Plan

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding a Discussion Paper on Child Care Excessive Absence Tracking

Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Child Care Attendance Standards & Absence Tracking Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees

Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Vocational Rehabilitation Substance Use Disorders Services
Jason Vaden and Cheryl Fuller

• Vocational Rehabilitation Substance Use Disorders Services Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding New Certification and Re-Certification of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities State-Use Program
Juan Garcia and Michael Hooks

• Approval Of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the PPD Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Temporary Suspension of 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 807, Career Schools and Colleges Rule §807.387(a), Hearing Procedures, Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Kerry Ballast and Courtney Arbour

• In-Person Career Schools and Colleges Hearings Conducted by the TWC Comission Appeals Hearing Unit Discussion Paper
• An Order of the TWC Regarding Temporary Suspension of Career Schools and Colleges Rule 40 TAC §807.387(a), Hearing Procedures

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Statewide Initiatives Funded with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Adult Education and Literacy (AEL), Child Care, or Other State Level Funds; - Discussion Paper on Veteran’s Workforce Outreach
Angie Nelson-Wernli and Jennifer Troke

• Veteran’s Workforce Outreach Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding a Discussion Paper on Child Care Attendance Tracking
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Child Care Attendance Standards Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Guidance on Resource Utilization and Implementation of Services and Strategies to Target Disaster Relief Efforts and Public Health Emergencies, Including Those Funded with the Department of Labor’s Disaster Dislocated Worker Grant
Ed Serna

• Planned Use of CRRSA Funds Report Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Year 2020 and 2021 Child Care Matching Funds
Travis Weaver and Jennifer Troke

• Acceptance of BCY20 CCLM Match Agreements from Boards
• Acceptance of BCY21 CCLM Match Agreements from Boards

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Vocational Rehabilitation Vehicle Modification Services
Jason Vaden and Cheryl Fuller

• Vocational Rehabilitation Vehicle Modification Services Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Emergency Rules in 40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance, Regarding Certain Unemployment Provisions in Public Law 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Which Included the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act
Jason Stalinsky and Chuck Ross

• Adoption of Emergency Rules in Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Acknowledgment of Gifts and Donations of $500 or More in Value Given to the Texas Workforce Commission in Accordance with Section 302.021 of the Texas Labor Code and Chapter 575 of the Texas Government Code
Gavra Flood and Les Trobman

• Gifts and Donations of $500 or More in Value Given to the Texas Workforce Commission

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda Item #17 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Administrative Matters, Including Internal Policies and Procedures, Customer and Board Service Issues, Status of Current or Potential Project Assignments, Organizational Matters, and Responsibilities of the Agency’s Divisions
Ed Serna

• 2020 4th Quarter Star Award

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Program Year 2020 Adult Education & Literacy Grantee Performance Measures & Targets
Adam Leonard

• PY2020 AEL Grantee Performance Measures & Targets

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Guidance on Resource Utilization and Implementation of Services and Strategies to Target Disaster Relief Efforts and Public Health Emergencies, Including Those Funded with the Department of Labor’s Disaster Dislocated Worker Grant
Ed Serna

• COVID-19 CARES Act Funds for the Enhanced Reimbursement Rate

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Child Care Program Report for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 for Submission to the 87th Texas Legislature
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Subsidized Child Care Program

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Guidance on Resource Utilization and Implementation of Services and Strategies to Target Disaster Relief Efforts and Public Health Emergencies, Including Those Funded with the Department of Labor’s Disaster Dislocated Worker Grant
Ed Serna

• COVID-19 CARES Act Funds for the Enhanced Reimbursement Rate

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Year 2020 and 2021 Child Care Matching Funds
Travis Weaver and Jennifer Troke

• Acceptance of BCY 21 Child Care Local Match Agreements from Boards

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 800, General Administration, to Implement Senate Bill 1055, 86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, Relating to the Workforce Diploma Pilot Program Previously Published for Public Comment in the October 23, 2020, Issue of the Texas Register (45 TexReg 7545)
Kerry Ballast and Fabiana Ramirez

• Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Ch. 800, General Administration

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 803, Skills Development Fund, Relating to the Implementation of House Bill (HB) 108, 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017; and HB 700, 86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, Previously Published for Public Comment in the November 13, 2020, Issue of the Texas Register (45 TexReg 8118) Christina Ramos and Jennifer Troke

• Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Ch. 803, Skills Development Fund

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 806, Purchasing from People with Disabilities (PPD), Relating to the Implementation of Senate Bill 753, 86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, and PPD Program Improvements, Previously Published for Public Comment in the November 27, 2020, Issue of the Texas Register (45 TexReg 8499) Michael Hooks and Juan Garcia

• Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Ch.806, Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action an Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Advisory Committee of the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Michael Hooks and Juan Garcia

• Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Advisory Committee of the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 823, Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals, to Clarify Parties and Programs Covered, Align the Rules with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Clarify Terminology, and Add Rules for Appealing State-Level Decisions to the US Secretary of Labor, Previously Published for Public Comment in the October 23, 2020, Issue of the Texas Register (45 TexReg 7566) Chris Oakley and Jennifer Turner

• Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Ch. 823, Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Adoption of the Rule Reviews of 40 TAC Chapter 804, Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program; 40 TAC Chapter 807, Career Schools and Colleges; and 40 TAC Chapter 858, Procurement and Contract Management Requirements for Purchase of Goods and Services for VR Services, Previously Published for Public Comment in the July 17, 2020, Issue of the Texas Register (45 TexReg 5016) Reed O’Brien and Kristina Hogan

• Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Ch. 804, Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program; 40 TAC Ch. 807, Career Schools and Colleges; and 40 TAC Ch. 858, Procurement and Contract Management Requirements for Purchase of Goods and Services for VR Services

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 809, Child Care Services, Relating to Implementation of HB 680, 86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2019; Parent Share of Cost for Part-Time Referrals; Child Transfer Policies; Reviewing Texas Rising Star Standards; and Minimum Provider Program Eligibility Requirements, Previously Published for Public Comment in the October 23, 2020, Issue of the Texas Register (45 TexReg 7551) Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Ch. 809, Child Care Services

Agenda Item #16 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Implementation Timeline and Protocols for the Texas Rising Star Four-Year Review Revisions Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Texas Rising Star Four Year Review Implementation Protocol

Agenda Item #18 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding an Individual Request to Waive the Child Care Services Rules Under 40 TAC §809.3(a) Regarding Texas Rising Star Minimum Education Requirements in 40 TAC §809.134 Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Request from an Individual to Waive the Child Care Rules Under 40 TAC §809.3(a) Regarding Texas Rising Star Minimum Education Requirements in 40 TAC §809.134

Agenda Item #19 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding on the Submission of the 2020 Texas Workforce Commission Annual Report to the Governor and the Legislature Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 301.065 Margaret Hession and Tom McCarty

• 2020 TWC Annual Report

Agenda Item #22 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees Shunta Williams and Courtney Arbour

• Workforce Development Board Nominations