(a) Eligibility criteria. (1) Individuals who apply to participate
in a program under title II shall be evaluated for eligibility based on
age and economic disadvantage. Specific eligibility criteria for
programs under title II, parts A, B, and C are described in this part.
(2) Individuals served under title II shall be residents of the SDA,
as determined by local government policy, except for the limited
exceptions described in the job training plan, including joint programs
operated by SDA's (section 141(e)).
(b) Eligibility documentation. (1) In order to promote the uniform
and standard application of eligibility criteria for participation in
the JTPA program, the Department has issued an Eligibility Documentation
TAG that provides guidance on acceptable documentation.
(2) SDA utilization of eligibility guidance. When it is determined
that the SDA or service provider has followed the guidance contained in
the Eligibility Documentation TAG, the Grant Officer will not disallow
questioned costs related to the required documentation concerning an
individual's eligibility.
