(a) The purpose of the general statutory and regulatory waiver
authority is to provide flexibility to States and local areas and
enhance their
ability to improve the statewide workforce investment system.
(b) A waiver may be requested to address impediments to the
implementation of a strategic plan, including the continuous
improvement strategy, consistent with the key reform principles of WIA.
These key reform principles include:
(1) Streamlining services and information to participants through a
One-Stop delivery system;
(2) Empowering individuals to obtain needed services and
information to enhance their employment opportunities;
(3) Ensuring universal access to core employment-related services;
(4) Increasing accountability of States, localities and training
providers for performance outcomes;
(5) Establishing a stronger role for Local Boards and the private
sector;
(6) Providing increased State and local flexibility to implement
innovative and comprehensive workforce investment systems; and
(7) Improving youth programs through services which emphasize
academic and occupational learning.
