(a) Definitions and eligibility documentation requirements
regarding the ``deficient in basic literacy skills'' criterion in
Sec. 664.200(c)(1) may be established at the State or local level.
These definitions may establish such criteria as are needed to address
State or local concerns, but must include a determination that an
individual:
(1) Computes or solves problems, reads, writes, or speaks English
at or below grade level 8.9; or
(2) Is unable to compute or solve problems, read, write, or speak
English at a level necessary to function on the job, in the
individual's family or in society.
(b) In cases where the State Board establishes State policy on this
criterion, the policy must be included in the State plan. (WIA secs.
101(13)(C)(i), 101(19).)
