(a)(1) To facilitate planning for the implementation of WIA, a
Governor may reserve an amount equal to no more than 2 percent of the
total amount of JTPA formula funds allotted to the State for PY's 1998
and 1999 for expenditure on transition planning activities. The funds
may be from any one or more of the JTPA titles and subparts, that is,
funds do not have to be drawn proportionately from all titles and
subparts. The Governor must report the expenditure of these funds for
transition planning separately in accordance with instructions issued
by the Secretary, but is not required to be allocated to the various
titles and subparts;
(2) These reserved transition funds may be excluded from any
calculation of compliance with JTPA cost limitations.
(b) Not less than 50 percent of the funds reserved by the Governor
in paragraph (a) of this section must be made available to local
entities.
(c) The Secretary will issue such other transition guidance as
necessary and appropriate.