H.R. 6413: Workforce Flexibility Act

The bill known as the Workforce Flexibility Act aims to make changes to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Specifically, it focuses on the allocation of funds used for youth workforce investment activities. Currently, there is a requirement that mandates 75% of certain funds be designated for activities targeting out-of-school youth. The proposed bill would eliminate this requirement, potentially allowing for a more flexible distribution of funds for workforce investment related to youth employment. With the removal of this restriction, funds could be allocated more broadly instead of being primarily focused on out-of-school individuals. This change is intended to enhance the ability to support various youth workforce programs which may include those that cater to in-school youth or other youth employment initiatives. The legislation was introduced by Mr. Taylor and is currently under consideration in the Committee on Education and Workforce. As it stands, the bill has simply been proposed and has not yet been passed into law.

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