2015 Indiana Code TITLE 22. LABOR AND SAFETY ARTICLE 4.1. DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 22. STATE WORKFORCE INNOVATION COUNCIL
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IC 22-4.1-22
Chapter 22. State Workforce Innovation Council
IC 22-4.1-22-1
"Applicable federal program"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "applicable federal program" refers
to the federal human resource programs for which the council has
authority to make recommendations as listed in section 4 of this
chapter.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
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"Council"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the state
workforce innovation council established by section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
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Council established; purposes and duties
Sec. 3. The state workforce innovation council is established under
the applicable federal programs to do the following:
(1) Review the services and use of funds and resources under
applicable federal programs and advise the governor on methods
of coordinating the services and use of funds and resources
consistent with the laws and regulations governing the particular
applicable federal programs.
(2) Advise the governor on:
(A) the development and implementation of state and local
standards and measures; and
(B) the coordination of the standards and measures;
concerning the applicable federal programs.
(3) Perform the duties as set forth in federal law of the particular
advisory bodies for applicable federal programs described in
section 4 of this chapter.
(4) Identify the workforce needs in Indiana and recommend to
the governor goals to meet the investment needs.
(5) Recommend to the governor goals for the development and
coordination of the human resource system in Indiana.
(6) Prepare and recommend to the governor a strategic plan to
accomplish the goals developed under subdivisions (4) and (5).
(7) Monitor the implementation of and evaluate the
effectiveness of the strategic plan described in subdivision (6).
(8) Advise the governor on the coordination of federal, state,
and local education and training programs and on the allocation
of state and federal funds in Indiana to promote effective
services, service delivery, and innovative programs.
(9) Administer the minority training grant program established
by section 11 of this chapter.
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(10) Administer the back home in Indiana program established
by section 12 of this chapter.
(11) Any other function assigned to the council by the governor
with regard to the study and evaluation of Indiana's workforce
development delivery system.
(12) Administer postsecondary proprietary educational
institution accreditation under IC 22-4.1-21.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
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Designation as state advisory board under specified federal laws;
administration of programs
Sec. 4. (a) The council shall serve as the state advisory body
required under the following federal laws:
(1) The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014
under P.L.113-218, including reauthorizations of WIOA.
(2) The Wagner-Peyser Act under 29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.
(3) The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology
Act under 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.
(4) The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act under 20
U.S.C. 9201 et seq.
(b) In addition, the council may be designated to serve as the state
advisory body required under any of the following federal laws upon
approval of the particular state agency directed to administer the
particular federal law:
(1) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 under 42
U.S.C. 12501 et seq.
(2) Part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act under 42 U.S.C.
601 et seq.
(3) The employment and training programs established under
the Food Stamp Act of 1977 under 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.
(c) The council shall administer the minority training grant
program established by section 11 of this chapter and the back home
in Indiana program established by section 12 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
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Council membership
Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the membership of
the state workforce innovation council established under section 3 of
this chapter consists of the representatives required by the Workforce
Investment Act (29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.), including reauthorizations
of the Act, and WIOA, and must represent the diverse regions of
Indiana.
(b) The state superintendent of public instruction or the
superintendent's designee serves as a member of the state workforce
innovation council.
(c) An individual designated by the governor who has been
nominated by a recognized adult education organization serves as a
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member of the state workforce innovation council.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
IC 22-4.1-22-6
Term of office; vacancies
Sec. 6. (a) The governor shall appoint members to the council for
two (2) year terms. The terms must be staggered so that the terms of
half of the members expire each year.
(b) The governor shall promptly make an appointment to fill any
vacancy on the council, but only for the duration of the unexpired
term.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
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Authority to employ personnel and contract for services; financial
oversight
Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and subject to the
approval of the commissioner, the state personnel department, and the
budget agency, the council may employ professional, technical, and
clerical personnel necessary to carry out the duties imposed by this
chapter using the following:
(1) Funds available under applicable federal and state programs.
(2) Appropriations by the general assembly for this purpose.
(3) Funds in the state technology advancement and retention
account established by IC 4-12-12-1.
(4) Other funds (other than federal funds) available to the
council for this purpose.
(b) Subject to the approval of the commissioner and the budget
agency, the council may contract for services necessary to implement
this chapter.
(c) The council is subject to:
(1) the allotment system administered by the budget agency; and
(2) financial oversight by the office of management and budget.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
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Member per diem and reimbursement of expenses
Sec. 8. (a) Any member of the council who is not a state employee
is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement
for traveling expenses under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually
incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the
state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department
of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Any member of the council who is a state employee but who
is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement
for traveling expenses under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually
incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the
state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department
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of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(c) Any member of the council who is a member of the general
assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on
interim study committees established by the legislative council.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
IC 22-4.1-22-9
Bylaws and rules; advisory committees
Sec. 9. The council shall adopt bylaws and rules governing the
council's organization and operation, including bylaws and rules
governing the establishment of advisory committees considered
necessary by the council, scheduling of council meetings, and other
activities necessary to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
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Certification to federal official of council establishment and
membership
Sec. 10. The state shall certify to:
(1) the United States Secretary of Labor the establishment and
membership of the council at least ninety (90) days before the
beginning of each period of two (2) program years for which a
job training plan is submitted under this chapter; and
(2) any other appropriate United States Secretary charged with
administering a particular applicable federal program the
establishment and membership of the council.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
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Grants for minority training program
Sec. 11. (a) For purposes of this section, "minority student" means
a student who is a member of at least one (1) of the following groups:
(1) Blacks.
(2) American Indians.
(3) Hispanics.
(4) Asian Americans.
(5) Other similar racial groups.
(b) The council shall develop a program to provide grants from the
state technology advancement and retention account established by
IC 4-12-12-1 for minority training programs for minority students.
The grants must be used as follows:
(1) Thirty-five percent (35%) for programs designed to enhance
training in technology advancement for minority students.
(2) Sixty-five percent (65%) for generalized training programs
for minority students.
(c) The council shall adopt policies under which recipients may
apply for and receive the grants.
(d) Grants issued under this section are subject to approval by the
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budget agency.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
IC 22-4.1-22-12
Grants for back home in Indiana program
Sec. 12. (a) The council shall develop a program to provide for
grants from the state technology advancement and retention account
established by IC 4-12-12-1 or contracts to develop a back home in
Indiana program. The program must provide a system to track
students who have graduated from private and public colleges and
universities in Indiana. The program must include a means of
periodically contacting these graduates to inform them of job
opportunities in Indiana.
(b) The council shall work with the colleges and universities in
Indiana to develop the tracking system.
(c) Grants issued under this section are subject to approval by the
budget agency.
As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.48.
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