Library: Policy

340:105-12-31. Optional United States Department of Labor (DOL) policy requests

Issued 9-15-2021

(a) Grantees that wish to make optional requests must submit each request in a separate, clearly-titled document. To receive Employment and Training Administration (ETA) approval, requests must adhere to the statute and regulations and provide a substantive rationale such as improved program management, better service to participants, or least disruption possible to participants. DOL provides guidance in the most current Training and Employment Guidance Letter regarding instructions. Approvals for optional requests expire at the end of each program year, and grantees must submit a new request to exercise these options.

(b) Optional policy requests are made to DOL only by the grantee.  Policy requests include, but are not limited to:

(1) change 48-Month Individual Durational Limit (IDL) per Section 641.570(a)(3) of Title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations (20 C.F.R. § 641.570(a)(3);

(2) additional Funds for Participant Training and Supportive Services (ATSS) per Section 502(c)(6)(C) of the Older Americans Act;

(3) increase in Administrative Cost Limitations per 20 C.F.R. § 641.870;

(4) Rotational Policy per 20 C.F.R. § 641.575;

(5) Cross-Border Agreements per 20 C.F.R. § 641.515(c); or

(6) on the job experience.