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Admin
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
80-05,
Chg. 1

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Admin Senate Bill 286: Open Meetings and Public Information Training Requirements for Elected and Appointed Public Officials and Board Responsibilities under the Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 111-98

03-19-08
02-07
Chg. 1

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Admin;
General
Procurement of Workforce Services - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Contractual Relationships of Boards and Professional Employment Organizations under the Managing Director Approach

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 02-07

02-01-08
48-07,
Chg. 2

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Admin New Contract Action Request Form
Includes Attachment:
1. Contract Action Request and Local Activity Funds Designation Request (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: None

12-23-08
07-08

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PDF
Admin House Bill 1196: Repayment of Public Subsidies by Businesses Convicted of Knowingly Employing Undocumented Workers

RESCISSIONS: None

02-07-08
13-08

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PDF
Admin;
All
Programs;
General
Security of Personal Identity Data

RESCISSIONS: None

04-01-08
16-08,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Admin Prevention and Detection of Fraud, Waste, Theft, and Program Abuse -- Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 16-08

10-28-08
42-08,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Admin;
Performance
Board Contract Year 2009 Incentive Awards - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Board Classifications and Incentive Award Criteria for Board Contract Year 2009

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 42-08

12-18-08
2007 Letters
59-06,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Admin Requirements for Reporting, Fact-Finding, and Prosecution of Fraud, Waste, Theft, and Program Abuse Cases, and Collection of Overpayments: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Customer Awareness Form
2. The Fact-Finding Mission
3. The Fact-Finding Process

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 59-06

02-02-07
03-07

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PDF
Admin Implementation of New Rules for Contractor Advertising

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-22-07
10-07

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PDF
Admin Adoption of Local Workforce Development Board Policies in Open Meetings

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-02-07
24-07
Chg. 1

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PDF
Admin Reasonableness of Personnel Compensation: Clarification and Additional Guidelines-Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Personnel Compensation Benchmarks

RESCISSIONS: TA Bulletin 155
WD Letter 24-07

10-05-07
43-07

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PDF
Admin Statewide Common Brand Name: Workforce Solutions
Includes Attachments:
1. Branding Initiative Funding Distribution

RESCISSIONS: None

07-11-07
48-07

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Admin
New Procedures for Contract Action Requests
Includes Attachments:
1. Contract Action Request form and Instructions (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: None

08-24-07
48-07,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Admin New Procedures for Contract Action Requests: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: WD Letter 48-07, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 2)

RESCISSIONS: Page 2 of WD Letter 48-07

09-17-07
2006 Letters
28-01,
Chg. 5

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PDF
Admin Updated "Chief Elected Official's Membership Guide for Local Workforce Development Boards"

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-01, Change 4

02-01-06
58-06

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PDF
Admin Agency-Board Agreement
Includes Attachments:
1. Legislative Notification of Field Office Closure

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

10-18-06
2005 Letters
80-05

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PDF
Admin Senate Bill 286: Open Meetings and Public Information Training Requirements for Elected and Appointed Public Officials

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

12-29-05
2004 Letters
31-04

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PDF
Admin Serving Foster Care Youth

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-25-04

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Adult Basic Education
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2007 Letters
34-07

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WIA;
Adult
Basic
Education;
Rapid
Response
Coordination of Rapid Response Services with Adult Education Providers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-22-07
2005 Letters
08-05

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TANF/
Choices,
Adult
Basic
Education
Test of Adult Basic Education Forms 9&10

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 114-99

01-13-05

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All Programs
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
37-07,
Chg. 1

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PDF
All
Programs
Workforce Investment Act: Application of Definitions of Credential, Degree/Diploma, and Certificate: Clarification


RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 37-07

01-02-08
13-08

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PDF
Admin;
All
Programs;
General
Security of Personal Identity Data

RESCISSIONS: None

04-01-08
2007 Letters
13-07

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PDF
All
Programs;
Testing
Use of Commercially Developed Tests to Refer Job Seekers to Employment Opportunities

EXPIRES: None
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 82-98

04-12-07
15-07

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All
Programs;
Foster
Youth;
Veterans
Priority of Service for Eligible Veterans and Foster Youth
Includes Attachments:
1. Definitions

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 50-04

06-25-07
57-07

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PDF
All
Programs
Interpreter Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

RESCISSIONS: TA Bulletin 76
TA Bulletin 84

10-09-07

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Board Planning
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
15-06,
Chg. 5

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PDF
Board
Planning
Extension of Texas Workforce Development Board Plans

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-08
2007 Letters
15-06,
Chg. 3

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PDF
Board
Planning
Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2007-2008: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Participants Served by Funding Source

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 15-06, Change 2

02-02-07
15-06,
Chg. 4

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PDF
Board
Planning
Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2007-2008: Plan Modifications
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Development Board Plan Modifications Guidelines
2. Appendix 2: List of High-Priority Occupations Identified through Direct Employer Input and Labor Market Analysis
3. Appendix 9: Texas Workforce Development Board Plan Modifications Guidelines: Review Criteria

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 30-05
WD Letter 30-05, Change 1
WD Letter 30-05, Change 2
WD Letter 15-06, Change 1

04-11-07
2006 Letters
15-06

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Board Planning Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2007-2008
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2007-2008
2. Fiscal Years 2007-2008 Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines: Review Criteria

RESCISSIONS: None

03-23-06
11-06

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WIA;
Board
Planning
Eligibility for Non-Low-Income Individuals Meeting Specific Workforce Investment Act Eligibility Criteria

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

07-31-06

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Charitable Choice
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2006 Letters
33-00
Chg. 2

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PDF
Charitable
Choice
Charitable Choice Quarterly Report: Updated Procedures Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 33-00, Change 2, Attachment 1 (Pages 3 and 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Pages 3 and 4 of WD Letter 33-00, Change 1

03-21-06
18-04
Chg. 1

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PDF
Child
Care;
Charitable
Choice
Changes to the Child Care Service Delivery Application and Its Relationship to the Charitable Choice Quarterly Report: Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 18-04, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 18-04

03-21-06
2005 Letters
05-05

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PDF
Charitable
Choice
TANF/
Choices
Charitable Choice Notice for Choices Individuals

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-06-05
2004 Letters
18-04 Child Care, Charitable
Choice
Changes to the Child Care Service Delivery Application and Its Relationship to the Charitable Choice Quarterly Report

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 52-03

03-15-04

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Child Care
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
08-08

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PDF
Child
Care;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of the New Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Rules
Includes Attachments:
1. Chapter 823: Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Matrix
2. Sample Written Determination (English and Spanish versions)
3. Sample Customer Rights and Complaint Resolution Procedures and Customer Complaint Form (English and Spanish versions)
4. Sample Complaint Log
5. Sample Notice of Board Hearing and Hearing Guidelines (English and Spanish versions)

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-08
12-08,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Child
Care
Electronic Funds Transfer and/or Debit Card Payment to Child Care Providers -- Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Electronic Funds Transfer and/or Debit Card Payment System Implementation Checklist
2. Sample Authorization Form
3. Side-by-Side Comparison of Current and New Payment Processing
4. Electronic Funds Transfer Payment System Process Flow and Extract File

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 12-08

06-10-08
17-08,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Child
Care
Verification of Child Support Using the Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division Portal: Clarification

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 17-08

05-14-08
22-08

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PDF
Child
Care
Updates to the Texas Rising Star Provider Certification Guidelines

RESCISSIONS: None

06-24-08
29-08

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PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Services Start-up Materials and Information for Fiscal Year 2009 Contracts
Includes Attachments:
1. Eligibility Code Card for Child Care Services
2. Fiscal Year 2009 Child Care Service Delivery Application and Budget and Payment Application Start-up
5. Fiscal Year 2009 Child Care Local Match Fact Sheet

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 44-07 (as of September 30, 2008), WD Letter 44-07, Change 1 (as of September 30, 2008)

08-06-08
29-08,
Chg. 1

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Child
Care
Child Care Services Start-up Materials and Information for Fiscal Year 2009 Contracts - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Fiscal Year 2009 Crosswalk of Accounting Codes (Direct Child Care)
2. Information Related to Fiscal Year 2009 Crosswalk of Accounting Codes (Direct Child Care)

RESCISSIONS: Attachments 3 and 4 to WD Letter 29-08

12-17-08
32-08

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Child
Care
Fiscal Year 2009 Continued Funding for Reimbursement Rate Increases Approved in Fiscal Year 2008

RESCISSIONS: None

09-08-08
34-08

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PDF
Child
Care
Implementation of Amended Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rules

RESCISSIONS: None

08-26-08
36-08

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PDF
Child
Care
Child Care during Temporary Interruptions in Work, Education, or Job Training

RESCISSIONS: None

09-15-08
41-08

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PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
FSE&T;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2009

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-07 (as of October 31, 2008)

10-03-08
43-08

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PDF
Child
Care
Documenting Child Support Income and Parent Cooperation with the Office of the Attorney General

RESCISSIONS: None

12-18-08
44-08

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PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Services: Documentation of a Child's Age, Citizenship, or Immigration Status
Includes Attachments:
1. Acceptable Documents to Verify Child's Citizenship or Immigration Status and Age

RESCISSIONS: None

12-08-08
2007 Letters
11-07

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PDF
Child
Care,
TANF/
Choices
Definition of Parent under the New Child Care Services Rules and Determining In Loco Parentis
Includes Attachments:
1. In Loco Parentis Matrix
2. §809.2(14) Definition of Parent-Waiver Request Letter

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-05-07
16-07

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PDF
Child
Care;
Choices;
FSE&T;
WIA
Implementation of the New Child Care Services Rules

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-23-07
19-07

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PDF
Child
Care
Access to the Child Support Income Verification Application on the Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division's Portal
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission User Information Form for Access to the Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division's Portal

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 01-05

03-07-07
21-07

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PDF
Child
Care
Children Receiving or Needing Protective Services

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-01-07
22-07

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PDF
Child
Care
Child Care: Reporting Quality Improvement Nondirect Activities Using the Child Care and Development Fund
Includes Attachment:
1. Child Care and Development Fund Quality Improvement Nondirect Activities Quarterly Report (Excel)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-09-07
40-07
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Background Checks for Relative Child Care Providers: Implementation Timeline: Clarification

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 40-07

06-22-07
42-07

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PDF
Child
Care
Lifting the Five Percent Cap on Increases to Maximum Reimbursement Rates for Regulated Child Care Providers

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 48-06

07-02-07
47-07

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PDF
Child
Care
Increasing Reimbursement Rates for Texas Rising Star Providers and Child Care Providers Participating in Texas Early Education Model School Readiness Projects

RESCISSIONS: None

08-15-07
49-07

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PDF
Child
Care
Methodology for Establishing Local Workforce Development Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
Includes Attachments:
1. Methodology for Establishing Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
2. BCY'08 Target Setting Spreadsheet Example (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 43-04 (as of September 30, 2007)

08-20-07
50-07

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PDF
Child
Care
Child Care: Forms and Guidance for Relatives Required to List with the Department of Family and Protective Services
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Local Child Care Licensing Offices
2. Instructions for Relative Child Care Providers on Completing Required Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Forms
3. Requirements for Listed Family Homes

RESCISSIONS: None

08-20-07
53-07

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Child
Care
Child Care Eligibility: Calculating and Verifying Work Hours for Self-Employed Parents.

RESCISSIONS: None

08-28-07
55-07

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PDF
Child
Care
Texas School Ready!TM Certification Program
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas School Ready!TM Eligibility and Application Procedures

RESCISSIONS: None

09-27-07
55-07,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Child
Care
Texas School Ready!TM Eligibility and Application Procedures
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 55-07, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 2)

RESCISSIONS: Page 2 of WD Letter 55-07

11-02-07
67-07

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Child
Care
Local Match Agreements with Independent School Districts Using Public Expenditures for Before- and After-School Programs

RESCISSIONS: None

11-13-07
2006 Letters
18-04
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Charitable
Choice
Changes to the Child Care Service Delivery Application and Its Relationship to the Charitable Choice Quarterly Report: Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 18-04, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 18-04

03-21-06
01-06

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PDF
Child
Care
Application of Child Care and Development Rules for Non-Child Care and Development Fund Services

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letters 65-00, WD Letter 65-00, Change 1

01-26-06
23-06

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PDF
Child
Care
Tracking Child Care Providers Participating in the Texas Early Education Model
Includes Attachments:
1. CCSD Provider Screen
2. State Center for Early Childhood Development - TEEM School Readiness Project 2005-2007, Lead Agencies and Contacts

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-20-06
28-06

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Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child
Care
Child Care Services for National Emergency Grant Participants in Job Search

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-07-06
34-06

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PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Services: Guidance on Promoting Consumer Education
Includes Attachments:
1. Description of Eligible Child Care Providers
2. Description of Programs Relating to School Readiness

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-19-06
36-06

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PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Services: Quality Improvement Activities and Graduated Reimbursement Rates
Includes Attachments:
1. School Readiness, Early Learning, Early Literacy, and Collaborative Reading Initiatives

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-06-06
41-06,

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PDF
Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Charges Related to Child Care Provided to Individuals Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2006 Crosswalk of Accounting Codes (Direct Child Care)
2. Steps for Transferring Direct Child Care Expenditures to CCDF/CCW - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Budget

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-26-06
41-06, Change 1

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PDF
Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Charges Related to Child Care Provided to Individuals Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Correction
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 41-06, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 3)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 3 of WD Letter 41-06

09-15-06
45-06,
Chg. 1

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Child
Care/
Fiscal-
Admin
Child Care Local Match Process -- Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement
2. Child Care Local Match Agreement Amendment
3. Texas Workforce Commission Local Match Pledge Payment Coupon
4. FY 2007 Policy and Process Changes for Child Care Local Match -- Updated

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 45-06

10-30-06
45-06,
Chg. 2

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PDF
Child
Care/
Fiscal-
Admin
Child Care Local Match Process -- Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Page 6, WD Letter 45-06, Change 1
2. Texas Workforce Commission Local Match Pledge Payment Coupon
3. Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 6, WD Letter 45-06, Change 1 WD Letter 45-06, Change 1, Attachment 1
WD Letter 45-06, Change 1, Attachment 3

11-22-06
46-06

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Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Use of Child Care and Development Fund Matching Funds under the Waiver of State Match for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

07-17-06
2005 Letters
73-05

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child
Care;
WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-29-05
73-05,
Chg.1

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PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child
Care;
WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: WD Letter 73-05, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 73-05

11-08-05
2004 Letters
01-04 TANF/
Choices;
FSE&T;
Child
Care
Accessing Information in the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System
Includes Attachments:
1. Computer Security Agreement (Form 4014)
2. Request For Applications & System Access (Form 4743)
3. Instructions for Completing Forms 4743 and 4014

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-26-04
02-04 Child
Care
Report CC0086: Monitoring Timely Data Entry in the Child Care Service Delivery Application

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-14-04
05-04, Chg. 1 Child
Care/
Fiscal
Admin
Change and Clarification on Overpayment Recovery of Child Care Related Funds

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 05-04

05-26-04
09-04 Child
Care
Child Care: Automation Security Awareness Training

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-02-04
18-04 Child
Care,
Charitable
Choice
Changes to the Child Care Service Delivery Application and Its Relationship to the Charitable Choice Quarterly Report

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 52-03

03-15-04
44-04

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PDF
Child
Care
Prohibition Against a Minimum Income-Level Requirement to Determine Eligibility for Child Care

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-21-04
48-04

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PDF
Child
Care
Confirming Child Care Eligibility

EXPIRES: Continuing
RECISSIONS: None

11-03-04
2003 Letters
11-02,
Chg. 1
Child
Care
New Time Frames and Procedures for Child Care Billings, Line-Item Rejections, and Service-Year Budget and Payment Application Entries: Change to Time Frame for Service-Year Budget and Payment Application Entries.

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-26-03
08-03 Child
Care
Revisions in Child Care Performance Data Collection and Reporting

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD 17-00

03-07-03
18-03 Child
Care
Texas Workforce Commission Subsidized Child Care: Revising Age Eligibility

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-17-03
40-03 Child
Care
Child Care: Tracking and Reporting Discontinuation of Care in the Child Care Service Delivery Application
Includes Attachments:
1.Discontinuation of Care Reasons
2. Form E-2510: Notification of Child Care Eligibility

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

10-01-03
48-03 Child
Care
Child Care: Race and Ethnicity Modifications to the Child Care Service Delivery Application
Includes Attachments:
1. Client, Parent/Caretaker, and Family Member Data Entry Screen Shots
2. OMB Race and Ethnicity Definitions

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

11-18-03
57-03 Child
Care
Local Coordination between Subsidized Child Care Services and Other Early Childhood Programs

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

12-29-03

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Dislocated Worker
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
01-08

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Veterans;
WIA;
Dislocated Worker
Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Worker Funds: Serving Exiting Military Service Members and Spouses of Active Military Service Members

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 32-05

01-04-08
2005 Letters
73-05,
Chg.1

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PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child Care; WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: WD Letter 73-05, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 73-05

11-08-05
2004 Letters
34-04

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PDF
TAA,
Dislocated
Workers
Integration of Trade Services for Dislocated Workers: A Comprehensive Guide

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-03-04

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Equal Opportunity
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2007 Letters
17-07

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PDF
Equal
Opportunity
Storage and Use of Disability-Related and Medical Information

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-01-07
18-07

Word
PDF
Equal
Opportunity
Discrimination Complaint Procedures
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas Workforce Solutions Discrimination Complaint Procedures (Word)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-01-07

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ES
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
41-08

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PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
FSE&T;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2009

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-07 (as of October 31, 2008)

10-03-08
09-08

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PDF
ES;
UI
Assisting Unemployment Insurance Claimants at Texas Workforce Centers
Includes Attachments:
1. Guidelines for a Productive Work Search

RESCISSIONS: None

02-15-08
14-08

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PDF
ES;
UI
Modifications to Unemployment Insurance Benefits System Access
Includes Attachment:
1. Unemployment Insurance Benefits System Screens

RESCISSIONS: None

03-19-08
2007 Letters
26-07

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PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com

Daily Review of New Job Postings in WorkInTexas.com

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-11-07
38-07

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PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Revised Job Seeker Service Definition: Job Development

RESCISSIONS: None

08-13-07
54-07

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PDF
ES,
RRES,
UI,
TWIST,
WorkIn
Texas.com
Rapid Reemployment Services: Service Tracking

RESCISSIONS: None.

09-20-07
56-07

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PDF
ES;
RRES;
UI
Revisions to the Rapid Reemployment Services Program

RESCISSIONS: None

09-19-07
70-07

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PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Form I-9: Verification of Employment Eligibility for H-2A Job Seekers
Includes Attachments:
1. Form I-9 and instructions
2. Quick Reference Desk Aid for Form I-9
3. Employment Eligibility Verification Certificate (Word)

Webinar PowerPoint Presentation (Not included as attachment)

RESCISSIONS: None

12-13-07
2006 Letters
23-05
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
ES/
UI
Unemployment Insurance: Work Test and Verification - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Revised Potential Eligibility Issue E-mail Template (only available electronically)
2. Unemployment Insurance Work Test - Eligibility Issues or Potential Fraud (Revised Briefing Points Desk Aid)
3. Potential UI Eligibility Issue Word Document

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 23-05

04-04-06
2005 Letters
03-05

Word
PDF
ES/
UI
Designation of Local Workforce/Unemployment Insurance Coordinator

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-12-05
21-05

Word
PDF
ES/
UI
Reporting Labor Disputes
Includes Attachments:
1. Report of Labor-Management Disagreement (Word)
2. Job Seeker Notice of Labor Dispute (Word)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-14-05
22-05

Word
PDF
ES/UI Supporting Unemployment Insurance Appeals

Includes Attachments:
1. Notice of Appeal (Form A-4) English
2. Notice of Appeal (Form A-4s) Spanish
3. Fax Transmittal Confirmation Notice - English/Spanish
4. Filing an Unemployment Insurance Appeal Notice - English/Spanish

EXPIRES: CONTINUING
RESCISSIONS: None

09-08-05
2004 Letters
33-04

Word
PDF
ES Employment Service: A Comprehensive Guide

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 124-98, 59-00, 59-00 Change 1

07-30-04
2003 Letters
19-03 ES Use of Wagner-Peyser Funds to Support Texas Workforce Centers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-12-03

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ESL Services
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2007 Letters
66-07

Word
PDF
ESL
Services;
WIA;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices
Job Training Course Requirements for English as a Second Language Classes

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 38-05

10-29-07

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Financial Reporting
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
25-08

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting
Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions for Allocations to Local Workforce Development Boards
Includes Attachments:
1. Cost Category Matrix (Non-Child Care and Child Care) (Excel)
2. Cost Category Descriptions (Non-Child Care)
3. Reporting Requirements and Effects of Cost Category Changes
4. Plan for Achieving Increased Administrative Efficiencies: Guidelines
5. Request for Reporting Excess Administrative Costs (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 45-07

07-16-08
26-08

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting
Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions for Non-Allocated Funds to Local Workforce Development Boards and Other Texas Workforce Commission Grantees
Includes Attachments:
1. Cost Category Matrix - Non-Allocated Funding (Excel)
2. Cost Category Descriptions
3. General Reporting Requirements for the Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System

RESCISSIONS: None

11-05-08
2007 Letters
14-07

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Job Access and Reverse Commute Program
Includes Attachments:
1. Job Access and Reverse Commute Fact Sheet

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Informational Notice 03-06

03-29-07
14-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Job Access and Reverse Commute Program: Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 14-07, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 1)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 1 of WD Letter 14-07

04-09-07
32-07

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting/
Fiscal
Admin
Semiannual Security Verification Procedures for the Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System
Includes Attachment:
1. Sample Cash Draw and Monthly Expenditure Reporting System Security Report

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-10-07
2006 Letters
47-06

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting
Employment Service Salary and Fringe Benefit Reserve Balances

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 46-05

07-11-06
2005 Letters
44-05

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting
Texas Workforce Commission Online Contract Closeout Process
Includes Attachments:
1. Vendor User Security Matrix
2. Procedures for Creating a Cash Draw Refund

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 22-03

08-09-05

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Fiscal Administration
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
05-08

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Travel Rates and Regulations

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-05 WD Letter 61-05, Change 3

05-16-08
05-08,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Travel Rates and Regulations - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 05-08, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 5)

RESCISSIONS: Page 5 of WD Letter 05-08

07-01-08
21-08

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Workforce Investment Act Rescission during Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
Includes Attachment:
1. Workforce Investment Act (WIA) - Actual Rescission Amounts by LWDA

RESCISSIONS: None

05-16-08
2007 Letters
28-07

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Limitations on Salaries and Bonuses Paid with Workforce Investment Act and Wagner-Peyser Funds
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Guidelines for Implementing Public Law 109-234

RESCISSIONS: None

09-5-07
32-07

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting/
Fiscal
Admin
Semiannual Security Verification Procedures for the Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample Cash Draw and Monthly Expenditure Reporting System Security Report

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-10-07
40-05,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts - Update



RESCISSIONS: None

10-24-07
2006 Letters
45-06,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care/
Fiscal-
Admin
Child Care Local Match Process -- Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement
2. Child Care Local Match Agreement Amendment
3. Texas Workforce Commission Local Match Pledge Payment Coupon
4. FY 2007 Policy and Process Changes for Child Care Local Match -- Updated

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 45-06

10-30-06
45-06,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Child
Care/
Fiscal-
Admin
Child Care Local Match Process -- Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Page 6, WD Letter 45-06, Change 1
2. Texas Workforce Commission Local Match Pledge Payment Coupon
3. Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 6, WD Letter 45-06, Change 1 WD Letter 45-06, Change 1, Attachment 1
WD Letter 45-06, Change 1, Attachment 3

11-22-06
2005 Letters
36-05

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Admin
Payment of Royalties on Intellectual Property created with Federal Grant Funds
Includes Attachments:
1. Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 31-04

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-13-05
40-05

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letters 08-04, 24-05

07-01-05
53-05

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Use Fees for Texas Workforce Commission Buildings
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2006 Building Use Fee Amounts by LWDA

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-15-05
2004 Letters
05-04,
Chg. 1
Child Care/
Fiscal
Admin
Change and Clarification on Overpayment Recovery of Child Care Related Funds

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 05-04

05-26-04
51-04

Word
PDF
Project RIO/
Fiscal
Admin
Program Year 2005 Project Reintegration of Offenders Funding Strategies and Reporting Requirements

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 07-04

10-05-04

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Fiscal-Allocations
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
19-08

Word
PDF
Fiscal -
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2009/Program Year 2008 Allocations and Planning Estimates
Includes Attachments:
1. Summary of FY 2009/PY 2008 Allocations and Planning Estimates

RESCISSIONS: None

05-05-08
52-07,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Fiscal-Allocations Fiscal Year 2008/Program Year 2007 Allocations, Amended WIA Dislocated Worker Allocations, and Performance Targets-Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Project RIO Allocations - FY 2008 Supplemental Funding Allocation

RESCISSIONS: None

06-17-08
35-08

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2009/Program Year 2008 Allocations and Performance Targets
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Summary of FY 2009/PY 2008 Allocations
2. Performance Targets Overview for BCY09 Formally Contracted Performance Measures
3. BCY09 Formally Contracted Performance Measure Target Attachment

RESCISSIONS: None

08-25-08
2007 Letters
52-07

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2008/Program Year 2007 Allocations, Amended WIA Dislocated Worker Allocations, and Performance Targets
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2008/PY 2007 Allocations
2. BCY'08 Board Targets

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 35-07
WD Letter 35-07, Change 1
WD Letter 35-07, Change 2

08-22-07
2006 Letters
54-05,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2006 Allocations and Performance Targets - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. FY 2006 Adjusted Child Care Targets

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-08-06
54-05,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2006 Allocations and Performance Targets -- Choices Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Page 3, WD Letter 54-05
2. Pages A-1 and A-2, WD Letter 54-05, Attachment 1
3. Page A-17, WD Letter 54-05, Attachment 1

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-01-06
13-06

Word
PDF
Hurricane
Katrina;
Fiscal-
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricane Katrina and Rita Evacuees
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Distribution of Reintegration Counselor Initiative Funds
2. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Reporting Schedule

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-26-06
13-06
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Fiscal-
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Evacuees: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Updated Reporting Schedule

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Attachment 2 of WD Letter 13-06

03-23-06
13-06,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Fiscal -
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Evacuees: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Updated Reporting Schedule
2. Hurricane Reintegration Career and Life Counselors Job Description

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Attachment 1 of WD Letter 13-06, Change 1

06-26-06
38-06

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2007/Program Year 2006 Allocations and Planning Estimates
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2007/PY 2006 Allocations and Planning Estimates
PDF (1.1 KB) or Excel

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-06-06
46-06

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Use of Child Care and Development Fund Matching Funds under the Waiver of State Match for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

07-17-06
57-06

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2007/Program Year 2006 Allocations and Performance Targets, and Revised Fiscal Year 2007/Program Year 2006 Workforce Investment Act Adult and Youth Formula Allocations
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2007/PY 2006 Allocations
2. FY 2007/PY 2006 Board Performance Targets

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-23-06
57-06
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Fiscal-Allocation Fiscal Year 2007/Program Year 2006 Allocations and Performance Targets, and Revised Fiscal Year 2007/Program Year 2006 Workforce Investment Act Adult and Youth Formula Allocations
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 57-06, Attachment 2 (Updated) Commission Approved Fiscal Year 2006/Program Year 2006 Performance Targets

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 57-06, Attachment 2

10-10-06
2005 Letters
33-05

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2006/Program Year 2005 Workforce Investment Act Formula Allocations
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2006/PY 2005 Workforce Investment Act Formula Allocations (Excel)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-18-05
54-05

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2006 Allocations and Performance Targets
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1 FY 2006 Allocations
2. Attachment 2 FY 2006 Performance Targets
3. Attachment 3 FY 2006 Performance Target Development Detail

EXPIRES: CONTINUING
RESCISSIONS: None

08-26-05

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Foster Youth
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2007 Letters
15-07

Word
PDF
All
Programs;
Foster
Youth;
Veterans
Priority of Service for Eligible Veterans and Foster Youth
Includes Attachments:
1. Definitions

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 50-04

06-25-07

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FSE&T
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
62-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Acceptable Verification and Required Documentation for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Work Activities

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 62-07

01-11-08
62-07,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Acceptable Verification and Required Documentation for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Work Activities: Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Choices and FSE&T Verification and Documentation Requirements

RESCISSIONS: Attachment 1 to WD Letter 62-07, Change 1

10-22-08
08-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of the New Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Rules
Includes Attachments:
1. Chapter 823: Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Matrix
2. Sample Written Determination (English and Spanish versions)
3. Sample Customer Rights and Complaint Resolution Procedures and Customer Complaint Form (English and Spanish versions)
4. Sample Complaint Log
5. Sample Notice of Board Hearing and Hearing Guidelines (English and Spanish versions)

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-08
10-08

Word
PDF
FSE&T Food Stamp Employment and Training: A Comprehensive Guide

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 62-98, WD Letter 12-03, WD Letter 13-03, Change 1, WD Letter 20-03, WD Letter 18-05, Change 1

05-29-08
15-08

Word
PDF
FSE&T New Food Stamp Exemption Policy for Adults Caring for Children Under Six Years of Age

RESCISSIONS: None

03-24-08
41-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
FSE&T;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2009

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-07 (as of October 31, 2008)

10-03-08
2007 Letters
14-07

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Job Access and Reverse Commute Program
Includes Attachments:
1. Job Access and Reverse Commute Fact Sheet

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Informational Notice 03-06

03-29-07
14-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Job Access and Reverse Commute Program: Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 14-07, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 1)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 1 of WD Letter 14-07

04-09-07
16-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Choices;
FSE&T;
WIA
Implementation of the New Child Care Services Rules

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-23-07
33-07

Word
PDF
Choices;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TAA;
WIA
Training Services Information in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 33-03, Change 1

06-06-07
65-07

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Reporting the Number of Customers Served with Texas Department of Transportation Funds
Includes Attachments:
1. TWIST Support Services Menu Selection

RESCISSIONS: None

10-05-07
2006 Letters
50-06,
Chg.1

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Food Stamp Employment and Training: Additional Funding for Eligible Hurricane Katrina Evacuees: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Distribution of Additional Food Stamp Employment and Training Hurricane Funds
2. Instructions for Generating a Letter for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Who are Exempt Food Stamp Recipients
3. Sample Verification Form

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 50-06

08-23-06
2005 Letters
70-05

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices
WIA
Selection of Employers and Training Providers for On-the-Job Training and Customized Training

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

11-15-05
2004 Letters
01-04 TANF/
Choices;
FSE&T;
Child Care
Accessing Information in the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System
Includes Attachments:
1. Computer Security Agreement (Form 4014)
2. Request For Applications & System Access (Form 4743)
3. Instructions for Completing Forms 4743 and 4014

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-26-04

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General
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
02-07
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Administration;
General
Procurement of Workforce Services - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Contractual Relationships of Boards and Professional Employment Organizations under the Managing Director Approach

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 02-07

02-01-08
04-08
Word
PDF
General Procedure for Updating Directory of Workforce Centers and Satellite Offices
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Office Directory Information Form (Y-9)
2. Attachment 2: Instructions for completing Office Directory Information Form (Y-9)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 53-00

03-28-08
13-08

Word
PDF
Admin;
All
Programs;
General
Security of Personal Identity Data

RESCISSIONS: None

04-01-08
2006 Letters
31-06

Word
PDF
General Local Memoranda of Understanding with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to Serve Foster Youth
Includes Attachment:
1. MOU Template

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-27-06
2005 Letters
06-05

Word
PDF
General Restrictions on Lobbying Activities and Expenditures

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letters 13-00 and 14-00

02-02-05
28-05
Word
PDF
General Texas Workforce Center Support for Health and Human Services Commission Staffing Processes

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-05
60-05

Word
PDF
General Implementation of Financial Literacy Training in Workforce Development Services

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

10-28-05
2004 Letters
58-04

Word
PDF
General Plumbing Profession

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

12-03-04

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Hurricanes Katrina/Rita
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2006 Letters
13-06

Word
PDF
Hurricane
Katrina;
Fiscal-
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricane Katrina and Rita Evacuees
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Distribution of Reintegration Counselor Initiative Funds
2. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Reporting Schedule

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-26-06
13-06
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Fiscal-
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Evacuees: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Updated Reporting Schedule

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Attachment 2 of WD Letter 13-06

03-23-06
13-06,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Fiscal -
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Evacuees: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Updated Reporting Schedule
2. Hurricane Reintegration Career and Life Counselors Job Description

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Attachment 1 of WD Letter 13-06, Change 1

06-26-06
28-06

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child
Care
Child Care Services for National Emergency Grant Participants in Job Search

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-07-06
41-06,

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Charges Related to Child Care Provided to Individuals Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2006 Crosswalk of Accounting Codes (Direct Child Care)
2. Steps for Transferring Direct Child Care Expenditures to CCDF/CCW - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Budget

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-26-06
41-06, Change 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Charges Related to Child Care Provided to Individuals Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Correction
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 41-06, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 3)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 3 of WD Letter 41-06

09-15-06
2005 Letters
73-05

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child Care;
WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-29-05
73-05,
Chg.1

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child Care;
WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: WD Letter 73-05, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 73-05

11-08-05

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Performance
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
41-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
FSE&T;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2009

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-07 (as of October 31, 2008)

10-03-08
42-08,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Admin;
Performance
Board Contract Year 2009 Incentive Awards - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Board Classifications and Incentive Award Criteria for Board Contract Year 2009

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 42-08

12-18-08

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Project RIO
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
08-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of the New Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Rules
Includes Attachments:
1. Chapter 823: Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Matrix
2. Sample Written Determination (English and Spanish versions)
3. Sample Customer Rights and Complaint Resolution Procedures and Customer Complaint Form (English and Spanish versions)
4. Sample Complaint Log
5. Sample Notice of Board Hearing and Hearing Guidelines (English and Spanish versions)

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-08
41-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
FSE&T;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2009

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-07 (as of October 31, 2008)

10-03-08
2007 Letters
33-07

Word
PDF
Choices;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TAA;
WIA
Training Services Information in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 33-03, Change 1

06-06-07
69-07

Word
PDF
Project
RIO
Legislative Budget Board Benchmark for the Number of Project Reintegration of Offenders Customers Served

RESCISSIONS: None

12-05-07
2005 Letters
48-05

Word
PDF
Project
RIO
Serving Project Reintegration of Offenders Job Seekers

EXPIRES: CONTINUING
RESCISSIONS: None

09-15-05
2004 Letters
51-04

Word
PDF
Project RIO/
Fiscal Admin
Program Year 2005 Project Reintegration of Offenders Funding Strategies and Reporting Requirements

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 07-04

10-05-04

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Rapid Reemployment System (RRES)
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2007 Letters
34-07

Word
PDF
WIA;
Adult
Basic
Education;
Rapid
Response
Coordination of Rapid Response Services with Adult Education Providers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-22-07
54-07

Word
PDF
ES,
RRES,
UI,
TWIST,
WorkIn
Texas.com
Rapid Reemployment Services: Service Tracking

RESCISSIONS: None.

09-20-07
56-07

Word
PDF
ES;
RRES;
UI
Revisions to the Rapid Reemployment Services Program

RESCISSIONS: None

09-19-07
2005 Letters
19-05

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RRES/
UI/
TWIST/
WorkIn
Texas.com
Updates to the Rapid Reemployment System
Includes Attachments:
1. Call-In Letter Screen
2. Rapid Reemployment System Main Screen

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-29-05

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TANF/Choices
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2008 Letters
61-06,
Chg. 2

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TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Literacy and Numeracy Testing for Out-of-School Youth: Revised
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 61-06, Change 2, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

RESCISSIONS: Page 4, WD Letter 61-06, Change 1, Attachment 1

04-01-08
41-07
Chg. 2

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PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/Choices;
TWIST
Verification Procedures for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Participants in Job Search–Additional Guidance
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Participant Self-Directed Job Search Verification Options for Local Workforce Development Boards

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-07, Change 1 (as of September 30, 2008)

09-23-08
62-07,
Chg. 1

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FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Acceptable Verification and Required Documentation for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Work Activities

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 62-07

01-11-08
62-07,
Chg. 2

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PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Acceptable Verification and Required Documentation for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Work Activities: Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Choices and FSE&T Verification and Documentation Requirements

RESCISSIONS: Attachment 1 to WD Letter 62-07, Change 1

10-22-08
03-08

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TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: New Post-Employment Stipend for Parents Exempt Because of Caring for a Child under the Age of One

RESCISSIONS: None

01-29-08
06-08

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TANF/
Choices
The 2008 Earned Income Tax Credit for Employed Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Recipients and Other Low-Income Workers
Includes Attachments:
1. EITC outreach campaign kit: "Money Talks! Have You Heard?!" (hard copy only)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 05-07

01-22-08
08-08

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PDF
Child
Care;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of the New Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Rules
Includes Attachments:
1. Chapter 823: Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Matrix
2. Sample Written Determination (English and Spanish versions)
3. Sample Customer Rights and Complaint Resolution Procedures and Customer Complaint Form (English and Spanish versions)
4. Sample Complaint Log
5. Sample Notice of Board Hearing and Hearing Guidelines (English and Spanish versions)

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-08
27-08
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PDF
TANF/
Choices
TWIST
WIA
Guidelines for the Provision of Nonmonetary Incentives for Workforce Investment Act and Choices Participants

RESCISSIONS: None

10-23-08
39-08

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TANF/
Choices
Implementation of Amended Choices Rules
Includes Attachments:
1. Chapter 811 Choices Rules Matrix

RESCISSIONS: None

10-03-08
40-08

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PDF
TANF/
Choices
Local Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Department of State Health Services Contractors
Includes Attachments:
1. Memorandum of Understanding Template
2. Referral Form Packet

RESCISSIONS: None

10-03-08
40-08,
Chg. 1

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PDF
TANF/
Choices
Local Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Department of State Health Services Contractors—Revised
Includes Attachments:
1. Memorandum of Understanding Template—Revised
2. Referral Form Packet—Revised

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 40-08

12-08-08
41-08

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PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
FSE&T;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2009

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-07 (as of October 31, 2008)

10-03-08
2007 Letters
61-06,
Chg. 1

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PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Literacy and Numeracy Testing for Out-of-School Youth: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Administering the Test of Adult Basic Education
2. Procedures for Entering Test of Adult Basic Education Scores in TWIST

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-06

03-01-07
11-07

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PDF
Child
Care,
TANF/
Choices
Definition of Parent under the New Child Care Services Rules and Determining In Loco Parentis
Includes Attachments:
1. In Loco Parentis Matrix
2. §809.2(14) Definition of Parent-Waiver Request Letter

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-05-07
12-07

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PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: Workforce Orientations for Applicants
Includes Attachments:
1. Wage and Benefit Chart
2. One-time TANF Desk Aid

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 90-97
WD Letter 36-02

02-28-07
14-07

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PDF
Financial
Reporting;
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Job Access and Reverse Commute Program
Includes Attachments:
1. Job Access and Reverse Commute Fact Sheet

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Informational Notice 03-06

03-29-07
14-07,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Financial
Reporting;
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Job Access and Reverse Commute Program: Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 14-07, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 1)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 1 of WD Letter 14-07

04-09-07
16-07

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PDF
Child
Care;
Choices;
FSE&T;
WIA
Implementation of the New Child Care Services Rules

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-23-07
23-07,
Chg. 1

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PDF
TANF/
Choices
Implementation of Amended Choices Rules: Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Chapter 811: Choices Rules Matrix

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 23-07

12-27-07
33-07

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Choices;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TAA;
WIA
Training Services Information in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 33-03, Change 1

06-06-07
36-07

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PDF
TANF/
Choices
Choices: Full Family Sanction Process
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices Desk Aid
2. Sanction Flow Chart

RESCISSIONS: None

06-22-07
36-07,
Chg. 1

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PDF
TANF/
Choices
Choices: Full Family Sanction Process: Clarification
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices Desk Aid
2. Sanction Flow Chart

RESCISSIONS: Attachments 1 and 2 to WD 36-07

09-10-07
58-07

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TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: Serving Nonrecipient Parents

RESCISSIONS: None

09-27-07
59-07

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TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: New and Expiring TWIST Activity Codes

RESCISSIONS: None

09-27-07
65-07

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PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Reporting the Number of Customers Served with Texas Department of Transportation Funds
Includes Attachments:
1. TWIST Support Services Menu Selection

RESCISSIONS: None

10-05-07
66-07

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PDF
ESL
Services;
WIA;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices
Job Training Course Requirements for English as a Second Language Classes

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 38-05

10-29-07
2006 Letters
29-06

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TANF/
Choices
Choices Service Delivery Assessment Plan
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices Service Delivery Assessment Plan
2. TANF Work Participation Rate Comparison
3. TANF Work Requirement Comparison
4. TANF Federal Work Participation Rates by Board
5. Two-Parent Families Work Participation Rates Projection Template

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 50-