20 C.F.R. § 664.205

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 664.205 - How is the "deficient in basic literacy skills" criterion in Section 664.200(c)(1) defined and documented?
(a) Definitions and eligibility documentation requirements regarding the "deficient in basic literacy skills" criterion in § 664.200(c)(1) may be established at the State or local level. These definitions may establish such criteria as are needed to address State or local concerns, and must include a determination that an individual:
(1) Computes or solves problems, reads, writes, or speaks English at or below the 8th grade level on a generally accepted standardized test or a comparable score on a criterion-referenced test; or
(2) Is unable to compute or solve problems, read, write, or speak English at a level necessary to function on the job, in the individual's family or in society. (WIA secs. 101(19), 203(12).)
(b) In cases where the State Board establishes State policy on this criterion, the policy must be included in the State plan. (WIA secs. 101(13)(C)(i), 101(19).)

20 C.F.R. §664.205