# 56 Ill. Adm. Code 2610.60: Section 2610.60 Coordination Criteria

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- **Citation:** 56 Ill. Adm. Code 2610.60
- **Heading:** Section 2610.60 Coordination Criteria
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 56 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT / CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY / Part 2610 TRAINING SERVICES FOR THE DISADVANTAGED / Section 2610.60 Coordination Criteria

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Section 2610
Section 2610.60  Coordination Criteria
a)         Establishment of Coordination Criteria – In accordance with
Section 121(b)(1) of the Act, the Governor, in conjunction with the Illinois
Job Training Coordinating Council (IJTCC), has established coordination
criteria in subsection (b) for coordinating JTPA activities. The criteria shall
apply for coordinating activities under the Act (including Title III) with, at
minimum, the following:
1)         programs and services provided by state and local education
and training agencies (including vocational education agencies);
2)         public assistance agencies;
3)         the employment service;
4)         rehabilitation agencies;
5)         post-secondary institutions;
6)         economic development agencies; and
7)         such other agencies as the Governor determines to have a
direct interest in employment and training and human resource utilization
within the state.
b)        Coordination Agreement Criteria
1)         SDA Title II administrative entities who are also Substate
Area Grantees for Title III are required to have written coordination
agreements with, at minimum, the Illinois Departments of Rehabilitation
Services, Public Aid, Employment Security, Corrections, and the educational
community (such as community colleges, Education for Employment Regional
Delivery Systems, Regional Superintendents of Schools, and Area Planning
Councils for Adult Education and Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)).  Such
administrative entities may, as an option, also have a coordination agreement
with a not-for-profit agency administering Title V of the Older Americans Act
of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001) in lieu of an agreement with the AAA, if deemed
appropriate. Such administrative entities shall have a memorandum of
understanding with the Displaced Homemakers Program (if applicable for the
area) and the Department of Children and Family Services
option, also have a coordination agreement
with a not-for-profit agency administering Title V of the Older Americans Act
of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001) in lieu of an agreement with the AAA, if deemed
appropriate. Such administrative entities shall have a memorandum of
understanding with the Displaced Homemakers Program (if applicable for the
area) and the Department of Children and Family Services. Such administrative
entities shall have an assurance statement that coordinates Substate Area (SSA)
planning activities with the Private Industry Council/Local Elected Official(s)
(PIC/LEO(s)) with the following provisions:
A)        The PIC and LEO(s) shall approve the SSA's two-year local plan,
and subsequent modifications, prior to submission to the State.
B)        The SSA shall be provided the opportunity to present its two
year plan and subsequent modifications, to the PIC and LEO(s) in its Substate
Area.
C)        The SSA shall provide the PIC with a list of proposed classroom
training programs including those offered by its subcontractors for PIC
approval.
D)        There is a signed statement by the PIC chair, LEO(s), and SSA
affirming compliance with subsections (b)(1)(A) through (C) above.
2)         SDA Title II Administrative Entities who are not SSAs may
ignore any language in the agency specific coordination criteria that assumes
an SSA status but must have all the cited agreements and memorandum of
understanding, in subsection (b)(1) above, at minimum. However, the assurance
statement cited in subsection (b)(1) above is not required.
3)         SSAs for Title III who are not SDA Title II Administrative
Entities shall have coordination agreements, at minimum, with the SDA Title II
Administrative Entity, Department of Employment Security, and the educational
community
ts and memorandum of
understanding, in subsection (b)(1) above, at minimum. However, the assurance
statement cited in subsection (b)(1) above is not required.
3)         SSAs for Title III who are not SDA Title II Administrative
Entities shall have coordination agreements, at minimum, with the SDA Title II
Administrative Entity, Department of Employment Security, and the educational
community. Such SSAs shall have memorandums of understanding, at a minimum,
with the Area Agency on Aging (or as an option may have a memorandum of
understanding with a not-for-profit agency administering Title V of the Older
Americans Act of 1965, if deemed appropriate), Displaced Homemaker Program (if
applicable for area), Department of Rehabilitation Services, and the Department
of Public Aid.
4)         SDA/SSA planning entities shall maintain current copies of all
coordination agreements/memorandums of understanding/assurance statements and
make copies available to the Department upon request.
5)         Each coordination agreement shall contain the standard pages
found in Section 2610.Appendix A. Each memorandum of understanding shall
reflect general provisions found in the appropriate agency specific memorandums
of understanding in Section 100.Appendix B.
c)         Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA) Coordination
Agreement - The IDPA and the JTPA SDAs shall establish a coordination agreement
addressing specific requirements within the following topical areas:
1)         Joint Planning - The coordinating agencies shall participate
in joint planning activities which must be described in the agreement.
A)        The joint planning of activities will be facilitated through
the requirement for coordinating agencies to hold, at minimum, quarterly
meetings to discuss the coordination agreement and any other matters pertinent
locally
llowing topical areas:
1)         Joint Planning - The coordinating agencies shall participate
in joint planning activities which must be described in the agreement.
A)        The joint planning of activities will be facilitated through
the requirement for coordinating agencies to hold, at minimum, quarterly
meetings to discuss the coordination agreement and any other matters pertinent
locally.
i)         The quarterly meetings must be based on a pre-established
agenda, which includes, but is not limited to, the topics of program
information exchange, services to common clients, the referral process and
joint planning. A portion of the quarterly meeting will be devoted to an update
on the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training (JOBS) program participation
levels (participants) in the SDA.
ii)        When a modification to the coordination agreement is
necessary, a separate meeting will be held to discuss the timelines and equal
sharing of responsibilities. The timelines will include a period for review,
approvals and signature at the State level of not less than 2 weeks.
iii)       At least one of the quarterly meetings timed in conjunction
with local planning cycles must be used as a local strategic planning session.
Topics which could be discussed include but are not limited to:  occupational
and labor market information, demographic information, needs of clients in the
area, services available from various vendors in the area, linkages among
service providers, and identification and use of existing resources.  All
agencies which the SDA has entered into coordination agreements with shall be
in attendance at this meeting in order to efficiently and effectively co-plan
training and services.
iv)       A strategic plan which details the process by which IDPA
eligibility and available services shall be presented to dislocated workers in
the event of a mass layoff or plant closing and which shall be developed and
described in the agreement
d into coordination agreements with shall be
in attendance at this meeting in order to efficiently and effectively co-plan
training and services.
iv)       A strategic plan which details the process by which IDPA
eligibility and available services shall be presented to dislocated workers in
the event of a mass layoff or plant closing and which shall be developed and
described in the agreement.
v)        A summary of the discussions at each quarterly meeting and an
identification of any issues which are determined necessary to be resolved at
the State level must be developed and forwarded within two weeks following the
meeting date to the IJTCC staff who will inform the council and the State IDPA
liaison of any issues.
B)         As part of the joint planning activities, JTPA entities will
share the contents of the two-year local job training plan and subsequent
modifications involving changes in either available programs or participants to
be served with the coordinating agent.  IDPA will be given the opportunity to
review and comment upon the plan as it relates to services to public aid
recipients.
C)        As part of the joint planning activities, the process whereby
the JOBS plan shall be presented to the PIC for review and comment (per federal
regulations published October 13, 1989 at 54 FR 42247 (to be codified at 45 CFR
250.12 and 250.13) (no later amendments or editions)) shall be described.
Sections concerning labor management information (LMI), delivery of services,
service providers, and the growth areas for employment in the area for which
training should be available shall be detailed.  The State IV-A agency (in
Illinois the IDPA) shall consult with the PICs on the development of
arrangements and contracts under JOBS.
D)        The Request for Proposal (RFP) for Project Chance job placement
contracts will require proposers to document coordination with the SDA as part
of their proposal to assure that services to be provided do not duplicate
existing services
ll be detailed.  The State IV-A agency (in
Illinois the IDPA) shall consult with the PICs on the development of
arrangements and contracts under JOBS.
D)        The Request for Proposal (RFP) for Project Chance job placement
contracts will require proposers to document coordination with the SDA as part
of their proposal to assure that services to be provided do not duplicate
existing services.  The SDA may request a copy of the proposal from the
proposer before providing comments.  IDPA shall contact the SDA prior to
executing a contract if such documentation is absent or insufficient.  IDPA
shall acknowledge receipt of the SDAs' comments, in writing, and shall take
such comments into account when considering RFPs for funding.  IDPA shall
notify SDAs of all Project Chance proposals which successfully captured funding
in their respective geographic areas or the absence of Project Chance contracts
in the SDA.
2)         Referral Procedures – The coordinating agencies shall
establish reciprocal participant referral procedures for agencies serving the
same client groups. The reciprocal referral procedures shall be designed to
address local needs and shall include the following information:
A)       When IDPA/Project Chance staff identify a client who is in need
of and can benefit from JTPA services, the client will be provided a Project
Chance written referral with the address and phone number of the JTPA office
and directed to apply there. Clients will also be advised to take their medical
card (DPA 469) or Notice of Food Stamp Certification (DPA 360A) and their
Social Security Cards with them to the JTPA office. The DPA 469 or the DPA 360A
will be the primary means of verifying eligibility of public aid recipients.
B)        When JTPA staff identify eligible public aid recipients who are
in need of and can benefit from IDPA Project Chance support services, they will
refer the client in writing to the Project Chance office to obtain these
services
ir
Social Security Cards with them to the JTPA office. The DPA 469 or the DPA 360A
will be the primary means of verifying eligibility of public aid recipients.
B)        When JTPA staff identify eligible public aid recipients who are
in need of and can benefit from IDPA Project Chance support services, they will
refer the client in writing to the Project Chance office to obtain these
services. The Project Chance office will determine the allowable support
services and forward confirmation of such to the JTPA office.
C)        IDPA, SDA, and SSA staff involved in the referral process shall
be cross-trained in each other's programs, services, eligibility constraints
and all other pertinent information, as determined locally.
D)        A description of the means used to communicate, at a minimum,
the needs of JTPA for specific substantial segment groups (such as dropouts,
women, Blacks, Hispanics, welfare recipients, individuals 55 and older, and the
handicapped), individuals with particular skills or academic achievement levels
to IDPA for targeted referrals of public assistance recipients when possible.
E)        The number of Project Chance participants to be referred by
IDPA to JTPA shall not be negotiated until an evaluation has been conducted of
the JOBS Program effort to serve volunteers first.  The percentage of "not
job ready" and "near job ready" referrals shall be negotiable in
the second half of the two year coordination agreement (plan).  For
clarification, a referral is an individual who has been referred by Project
Chance staff or JTPA staff to the other's program.  A common client is an
individual served by both JTPA and Project Chance who may or may not have been
referred by either entity.
F)         The IDPA 1504 form, "JTPA Request for Status Verification
and Notice of Program Participation" or an agreed upon form shall be used
by JTPA to elicit the client's signature for confidentiality statement and for
other purposes determined in local negotiations
common client is an
individual served by both JTPA and Project Chance who may or may not have been
referred by either entity.
F)         The IDPA 1504 form, "JTPA Request for Status Verification
and Notice of Program Participation" or an agreed upon form shall be used
by JTPA to elicit the client's signature for confidentiality statement and for
other purposes determined in local negotiations.  If another system/form is
used to accomplish these purposes, a description shall be provided.
3)         Program Information Exchange – The coordinating agencies shall
establish a program information exchange system and make such adjustments as
necessary to strengthen communication at the local level.
A)        Minimally, information on the following topics will be
exchanged to maintain accuracy and mutual understanding of the programs for
which the coordinating agencies are responsible:
i)          Program descriptions;
ii)         Program/services eligibility requirements;
iii)        Funding source and amount available to support activities;
iv)        Timelines; and,
v)         Availability of support services.
B)         All contact regarding training, job placement and supportive
services for public aid clients which is initiated by the JTPA system to IDPA
will be through local Project Chance staff. IDPA will provide SDAs with a
directory of Project Chance staff.
4)         Services to Common Clients – The coordination agreement shall
specify how JTPA and IDPA will coordinate in providing services to common
clients. JTPA and IDPA will minimally reach agreement on the following issues
with respect to providing services to common clients:
A)        The coordination agreement shall indicate if the SDA has
entered into a IDPA/Department tape match agreement
)         Services to Common Clients – The coordination agreement shall
specify how JTPA and IDPA will coordinate in providing services to common
clients. JTPA and IDPA will minimally reach agreement on the following issues
with respect to providing services to common clients:
A)        The coordination agreement shall indicate if the SDA has
entered into a IDPA/Department tape match agreement.  If not, a description
must be included of the reporting schedule and method for JTPA to provide
Project Chance Specialists with the following information regarding public aid
clients:
i)          who is enrolled, including public aid recipients who were not
referred by IDPA;
ii)         the current status of those who were enrolled but have
dropped out of JTPA training; and
iii)        any job placements, including those enrolled in
on-the-job-training.
B)         Upon request, Project Chance will provide information to the
SDA with respect to an individual public aid recipient's former work history
and previous participation in training programs or current obligations under
Project Chance.
C)         Project Chance staff shall acknowledge the expertise of the
local JTPA staff in assessing and assigning participants to various training
and/or job search activities.  In the infrequent instances where agreement on a
participant's assignment cannot be reached or made at the local level, Project
Chance staff may submit the facts of the case to the IDPA Administrator of the
Division of Employment and Training for final review and dispensation.  A
participant's assignment cannot be made at the local level.
D)        Supportive services necessitated by a public aid recipient's
participation in JTPA programs which are available from IDPA will be issued by
the Project Chance staff
Project
Chance staff may submit the facts of the case to the IDPA Administrator of the
Division of Employment and Training for final review and dispensation.  A
participant's assignment cannot be made at the local level.
D)        Supportive services necessitated by a public aid recipient's
participation in JTPA programs which are available from IDPA will be issued by
the Project Chance staff.
d)        Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services (IDORS)
Coordination Agreement – The IDORS and JTPA SDAs shall establish a coordination
agreement addressing specific requirements within the following topical areas:
1)         Joint Planning - The coordinating agencies shall jointly plan
JTPA services for mutual clients in the SDA:
A)        The joint planning of activities will be facilitated through
the requirement for coordinating agents to hold, at minimum, quarterly meetings
to discuss the coordination agreement and any other matters pertinent locally.
i)         The quarterly meetings must be based upon a pre-established
agenda which includes, but is not limited to, the topics of program information
exchange, referral process including a discussion of progress made by the SDA
in meeting substantial segments service level for the handicapped, joint
planning and other local concerns;
ii)        At least one of the quarterly meetings timed in conjunction
with local planning cycles must be used as a local strategic planning session.
Topics which could be discussed include but are not limited to:  occupational
and labor market information, needs of clients in the area, services available
from various vendors in the area, linkages among service providers, and
identification and use of existing resources.  All agencies which the SDA has
entered into coordination agreements with shall be in attendance at this
meeting in order to efficiently and effectively co-plan training and services
:  occupational
and labor market information, needs of clients in the area, services available
from various vendors in the area, linkages among service providers, and
identification and use of existing resources.  All agencies which the SDA has
entered into coordination agreements with shall be in attendance at this
meeting in order to efficiently and effectively co-plan training and services.
iii)        A strategic plan shall be developed by the parties to this
agreement which details the process by which DORS eligibility and available
services shall be presented to dislocated workers in the event of a mass layoff
or plant closing.
iv)        A summary of the discussion taking place as well as an
identification of any issues which are determined necessary to be resolved at
the state level must be developed and forwarded to the IJTCC within two weeks
following the meeting date.
B)         As part of the joint planning activities, JTPA entities will
share the contents of the two-year local job training plan and subsequent
modifications involving changes in either available program or participants to
be served with the coordinating agency. IDORS will have the opportunity to
review and comment upon such planned information as it relates to services to
the handicapped.
2)         Referral Procedures – The coordinating agencies shall
establish reciprocal participant referral procedures for agencies serving the
same client groups. The reciprocal referral procedures shall be designed to
address local needs and shall include the following information:
A)        A description of how and under what circumstances, referrals
will be made from JTPA to IDORS.
B)         A description of how referrals will be made from IDORS to JTPA
identifying any services which are provided or will be provided to the client
from IDORS, and the name of the staff making the referral.
C)         A description of the methods utilized to track the outcome of
referrals from IDORS to JTPA
ion of how and under what circumstances, referrals
will be made from JTPA to IDORS.
B)         A description of how referrals will be made from IDORS to JTPA
identifying any services which are provided or will be provided to the client
from IDORS, and the name of the staff making the referral.
C)         A description of the methods utilized to track the outcome of
referrals from IDORS to JTPA.
D)        A description of the methods utilized to communicate JTPA needs
regarding specific substantial segment groups, individuals with particular
skills or academic achievement levels, at a minimum, to IDORS for targeted
referrals of the handicapped.
E)         The number of handicapped to be referred by DORS to JTPA.
3)         Program Information Exchange – The coordinating agencies shall
establish a program information exchange system and make such adjustments as
necessary to strengthen communications at the local level. Information on the
following topics will be exchanged to maintain accuracy and mutual
understanding of the programs for which the coordinating agencies are
responsible, at minimum:
A)       Program descriptions;
B)        Program/services eligibility requirements;
C)        Funding source and amount available to support activities;
D)       Timelines; and,
E)        Availability of support services.
e)         The educational community and JTPA SDAs/SSAs establish a
coordination agreement(s) addressing specific requirements within the following
topical areas:
1)         Joint Planning – The coordinating agencies shall jointly plan
JTPA services for mutual clients in the SDA/SSA.
A)        The joint planning of activities will be facilitated through
the requirement for coordinating agencies to hold, at minimum, quarterly
meetings to discuss the coordination agreement and any other matters pertinent
locally
ements within the following
topical areas:
1)         Joint Planning – The coordinating agencies shall jointly plan
JTPA services for mutual clients in the SDA/SSA.
A)        The joint planning of activities will be facilitated through
the requirement for coordinating agencies to hold, at minimum, quarterly
meetings to discuss the coordination agreement and any other matters pertinent
locally.
i)          The quarterly meetings must be based on a pre-established
agenda which includes, but is not limited to, a discussion of program information
exchange, joint planning and other local concerns;
ii)         At least one of the quarterly meetings timed in conjunction
with local planning cycles must be used as a local strategic planning session.
Topics which could be discussed include but are not limited to: occupational
and labor market information, services available from various vendors in the
area, linkages among service providers, and identification and use of existing
resources.  All agencies which the SDA has entered into coordination agreements
with shall be in attendance at this meeting in order to efficiently and
effectively co-plan training and services.
iii)        In those instances where an SDA combines its quarterly
meetings with other mandated coordinating agents, then at least one meeting (a
separate meeting or in conjunction with a regularly scheduled quarterly
meeting) shall be required with all of the education liaisons and JTPA
representatives.  Topics which shall be discussed include testing, assessment,
vocational counseling, and the granting of academic credit for JTPA program
participation to facilitate an awareness of each other's roles and to avoid
unnecessary duplication.
iv)        A summary of the discussions taking place at each required
meeting as as well as an identification of any issues are determined necessary
to be resolved at the state level which must be developed and forwarded to the
IJTCC within two weeks following the meeting date
for JTPA program
participation to facilitate an awareness of each other's roles and to avoid
unnecessary duplication.
iv)        A summary of the discussions taking place at each required
meeting as as well as an identification of any issues are determined necessary
to be resolved at the state level which must be developed and forwarded to the
IJTCC within two weeks following the meeting date.
B)        As part of the joint planning activities, SDAs, SSAs, and
education liaisons will share the contents of the two-year local job training
plan, the Title III substate plans, the education for employment plans, and the
adult education area plans respectively, as well as any subsequent major
modifications involving changes in either available programs or participants to
be served with the coordinating agents.  The agencies will have the opportunity
to review and comment upon such plans.
C)        SSAs and local educational agencies shall negotiate with the
community college presidents and the Illinois Association of Student Financial
Aid Administrators for documenting dislocated worker status for individuals
seeking educational financial assistance under the 1986 amendments to the
Higher Education Act (Public Law 99-498) (20 U.S.C. 1000 et seq.).
2)         Program Information Exchange – The coordinating agencies shall
establish a program information exchange system and make such arrangements as
are necessary to strengthen communication at the local level.
A)        Education and JTPA liaisons shall exchange information on each
other's programs, services and eligibility requirements as often as necessary
to maintain accuracy and a mutual understanding of the programs.
B)         The agreement shall describe the process that is used to
exchange program information among education liaisons and JTPA, including the
dissemination of JTPA information among different entities in the local
educational community as appropriate and necessary to affect coordination
lity requirements as often as necessary
to maintain accuracy and a mutual understanding of the programs.
B)         The agreement shall describe the process that is used to
exchange program information among education liaisons and JTPA, including the
dissemination of JTPA information among different entities in the local
educational community as appropriate and necessary to affect coordination.
3)         Referral Arrangements – By the second year of the two year
plan, the coordinating agents shall develop reciprocal participant referral
procedures to comply with the coordination criteria specified in this Section.
The reciprocal referral procedures shall include the following information:
A)        A description of how and under what circumstances, referrals
shall be made from JTPA for both youth and adults to vocational or academic
programs or both.
B)        A description of how referrals shall be made from education to
JTPA including some method of identifying any services that are provided, or
that shall be provided, to the client from education and the name of the staff
or educator making the referral, as well as methods used to communicate the
needs of JTPA and education for specific substantial segment groups,
individuals with particular skills or academic achievement levels for targeted
referrals of priority populations.
f)         The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
Coordination Agreement – The IDES and JTPA SDAs/SSAs shall establish a
coordination agreement. This coordination agreement shall serve as the local
component plan required by JTPA amendments to the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C.
49g). The coordination agreement will address specific requirements within the
following topical areas:
1)         Joint Planning – The coordinating agencies shall jointly plan
JTPA services for mutual clients in the SDA/SSA
ll establish a
coordination agreement. This coordination agreement shall serve as the local
component plan required by JTPA amendments to the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C.
49g). The coordination agreement will address specific requirements within the
following topical areas:
1)         Joint Planning – The coordinating agencies shall jointly plan
JTPA services for mutual clients in the SDA/SSA.
A)        The joint planning activities will be facilitated through the
requirement for coordinating agencies to hold, at minimum, quarterly meetings
to discuss the coordination agreement and any other matters pertinent locally.
i)          The quarterly meetings must be based on a pre-established
agenda which includes, but is not limited to, the topics of program information
exchange, referral process, joint planning and other local concerns.
ii)         At least one of the quarterly meetings timed in conjunction
with the local planning cycles, must be used as a local strategic planning
session. Topics which could be discussed include, but are not limited to,
occupational and labor market information, demographic information, needs of
clients in the area (including veterans), services available from various
vendors in the area, linkages among service providers, identification of
existing resources, and the use of existing resources.
iii)        At least one quarterly meeting must be used as a local
strategic planning session to determine the responsibilities and roles of each
entity for the delivery of programs and services to dislocated workers under
two separate circumstances
able from various
vendors in the area, linkages among service providers, identification of
existing resources, and the use of existing resources.
iii)        At least one quarterly meeting must be used as a local
strategic planning session to determine the responsibilities and roles of each
entity for the delivery of programs and services to dislocated workers under
two separate circumstances.  For mass layoff/plant closings, the coordination
agreement must specify under what conditions IDES shall provide services
on-site for any, or all, of the following:  claims taking from unemployment
insurance benefits; registration for services of the Job Service; outstationing
of staff and equipment; job aptitude testing and scoring, when determined
necessary at the local level; and analysis of local labor market trends and
opportunities for employment.  For service to the dislocated worker population
and large, the coordination agreement must describe coordination strategies
between the SSA and IDES that include:  job aptitude testing, scoring and
assessment; the provision of assistance in the preparation of petitions for
Trade Act Assistance (TAA); and delivery of training for individuals who are
both Title III and TAA eligible.
iv)        A written summary of the discussions at such quarterly meeting
as well as an identification of any issues which are determined necessary to be
resolved at the state level must be developed and forwarded to the IJTCC within
two weeks following the meeting date.
B)         As part of the joint planning activities, JTPA entities will
share the contents of the two-year local job training plan, the two-year local
substate area plan for Title III, and subsequent modifications to either plan
involving changes in either available programs or participants to be served
with the coordinating agent or describe the role of the IDES representative on
the PIC in the planning process
f the joint planning activities, JTPA entities will
share the contents of the two-year local job training plan, the two-year local
substate area plan for Title III, and subsequent modifications to either plan
involving changes in either available programs or participants to be served
with the coordinating agent or describe the role of the IDES representative on
the PIC in the planning process.
C)         The IDES Consolidated Office and Regional Office Plans of
Service, including those developed by local employment security offices, shall
be made available to SDAs and/or SSAs to facilitate joint planning.  The IJTCC
will transmit a copy the annual Wagner-Peyser Plan to the SDA; any SDA comments
may be submitted to the IJTCC staff prior to IJTCC review.
D)        SDAs and SSAs will indicate in the agreement whether they will
participate in the Job Order Access component of the Employ Illinois initiative
of IDES which is an optional initiative provided for by IDES involving
automated listings of all job orders, e.g., training classes, OJTs and
unsubsidized job openings placements, and describe specifically how
coordination, job development and employer contacts will occur.
E)        SDAs and SSAs shall indicate in the agreement, whether they
will participate in the Job Order Access component of the Employ Illinois which
is an optional initiative provided by IDES involving automated listings of all
job orders, e.g., training classes, OJTs and unsubsidized job openings.
F)         SDAs shall indicate if they will voucher for Targeted Jobs Tax
Credit (TJTC) (see 14 Ill. Adm. Code 520.600) eligibility for participants
including the identification of any not-for-profit subcontractors who are
approved by IDES to also participate.  Those SDAs not desiring to participate
in TJTC vouchering will so note in their agreements
lasses, OJTs and unsubsidized job openings.
F)         SDAs shall indicate if they will voucher for Targeted Jobs Tax
Credit (TJTC) (see 14 Ill. Adm. Code 520.600) eligibility for participants
including the identification of any not-for-profit subcontractors who are
approved by IDES to also participate.  Those SDAs not desiring to participate
in TJTC vouchering will so note in their agreements.
G)        SDAs and SSAs shall describe specifically how coordination of
job development and employer contacts shall occur in the local area, including
the roles and responsibilities of each agency.  The process describes how IDES,
SSA and SDA staff involved in employer contacts and job development shall be
cross-trained in each other's programs, services, eligibility constraints and
all other pertinent information shall be outlined.
H)        The SDAs and SSAs shall also describe specifically how
coordination of job development and employer contacts, as well as the staff
cross-training and interface, shall occur with not-for-profit subcontractors
who provide placement services in the SDAs.
2)         Referral Arrangements – The coordinating agencies shall review
current reciprocal participant referral procedures and modify them, as
necessary, to comply with the following:
A)        IDES will promptly refer all JTPA eligible clients in need of
employment and training services including veterans.
B)        The specific methodology and target populations (including
veterans, dislocated workers, and job ready individuals) for reciprocal
referrals shall be detailed in the negotiated agreement between the SDA, SSA,
and local IDES office(s)
comply with the following:
A)        IDES will promptly refer all JTPA eligible clients in need of
employment and training services including veterans.
B)        The specific methodology and target populations (including
veterans, dislocated workers, and job ready individuals) for reciprocal
referrals shall be detailed in the negotiated agreement between the SDA, SSA,
and local IDES office(s).
C)        IDES shall promptly refer all Title III eligible clients
including veterans in need of employment and training services at the point of
initial filing for unemployment insurance benefits to allow clients to enter
training prior to the 13th benefit week and, therefore, be eligible for Title
III needs based payments when, unemployment insurance (U.I.) benefits are
exhausted.
D)        IDES shall notify SSAs of TAA eligible individuals to ensure
that client services are closely coordinated on an individual basis.  SSAs
shall cooperate with IDES to dovetail EDWAA Services with those provided to
individuals as a result of their TAA petitions.
E)        Where a program authorized under Section 7(b) of the Wagner-Peyser
Act (29 U.S.C.A. 49f(b)) is in place, IDES, Illinois Department of Children and
Family Services (IDCFS), and the SDA will discuss local implementation and
tracking of the IDES/IDCFS arrangement whereby IDES performs Wagner-Peyser
activities on behalf of referrals from IDCFS.
F)         The SDA, SSAs and IDES shall locally determine and describe
the procedures to expeditiously provide feedback to IDES, when requested, on
the status/outcome of all referrals, including, but not limited to, mechanisms
for information exchange, frequency of information exchange and timeframes for
SDA and SSA responses
erforms Wagner-Peyser
activities on behalf of referrals from IDCFS.
F)         The SDA, SSAs and IDES shall locally determine and describe
the procedures to expeditiously provide feedback to IDES, when requested, on
the status/outcome of all referrals, including, but not limited to, mechanisms
for information exchange, frequency of information exchange and timeframes for
SDA and SSA responses.
G)        The coordination agents shall determine locally and describe in
their agreement how the SDA and SSA shall be provided feedback on individuals
referred to IDES for placement including, but not limited to, mechanisms for
information exchange, frequency of information exchange and timeframes for SDA
and SSA responses.
H)        SDA and SSA job orders will only receive JTPA eligible
referrals from IDES until such time that the SDA and SSA releases the order to
allow for other referrals.
I)         The procedures to cross-train the local SDA, SSA and IDES
staff involved in referral arrangements shall be described.
J)         SDA and SSA job orders shall only receive JTPA eligible
referrals from IDES until such time that the SDA or SSA releases the order to
allow for other referrals.
3)         Program Information Exchange – The coordinating agencies shall
establish a program information exchange system and make such adjustments as
necessary to strengthen communication at the local level.
A)        IDES will provide SSAs and SDAs through the Department, the
following information from IDES's computerized systems:
i)         Selected data from the Permanent Mass Layoff and Plant Closing
System.
ii)        Selected data from the ES-202 which includes employer name,
address, standard industrial classification (SIC) codes, and
trends/projections.
iii)       Data on new employers who become covered under the
Unemployment Insurance Act.
iv)       Data elements from the Benefit Information System (BIS) on a
monthly basis.
v)        SDAs will have access to selected data on Job Service
applicants
Selected data from the ES-202 which includes employer name,
address, standard industrial classification (SIC) codes, and
trends/projections.
iii)       Data on new employers who become covered under the
Unemployment Insurance Act.
iv)       Data elements from the Benefit Information System (BIS) on a
monthly basis.
v)        SDAs will have access to selected data on Job Service
applicants.
B)         The SDAs and/or SSAs, and their subcontractors shall provide
IDES with a list of PIC approved classroom training programs and other special
courses being offered by the SDA 30-45 days prior to the beginning of a course,
to the extent possible, in order to allow for referrals of clients to JTPA for
training.  IDES should be notified when classes are filled so that referrals to
those classes shall be discontinued.
C)         SDAs and SSAs will advise IDES of the following information on
programs:
i)          program descriptions,
ii)         funding source/amounts,
iii)        eligibility criteria,
iv)        timelines,
v)         availability of support services, and
vi)        a listing of subcontractors who provide placement services.
D)        IDES will provide the SSAs the following information on
individuals involved in TAA training:
i)          TAA training and services provided;
ii)         TRA benefit status; and
iii)        The potential for receiving additional TRA benefits.
E)        SDAs and SSAs shall provide the local IDES office(s) with
brochures, fliers or other information to be handed out with a referral to
JTPA.
F)         SSAs shall provide IDES with the proposed types of training,
costs of training, and information on needs based payments for TAA eligible
individuals prior to training to allow IDES to approve training thereby
protecting TAA individuals from losing future TAA and TRA benefits.
G)        SDAs and SSAs shall explain their procedure to advise their
subcontractors of the provisions of this coordination agreement and the appropriate
steps to assure compliance
costs of training, and information on needs based payments for TAA eligible
individuals prior to training to allow IDES to approve training thereby
protecting TAA individuals from losing future TAA and TRA benefits.
G)        SDAs and SSAs shall explain their procedure to advise their
subcontractors of the provisions of this coordination agreement and the appropriate
steps to assure compliance.
g)        Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) Coordination Agreement(s) – Entities
which administer JTPA funds and which also directly administer 3% Older
Individuals Programs shall have written coordination agreements with their
respective AAA. This coordination agreement will address specific requirements
within the following topical areas:
1)         Joint Planning – The coordinating agencies shall jointly plan
JTPA services for mutual clients in the SDA.
A)        The joint planning of activities will be facilitated through
the requirement for coordinating agents to hold, at minimum, quarterly meetings
to discuss the coordination agreement and any other matters pertinent locally.
i)          The quarterly meetings must be based on a pre-established
agenda which includes, but is not limited to, the topics of program information
exchange, services to common clients, referral process, joint planning and
other local concerns.
ii)         At least one of the quarterly meetings timed in conjunction
with local planning cycles must be used as a local strategic planning session.
Topics which could be discussed include but are not limited to: occupational
and labor market information, demographic information, needs of clients in the
area, services available from various vendors in the area, and linkages among
service providers, and identification and use of existing resources. All
agencies needed to efficiently and effectively co-plan training and services
should be in attendance at this meeting
sed include but are not limited to: occupational
and labor market information, demographic information, needs of clients in the
area, services available from various vendors in the area, and linkages among
service providers, and identification and use of existing resources. All
agencies needed to efficiently and effectively co-plan training and services
should be in attendance at this meeting.
iii)        A strategic plan shall be developed by the parties to this
agreement which details the process for AAA eligibility and services to be
presented to dislocated workers in the event of a mass layoff or plant closing.
iv)        A summary of the discussions taking place as well as an
identification of any issues which are determined necessary to be resolved at
the State level must be developed and forwarded to the IJTCC within two weeks
following the meeting date.
B)         As part of the joint planning activities, JTPA entities will
share the contents of the two-year local job training plan and subsequent major
modifications involving changes in either available programs or participants to
be served with the coordinating agent. AAA/Senior Community Service Employment
Program (SCSEP) will have the opportunity to review and comment on such planned
information as it relates to services to older individuals under Title II-A
(Sections 201-205 of the Act), the 3% program, and Title III.
2)         Referral Arrangements – The coordinating agencies shall
establish reciprocal participant referral procedures for agencies serving the
same client groups. The reciprocal referral procedures shall be designed to
address local needs and shall include the following information:
A)        A description of how and under what circumstances referrals
will be made from JTPA to AAA/SCSEP
III.
2)         Referral Arrangements – The coordinating agencies shall
establish reciprocal participant referral procedures for agencies serving the
same client groups. The reciprocal referral procedures shall be designed to
address local needs and shall include the following information:
A)        A description of how and under what circumstances referrals
will be made from JTPA to AAA/SCSEP.
B)        A description of how referrals will be made from AAA/SCSEP to
JTPA including some means of identifying any services which are provided or to
be provided to the client from AAA/SCSEP, and the name of the staff making the
referral.
C)        A description of the method(s) utilized to track the outcome of
the referrals from AAA/SCSEP to JTPA.
D)        A description of the means utilized to communicate the needs of
JTPA for specific substantial segment groups, individuals with particular
skills or academic achievement levels, at minimum, to AAA/SCSEP for targeted
referrals of older individuals.
E)        A minimum number of older individuals which will be referred by
AAA/SCSEP to JTPA.
3)         Program Information Exchange – The coordinating agencies shall
establish a program information exchange system.
A)        Minimally, information on the following topics will be
exchanged to maintain accuracy and a mutual understanding of the programs for
which the coordinating agencies are responsible:
i)          Program descriptions;
ii)         Program/services eligibility requirements;
iii)        Funding source/amount available to support activities;
iv)        Timelines; and
v)         Availability of support services.
B)        A narrative description or flow chart of the process which is
used to exchange program information including the dissemination of JTPA
information among different organizations serving the elderly where such
distribution will facilitate access of older individuals to JTPA
rce/amount available to support activities;
iv)        Timelines; and
v)         Availability of support services.
B)        A narrative description or flow chart of the process which is
used to exchange program information including the dissemination of JTPA
information among different organizations serving the elderly where such
distribution will facilitate access of older individuals to JTPA.
4)         Services to Common Clients – The coordination agreement shall
specify how JTPA and AAA/SCSEP will coordinate in providing services to common
clients.
A)        Local arrangements to share information with respect to older
individuals which may assist in the assessment process such as that which may
reflect skill identification, confidence building activities, education and
training goals.
B)        Arrangements to ensure the provision of supportive services to
older individuals as necessary to affect a positive experience in the training
program or activity.
h)         The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Coordination
Agreement – IDOC and JTPA SDAs shall establish a coordination agreement
addressing specific requirements within the following topical areas:
1)         Joint Planning – The coordinating agencies shall jointly plan
JTPA services for mutual clients in the SDA.
A)        The joint planning of activities will be facilitated through
the requirement for coordinating agents to hold, at minimum, quarterly meetings
to discuss the coordination agreement and any other matters pertinent locally.
i)          The quarterly meetings must be based upon a pre-established
agenda which includes, but is not limited to, the topics of program information
exchange, services to common clients, referral process, joint planning and
other local concerns
ement for coordinating agents to hold, at minimum, quarterly meetings
to discuss the coordination agreement and any other matters pertinent locally.
i)          The quarterly meetings must be based upon a pre-established
agenda which includes, but is not limited to, the topics of program information
exchange, services to common clients, referral process, joint planning and
other local concerns.
ii)         At least one of the quarterly meeting must be used as a local
strategic planning session where information concerning such items as
occupational and labor market information, demographic information, services
available from various vendors in the area, and linkages among service
providers, at minimum, are discussed.
iii)        A summary of the discussions taking place as well as an
identification of any issues which are determined necessary to be resolved at
the state level must be developed and forwarded to the IJTCC within two weeks
following the meeting date.
B)        As part of the joint planning activities, JTPA entities will
share the contents of the two-year local job training plan and subsequent
modifications involving changes in either available programs or participants to
be served with the coordinating agencies.
2)         Referral Procedures – The coordinating agencies shall
establish reciprocal participant referral procedures for agencies serving the
same client groups. The reciprocal referral procedures shall be designed to
address local needs and shall include the following information:
A)        A description of how referrals will be made from IDOC to JTPA
including some means of identifying any services which are provided or to be
provided to the client from IDOC and the name of the staff making the referral.
B)        A description of the methods utilized to track the outcome of
referrals from IDOC to JTPA
to
address local needs and shall include the following information:
A)        A description of how referrals will be made from IDOC to JTPA
including some means of identifying any services which are provided or to be
provided to the client from IDOC and the name of the staff making the referral.
B)        A description of the methods utilized to track the outcome of
referrals from IDOC to JTPA.
C)        A description of the methods utilized to communicate JTPA needs
for substantial segment groups, individuals with particular skill or academic
achievement levels, at minimum, to IDOC for targeted referrals of ex-offenders
when possible.
3)         Program Information Exchange – The coordinating agencies shall
establish a program  information exchange system. Information on the following
topics shall be exchanged to maintain accuracy and mutual understanding of the
programs for which the coordinating agencies are responsible, at minimum:
A)        Program descriptions;
B)        Program/services eligibility requirements;
C)        Funding source/amounts available to support activities;
D)        Timelines; and,
E)        Availability of support services.
4)         Services to Common Clients – The coordination agreement shall
specify how JTPA and IDOC will coordinate in providing services to common
clients. JTPA and IDOC will minimally reach agreement on the following issues
with respect to providing services to common clients:
A)        Local arrangements to share information with respect to
ex-offenders to assist in the assessment process such as prior work histories,
training completed, supportive services needed, etc.;
B)        Arrangements to ensure the provision of supportive services to
IDOC clients as necessary to affect a positive experience in the training
program or activity
ng services to common clients:
A)        Local arrangements to share information with respect to
ex-offenders to assist in the assessment process such as prior work histories,
training completed, supportive services needed, etc.;
B)        Arrangements to ensure the provision of supportive services to
IDOC clients as necessary to affect a positive experience in the training
program or activity.
i)          Title II Administrative Entities and Title III Substate
Grantee coordination agreement – JTPA Title II Administrative Entities (who are
not Substate Area Grantee) and Substate Area Grantees shall establish a
coordination agreement addressing specific requirements within the following
topical areas:
1)         Joint Planning – The coordinating agents shall participate in
joint planning activities.
A)        The joint planning of activities shall be facilitated through
the requirement for coordinating agents to hold, at minimum, quarterly meetings
to discuss the coordination agreement and any other matters pertinent locally.
i)          The quarterly meetings must be based upon a pre-established
agenda which includes, but is not limited to, the topics of program information
exchange, referral process, joint planning and other local concerns.
ii)         At least one of the quarterly meetings must be used as a
local strategic planning session to discuss information concerning such items
as occupational and labor market information, demographic information, services
available from various vendors in the area, and linkages among service
providers.
iii)        A summary of the discussions at each quarterly meeting as
well as an identification of any issues which are determined necessary to be
resolved at the State level shall be developed and forwarded to the IJTCC staff
within two weeks following the meeting date
rmation, demographic information, services
available from various vendors in the area, and linkages among service
providers.
iii)        A summary of the discussions at each quarterly meeting as
well as an identification of any issues which are determined necessary to be
resolved at the State level shall be developed and forwarded to the IJTCC staff
within two weeks following the meeting date.
B)        As part of the joint planning activities, the substate grantee
will share the contents of the two-year local plan for employment and training
assistance for dislocated workers and subsequent modifications involving
changes in either available programs or participants to be served with the SDA
grant recipient, the PIC, and the LEO(s) in its SSA.
i)          The PIC and LEO(s) shall approve the SSA's two-year local
plan, and subsequent modifications, prior to submission to the State.
ii)         The Substate Area Grantee shall be provided the opportunity
to present its two-year plan, and subsequent modifications, to the PIC and
LEO(s) in its SSA.
C)        The SDA two-year local job training plan, and subsequent modifications,
shall be made available to substate grantees at any time, upon request, for
educational and informational purposes to facilitate joint planning.
D)        The substate grantees shall provide the PIC with a list of
proposed classroom training programs including those offered by its
subcontractors for PIC approval.
E)        Substate grantees shall indicate in the agreement specifically
how coordination in the areas of job development and employer contacts with the
SDA entities will occur.
F)         JTPA Title III and Title II staff involved in employer
contacts and job development shall be cross-trained in each other's programs,
services, eligibility constraints and in all other pertinent information
.
E)        Substate grantees shall indicate in the agreement specifically
how coordination in the areas of job development and employer contacts with the
SDA entities will occur.
F)         JTPA Title III and Title II staff involved in employer
contacts and job development shall be cross-trained in each other's programs,
services, eligibility constraints and in all other pertinent information.
2)         Referral Arrangements – The coordinating agencies shall review
current reciprocal participant referral procedures and modify them, as
necessary, to comply with these coordination criteria.
A)        The substate grantee shall promptly refer all JTPA Title II or
IBO eligible clients in need of employment and training services.  The grant
recipient shall state the number of referrals expected from the SSAs intake
center(s).
B)        SDAs shall refer all JTPA Title III eligible clients in need of
employment and training services.  The substate grantee shall state the number
of referrals expected from the SDAs intake center(s) in the agreement.
C)        The reciprocal referral procedures shall include the following
information:
i)          A description of how referrals shall be made from the Title
III to the Title II administering agents.
ii)         A descripting of how referrals shall be made from the Title
II to the Title III administering agents.
iii)        A description of how training shall be provided locally to
Title III and Title II staff involved in referral arrangements.
iv)        A description of the methods used to track the outcome of the
referrals from both the JTPA entities.
3)         Program Information Exchange – The coordinating agencies shall
review their current system for exchanging program information and make such
adjustments as they determine necessary to strengthen communication at the
local level
le II staff involved in referral arrangements.
iv)        A description of the methods used to track the outcome of the
referrals from both the JTPA entities.
3)         Program Information Exchange – The coordinating agencies shall
review their current system for exchanging program information and make such
adjustments as they determine necessary to strengthen communication at the
local level.
A)        Upon request, substate grantees shall advise the SDA entities
of the following information on programs:
i)          Program descriptions;
ii)         Funding source/amounts;
iii)        Eligibility criteria;
iv)        Timelines; and
v)         Availability of support services.
B)        Upon request, SDA entities shall advise the substate grantee of
the following information on programs:
i)          Program descriptions
ii)         Funding source/amounts;
iii)        Eligibility criteria;
iv)        Timelines; and
v)         Availability of support services.
j)          Memorandums Of Understanding Criteria – The purpose of the memorandum
of understanding is to facilitate and maintain an interagency system for the
coordination of services to mutual clients. This memorandum of Understanding is
a non-financial commitment to provide for the coordination of such services
through provision for the mutual exchange of information and the referral of
eligible individuals to appropriate employment and training programs and
supportive services. The parties to this memorandum are committed to
confidentiality with regard to interagency communication  concerning mutual
clients and will respect and observe either  agencies confidentiality policies
as well as the provisions of Section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act (Ill.
Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 116, par. 207). The parties to this memorandum will
appoint individuals to serve as interagency liaisons to facilitate coordination
and the sharing of information
egard to interagency communication  concerning mutual
clients and will respect and observe either  agencies confidentiality policies
as well as the provisions of Section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act (Ill.
Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 116, par. 207). The parties to this memorandum will
appoint individuals to serve as interagency liaisons to facilitate coordination
and the sharing of information. The designated interagency liaisons shall be
identified in an addendum to this memorandum of understanding. This memorandum
of understanding is a statement of commitment by each party. Amendments to
provisions may be made by mutual consent. Both parties will participate in an
annual evaluation of the provisions of this memorandum.
1)         The Displaced Homemaker Program (56 Ill. Adm. Code 2640) and
JTPA SDAs/SSAs shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to facilitate and
maintain an interagency system for the coordination of services to mutual
clients. This memorandum may be withdrawn at any time by written communication,
dated and signed by the Chairperson of the Private Industry Council or the
Director, or otherwise responsible person for the Displaced Homemaker Center.
The following topical areas with specific requirements will be addressed in
this memorandum of understanding:
A)        Exchange of Information – The SDA/SSAs and the Displaced
Homemaker Program will exchange program information on a regular basis. The
procedures to be used in exchanging this information will be identified in an
addendum to the memorandum. Information to be exchanged includes, but is not
limited to:
i)          Schedule of meetings of advisory bodies/ PICs;
ii)         Copies of job training plans;
iii)        Grant applications or other funding requests;
iv)        Program descriptions;
v)         Funding sources and amounts;
vi)        Targeted participants if any; and
vii)       Timeframes for program enrollments/operations
dum. Information to be exchanged includes, but is not
limited to:
i)          Schedule of meetings of advisory bodies/ PICs;
ii)         Copies of job training plans;
iii)        Grant applications or other funding requests;
iv)        Program descriptions;
v)         Funding sources and amounts;
vi)        Targeted participants if any; and
vii)       Timeframes for program enrollments/operations.
B)         Referrals – A referral system shall be developed by the
SDA/SSA and the Displaced Homemaker Program. Referrals and information exchange
forms will be developed. All such documents will be attached as an addendum to
this memorandum. Referral documents and a description of the referral system
shall become the formal operating referral procedures between the SDA and the
Displaced Homemaker Program.
C)         Administrative – The SDA/SSA and the Displaced Homemaker
Program and their administrative entities and are committed to compliance with
all appropriate and applicable laws, rules and regulations. These will include:
i)          Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1966 as amended,
(42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.);
ii)         Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794); and
iii)        All other applicable or appropriate laws, rules, regulations
pertaining to civil rights, affirmative action, handicapped, and employment
practices (56 Ill. Adm. Code 2610.120).
2)         The IDCFS and JTPA SDAs shall enter into a memorandum of
understanding to facilitate and maintain an interagency system for the
coordination of services to mutual clients. Amendments to provisions of this
memorandum may be made by mutual consent. Both parties will participate in an
annual evaluation of the provisions of this memorandum. This memorandum may be
withdrawn at any time through written communication dated and signed by the
chairperson of the PIC or the Regional Director of the IDCFS (or his/her
designee)
e
coordination of services to mutual clients. Amendments to provisions of this
memorandum may be made by mutual consent. Both parties will participate in an
annual evaluation of the provisions of this memorandum. This memorandum may be
withdrawn at any time through written communication dated and signed by the
chairperson of the PIC or the Regional Director of the IDCFS (or his/her
designee). The following topical areas with specific requirements will be
addressed in this memorandum of understanding:
A)        Exchange of Information – The SDA and the IDCFS regional and
local offices will exchange program information on a regular basis. The
information to be exchanged and the procedures to be used in exchanging the
information must be identified in an addendum to this memorandum. The parties
to this memorandum are committed to confidentiality with regard to interagency
communication concerning mutual clients and will respect and observe either
agencies' confidentiality. The parties to this memorandum will appoint an
individual to serve as interagency liaison to facilitate coordination and the
sharing of information. The designated interagency liaisons shall be identified
in an addendum to this memorandum of understanding. The SDA and the IDCFS
regional and local offices, in an effort to better understand each other's
operation, will exchange program information on a regular basis. Information to
be exchanged includes, but is not limited to:
i)          A schedule of meetings of advisory bodies/Private Industry
Councils;
ii)         Copies of job training plans;
iii)        Grant applications or other funding requests;
iv)        Program descriptions;
v)         Funding sources and amounts;
vi)        Targeted participants (if any); and
vii)       Timeframes for program enrollments/operations
xchanged includes, but is not limited to:
i)          A schedule of meetings of advisory bodies/Private Industry
Councils;
ii)         Copies of job training plans;
iii)        Grant applications or other funding requests;
iv)        Program descriptions;
v)         Funding sources and amounts;
vi)        Targeted participants (if any); and
vii)       Timeframes for program enrollments/operations.
B)         Referrals – The IDCFS will meet with appropriate
representatives of the IDES and the SDA to discuss and negotiate referral
arrangements for IDCFS youth to discuss and negotiate referral arrangements for
IDCFS youth to access the JTPA system. A discussion of information which will
be used in exchanging such information will be developed and attached to this
memorandum as an addendum. Included in the negotiations will be a discussion
of:
i)          the role of IDCFA subcontractors in making direct referrals
to the JTPA system;
ii)         the role of IDES in referring IDCFS youth to the JTPA system;
and
iii)        how and from whom IDCFS will receive information regarding
the status of youth referrals.
C)        Administrative – The SDA and the IDCFS are committed to
compliance with all appropriate and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
These will include:
i)          Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (42
U.S.C. 2000e et seq.);
ii)         Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794);
iii)        All other applicable or appropriate laws, rules, regulations
pertaining to civil rights, affirmative action, handicapped and employment
practices (56 Ill. Adm. Code 2610.120).
3)         The AAA, or other not-for-profit agency, administering Title V
or the Older Americans Act, and JTPA SSAs shall enter into a memorandum of
understanding to facilitate and maintain an interagency system for the
coordination of services to mutual clients
ules, regulations
pertaining to civil rights, affirmative action, handicapped and employment
practices (56 Ill. Adm. Code 2610.120).
3)         The AAA, or other not-for-profit agency, administering Title V
or the Older Americans Act, and JTPA SSAs shall enter into a memorandum of
understanding to facilitate and maintain an interagency system for the
coordination of services to mutual clients.  This memorandum may be withdrawn
at any time by written communication, dated and signed by the Chairperson of
the Private Industry Council or the Director, or otherwise responsible person
for the AAA.  The following topical area with specific requirements shall be
addressed in this memorandum of understanding:
A)        Exchange of Information – The SDA/SSAs and the AAA shall
exchange program information on a regular basis.  The procedures to be used in
exchanging this information shall be identified in an addendum to the
memorandum.  Information to be exchanged includes, but is not limited to:
i)          Schedule of meetings of advisory bodies/PICs;
ii)         Copies of job training plans;
iii)        Program descriptions;
iv)        Funding sources and amounts;
v)         Targeted participants if any and
vi)        Timeframes for program enrollments/operations.
B)        Referrals – A referral system shall be developed by the SDA/SSA
and the AAA.  Forms shall be developed which detail how referrals are to be
made and information exchanged.  All such documents shall be attached as an
addendum to the memorandum.  Referral documents and a description of the
referral system shall become the formal operating referral procedures between
the SDA and the AAA.
C)        Administrative – The SDA/SSA and the AAA and their
administrative entities are committed to compliance with all appropriate and
applicable laws, rules and regulations.  These are:
i)          Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (42
U.S.C. 2000e et seq.);
ii)         Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C
rating referral procedures between
the SDA and the AAA.
C)        Administrative – The SDA/SSA and the AAA and their
administrative entities are committed to compliance with all appropriate and
applicable laws, rules and regulations.  These are:
i)          Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (42
U.S.C. 2000e et seq.);
ii)         Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794); and
iii)        The provisions of 56 Ill. Adm. Code 2610.120.
4)         The Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) and JTPA SSAs
shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to facilitate and maintain an
interagency system for the coordination of services to mutual clients.  This
memorandum may be withdrawn at any time by written communication, dated and
signed by the Chairperson of the PIC or the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor.
The following topical areas with specific requirements will be addressed in
this memorandum of understanding:
A)        Exchange of Information – The SDA/SSAs and the DORS shall
exchange program information at least annually, and more frequently at the
choice of the coordinating agents.  The procedures to be used in exchanging
this information shall be identified in an addendum to the memorandum.  Information
to be exchanged includes, but is not limited to:
i)          Schedule of meetings of advisory bodies/PICs;
ii)         Copies of job training plans;
iii)        Grant applications or other funding requests;
iv)        Program descriptions;
v)         Funding sources and amounts;
vi)        Targeted participants if any; and
vii)       Timeframes for program enrollments/operations.
B)        Referrals – A referral system shall be developed by the SDA/SSA
and the DORS.  Referrals and information exchange forms shall be developed.
All such documents shall be attached as an addendum to this memorandum.
Referral documents and a description of the referral system shall become the
formal operating referral procedures between the SDA and the DORS
ogram enrollments/operations.
B)        Referrals – A referral system shall be developed by the SDA/SSA
and the DORS.  Referrals and information exchange forms shall be developed.
All such documents shall be attached as an addendum to this memorandum.
Referral documents and a description of the referral system shall become the
formal operating referral procedures between the SDA and the DORS.
C)        Administrative – The SDA/SAA and the DORS and their
administrative entities are committed to compliance with all appropriate and
applicable laws, rules and regulations.  These are:
i)          Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (42
U.S.C. 2000e et seq.);
ii)         Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794); and
iii)        The provisions of 56 Ill. Adm. Code 2610.120.
5)         The IDPA and JTPA SSAs shall enter into a memorandum of
understanding to facilitate and maintain an interagency system for the
coordination of services to mutual clients.  This memorandum may be withdrawn
at any time by written communication, dated and signed by the Chairperson of
the PIC or the Director of the IDPA.  The following topical areas with specific
requirements shall be addressed in this memorandum of understanding:
A)        Exchange of Information – The SDA/SSAs and the IDPA shall
exchange program information at least annually, and more frequently at the
choice of the coordinating agents.  The procedures to be used in exchanging
this information shall be identified in an addendum to the memorandum.
Information to be exchanged includes, but is not limited to:
i)          Schedule of meetings of advisory bodies/PICs;
ii)         Copies of job training plans;
iii)        Program descriptions;
iv)        Funding sources and amounts;
v)         Targeted participants if any; and
vi)        Timeframes for program enrollments/operations.
B)        Referrals – A referral system shall be developed by the SSA and
the IDPA.  Referrals and information exchange forms will be developed
of meetings of advisory bodies/PICs;
ii)         Copies of job training plans;
iii)        Program descriptions;
iv)        Funding sources and amounts;
v)         Targeted participants if any; and
vi)        Timeframes for program enrollments/operations.
B)        Referrals – A referral system shall be developed by the SSA and
the IDPA.  Referrals and information exchange forms will be developed.  All
such documents will be attached as an addendum to this memorandum.  Referral
documents and a description of the referral system shall become the formal
operating referral procedures between the SDA and the DORS.
C)        Administrative – The SDA/SSA and the DPA and their
administrative entities are committed to compliance with all appropriate and
applicable laws, rules and regulations.  These are:
i)          Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (42 U.S.C.
2000e et seq.);
ii)         Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794); and
iii)        The provisions of 56 Ill. Adm. Code 2610.120.

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