Tennessee § 4-3-1402 - Purpose and intent.
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§ 4-3-1402. Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this part is to: Further the implementation of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. § 3101 et seq.); Reduce duplicative efforts and fully utilize resources by creating an integrated, coordinated, simplified system of workforce development in the state through the consolidation or collaboration of job training, employment, employment-related educational programs, health and safety and unemployment insurance programs in the state; and Foster public and private sector partnerships designed to provide employment-related services to citizens and employers of the state. It is not the intent of this part to expand or authorize contracting services beyond that authorized under the laws of this state. References to federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 are deemed references to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. References to the workforce development program are deemed references to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 3; 2015, ch. 57, § 1; 2016, ch. 599, §§ 2, 3. Compiler's Notes. Former § 4-3-1402 (Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 373a32; Code 1932, § 257; Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.2; modified), concerning the commissioner of the department of labor, was repealed by Acts 1999, ch. 520, §§ 3, 22, effective June 17, 1999. Amendments. The 2015 amendment substituted “workforce development program” for “Workforce Investment Act of 1998” in (a)(1). The 2016 amendment designated the existing section as (a); substituted “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, compiled in 29 U.S.C. § 3101 et seq.;” for “workforce development program” at the end of current (a)(1); and added (b) and (c). Effective Dates. Acts 2015, ch. 57, § 7. July 1, 2015. Acts 2016, ch. 599, § 8. July 1, 2016.
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