ETAFinal Rule

Rescission of Workforce Investment Act Regulations

Labor & WorkplaceEducation

Summary

The Department of Labor is canceling old federal rules that governed job training and workforce development programs. This change affects how states and local areas run programs that help people find jobs and get training for new careers.

Key Points

  • 1The federal government is removing outdated regulations that previously required specific ways to run job training programs
  • 2States and local workforce agencies will have more flexibility in how they design and operate their job training services
  • 3This affects millions of workers who use government-funded training programs to learn new skills and find employment
  • 4The change streamlines rules that had become complicated and may reduce bureaucratic paperwork for program administrators
  • 5People seeking job training should check with their local workforce office for any changes to how programs are offered in their area

Key Dates

Published

September 2, 2025

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