ETAFinal Rule
Rescission of Workforce Investment Act Regulations
Labor & WorkplaceEducation
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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- 1The federal government is removing outdated regulations that previously required specific ways to run job training programs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
Impact Assessment
If you are a state workforce agency administrator, this means you will need to update your job training program procedures to comply with new federal guidance since the previous regulatory framework is being eliminated.
Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
State GovernmentsWorkers/LaborersSmall Businesses
Key Dates
Published
September 2, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
20 CFR Part 65220 CFR Part 66020 CFR Part 663
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (ETA_FRDOC_0001)
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Adjudication of Temporary and Seasonal Need for Herding and Production of Livestock on the Range Applications under the H2A Program
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Temporary Agricultural Employment of H-2A Foreign Workers in the Herding or Production of Livestock on the Range in the United States
ETAAgriculture
Temporary Agricultural Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in the United States; Ratification of Department's Actions
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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