Federal Register #2026-12645

Rescission of Affirmative Outreach Requirements for WIOA Title I Recipients

This notice announces a final rule from the Department of Labor's Office of the Secretary of Labor regarding regulatory requirements for recipients of WIOA Title I financial assistance. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor - Office of the Secretary of Labor - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement or contract award. - No products or services are being requested; there are no part numbers or quantities. - Key Details: - The rule rescinds mandatory affirmative outreach requirements for WIOA Title I recipients. - Recipients are no longer required to conduct outreach based on race, ethnicity, sex, or disability status. - Voluntary outreach is still permitted, but not required. - The Department determined it lacks statutory authority to enforce these outreach requirements. - Notable for its impact on compliance obligations for organizations receiving WIOA Title I funds.

Description

The Department of Labor rescinds the regulatory affirmative outreach requirements on recipients of financial assistance under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and makes conforming edits. The rule removes the mandatory affirmative outreach provisions, concluding that the Department lacks statutory authority to enforce such requirements. Voluntary outreach programs remain permitted under the Department's proposal. The rule is effective July 24, 2026.

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