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An important first step in addressing the issue of obtaining a better fit between unemployment insurance (UI) and retraining was taken in 1970 when the federal government enacted a provision permitting workers to enroll in training without denial of benefits due to application of the work test. Little was done, however, to pursue state compliance with the new provision or to encourage states to view facilitating training as a mission of UI. Even before 1970, Hawaii, West Virginia, and Massachusetts had provisions designed to make it easier for clients to avail themselves of retraining opportunities. Since the 1970 amendments, an additional six states have either revised or expanded their efforts in this area. One problem that persists is a lack of familiarity with the 1970 provisions. Only 23 of the states contacted in a survey of 30 UI officials in the states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands were aware of the 1970 legislation. Although some strategies for improving current retraining provisions would require substantial legislative changes, a good beginning could be made if states would only reassess their programs in light of the 1970 retraining provisions. Then, after individual states decide how far they want to support retraining initiatives, they can begin developing a screening process, undertake labor market assessment procedures to identify dislocated workers early in the UI claims process, and make appropriate referrals. (MN)
The Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education of the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, met on two occasions, on the first to hear witnesses on how the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965 can help low income students overcome challenges to obtain postsecondary education; and on the second to hear how student financial aid programs can be simplified to provide easier access. On the first hearing day the following witnesses appeared: Honorable E. Thomas Coleman; Arthur M. Hauptman; James Stedman, Congressional Research Service; Peter Smith, Responsibilities for Financing Postsecondary Education; Sister Mary Andrew Matesich, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities; Dennis J. Martin, Washington University, Saint Louis; Reggie Wilson, American Council on Education; Cesar M. Trimble, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities; Anne L. Bryant, American Association of University Women; Robert A. Corrigan, Coalition for Adult and Part Time Students. On the second day of testimony the following witnesses appeared: Joseph M Gaydos; Robert B. Knutson, Education Management Corporation; Selena Dong, United States Student Association; Annette Hines, Student, Morehead State University; Stephen Colbert, Educational Opportunity Center; Regina Manley, Citywide Guidance Programs; Stan Koplik, Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance; Natala Hart, State Student Assistance Commission; Paul Phillips, California State University-San Marcos. The document contains the prepared statements of all the witnesses and other statements submitted by those who did not appear. (JB)

Welfare Dependency

United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance. Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 166


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