New York State Workforce Development System New York State
Information Memo
 
May 18, 2001
Workforce Development System Information Memo #01-3
 
TO: Chairpersons of Local Workforce Investment Boards
Chief Elected Officials
WIA Grant Recipients
WIA Fiscal Agents
WIA Local Area Contacts
SUBJECT:Revision of the Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) and Poverty Guidelines for 2001
Purpose:To publish updated tables
Background:The attached table reflects "70% of the Lower Living Standard Income Levels or Poverty Guidelines for 2001."

Under the Workforce Investment Act, the LLSIL is used for several purposes. Specifically, Section 101 (25) defines the term "low income individual" and Sections 127 (b) (2) (C) and 132 (b) (1) (IV) define the terms "disadvantaged adult" and "disadvantaged youth." The attached table should be used in conjunction with the definitions to determine program eligibility in terms of the poverty line and LLSIL.

Action:This information is effective May 12, 2001.
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