Workforce Development System
Information Memo |
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| 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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