ARC 7108C

ARC 7108C

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER ADMINISTRATION DIVISION[877]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to work-based learning

and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Workforce Development Board and Workforce Development Center Administration Division hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 31, "Statewide Work-Based Learning Intermediary Network," Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 17A and Iowa Code section 84A.16 as transferred by 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 17A and Iowa Code section 84A.16 as transferred by 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514.

Purpose and Summary

As part of the Workforce Development Department's review of rules under Executive Order 10, the Department identified several instances where the current chapter duplicates statutory language and uses restrictive terms. Therefore, Chapter 31 is proposed to be rescinded.

Fiscal Impact

This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking. Written or oral comments in response to this rulemaking must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 21, 2023. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs by calling 515.414.6800 or via email at april.stotz@iowa.gov at least 48 hours prior to the hearing date.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee's meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

The following rulemaking action is proposed:

Item 1. Rescind and reserve 877—Chapter 31.