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EXHIBIT 1 <br />�\ Employment INFORMATION NOTICE <br />Developent <br />_ j Departmment Date: April 2, 2020 Number: WSIN19-39 •� <br />state a f California Expiration Date: 05/02/2022k�°€,:.,u a <br />WIOA DISLOCATED WORKER FUNDS FOR UNDERSERVED <br />COVID-19 IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS <br />In an effort to act swiftly to help workers most impacted financially by the coronavirus (COVID- <br />19) pandemic, the Employment Development Department (EDD) announces the availability of <br />up to $10 million of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 25% Dislocated Worker <br />Funds to provide supportive services to individuals impacted by COVID-19. <br />The following information outlines the eligibility criteria for individuals to receive these funds, <br />in addition to the allowable use of funds for supportive services. Local Workforce Development <br />Boards (Local Board) are requested to prioritize underserved populations, particularly those in <br />need of support services in the English Language Learner (ELL) and ELL Navigator programs. To <br />ensure speedy delivery of services, the information provided in this notice supersedes Local <br />Board's supportive services policies; Local Boards may not impose additional restrictions to the <br />supportive services funded by this effort including local policies related to Pathway to Services, <br />Referral, and Enrollment (WSD18-03 PDF). Please note the eligibility requirements and use of <br />funds differs from traditional WIOA 25% Dislocated Worker funds, and the information outlined <br />in this notice does not apply to other WIOA funds. <br />COVID-19 Related Eligibility Criteria <br />In addition to meeting WIOA Title I eligibility, eligible individuals must satisfy all of the <br />following: <br />• Individuals are enrolled in Title I Dislocated Worker services.* <br />• Individuals have not received wages above 400%of the federal poverty level (FPL) for <br />the last six months of income. For additional FPL information, please visit the U.S. <br />Department of Health & Human Services Poverty Guidelines. <br />o Household Annual Salary for 400% FPL is as follows: <br />• Family of 1: $51,040 <br />• Family of 2: $68,960 <br />• Family of 3: $86,880 <br />• Family of 4: $104,800 <br />Individuals meet one of the following: <br />o Laid off due to COVID-19. <br />o Experienced a reduction in hours and/or pay due to COVID-19. <br />o Unable to work for any of the following COVID-19 related reasons: <br />• Subject to quarantine. <br />The EDD is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services <br />are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />50:215 <br />20A-4 <br />