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Comment#96—What about programs that are offered in English and Spanish? Should those <br /> be listed separately, like programs that are online or in-person? BPPE does not mandate <br /> combining of program data for English and Spanish courses. <br /> Resolution— If the curriculum between a Spanish and an English program is the same, then the <br /> program only needs to be entered once. The description of the program should indicate that <br /> the program is offered in both English and Spanish. If the curriculum between the two <br /> programs is different, then the programs should be listed separately, per DOL ETP reporting <br /> requirements. <br /> In-Demand <br /> Comment#97—Who verifies whether a program is in-demand?The ETPL coordinator of the <br /> Local Board that nominated the provider? And what about priority sectors of adjacent or even <br /> far-away Local Boards? <br /> Resolution —The Local Board is responsible for verifying that a program be for occupations in <br /> in-demand industry sectors identified by the state, region, or Local Board. In-demand or <br /> priority industry sector information must be verified with the State Board and/or Local Board. <br /> CA ETPL programs would then be available for other Local Boards to use. If the Local Board <br /> chooses to have a local ETPL, the Local Board would determine if the program is in-demand in <br /> their area. <br /> Comment#98— In-demand industry sectors are locally defined. How do you identify <br /> occupations (by SOC code) that are in-demand as determined by the state? Where is this list <br /> located? Would you use state in-demand to determine state eligibility,then use local in- <br /> demand to determine local eligibility? <br /> Resolution—California's Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan has language on what <br /> is considered an in-demand occupation, as well as a list of occupations that Local Boards can <br /> use to justify state in-demand requirements. Local Boards would then apply their own local <br /> requirements for their local ETPL eligibility. You can find a link to the plan on the California <br /> Workforce Development Board's website. <br /> Local Board Policy <br /> Comment#99— Does the state have a guide for the specific documents that contribute to <br /> "sufficient records"? <br /> Resolution—This requirement is to ensure providers are submitting accurate data to the Local <br /> Board. Providers can be removed for intentionally supplying inaccurate data. What constitutes <br /> as "sufficient records" needs to be addressed in the Local Board's local policy. <br /> Comment#100—If the provider that went out of business is the only provider in a reasonable <br /> distance, Local Boards may not be able to provide a comparable training alternative. Must we <br /> provide travel costs if the client wishes to go? <br /> Resolution—This would be something to address in the Local Board's local policy. <br /> Page 19 of 25 <br />