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SB 101

An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in local workforce development areas and regions and local workforce development boards, further providing for plan, functions and responsibilities and providing for technical assistance and data availability and for local performance accountability.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Camera Bartolotta and 5 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania updates workforce development board operations and accountability standards while expanding data-sharing requirements and technical assistance protocols.

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Bill Summary · SB 101

Legislative bill overview

SB 101 amends Pennsylvania's Workforce Development Act to update definitions and modernize how local workforce development boards operate, plan, and report performance metrics. The bill enhances technical assistance requirements and data sharing protocols among workforce development areas and regions.

Why is this important

Workforce development boards directly administer federal and state job training programs, career services, and employment support that affect hundreds of thousands of workers annually. Updated definitions and accountability measures can improve program effectiveness, reduce administrative confusion, and ensure better coordination between local workforce initiatives and regional labor market needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy and sharing scope: The bill expands "data availability" requirements, which could raise questions about what worker information is shared between boards and how it's protected
  • Compliance burden on local boards: Enhanced technical assistance and accountability measures may increase administrative costs and reporting requirements for already resource-constrained local organizations
  • Definition changes impact: Amendments to foundational definitions could affect eligibility criteria, service delivery models, or how federal funding is allocated across regions, potentially benefiting some areas while disadvantaging others

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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