WIOA State Plan Modification Public Comment Period Open
Summary
Job Service North Dakota has opened a public comment period for modifications to the state's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan. The comment period runs from February 17th to March 16th, 2026, and is a required step for states to receive federal workforce development funding.
What changed
Job Service North Dakota, in conjunction with the Workforce Development Council, Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Department of Public Instruction (Adult Education), is soliciting public comments on proposed modifications to the state's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan. This plan is crucial as it outlines North Dakota's four-year strategy for its workforce development system and is a prerequisite for receiving federal funding for core programs. The public comment period is open from February 17th to March 16th, 2026, with a live comment session scheduled for February 23rd.
Regulated entities and interested parties, particularly those involved in workforce development services or receiving WIOA funding, should review the proposed modifications. Public comments can be submitted via email or in person at local Workforce Centers during the specified period. Failure to provide input may mean missing an opportunity to influence the state's workforce strategy. While no direct compliance actions are required at this stage, understanding the proposed changes is essential for future alignment with state workforce initiatives.
What to do next
- Review the proposed WIOA State Plan Modification.
- Submit public comments via email or in person by March 16, 2026.
- Attend the live comment period on February 23, 2026, if possible.
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WIOA State Plan Modification Open for Public Comment
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 12, 2026
WIOA State Plan Modification Open for Public Comment
BISMARCK, N.D. – Job Service North Dakota, with the Workforce Development Council, Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Department of Public Instruction (Adult Education), announce the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan Modification is open for public comment beginning February 17th through March 16th, 2026, with a live comment period on February 23rd, 2026.
The WIOA State Plan guides North Dakota’s workforce development system in assisting state residents, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, to move into high-quality jobs and careers while also helping employers hire and retain skilled workers.
Under law, each state’s governor must submit a WIOA State Plan to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor that outlines a four-year strategy for the State’s workforce development system. The publicly funded workforce development system is a national network of agencies that provide a range of employment, education, training, and related support services. States must have approved plans in place to receive funding for core programs.
The WIOA State Plan Modification will be available for viewing beginning on February 17th on the Job Service North Dakota Home Page, under Upcoming Events.
Live Comment Period
WIOA State Plan in-person comment period will be held on February 23rd, from 8:30-9:30AM CST. Visit your nearest Workforce Center during this time to provide comments. Public comments are also accepted via email at [email protected]
Find your closest workforce center at https://www.jobsnd.com/job-seeker/office-locations
For more information, contact:
Phil Davis, Workforce Services Director, Job Service North Dakota
Phone: 701-328-5040 | Email: [email protected] | jobsnd.com
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