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Key Implementation Benchmarks

(working from July 1, 1999 implementation target)

September 1998 Open Website/FEDERAL REGISTER Notice
September 1998 Engage Stakeholders in Identifying Issues
September 1998 Publish White Paper: Goals and Principles
October 1998 Begin Consultation on Planning/Program/Policy Guidance
October 1998 Regions and States Identify Closeout Issues
November 1998 Publish Planning Guidance
December 1998 Begin Technical Assistance for Early States
February 1, 1999 Publish Interim Final Regulations
April 1, 1999 Early States Submit Plans
April-June 1999 Review Plans, Negotiate Performance
April 1999 Begin Technical Assistance for Non-implementing States
July 1, 1999 Early State Implementation and Operation
As Plans Are Approved Additional States Begin Implementation
August 1999 Agency Reorganizes/ Taskforce Disbands
December 31, 1999 Publish Final Regulations
April 1, 2000 Last Day to Submit State Plans
July 1, 2000 All States Implementing Workforce Investment Act


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