TITLE II-A ADULT PROGRAM (22 YRS OR OLDER)

ELIGIBILITY

An individual shall be eligible to participate in the program under this part if such individual is:

1. Age 22 or older; and

2. Economically disadvantaged

In addition to determining the above, verification must be determined on the following items:

Residency - All participants must be residents of the SDA's jurisdiction. Except in situations where the Job Training Plan provides limited exceptions to this requirement, including exceptions necessary to permit services to homeless individuals who cannot prove residence within the service delivery area.

Citizenship/Eligible to work - Participation shall be open to citizens and nationals of the United States, lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens, lawfully admitted refugees and parolees, and other individuals authorized by the Attorney General to work in the Unites States.

Selective Service/Military Status - All participants must be in compliance with the Selective Service Act requirements. All males who are at least 18 years old and born after December 31, 1959, and who are not in the armed services on active duty must be registered.

HARD-TO-SERVE INDIVIDUALS

Not less than 65% of the individuals who participate in a program under this part shall be individuals who are included in one or more of the following categories:

1. Individuals who are basic skills deficient.

2. Individuals who are school dropouts.

3. Individuals who are recipients of cash welfare payments, including participants under the JOBS program.

4. Individuals with disabilities.

5. Individuals who are homeless.

6. Individuals who are offenders.

7. Individuals who are members of families receiving food stamps/AFDC

SPECIAL RULE -10% WINDOW

Not more than 10% of the participants in a program assisted under this part in each service delivery area may be individuals who do not meet the economic eligibility requirements if such individuals are within one or more categories of individuals who face serious barriers to employment.