HB 1290 - DIGEST

     Finds that individuals in need of employment and related services would be better served by integrating employment and training services to form a comprehensive network of state and local programs, called a one-stop career development system.  Successful integration of employment and training services demands prompt and efficient exchange of information among service providers.

     Finds that efficient operation of state programs and their evaluation demand at times information held by the employment security department.  Current restrictions on information exchange hamper this coordination, resulting in increased administrative costs, reduced levels of service, and fewer positive outcomes than could otherwise be achieved.