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This bill amends the Workforce Development Act to enhance workforce data management and information sharing in Pennsylvania. The legislation introduces new definitions for terms like "aggregated statistical form" and "data dashboard," and expands the responsibilities of local workforce development boards. The bill requires the Department of Labor and Industry to develop and maintain a web-based data dashboard that provides workforce information, such as new hire data and unemployment records, which can be filtered by location, occupation, industry, and demographic characteristics. Local workforce development boards will now be required to receive and utilize new hire and unemployment information when developing local plans, with the option to request an exemption. The bill also establishes provisions for technical assistance, ensuring that local boards receive training and support in using and interpreting the data dashboard at no cost. Additionally, the legislation outlines strict confidentiality and data protection measures, including requirements for written agreements between the department and local workforce development boards, limiting data redisclosure and ensuring that individual identifying information remains protected. The bill aims to improve workforce program performance, enable better research and analysis, and create more efficient workforce service delivery across Pennsylvania.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

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