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This bill, titled the Workforce Development Modernization Act, aims to update the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) by expanding the types of locations where job seekers can access services through "one-stop centers." These centers, which are crucial hubs for employment and training services, will now be allowed to operate as either physical locations or virtual platforms, offering greater flexibility. The bill permits these centers to be shared between adjacent local areas, meaning two neighboring regions can pool resources for a single center, or a single center can serve multiple areas. Additionally, it allows for one-stop centers to be established at public institutions of higher education, such as colleges and universities, making these services more accessible to students and the wider community. The legislation also clarifies that "virtual" centers refer to any equipment or terminal that provides access to the full range of WIOA programs and services, ensuring that digital access is equivalent to in-person access. Finally, it makes a conforming amendment to the Wagner-Peyser Act, ensuring that employment service offices are co-located with physical one-stop centers in states that have them.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3825/all-info