4-3-1402 - Purpose and intent. - Tennessee Statutes

4-3-1402. Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this part is to:

     (1)  Further the implementation of the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998, compiled in 29 U.S.C. § 2801 et seq.;

     (2)  Reduce duplicative efforts and fully utilize resources by creating an integrated, coordinated, simplified system of workforce development in the state of Tennessee through the consolidation or collaboration of job training, employment, employment-related educational programs, health and safety and unemployment insurance programs in the state; and

     (3)  Foster public and private sector partnerships designed to provide employment-related services to citizens and employers of the state of Tennessee. It is not the intent of this part to expand or authorize contracting services beyond that authorized under the laws of the state of Tennessee.

[Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 3.]