2026 WIOA State Plan Modification - Available for Public Comment

The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides money to states to help residents access education, training, employment, and support services. The WIOA State Plan is developed every four (4) years and modified every two (2) years after that, to help inform how those resources will be utilized within the state. Rhode Island is currently developing its 2026 Modification of the 2024-2028 WIOA State Plan.

The full 2026 WIOA State Plan Modification is now available for Public Comment.  Stakeholders, interested parties, and members of the general public interested in providing comment regarding the plan are encouraged to email: dlt.gwbinfo@dlt.ri.gov.  Comments regarding the State Vocational Rehabilitation section should also be emailed to joseph.murphy@ors.ri.gov. 

2026 WIOA State Plan Modification

We ask that you please indicate that you are submitting Public Comment and, when applicable, indicate the Section or Sections for which you are providing comment in the subject line [Example: PUBLIC COMMENT – 2026 STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION REVISIONS].  The State Vocational Rehabilitation section begins on page 206 of this document.   Your comments will be shared with the respective state agencies and help inform any potential further revisions. (NOTE: Other than confirmation of receipt we are unable to respond directly to submissions)

Please note that you may also provide comment via US Mail to:

Public Comment - Governor’s Workforce Board RI
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
1511 Pontiac Avenue, Building 73-1
Cranston, Rhode Island 02920

And

Office of Rehabilitation Services
Attn:  Joseph Murphy
40 Fountain Street
Providence, RI 02903

We will also hold two stakeholder engagement sessions (one virtual, one in-person) in April 2026. Please see the flyer below for dates and more information:

2026 WIOA State Plan Stakeholder Sessions 

THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD WILL CLOSE ON APRIL 17, 2026.