Number: RL33089
Title: Education and Training Issues Related to Major Disasters
Authors: Charmaine Mercer, Richard N. Apling, Paul Irwin, Ann Lordeman, Rebecca R. Skinner, and David P. Smole, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report includes a description of the federal Stafford Act and its applicability to education and training facilities to provide context for the specific education and workforce development programs and requirements and their intersection with federal emergency management. The report further provides an overview of the federally funded programs administered by the Department of Education (ED) that may be used to help those affected by major disasters and the specific existing statutory and regulatory authorities available to assist individuals who have been affected by a major disaster, where applicable. Training programs administered by the Department of Labor (DOL) are also included. Specifically, training programs for youth, adults and dislocated workers are discussed. A description of each program, program requirements, and regulations, where applicable, is then followed by a discussion of possible legislative and funding options that might be considered for providing additional relief to the victims of major disasters. The report concludes with an analysis of selected issues related to major disasters and education and training, followed by an overview of legislative action addressing education and training and the Administration's disaster relief proposal.
Pages: 36
Date: November 4, 2005