As part of its mission to increase access to lifelong learning for working adults, The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) is leading the Lifelong Learning Accounts (LiLA) initiative. We’d like to take a moment to share some exciting recent developments in our LiLA activities.
CAEL
is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a funding opportunity to
support a state-based Lifelong Learning Account (LiLA) demonstration initiative.
With support from Lumina
Foundation for Education, CAEL is making available through a competitive
process $75,000 to support the planning and implementation of a LiLA demonstration
initiative in one state. Letters of intent to apply are due on May 11(optional,
but strongly recommended), and full proposals are due on July 29, 2007.
The period of performance for the grant will be from September 2007 through
October 2008.
The RFP and updated information are posted at: www.cael.org/states.htm.
For questions or more information, please contact Vickie Choitz, LiLA
State Policy Director, at vchoitz@cael.org
or 617.417.2099
What are LiLAs?
LiLAs are worker-owned, employer-matched portable education and training accounts used to finance lifelong learning. They are similar in concept to 401(k) retirement accounts except the funds can be used for education and training throughout one’s lifetime.
CAEL’s vision is for every worker to have access to a LiLA. CAEL is working with partners across the country to promote policy in support of LiLA.
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LiLAs
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LiLA Policy Update
Federal
Policy:
In January 2007, Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME)
introduced the Lifelong Learning Accounts Act of 2007 (S.26). This act
would create a national LiLA demonstration providing tax credits to workers
and employers for LiLA contributions (up to 200,000 workers in up to 10
states). Click here to view the text for the Lifelong Learning Accounts
Act of 2007 (S.26) and the Bill Summary
State Policy:
Hawaii - As part of her economic development "Innovation Package," Governor Lingle introduced legislation in January of this year that would provide refundable tax credits to workers for LiLA contributions as well as credits to their employers for matching contributions. Over the last few weeks, several state legislators, led by Representative Cindy Evans have worked with the Governor's office to advance LiLA legislation through the Hawaii House of Representatives and Senate. Readers can follow the progress of the bill (HB 916) here.
Missouri and Kansas - Leaders from both states have launched a LiLA demonstration in the Kansas City metropolitan area supported in part by a U.S. DOL WIRED grant. The LiLA initiative is one of 18 interrelated initiatives in KC's regional workforce vision. California - The Institute for Business Performance of the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District has received funding through the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office to provide regional leadership for planning a regional LILA demonstration in the Silicon Valley area.
Maine - The Maine Department of Labor and its partners are rapidly adding employer sponsors to the state LiLA initiative. This state's leadership in both the state and federal policy fronts has really helped build momentum for LiLAs nationally. To read more about these and other state policy initiatives, click here
To read more about these and other state policy initiatives, click here
We are grateful to all who continue to help make LiLAs a reality for working adults everywhere. We will share our progress with you as new developments occur.
Amy Sherman
Associate VP of Policy and Strategic Alliances
CAEL
312-499-2635