New self-sufficiency standard for workforce training eligibility
Long Beach
Summary
The board adopted the Economic Policy Institute family budget calculator to decide who qualifies for job-training services, replacing older income measures. It better reflects real local costs like rent, childcare, and healthcare, so more families who genuinely need help should qualify.
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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents; it changes who qualifies for federally funded training services.
Low- and moderate-income Long Beach residents seeking job training, whose real cost of living is now better reflected in eligibility rules.
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