Combined State plan

(a) Requirements Section 103(b) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3113(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Consideration of artificial intelligence Such plan shall include, in each portion described in paragraph (1), a description of how artificial intelligence and its impact on the programs or activities covered in that portion were considered in the development of the plan.. (b) Planning grants Section 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3113) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e). (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Planning grants (1) Grants authorized Using the sum received from the Artificial Intelligence Horizon Fund and allocated under section 101 of the Make AI Work for Americans Act for use under this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may award grants to States to improve State capacity to develop and submit a combined State plan as described in this section. (2) Application A State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary of Labor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (3) Use of funds A State that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds to— (A) facilitate coordination and collaboration among employers, labor organizations, education and training providers, and State agencies to develop the combined State plan; (B) develop strategies for effectively integrating planning for programs described in subsection (a)(2) into a combined State plan; (C) align education and training programs, career pathways, credentials, and definitions across programs included in the combined State plan; and (D) support staff capacity, and support activities, necessary to develop the combined State plan.. (3) Conforming amendment Section 103(c)(1) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3113(c)(1)) is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting subsection (e).