Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act

This legislation aims to consolidate federal workforce development efforts by transferring all functions of the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor. This move is intended to streamline the management of programs designed to prepare individuals for employment and further education. Specifically, the bill transfers responsibility for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (excluding certain sections) and Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act . It also shifts oversight of programs that help adult learners achieve literacy, acquire employment skills, obtain secondary diplomas, and transition to postsecondary education. The Department of Labor will now manage initiatives promoting collaboration among educational entities and fostering continuous improvement in career and technical education. To facilitate this transfer, the bill mandates the relocation of all associated personnel, assets, liabilities, contracts, property, records, and unexpended appropriations to the Department of Labor. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget is tasked with ensuring no net increase in federal full-time equivalent employees and making necessary determinations regarding the transferred functions and incidental dispositions. Existing legal documents, proceedings, and suits related to these functions will continue under the Department of Labor's authority, ensuring a smooth transition.