### Question
How does ADMINISTRATION define prior consistent State laws?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 2944*, **prior consistent State laws** is defined as:

> State laws, not inconsistent with the Job Training Partnership Act or any other applicable Federal law, that took effect on September 1, 1993, September 1, 1995, and September 1, 1997

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2944*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER V-ADMINISTRATION**

