### Question
What does prior consistent State laws mean?


### Answer
**Prior consistent State laws** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 3253*:

> 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. § 3253*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES > Part E-Administration**

