[BFET] [UCE] RE: FFY20 UPDATING EXPIRED BFET COMPONENTS MEMO

[Biros, Demetra]

Jennifer,

Please provide clarification on a couple items related to this change.


·         If I am understanding this correctly, if a student has not yet registered for the following quarter, we will need to close their component within 10 days of the quarter ending?  If they then register (on day 11, for example) for the next quarter, we would need to open a new component.  Is that correct?  Would we also have to deem them eligible again and create an initial progress note?

o   An example: Fall quarter ends on 12/6. Currently we have 20 students that are not yet registered for Winter quarter, for a variety of reasons (including batch registration by some departments).  If on 12/20 they are still not registered for Winter, we will need to close their components.  If on 12/23 they all register for Winter quarter, we will have to check eligibility, open new components for Winter quarter, and enter an initial progress note.

·         If the above understanding is correct, is it understood by SBCTC and DSHS that this is creating a significant amount of more work at each of the colleges, as it is much easier to extend a component then it is to start from the beginning?  Is it also understood by DSHS that this also compromises data integrity, as it does not actually reflect what the client is doing within the BFET program?

·         In light of this new change, has there been discussion around increasing the length of time that VE and BE components can be opened?  If they could be open for a maximum of one year, then we would not have to do this on a quarterly basis.  With a maximum of 150 days, it doesn't even cover 2 quarters, plus the break in between quarters.

Maybe I'm understanding this new policy incorrectly and maybe this change does not  impact other colleges in the same way, as their procedures might be different. Any clarification that you can provide is appreciated.

Thank you,

Demetra Biros
Director of Workforce Development
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
425-739-8315
Demetra.Biros at lwtech.edu<mailto:Demetra.Biros at lwtech.edu>

From: BFET [mailto:bfet-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] On Behalf Of Jennifer Dellinger via BFET
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Subject: [BFET] [UCE] FW: FFY20 UPDATING EXPIRED BFET COMPONENTS MEMO
Importance: High

Good Morning BFET Team,

Attached is formal memo from DSHS Policy updating the process for expired components.

Memo Summary:
The new policy goes into effect December 15, 2019 and states that all expired components must be updated or closed within 10 business days or DSHS will administratively close them with an NS closure code.

Please review the memo with staff and let us know if you have any questions. I will do my best to assist or provide clarification.

Thank you,


[Compass]Jennifer Dellinger
Program Administrator
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
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Subject: FFY20 UPDATING EXPIRED BFET COMPONENTS MEMO
Importance: High

Dear Providers,

As the BFET program continues to grow, we are committed to sharing all BFET Policy changes with our providers that will better assist the clients we serve.  This is a policy and procedure change from FFY19.

We have attached the Updating Expired Components Memo.  This change is necessary to maintain the data integrity for the BFET Program.  Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact SWBFETPolicy.

Thank You
BFET Policy & BFET Program Support Team
Community Service Division/Economic Services Administration
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Transforming Lives

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