2014 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 23 - Labor and Worker's Compensation
RS 23:1826 - General requirements for receipt and restrictions on use of funds

§1826. General requirements for receipt and restrictions on use of funds

A. In order to obtain funds under this Chapter to provide eligible youth with qualifying employment, an administrative entity shall:

(1) Develop and submit to the executive director a youth incentive employment plan in accordance with R.S. 23:1827; and

(2) Provide, from other federal or state sources, or from local public or private sources, not less than twenty percent of the cost of the programs conducted under this Chapter in each program year, which may be provided in cash or in kind.

(3) Develop and submit to the executive director a cooperative agreement with the Department of Transportation and Development to provide a program of summer roadway cleanup and beautification.

B. Of the funds provided under this Chapter to an administrative entity for any program year.

(1) Not less than seventy per centum shall be expended for:

(a) Wages and benefits for qualifying employment under Section 1825;

(b) Child care, transportation, or other supportive service expenses for individuals enrolled in programs under this Chapter; and

(c) Worksite supervision, supplies, and training aids; and

(2) Not less than fifteen per centum shall be expended for provision of basic education services as described in R.S. 23:1828(A), and of that amount not more than fifteen per centum shall be expended for the performance of the functions described in R.S. 23:1828(D).

Acts 1986, No. 612, §1; Acts 1989, No. 834, §1.