WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                    Ch. 311

(d) "Economically disadvantaged" means an individual that
meets the criteria established by the DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND
Employment [Security Administration] DEVELOPMENT through
promulgated regulations.

112.

(a)  Any appropriation made by the General Assembly to
implement this subtitle shall be used:

(1)  For comprehensive job training and related
services or job opportunities programs for economically
disadvantaged, unemployed, and underemployed individuals,
including persons of limited English speaking ability, through
opportunities industrialization centers and other community based
organizations; and

(2)  For the establishment and operation in the State
of these centers and organizations.

(b)  Comprehensive job training and related services
include: recruitment, counseling, remediation, motivational
prejob training, vocational training, job development, job
placement, and other appropriate services enabling individuals to
secure and retain employment at their maximum capacity. The
[Employment Security Administration] DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT shall administer this subtitle. Each
grant or program shall require the approval of the Governor and
the Department of Budget and Fiscal Planning.

113.

(a) The [Employment Security Administration] DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC AND EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT shall promulgate rules and
regulations establishing criteria for the distribution of funds
under this subtitle. The criteria shall include requirements:

(1)  That the program receiving State assistance:

(i) Involve residents in the area to be served
by the program in the planning and operation of the program; and

(ii) Involve the business community in the area
to be served by the program in its development and operation;

(2)  That the distribution of assistance among areas
within the State be equitable, with priority being given to areas
with high unemployment or underemployment;

(3)  That financial assistance under this subtitle to
any program may not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the program,
including costs of administration; and

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