PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                             Ch. 120

(d)     In order to be eligible for a training allowance under this section, an
individual must:

(1)     meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the federal act for
participation in a Title II-A or a Title III program or the eligibility requirements set forth
in the Family Support Act of 1988 for participation in the job opportunities and basic
skills training program;

(2)     be enrolled in and actively attending a classroom training program; and

(3)     not be receiving unemployment compensation, but may be receiving aid
to families with dependent children, general public assistance, or similar federal or State
cash payments.

(e)     (1) Funds shall be allocated to each service delivery area by multiplying the
total amount of authorized funds by a ratio derived by dividing the funds allocated to
each service delivery area under Title II-A and III of the federal act by the sum of the
funds allocated to all service delivery areas under Title II-A of the federal act plus the
total amount of funds allocated to the Department of [Economic and Employment
Development] LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION and all service delivery areas
under Title III of the federal act,

(2)     Funds shall be allocated to the Department OF LABOR, LICENSING,
AND REGULATION by multiplying the total amount of authorized funds by a ratio
derived by dividing the funds allocated to the Department under Title HI of the federal
act by the sum of the funds allocated to all service delivery areas under Title II-A of the
federal act plus the total amount of funds allocated to the Department and all service
delivery areas under Title III of the federal act.

(3)     Funds used for monitoring, auditing, and disbursement of training
allowances shall not exceed 5 percent of the funds authorized under this section.

(f)     The Secretary of [Economic and Employment Development] LABOR,
LICENSING, AND REGULATION shall submit to the State council for review and comment
the Department's plan for the financial assistance program established by this section to
supplement available federal funds under the Job Training Partnership Act and State and
federal funds provided to implement the Family Support Act of 1988.

(g)     The Secretary of [Economic and Employment Development] LABOR,
LICENSING, AND REGULATION may adopt rules and regulations to administer this
section.

(h) The Secretary of [Economic and Employment Development] LABOR,
LICENSING, AND REGULATION shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1312 of
the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the number of individuals
served and the levels and total amount of payments under this section.

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