Ch. 351                                    1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(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,] CASH OR OTHER
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM OR THE
TRANSITIONAL EMERGENCY, MEDICAL. AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, 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 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 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 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 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 f and State and federal funds provided to implement the Family
Support Act of 1988].

(g) The Secretary of Labor. Licensing, and Regulation may adopt rules and
regulations to administer this section.

(h) The Secretary of 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.

Article - Transportation

11-102.

"Administration" means the Motor Vehicle Administration.

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