Sec. 101. Formula grants to States and local areas
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To assist States and outlying areas, and to enable States and outlying areas to assist local areas, in carrying out subsidized employment programs described in subsection
(b)for youth with a barrier to employment, from the funds appropriated under section 105(a), the Secretary of Labor shall— make an allotment in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii) ) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3112 , 3113); and award a grant to each outlying area that complies with the requirements of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ) to carry out subsidized youth employment programs for such youth. Each State shall reserve 25 percent of the allotment received under paragraph (1)(A) to carry out statewide subsidized employment programs described in subsection (b). A Governor of a State that receives an allotment under paragraph (1), in coordination with relevant State and local stakeholders, shall use any remaining amounts (after reserving funds under subparagraph (A)), to allocate funds to local areas, as long as not less than 65 percent of such remaining amount is allocated to— high-poverty local areas with the highest youth unemployment rate compared to other local areas in the State; and local areas with historically high levels of youth unemployment within the State. Funds allotted to States for statewide programs, and funds allocated to local areas under subsection (a), shall be used to carry out subsidized employment programs described in paragraph
(3)that— lead to unsubsidized, full-time employment for youth with a barrier to employment in such State or local area; or provide the necessary skills and competency attainment of at least 1 recognized postsecondary credential to further the education or career of such youth. Of the funds allotted to States, or allocated to local areas, as described in paragraph
(1)for a fiscal year: Not less than 60 percent shall be used for wages and employment benefits to individuals employed in subsidized employment programs funded under this section. Not less than 30 percent for the first fiscal year for which such funds are so allotted or allocated, and not less than 20 percent for each fiscal year thereafter, shall be used to provide career services described in section 134(c)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(2) ), training services, or youth workforce investment activities. Any remaining funds may be used for administrative and other allowable costs (such as supplies, materials, equipment, and health and safety resources) incurred by the State or local area, as determined by the Secretary. Except as otherwise determined by the Secretary, the following conditions shall apply to each subsidized employment program funded under this section: Each youth with a barrier to employment residing in the State or local area funding such program shall be entitled to an opportunity to be employed by such program, and no other individual shall be provided such opportunity. Each individual employed under such program shall be paid a wage, which shall at least be the highest of the following: $15 an hour. The minimum wage under the applicable State or local minimum wage law. The prevailing rates of pay for individuals employed in similar occupations by the same employer. The Federal minimum wage in effect under section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1) ). With respect to a wage determined under subparagraph (B), the Secretary may promulgate regulations to increase such wage after consideration of industry, geographical region, skill requirements, and individual proficiency. An individual may self-attest to being a youth with a barrier to employment, and verification of such eligibility may occur after the individual is employed under the program. Earnings from such program shall not be regarded as income and shall not be regarded as a resource for the month of receipt and the following 12 months, for purposes of determining the eligibility of an individual (or the individual’s spouse or family) for benefits or assistance, or the amount or extent of benefits or assistance, under any Federal program or under any State or local program financed in whole or in part with Federal funds. Such program shall coordinate with the workforce systems and activities promoted by the State or local board to connect youth with a barrier to employment to educational or career opportunities. Such program shall establish or expand diversity and inclusion opportunities and collect disaggregated data on related efforts.
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Sec. 101
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