Sec. 16. (a) As used in this chapter, "eligible entity" refers to either of the following:
(1) A group of local employers, educators, and community leaders.
(2) An industry credentialing organization certified under IC 20-47-6 for the purpose specified in IC 20-47-6-10(a)(2).
(b) The cabinet may award grants to an eligible entity to establish or implement a career coaching model. The cabinet shall establish eligibility requirements and parameters for an eligible entity to receive a grant. To the extent possible, the cabinet must award grants under this section to eligible entities located in geographically diverse communities, which must include rural, suburban, and urban communities.
(c) To receive a grant, an eligible entity must apply to the cabinet in the manner prescribed by the cabinet.
(d) Not later than December 1, 2019, and each December 1 thereafter, the cabinet shall submit a report to the governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, to the general assembly that describes grants awarded under this chapter.
(e) The cabinet may establish rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.
As added by P.L.143-2019, SEC.8.