1. (a) As used in this chapter, "eligible entity" refers to either of the following:

   1. (1) A group of local employers, educators, and community leaders.
   2. (2) An industry credentialing organization certified under IC 20-47-6 for the purpose specified in IC 20-47-6-10 (a)(2).
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.
3. (c) To receive a grant, an eligible entity must apply to the cabinet in the manner prescribed by the cabinet.
4. (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.
5. (e) The cabinet may establish rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

As added by P.L.143-2019, SEC.8.