1. (a) The grant recipient may use the grant for:

   1. (1) The development of competency based instructional programs that incorporate industry skills and that are based on generally accepted models within the industry;
   2. (2) The development of performance assessment systems that are tied to industry standards that demonstrate mastery of skills with a formal credential;
   3. (3) The coordination of work site and on-the-job training; and
   4. (4) To the extent not provided by the educational institution attended by the student or by any other entity, the costs of tuition, books, fees, and materials used in the training program.
2. (b) Funds for the costs of the administration of the program shall be as provided by the Governor in the annual budget.

3. (c) The grant recipient shall:

   1. (1) Submit periodic reports to the Secretary of Labor summarizing its activities under the program;
   2. (2) Meet and consult with the Secretary about the program; and
   3. (3) Make available to the Secretary for inspection, the recipient's books, accounts, and other records associated with the program at such times as are mutually agreed upon by the parties.

Added as Education § 18-2007 by Acts 1993, c. 393, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, c. 8, § 4, eff. June 1, 1995; Acts 1995, c. 120, § 19, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered as Education § 18-1807 by Acts 1996, c. 10, § 16, eff. April 9, 1996. Amended by Acts 1997, c. 16, § 1, eff. April 8, 1997; Acts 2019, c. 8, § 5.