U.S. CODE

U.S. Code

§ 2295a. Funding for administrative expenses and employment and case management services

(a) Funding for administrative expenses and employment and case management services

(1) In general

In addition to any funds made available to a State to carry out section 2296 of this title for a fiscal year, the State shall receive for the fiscal year a payment in an amount that is equal to 15 percent of the amount of such funds.

(2) Use of funds

A State that receives a payment under paragraph (1) shall—

(A) use not more than 2/3 of such payment for the administration of the trade adjustment assistance for workers program under this part, including for—

(i) processing waivers of training requirements under section 2291 of this title;

(ii) collecting, validating, and reporting data required under this part; and

(iii) providing reemployment trade adjustment assistance under section 2318 of this title; and

(B) use not less than 1/3 of such payment for employment and case management services under section 2295 of this title.

(b) Additional funding for employment and case management services

(1) In general

In addition to any funds made available to a State to carry out section 2296 of this title and the payment under subsection (a)(1) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide to the State for the fiscal year a payment in the amount of $350,000.

(2) Use of funds

A State that receives a payment under paragraph (1) shall use such payment for the purpose of providing employment and case management services under section 2295 of this title.

(3) Voluntary return of funds

A State that receives a payment under paragraph (1) may decline or otherwise return such payment to the Secretary.

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