(1) The state board may establish Retention Incentive Training Accounts (RITAs) to use Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) block grant funds specifically appropriated for this purpose. RITAs must complement the Individual Training Account required by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Pub. L. No. 113-128.
(2) RITAs may pay for tuition, fees, educational materials, coaching and mentoring, performance incentives, transportation to and from courses, child care costs during education courses, and other such costs as the local workforce development boards determine are necessary to effect successful job retention and advancement.
(3) Local workforce development boards shall retain only those courses that continue to meet their performance standards as established in their local plan.
(4) Local workforce development boards shall report annually to the Legislature on the measurable retention and advancement success of each program provider and the effectiveness of RITAs, making recommendations for any needed changes or modifications.
History.—s. 25, ch. 99-241; s. 22, ch. 2000-165; s. 38, ch. 2015-98; s. 37, ch. 2016-216; s. 21, ch. 2020-30.
Note.—Former s. 414.223.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 445 - Workforce Services
445.003 - Implementation of the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
445.006 - State Plan for Workforce Development.
445.007 - Local Workforce Development Boards.
445.0071 - Florida Youth Summer Jobs Pilot Program.
445.008 - Workforce Training Institute.
445.009 - One-Stop Delivery System.
445.010 - Consumer-First Workforce System Technology; Principles and Information Sharing.
445.011 - Consumer-First Workforce System.
445.014 - Small Business Workforce Service Initiative.
445.016 - Untried Worker Placement and Employment Incentive Act.
445.018 - Diversion Program to Strengthen Florida’s Families.
445.019 - Teen Parent and Pregnancy Prevention Diversion Program; Eligibility for Services.
445.020 - Diversion Programs; Determination of Need.
445.021 - Relocation Assistance Program.
445.022 - Retention Incentive Training Accounts.
445.023 - Program for Dependent Care for Families With Children With Special Needs.
445.025 - Other Support Services.
445.026 - Cash Assistance Severance Benefit.
445.028 - Transitional Benefits and Services.
445.029 - Transitional Medical Benefits.
445.030 - Transitional Education and Training.
445.031 - Transitional Transportation.
445.032 - Transitional Child Care.
445.0325 - Welfare Transition Trust Fund.
445.034 - Authorized Expenditures.
445.035 - Data Collection and Reporting.
445.038 - Digital Media; Job Training.
445.046 - Establishment of a Network Access Point.
445.047 - Passport to Economic Progress Act; Legislative Intent.
445.048 - Passport to Economic Progress Program.
445.051 - Individual Development Accounts.
445.055 - Employment Advocacy and Assistance Program Targeting Military Spouses and Dependents.
445.056 - Citizen Soldier Matching Grant Program.
445.06 - Florida Ready to Work Credential Program.
445.07 - Economic Security Report of Employment and Earning Outcomes.
445.08 - Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.