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HB 851 Original 2020 Regular Session Wright
Abstract: Provides for the use of federal funds in the Workforce Training Rapid Response Fund
that are received through the CARES Act.
Present law establishes the Workforce Training Rapid Response Fund as a special treasury fund
administered by the Board of Supervisors of the La. Community and Technical College System.
Present law requires that monies in the fund shall be appropriated, administered, and used solely in
accordance with a strategic plan approved by the secretary of the La. Workforce Commission, the
secretary of the Dept. of Economic Development, the commissioner of Higher Education, the
chairman of the Workforce Investment Council, and the chief executive officer of the La.
Community and Technical College System.
Proposed law provides an exception for federal funds appropriated to La. through the Coronavirus
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
(Amends R.S. 17:1874(B)(5))