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ENROLLED HB 5001, ENGROSSED 1 2024 LEGISLATURE ______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 6 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT 2309 SPECIAL CATEGORIES GRANTS AND AIDS - LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND . . . . . 209,344,538 FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND . 52,514,907 Funds provided in Specific Appropriation 2309 from the Welfare Transition Trust Fund are allocated for workforce services based on a plan approved by CareerSource Florida. The plan must maximize funds distributed directly to the local workforce development boards, and must identify any funds allocated for state-level and discretionary initiatives. The plan must equitably distribute funds to the boards based on anticipated client caseload to maximize the ability of the state to meet performance standards, including federal work participation rate requirements, and prioritize services provided to one-parent families. From the funds provided in Specific Appropriation 2309, any expenditures by a local workforce development board for "outreach," "advertising," or "public relations" must have a direct program benefit and must be spent in strict accordance with all applicable federal regulations and guidance. For any expenditures exceeding $5,000 for outreach purposes, a local workforce development board must obtain prior approval from the Department of Commerce before purchasing: promotional items, including but not limited to capes, blankets, and clothing; and memorabilia, models, gifts, and souvenirs. Funds in Specific Appropriation 2309 may not be used directly or indirectly to pay for meals, food, or beverages for board members, staff, or employees of local workforce development boards, CareerSource Florida, or the Department of Commerce except as expressly authorized by state law. Preapproved, reasonable, and necessary per diem allowances and travel established in section 112.061, Florida Statutes, shall be in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. Funds in Specific Appropriation 2309 may not be used for entertainment costs and recreational activities for board members, staff, or employees. Funds in Specific Appropriation 2309 may not be used to fund the salary, bonus, or incentive of any employee in excess of Federal Executive Level II, regardless of fund source. 2310 SPECIAL CATEGORIES RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND . . . . . 430,406 FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND . 22,807 FROM SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND . . . . . 14,592 2311 SPECIAL CATEGORIES LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITMENT BONUS PROGRAM FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND . . . . . 17,000,000 2312 SPECIAL CATEGORIES TRANSFER TO DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES - HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES PURCHASED PER STATEWIDE CONTRACT FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND . . . . . 206,557 FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND . 4,999 2313 DATA PROCESSING SERVICES NORTHWEST REGIONAL DATA CENTER (NWRDC) FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND . . . . . 634,953 FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND . 342,302 2313A GRANTS AND AIDS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NONSTATE ENTITIES - FIXED CAPITAL OUTLAY WORKFORCE PROJECTS - FIXED CAPITAL OUTLAY FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND . . . . . 15,940,000 The nonrecurring funds provided in Specific Appropriation 2313A shall be allocated as follows: 354