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44-1403. Same; eligible entity defined; private businesses, additional requirement. For purposes of this act, "eligible entity" means:

(a) A unit of local government, a nonprofit private organization, a native American Indian tribe, or private business which agrees to perform the following:

(1) Submit a plan to provide summer and after school employment opportunities for qualified youth;

(2) assign an officer or employee of the entity or a tribal or organization member to serve as a mentor or advisor to each youth employed by the entity pursuant to this act; and

(3) abide by such guidelines as may be required by the secretary.

(b) A private business must further agree to pay at least 50% of the wages and related fringe benefits of the youths it employs pursuant to this act.

History: L. 1994, ch. 264, § 3; Revived, L. 1996, ch. 245, § 3; May 23.