YouthBuild applicant selected for funding, provide information, certain; Department of Labor and Workforce Development, evaluation report, Governor, Legislature

8. a. An applicant selected for funding under this act shall provide to the department information on program and participant outcomes, including but not limited to: attendance, retention, GED attainment, high school diplomas issued, educational improvement levels, placement, construction outcomes, and community service accomplishments. b. The department shall prepare and submit annual evaluation reports to the Governor and the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1) on the progress of individual programs funded under this act. The department shall prepare and submit a final evaluation report to the Governor and the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), on individual programs at the times of program completion. The final evaluation report shall include, but not be limited to, information on the effectiveness of the program, the status of program participants, and recommendations on program administration at the State and local level. The Department shall submit the first evaluation report by July 1, 2024, and subsequent annual reports by July 1 of each year thereafter.