Section 40-6.4-1. – Short title.

§ 40-6.4-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Incentive for Training and Employment Act” (RIITE). History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 280, § 1.

Section 40-6.4-2. – Definitions.

§ 40-6.4-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “AFDC” means aid to families with dependent children. (2) “Department” means the state department of human services. (3) “Director” means the director of the department of human services. (4) “Person with disabilities” means an individual who is under […]

Section 40-6.4-3. – Program established.

§ 40-6.4-3. Program established. The director, in consultation with the director of the division of vocational rehabilitation, shall establish a three-year (3) demonstration work-preparation and supportive work-employment program to place AFDC recipients and people with disabilities in private-sector employment. At least one-third (⅓) of the supportive work-employment program costs shall be covered by payment for […]

Section 40-6.4-4. – Program voluntary — Elements of program.

§ 40-6.4-4. Program voluntary — Elements of program. The program shall serve both those AFDC recipients and people with disabilities who are ready to work and those who are potentially able to work given adequate support and job-readiness training. Participation in the program shall be strictly voluntary in all respects. The demonstration program shall include […]

Section 40-6.4-5. – Recruitment, assessment, training, and referral of program candidates.

§ 40-6.4-5. Recruitment, assessment, training, and referral of program candidates. (a) The director shall contract with one or more government agencies or nonprofit community-based organizations for the purpose of recruitment, screening, assessment, job-readiness preparation, and referral to supportive work. The government agencies or private organizations shall have a demonstrated record of service to AFDC recipients […]

Section 40-6.4-6. – Program operator.

§ 40-6.4-6. Program operator. (a) The director shall contract with a program operator to place participants in private-sector employment. The program operator shall have demonstrated experience in administering a large-scale supported work program that utilizes grant diversion, including: (1) Experience in developing comprehensive and diverse cooperative agreements with the private sector; (2) Providing on-the-job supervision […]

Section 40-6.4-7. – Rules and regulations.

§ 40-6.4-7. Rules and regulations. The director is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 280, § 1.

Section 40-6.4-8. – [Repealed.]

§ 40-6.4-8. [Repealed.] History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 280, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 18, effective July 3, 2006.