(1)  As used in this section, “business entity” means a for-profit or nonprofit entity.

Terms Used In Utah Code 53B-34-109

(2)  Subject to appropriations from the Legislature, the talent program, in consultation with the talent board, may award grants to business entities to offer innovative return to work programs for employees.

(3)  A business entity that receives grant funds under this section may only use grant funds for:

(a)  costs associated with developing a new return to work program; or

(b)  costs associated with expanding an existing return to work program.

(4)  The talent program shall include the following information in the report described in Section 53B-34-104:

(a)  the process by which the talent program determines which business entities shall receive grants; and

(b)  the formula for awarding grants.

(5)  The talent program shall award grant funds on a rolling basis, until the earlier of funds being exhausted or June 30, 2025.

Enacted by Chapter 362, 2022 General Session

Technically renumbered for proper placement in Title 53B, Chapter 34.