(a) Subject to appropriations, it is the legislative intent that the general assembly authorize a recurring annual appropriation of one million dollars ($1,000,000) to the department to implement this initiative.
(b) Funds may be used for:(1) Partner contracts;(2) Outreach and training;(3) Technology and platform integration;(4) Program administration; and(5) Evaluation and reporting.
(1) Partner contracts;
(2) Outreach and training;
(3) Technology and platform integration;
(4) Program administration; and
(5) Evaluation and reporting.
(c) The department is encouraged to pursue matching contributions from private, federal, philanthropic, and regional partners when feasible.