Fla. Stat. 445.022
Retention Incentive Training Accounts

(1)

The state board may establish Retention Incentive Training Accounts (RITAs) to use Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) block grant funds specifically appropriated for this purpose. RITAs must complement the Individual Training Account required by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Pub. L. No. 113-128.

(2)

RITAs may pay for tuition, fees, educational materials, coaching and mentoring, performance incentives, transportation to and from courses, child care costs during education courses, and other such costs as the local workforce development boards determine are necessary to effect successful job retention and advancement.

(3)

Local workforce development boards shall retain only those courses that continue to meet their performance standards as established in their local plan.

(4)

Local workforce development boards shall report annually to the Legislature on the measurable retention and advancement success of each program provider and the effectiveness of RITAs, making recommendations for any needed changes or modifications.

Source: Section 445.022 — Retention Incentive Training Accounts, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0445.­022 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

445.001
Short title 445.002
Definitions 445.003
Implementation of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 445.004
CareerSource Florida, Inc., and the state board 445.06
Florida Ready to Work Credential Program 445.006
State plan for workforce development 445.07
Economic security report of employment and earning outcomes 445.007
Local workforce development boards 445.08
Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program 445.008
Workforce Training Institute 445.09
Bonuses for employees of tax collectors 445.009
One-stop delivery system 445.010
Consumer-first workforce system technology 445.011
Consumer-first workforce system 445.014
Small business workforce service initiative 445.016
Untried Worker Placement and Employment Incentive Act 445.017
Diversion 445.018
Diversion program to strengthen Florida’s families 445.019
Teen parent and pregnancy prevention diversion program 445.020
Diversion programs 445.021
Relocation assistance program 445.022
Retention Incentive Training Accounts 445.023
Program for dependent care for families with children with special needs 445.024
Work requirements 445.025
Other support services 445.026
Cash assistance severance benefit 445.028
Transitional benefits and services 445.029
Transitional medical benefits 445.030
Transitional education and training 445.031
Transitional transportation 445.032
Transitional child care 445.033
Evaluation 445.034
Authorized expenditures 445.035
Data collection and reporting 445.038
Digital media 445.045
Development of an Internet-based system for information technology industry promotion and workforce recruitment 445.046
Establishment of a network access point 445.047
Passport to Economic Progress Act 445.048
Passport to Economic Progress program 445.051
Individual development accounts 445.055
Employment advocacy and assistance program targeting military spouses and dependents 445.056
Citizen Soldier Matching Grant Program 445.0071
Florida Youth Summer Jobs Pilot Program 445.0281
Transitional case management 445.0325
Welfare Transition Trust Fund

Current through Fall 2025

§ 445.022. Retention Incentive Training Accounts's source at flsenate​.gov