42 USC 290ee-8 - Career Act; treatment, recovery, and workforce support grants

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 12, 2026

§ 290ee–8.

Career Act; treatment, recovery, and workforce support grants

(a)

In general

(b)

Grants authorized

(c)

Priority

(1)

In general

(2)

Rates

The rates described in this paragraph are the following:

(A)

The highest age-adjusted average rates of drug overdose deaths for calendar years 2018 through 2022 based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including, if necessary, provisional data for calendar year 2022.

(B)

The highest average rates of unemployment for calendar years 2018 through 2022 based on data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

(C)

The lowest average labor force participation rates for calendar years 2018 through 2022 based on data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

(3)

Weighting

The rates described in paragraph (2) shall be weighted as follows:

(A)

The rate described in paragraph (2)(A) shall be weighted 70 percent.

(B)

The rate described in paragraph (2)(B) shall be weighted 15 percent.

(C)

The rate described in paragraph (2)(C) shall be weighted 15 percent.

(d)

Preference

(e)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Eligible entity

(2)

Indian Tribes; tribal organization

(3)

State

(f)

Applications

An eligible entity shall submit an application at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. In submitting an application, the entity shall demonstrate the ability to partner with local stakeholders, which may include local employers, community stakeholders, the local workforce development board, local and State governments, and Indian Tribes or tribal organizations, as applicable, to—

(1)

identify gaps in the workforce due to the prevalence of substance use disorders;

(2)

in coordination with statewide employment and training activities, including coordination and alignment of activities carried out by entities provided grant funds under section 3225a of title 29, help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition into the workforce, including by providing career services, training services as described in paragraph (2) of section 3174(c) of title 29, and related services described in section 3174(a)(3) of such title; and

(3)

assist employers with informing their employees of the resources, such as resources related to substance use disorders that are available to their employees.

(g)

Use of funds

(1)

In general

An entity receiving a grant under this section shall use the funds to conduct one or more of the following activities:

(A)

Hire case managers, care coordinators, providers of peer recovery support services, as described in section 290ee–2(a) of this title, or other professionals, as appropriate, to provide services that support treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation, and prevent relapse, recidivism, and overdose, including by encouraging—

(i)

the development and strengthening of daily living skills; and

(ii)

the use of counseling, care coordination, and other services, as appropriate, to support recovery from substance use disorders.

(B)

Implement or utilize innovative technologies, which may include the use of telemedicine.

(C)

In coordination with the lead State agency with responsibility for a workforce investment activity or local board described in subsection (b), provide—

(i)

short-term prevocational training services; and

(ii)

training services that are directly linked to the employment opportunities in the local area or the planning region.

(2)

Transportation services

(3)

Limitation

(h)

Support for State strategy

(i)

Data reporting and program oversight

Each eligible entity awarded a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary a report at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. Such report shall include a description of—

(1)

the programs and activities funded by the grant;

(2)

outcomes of the population of individuals with a substance use disorder the grantee served through activities described in subsection (g), which shall include employment and earnings outcomes described in subclauses (I) and (III) of section 3141(b)(2)(A)(i) of title 29 with respect to the participation of such individuals with a substance use disorder in programs and activities funded by the grant under this section; and

(3)

any other information that the Secretary may require for the purpose of ensuring that the grantee is complying with all of the requirements of the grant.

(j)

Reports to Congress

(1)

Preliminary report

(2)

Final report

Not later than September 30, 2030, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a final report that includes—

(A)

a description of how the grant funding was used, including the number of individuals who received services under subsection (g)(1)(C) and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the activities conducted by the grantee with respect to outcomes of the population of individuals with substance use disorder who receive services from the grantee; and

(B)

recommendations related to best practices for health care professionals to support individuals in substance use disorder treatment or recovery to live independently and participate in the workforce.

(k)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 115–271, title VII, § 7183, Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4070; Pub. L. 119–44, title III, § 305(a), Dec. 1, 2025, 139 Stat. 686.)

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