§1036.  Criteria

In furtherance of the provisions of this Chapter, the secretaries of the Departments of Economic Development and Health and Hospitals shall give consideration to the following areas:

(1)  Creation and expansion of enterprise zones as provided for in R.S. 51:1781 et seq.

(2)  Inclusion or expansion of state or federal anti-poverty plans.

(3)  Education and training; scholarships; access.

(4)  Housing initiatives, including the creation of a weatherization and energy assistance fund.

(5)  Health; rural and urban access.

(6)  Transportation; completion of economic corridors.

(7)  Small business assistance.

Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 162, §3, eff. April 26, 2002.