; and (2) in subsection (m)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking At the option of a State agency, subject to and inserting Subject to . 8. Workforce development programs for non-custodial parents (a) Grants to States for workforce development programs for non-Custodial parents Beginning with fiscal year 2024, the Secretary shall use the funds made available under subsection (f) to make grants to States to conduct workforce development programs that provide evidence-based work activities, which may include workforce education and support, technical certification programs, subsidized employment, and on-the-job training and education, to eligible non-custodial parents. (b) Application requirements The Secretary shall require each State that applies for a grant under this section to include in the application for the grant the following: (1) A description of the nature and structure of the evidence-based work activities proposed to be provided through a program funded in whole or in part with grant funds, including data and evaluations supporting the effectiveness of such activities in increasing the employment of eligible non-custodial parents. (2) Descriptions of how employers will be recruited to participate in such program and how the State will solicit input from employers in the design and implementation of such program. (3) A description of how the State will promote long-term employment through participation in such program. (4) A description of how the State will prioritize providing evidence-based work activities for low-income, eligible non-custodial parents. (5) Such other information as may the Secretary may require. (c) Other requirements A State receiving funds under this section shall prioritize providing evidence-based work activities through a program funded in whole or in part with such funds for eligible non-custodial parents who are eligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, as defined in section 3(t) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7