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AR SB522
Bill
Status
4/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jane English
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AI Summary
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Creates a comprehensive statewide workforce development system by coordinating state and federal career education and workforce development programs to reduce duplication and improve efficiency
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Expands Career Education and Workforce Development Board membership to include representatives from 11 industry sectors (agriculture, construction, energy, healthcare, IT, manufacturing, financial services, hospitality, transportation-logistics, rehabilitation services, and discretionary industries) plus 11 nonvoting members from state agencies and educational institutions
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Requires the Office of Skills Development and Career Education and Workforce Development Board to develop a strategic workforce plan by July 2020 that addresses changing economy needs, aligns education with career opportunities, identifies implementation costs and revenue streams, and targets high unemployment areas
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Establishes new duties including creating a comprehensive apprenticeship office, designing a statewide workforce development website, cataloging nationally recognized credentials, conducting industry-led program reviews, and mapping all state and federal workforce funding sources
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Declares an emergency effective date upon gubernatorial approval to immediately implement the coordinated workforce development system
Legislative Description
To Create A Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Development System; To Coordinate Various Workforce Programs; To Amend The Duties Of The Career Education And Workforce Development Board; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB522 is now Act 1079
4/18/2019