HB2405 Summary

• Establishes a continuing high school program administered by the state board of education providing adult learners with alternative study services leading to high school diplomas and industry-recognized credentials.

• Eligible service providers must be nonprofit corporations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or approved adult education providers, with a minimum 10-year history of providing workforce training to disadvantaged populations.

• Program schools must meet all public school requirements including student assessments and special education services, but are ineligible for transportation and online instruction funding while receiving base support level funding.

• Service providers must include free supports such as on-site child care, local transportation assistance, career counseling, job placement assistance, and counseling for barriers to education (homelessness, criminal history, disabilities).

• Enrollment capped at 350 students in fiscal year 2022-2023, 700 in 2023-2024, and 1,400 in 2024-2025 and beyond, excluding students age 21 or younger; program terminates July 1, 2031.