Senate Bill 1744 Summary

• Requires all public high schools sponsoring athletic programs to provide automated external defibrillators at school campuses and athletic events beginning August 1, 2026, with devices maintained and accessible per national emergency care guidelines.

• Establishes community college adult education workforce development program providing up to $5,000 per full-time student annually for adults pursuing high school diplomas and industry-recognized credentials through integrated education and training models.

• Creates continuing high school and workforce training program allowing nonprofit service providers to partner with school districts to serve adult learners; provides $7,700 per full-time student and caps enrollment at 130 students in fiscal year 2025-2026 with zero new enrollments beginning fiscal year 2026-2027.

• Establishes adult workforce diploma program in the office of economic opportunity serving individuals age 21+ earning high school diplomas; provides milestone-based payments to program providers ranging from $250 to $1,000 per achievement (credits, credentials, diplomas).

• Creates ninth grade on-track grant program providing minimum $150 per ninth grade student to school districts and charter schools for programs helping students complete sufficient credits to graduate in four years; limits funding to 22,650 students in fiscal year 2025-2026 with zero funding beginning fiscal year 2026-2027.