SB 279 Summary

• Chief Workforce Officer must submit annual reports by October 1st (2022-2025) on workforce training programs, including participant numbers, demographics, and post-program outcomes.

• Board of Regents for Higher Education membership increases from 21 to 22 members, with the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the faculty advisory committee serving as ex-officio, nonvoting members.

• Department of Education must annually review and align webinar modules and trainings with compliance measures by January 1st, starting in 2023.

• Private occupational school certificates of authorization may be revoked for ceasing to meet conditions, committing material violations, making false statements, failing required payments, or not submitting complete renewal applications.

• Workforce development and employment advancement statutes are updated for technical corrections, including redefining "education assistance program" to include any form of financial assistance beyond loans and grants.