FL H0325

Expands Department of Transportation workforce development funding (up to $5 million annually from FY 2025-2026 through 2029-2030) to include private educational providers and certification/training within the Florida Transportation Academy, with priority for rural communities

Requires the Florida Transportation Academy to provide Class A and Class B commercial driver license training to nonviolent inmates with 2 years or less remaining on their sentence, with English proficiency required for enrollment

Authorizes the Correctional Education Program to implement commercial driver license training programs at state correctional institutions and allows inmates to operate state-owned vehicles on designated property for training purposes with a certified correctional officer present

Mandates annual reporting on career and technical education outcomes, including number of inmates completing training, credentials earned, employment within 6 months of release, and whether employment aligns with training received

Effective date: July 1, 2026