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GA HB963
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2018
Primary Sponsor
Buzz Brockway
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AI Summary
- The State Workforce Development Board, in consultation with the Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia, must annually develop a promoted list of industry credentials and state licenses linked to high-demand occupations at the local, state, or regional level
- Credentials on the promoted list must lead to occupations with wages of at least 70% of the average annual wage in Georgia, unless the credential is a stackable credential required for the next occupational level that does meet the wage threshold
- The Department of Education must annually distribute the promoted list to all middle and high schools statewide, including posting it on the Department's website
- Each local school system must annually report the number of students earning each type of industry credential or state license on the promoted list to the Department of Education
- The Department of Education must annually report student credential attainment data to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and post the report on its website
Legislative Description
Quality Basic Education Act; annual development of promoted list of industry credentials that meet certain high-demand criteria; provide
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/23/2018
Full Bill Text
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