Loading chat...

GA SB377

Bill

Status

Passed

3/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

Brian Strickland

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers the State Workforce Development Board from the Department of Economic Development to the Technical College System of Georgia, which is designated as the administrator of all federal workforce programs under Public Law 105-220
  • Repeals the existing Article 8 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 governing the Board and reestablishes it under Title 34 (Labor and Industrial Relations) with revised duties and obligations
  • Grants the Board authority to establish, alter, or amend local workforce development areas and to promulgate rules and regulations for implementing state workforce policy in compliance with federal law
  • Requires the Board to meet quarterly or at the chairperson's request, be funded by federal law, and be governed by bylaws approved by Board members, with member terms set by the Governor
  • Removes the Department of Economic Development's role in administering Workforce Investment Act programs and federal workforce funds, shifting that responsibility to the Technical College System under policies set by the Board and the Governor

Legislative Description

State Workforce Development Board; transfer to Technical College System of Georgia; duties and obligations; revise

Last Action

Act 289

3/22/2018

Full Bill Text

No bill text available