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GA HB1679
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Marvin Lim
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Labor to conduct a pilot program providing employment training to residents of state enterprise zones and areas with adopted urban redevelopment plans, with the goal of evaluating statewide expansion
- Targets training in construction and transportation, customer service, clean energy, real estate, sustainable agriculture, early child care and learning, and health care, with a focus on individuals eligible under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
- Subject to General Assembly appropriation, the pilot program may offer stipends and wage subsidies to participants or grants to training program providers
- Requires the Commissioner to consider barriers faced by historically underrepresented populations, including those who have faced discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, refugee status, and national origin, as well as persons in recovery, formerly incarcerated individuals, and persons with disabilities
- Mandates annual reporting to the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate on program implementation and effectiveness, with the final report including recommendations for statewide expansion
Legislative Description
Labor, Department of; pilot program to develop and implement employment training programs; provide
Last Action
House Hopper
4/4/2022
Full Bill Text
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