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ID HCR053

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Idaho State Board of Education, Department of Commerce, and Department of Labor to convene a working group to develop a plan strengthening ties between public education systems and Idaho's workforce needs.

  • Plan must be submitted to the First Regular Session of the Sixty-third Legislature and should include proposed legislation and measurable benchmarks.

  • Working group should invite representatives from Idaho businesses, industries, and K-12 and postsecondary educators to participate and provide expertise.

  • Identifies critical workforce gaps in fields including aerospace technology, health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, skilled trades (welding, diesel mechanics, carpentry, electricians), and professional careers.

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and directing the State Board of Education, the Idaho Department of Commerce and the Idaho Department of Labor to convene a working group charged with developing a proposal, including proposed legislation, to strengthen the linkage between Idaho's public educational systems and Idaho's workforce needs.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:35 a.m. on March 17, 2014

3/18/2014

Committee Referrals

Education3/11/2014
Education3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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