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OR SB1512

Bill

Status

Passed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Expands the Prosperity 10,000 Program by requiring the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to award grants to local workforce development boards, which then distribute funds to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, labor organizations, and workforce service providers

  • Removes the program goal of enrolling at least 10,000 participants and eliminates the requirement that 75% of participants earn at least $17 per hour

  • Requires local workforce development boards to consider factors when distributing funds, including an entity's experience delivering workforce services, collaboration plans with partners like K-12 schools and community colleges, and opportunities to leverage federal funds and private sector contributions

  • Maintains program goals requiring at least 50% women participants, 80% successful program completion rate, and 75% employment attainment rate

  • Directs the Department of Human Services to incorporate the program into the SNAP Employment and Training Program and seek 50% federal reimbursement for program costs

Legislative Description

Relating to workforce development.

Last Action

Governor signed.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Workforce Development2/17/2026
Commerce and General Government2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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