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OR SB1512
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Maintains program goals requiring at least 50% women participants, 80% successful program completion rate, and 75% employment attainment rate
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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