Workforce development matters.
Summary
Repeals provisions concerning the work Indiana program. Defines "adult education and literacy activities" and requires that certain money appropriated by the general assembly be used for workforce preparation activities and integrated education and training. Removes or amends certain provisions regarding: (1) reimbursements to eligible providers for adult education that is provided to certain individuals; and (2) adult education grants provided to employers of eligible employees. Allows the department of workforce development to grant a specified diploma to an individual who demonstrates high school level skills through certain competency based assessments and obtains an industry recognized credential. Specifies the meaning of "authorization" for the purpose of certain provisions related to postsecondary proprietary educational institutions. Makes conforming changes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2023
House Passage
Apr 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2023
Signed into Law
May 2023
Introduced Jan 19, 2023
Signed May 1, 2023
Floor votes · Senate Apr 18, 2023
How they voted
48–0
Passed
Total votes 48
Apr 18, 2023
D
Democratic10
100% Yea
R
Republican38
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
10
Committee
3
May 1, 2023
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Apr 26, 2023
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Apr 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
upper
Apr 24, 2023
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker
lower
Apr 20, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendments; Roll Call 464: yeas 92, nays 0
lower
Apr 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 452: yeas 50, nays 0
upper
Apr 13, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
upper
Mar 23, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
upper
Feb 23, 2023
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 219: yeas 94, nays 0
lower
Feb 20, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
lower
4 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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