Labor & Employment (Public Employees)

HB 2585 modifies Missouri's workforce training grant program by establishing new rules for approving training programs eligible for federal Pell grants. It requires programs to prepare students for "high-skill," "high-wage," or "in-demand" occupations (defined by specific criteria) to qualify for funding. The bill mandates that approved programs provide verifiable data on completion rates, job placement, and earnings, and directs the state workforce board to coordinate with federal programs like WIOA. This directly affects workforce training institutions seeking federal grant funding and the state board responsible for oversight. The changes align Missouri's program approval process with federal workforce development requirements.