AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

SB 2169 allows students completing specific career and technical education (CTE) programs to take firefighter certification exams immediately upon program graduation. It directly affects students enrolled in qualifying CTE programs, providing a streamlined path to firefighter careers without requiring additional training. The bill creates a formal mechanism where participating CTE programs would certify students' readiness for the state firefighter exam. The bill was introduced to the Senate Labor and Gaming committee on January 16, 2026.