Bill
LC 3817
Proposes a state vocational education program to expand access, standardize credentials, and align training with employer needs; but died in process.
Overview
- Bill number: LC 3817
- Title: Establish an education and training program
- Subject: Vocational Education
- Introduced: December 14, 2024
- Status: Draft Died in Process
- Legislative Counsel (LC) designation: Draft
What the bill is intended to do
- The bill is described by its title as proposing to establish a state education and training program focused on vocational education. Based on this designation, the bill would aim to create a structured program to improve access to and coordination of education and training in skilled trades and related occupations, with the goal of aligning workforce development with employer needs.
Key provisions (note on text availability)
- The exact statutory text and specific provisions are not provided in the information available here. The following are common elements typically associated with “establish a program” bills in this policy area; actual language may differ:
- Establishment and governance: creation of a state-designated education and training program and a governing body or oversight framework to administer it.
- Administration and oversight: assignment of administering agencies (e.g., Department of Education, labor or workforce development agencies) and responsibilities for program management.
- Partnerships and delivery: coordination with secondary schools, community colleges, technical schools, and employers to deliver vocational curricula and hands-on training.
- Curriculum and credentials: development of standardized curricula, certification or credentialing pathways, and alignment with in-demand occupations.
- Funding and financing: allocation of state funds or authorization of grant programs to support program activities, partnerships, equipment, facilities, and student supports.
- Eligibility and access: criteria for participation, targeting of underrepresented groups, and mechanisms to increase access to training for youth and adults.
- Evaluation and reporting: performance metrics, outcomes reporting, and program accountability measures to track efficacy and impact.
- Sunset or renewal provisions: potential sunset dates or review requirements (if applicable to ongoing program viability).
Who would be affected
- Students and job seekers seeking vocational training or credentialing.
- High school students and graduates pursuing career and technical education pathways.
- Community colleges, technical schools, and other training providers delivering vocational programs.
- Employers and industry partners seeking a pipeline of skilled workers and clearer credentialing standards.
- State and local education and labor agencies responsible for program administration and oversight.
Status and timeline notes
- Introduced: December 14, 2024.
- Drafter Assigned: December 14, 2024.
- Legislative action: Draft Died in Process on May 23, 2025.
- Implication: The bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage and currently has no enacted provisions. If reintroduced in the future, it would re-enter the legislative process and require sponsor support, committee consideration, and floor approval.
Potential impact
- If enacted, the program could expand access to structured vocational training, strengthen ties between education providers and employers, and improve credential pathways for in-demand trades. Given its current status as a draft that died in process, there are no enacted changes at this time.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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