Bill > SF2414

This bill proposes several key provisions to strengthen Iowa's workforce, including: 1. Establishing a Future Ready Iowa Expanded Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities Program to provide financial assistance to apprenticeship sponsors with 20 or fewer apprentices to maintain apprenticeship programs in high-demand occupations. 2. Creating an Iowa Child Care Challenge Program to encourage businesses, nonprofits, and consortiums to establish local child care facilities and increase the availability of quality, affordable child care for working Iowans. 3. Implementing a Workforce Diploma Pilot Program to assist adult students in obtaining a high school diploma while developing employability and career and technical skills. 4. Requiring computer science instruction in K-12 schools and developing a statewide plan for computer science education. 5. Modifying the Future Ready Iowa Skilled Workforce Last-Dollar Scholarship Program to include adult learners and graduates of approved state-recognized work-based learning programs. 6. Amending the Senior Year Plus Program and Postsecondary Enrollment Options to provide more flexibility for high school students to enroll in eligible courses at community colleges. The bill also includes provisions for funding, administration, and reporting requirements related to these workforce development initiatives.

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