Bill > S1151

This bill amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the Idaho Launch Grant Program and the Idaho In-Demand Careers Fund. The key provisions are: 1. The Idaho Launch Grant Program provides grants of up to $8,500 per eligible student to cover tuition and fees at eligible institutions, such as public postsecondary organizations, community colleges, and certain private not-for-profit institutions. Eligible students are Idaho residents who graduate from an accredited Idaho high school or equivalent and enroll in an eligible institution. 2. The Idaho In-Demand Careers Fund is established to provide funding for the Idaho Launch Grant Program. The fund consists of legislative appropriations, donations, and other sources. If the available appropriation exceeds the number of participants in a given year, up to $10 million can be used to provide enhanced grants to eligible students or adult learners, with priority given to those pursuing in-demand careers and those with financial need. 3. The Workforce Development Council is responsible for administering the Idaho Launch Grant Program, including determining the list of in-demand careers in the state and submitting an annual report to the legislature on the program's implementation, including the number and demographics of applicants and participants, the list of approved eligible institutions, and data on the program's effectiveness. The bill aims to coordinate the state's policy to match Idaho students with Idaho jobs in in-demand fields and ensure oversight and accountability of the Idaho Launch Grant Program.

Business and Industry, Justice

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/S1151/