Bill > H0741

This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Launch Grant Program and the In-Demand Careers Fund. Key changes include: - Defines "eligible coursework" as courses or training necessary for the completion of a participant's declared in-demand career, and redefines "in-demand careers" to focus on careers with positive economic output and that increase economic mobility in Idaho. - Revises the Idaho Launch Grant Program application process, priority criteria, and grant award timeline. Grant awards will now be prioritized first based on pursuit of in-demand careers, and then financial need. - Modifies the In-Demand Careers Fund to allow excess funds to be used for enhanced grants to eligible students or adult learners, and requires the Workforce Development Council to report on program effectiveness. - Removes a provision that would have transferred excess funds from the Advanced Opportunities program to the In-Demand Careers Fund. - Declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2024.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0741/